Question
How do you differentiate between a low-tire-pressure warning and a TPMS sensor failure?
Answer
Low-pressure warnings trigger at preset PSI thresholds; sensor failures cause flashing lights or specific DTCs.
Explain
Low-pressure alerts (solid light) activate when pressure drops 25% below OEM specs (e.g., 28 PSI → 21 PSI). Sensor failures show a flashing light (30 seconds) + DTCs like U0100 (lost communication) or B1234 (sensor battery low). CHEPQ scanners read these DTCs to avoid misdiagnosing a weak battery as low pressure.
Related Diagnostic Guide
To explore this topic in a broader system-level diagnostic context:
Related Guide: TPMS Diagnostic Guide: System Architecture, Sensor Technology & Advanced Diagnostics
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