TPMS System

TPMS DTC Troubleshooting: 51, 53, 55, 57

DTC 51, 53, 55, 57:

Tire Pressure Sensor Registration Error

NOTE: The following DTCs will only set during initialization with the HDS.

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

2. Check the DTC indicated to the tire location to make sure the wheel is a TPMS type with the tire pressure sensor.





Is a TPMS type wheel with a tire pressure sensor mounted on the vehicle?

YES -

Go to step 6.

NO -

Install a TPMS type wheel, and memorize the sensor ID. Drive the vehicle above 15 mph (24 km/h) for 40 continuous seconds, or memorize the ID with the HDS Testing and Inspection.�

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

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

5. Check TPMS DATA LIST for RF, LF, RR, or LR TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL STATUS changing to NORMAL with the HDS.

NOTE: If UNDEFINED is shown on the sensor transmitter status, turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), rotate the tire 1/4 turn, then turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and try again. If UNDEFINED is still displayed, repeat this procedure until NORMAL is shown.





Is NORMAL indicated within one full turn of the tire?

YES -

The system is OK at this time. Clear the DTC with the HDS.�

NO -

Go to step 6.

6. Substitute a wheel with a known-good tire pressure sensor on the vehicle.

7. To memorize the sensor ID, drive the vehicle above 15 mph (24 km/h) for 40 continuous seconds, or memorize the ID with the HDS Testing and Inspection.

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

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

10. Check TPMS DATA LIST for RF, LF, RR, or LR TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR STATUS changing to NORMAL with the HDS.

NOTE: If UNDEFINED for sensor status, turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), rotate the tire 1/4 turn, then turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and try again. If UNDEFINED is still displayed, repeat this procedure until NORMAL is shown.





Is NORMAL indicated within one full turn of the tire?

YES -

Replace the tire pressure sensor on the client's wheel Service and Repair.�

NO -

Go to step 11.

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

12. Substitute an initiator from a known-good location on the current vehicle, or from another known-good vehicle Service and Repair.

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

14. Check TPMS DATA LIST for RF, LF, RR, and LR TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR STATUS changing to NORMAL with the HDS.

NOTE: If UNDEFINED is shown on the sensor transmitter status, turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), rotate the tire 1/4 turn, then turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and try again. If UNDEFINED is still displayed, repeat this procedure until NORMAL is shown.





Is NORMAL indicated within one full turn of the tire?

YES -

Replace the appropriate initiator Service and Repair.�

NO -

Go to step 15.

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

16. Disconnect the appropriate initiator 3P connector.






17. Disconnect the TPMS control unit 20P connector Service and Repair.

18. Check for continuity between TPMS control unit 20P connector terminal No. 20 and the appropriate initiator 3P connector terminal No. 1.









Is there continuity?

YES -

Go to step 19.

NO -

Repair an open in the wire between the TPMS control unit and the appropriate initiator.�

19. Check for continuity between TPMS control unit 20P connector terminal No. 15 and the appropriate initiator 3P connector terminal No. 3.









Is there continuity?

YES -

Go to step 20.

NO -

Repair an open in the wire between the TPMS control unit and the appropriate initiator.�

20. Check for continuity between the appropriate TPMS control unit 20P connector terminal and the appropriate initiator 3P connector terminal No. 2 (see table).









Is there continuity?

YES -

Go to step 21.

NO -

Repair an open in the wire between the TPMS control unit and the appropriate initiator.�

21. Check for continuity between body ground and the appropriate TPMS control unit 20P connector terminal (see table).









Is there continuity?

YES -

Repair a short to body ground in the wire between the TPMS control unit and the appropriate initiator.�

NO -

Go to step 22.

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

23. Measure the voltage between body ground and the appropriate TPMS control unit 20P connector terminal (see table).









Is there battery voltage?

YES -

Repair a short to power in the wire between the TPMS control unit and the appropriate initiator.�

NO -

Replace the TPMS control unit Service and Repair.�