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9140-FL TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR OVERTEMPERATURE

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- When Monitored:
With the engine running. Vehicle speed greater than 10 mph (16 km/h).

- Set Condition:
The Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Module has detect a overtemperature in the Tire Pressure sensor.





Diagnostic Test

1. DTC STATUS
Turn the ignition on.
Using the scan tool, read DTCs.
Is the DTC active?

Yes

- Go to 3

No

- Go to 4

2. TIRE TEMPERATURE
NOTE: Allow the tire temperature to cool to ambient.

Using the scan tool, clear DTC(s).
Test drive the vehicle, the speed must be greater than 10 mph (16 km/h).
Does the DTC set?

Yes

- Go to 3

No

- Go to 4

3. TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR
NOTE: Allow the tire temperature to cool to ambient.

Using the TPM-RKE Analyzer, perform the Read Sensor procedure.

NOTE: When the results are complete the tool should display the tire pressure and the sensor ID.

Does the TPM-RKE Analyzer indicate a Pass for the Tire Pressure Sensor?

Yes

- The temperature in the Tire Pressure is within normal operation. Test Complete.

No

- Replace the Tire Pressure Sensor
- Perform TPM VERIFICATION TEST.

4. INTERMITTENT TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR DTC

NOTE: The DTC can be caused by many different factors and might not be a sensor/transmitter or a TPM Module fault. Interference from other elements will over power the sensor/transmitter RF frequency making erratic operation to the TPM system. Check the vehicle for aftermarket accessories that could compromise the RF frequency signal before diagnosing the TPM system.

The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.
Search for any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply to this condition.
With the scan tool, clear DTCs in the TPM Module.
Test Drive the vehicle for a minimum of 10 minutes with vehicle speed greater than 15 m.p.h.
With the scan tool, select View DTCs in the TPM Module.
Does the DTC reset or is the status Active for this DTC?

Yes

- Return to the beginning of this test and perform the diagnostic procedure as necessary.

No

- Test complete.
- Perform TPM VERIFICATION TEST.