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Tire Monitor System - Warning Lamp ON/Pressures OK

07-007

November 30, 2007

Applies To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED

Low Tire Pressure Indicator Stays On, But All Tire Pressures Are OK (Supersedes 07-007, dated October 30, 2007, to update the information marked by the black bars and asterisks)

SYMPTOM

The low tire pressure indicator stays on, but all the tire pressures are OK.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The TPMS sensor indicates a lower pressure than the actual tire pressure.








VEHICLES AFFECTED

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the faulty TPMS sensor.

PARTS INFORMATION

TPMS Sensor:
* CR-V with aluminum wheels, Accord, and Fit -
P/N 42753-SWA-306, H/C 8516890*

CR-V with steel wheels -
P/N 42753-SWA-305, H/C 8516882

TOOL INFORMATION

TPMS Sensor Tool Kit:
T/N AKS062006

Tire Pressure Gauge:
TIN 07AAJ-000A100

SOFTWARE INFORMATION

HDS Software Version 2.011.010 (or later)





WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

DIAGNOSIS

1. Inflate all of the tires to the pressures listed in the doorjamb.

Did the low tire pressure indicator turn off?
Yes - You're finished.

NOTE:
This is not a warrantable repair if the low tire pressure indicator goes off with proper air pressure.

No - Go to step 2.

2. Connect the HDS to the DLC, and clear the DTCs. Recheck the TPMS DTCs.

DTC 11-1: Sensor (Tire) 1
DTC 13-1: Sensor (Tire) 2
DTC 15-1: Sensor (Tire) 3
DTC 17-1: Sensor (Tire) 4

NOTE:

^ If another DTC is found, refer to ISIS or the appropriate service manual to troubleshoot that DTC first.

^ The sensor number does not indicate the location of the faulty sensor.

3. Use the TPMS sensor tool and the HDS to determine the location of the faulty sensor. On the HDS, go to the TPMS screen. Select Functional Test, then select Sensor Position Check. Follow the onscreen instructions, then go to REPAIR PROCEDURE to replace the faulty sensor.

* NOTE:
For more information on using the TPMS sensor tool with the HDS, refer to Service Bulletin 06-072, TPMS Sensor Tool Usage or training module SSC15, Initiator-less and Initiator Type TPMS.*

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Replace the faulty sensor:

^ Refer to the appropriate service manual, or

^ Online, enter keywords TIRE SENSOR, and select Tire Pressure Sensor Replacement from the list.

This procedure also includes the tire pressure sensor ID learn procedure. Make sure to do this procedure for all four sensors, even if you replace only one sensor.





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