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Manufacturer Code Charts: 41




TPMS DTC Troubleshooting: 41

DTC 41: Abnormal Signal Reception Error

NOTE:

- Inspect for an aftermarket electrical device(s) (such as an inverter, battery charger, etc) interfering with the RF signal from the sensors when turning the ignition switch is ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

- If DTC 32, 34, 36, or 38 is also set, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

2. Check all four wheels to make sure they are the TPMS type with the tire pressure sensor.

Is each wheel a TPMS type with a tire pressure sensor mounted on the vehicle?
YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Install a TPMS type wheel, and memorize the sensor ID. Drive the vehicle above 15 mph (24 km/h) continuously for 40 seconds, or memorize the ID with the HDS. Testing and Inspection


3. Test-drive the vehicle.

4. Check the VEHICLE SPEED in the TPMS DATA LIST with the HDS.

Is the vehicle speed indicated?
YES - Go to step 8.

NO - Go to step 5.


5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

6. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

7. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 85 indicated?
YES - Go to the DTC 85 troubleshooting. 85

NO - Check for loose terminals and poor connections at the TPMS control unit. If necessary, substitute a known-good TPMS control unit, Service and Repair and recheck.


8. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

9. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

10. Check TPMS DATA LIST for LF, RF, LR, and RR TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR STATUS changes to NORMAL with the HDS.
NOTE: If UNDEFINED is shown on the sensor transmitter status, turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode, rotate the tire 1/4 turn, then turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode, and try again. If UNDEFINED is still displayed, repeat the procedure in the previous sentence until NORMAL is shown.

Is NORMAL indicated within one full turn of the tire?
YES - The system is OK at this time. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

NO - Check for loose terminals and poor connections at the TPMS control unit. If necessary, substitute a known-good TPMS control unit, Service and Repair and recheck.