Manufacturer Code Charts: 51

TPMS DTC Troubleshooting: 51, 53, 55, 57

DTC 51, 53, 55, 57: Tire Pressure Sensor Registration Error

NOTE:

- These DTCs will only set during initialization with the HDS.

- Inspect for an aftermarket electrical device(s) (such as an inverter, battery charger, etc) interfering with the RF signal from the sensors when driving the vehicle.

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

2. Make sure all four wheels are TPMS wheels with the mounted tire pressure sensors.

Are TPMS type wheels with a tire pressure sensor mounted on the vehicle?
YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Install the TPMS wheel, and then memorize the pressure sensor ID with the HDS. Memorizing the Tire Pressure Sensor ID


3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

5. Note the tire pressure sensor(s) number by the indicated DTC.





6. Do the tire pressure sensor location procedure to determine the affected tire location and relate it to the tire pressure sensor number. Tire Pressure Sensor Location

Did each tire pressure sensor respond to the TPMS initializer tool?
YES - Go to step 7.

NO - Check for an aftermarket electrical device interfering with the RF signals from the sensors. If there are no electrical devices causing interference, replace the appropriate tire pressure sensor. Service and Repair


7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and wait 5 minutes or more.

8. Test-drive the vehicle at 28 mph (45 km/h) or more for at least 1 minute.

9. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 51, 53, 55, or 57 indicated?
YES - 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.

NO - The system is OK at this time. Clear the DTC with the HDS.