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Manufacturer Code Charts: 11




TPMS DTC Troubleshooting: 11, 13, 15, 17

DTC 11, 13, 15, 17: Tire Low Air Pressure

NOTE: If low tire pressure is detected, the control unit sets one or more of these DTCs, and turns on the low tire pressure indicator. If the low tire pressure indicator comes on due to true low tire pressure, and the customer corrects it before bringing the vehicle in, the DTCs will have been stored, but the indicator turns off.

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

2. Make sure the tires are inflated to the specified tire pressure listed on the doorjamb sticker.

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

Does the low tire pressure indicator go off?
YES - The system is OK at this time. Check for and repair the cause of air loss.

NO - Go to step 4.


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

7. Check the TIRE 1, TIRE 2, TIRE 3, or TIRE 4 AIR PRESSURE in the TPMS DATA LIST with the HDS, and compare it with the actual measured tire pressure.

Is the indicated tire pressure on the HDS within 40 kPa (0.4 kgf/cm2, 6 psi) of the actual tire pressure?
YES - Go to step 8.

NO - Replace the appropriate tire pressure sensor. Service and Repair


8. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

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

10. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 11, 13, 15, or 17 indicated?
YES - Replace the TPMS control unit. Service and Repair

NO - If any other DTCs are indicated, troubleshoot the appropriate DTC. If no DTCs are indicated, the system is OK at this time.