System Faults

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Dodge Intrepid, 2003 Chrysler Intrepid, 2003 Chrysler Concorde, and 2003 Chrysler 300M. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The Remote Tire Pressure Monitors (RTPM) are not internally serviceable. For a Sensor Failure or Low Battery fault, the RTPM must be replaced.

There are four conditions which will cause a Tire Pressure Monitoring System fault to be set. All fault codes are associated with a specific wheel location.

If the EVIC detects a non-transmitting Sensor/Transmitter in a road wheel for ten consecutive minutes with vehicle speed above 25 MPH (40 kph), it will:
1. Store an active fault code.
2. Request a chime.
3. Display "TIRE SENSOR BAD/MISSING".
4. Display a dashed line at the wheel location on the graphic display if the display is activated.
When the EVIC detects:
A low pressure sensor battery status,
All five sensors transmitting at a shorter than expected interval,
Or no valid pressure sensor ID from the spare tire for 20 consecutive ignition cycles spaced at least one hour apart, it will:
1. Store an active fault code.
2. Request a chime
3. Display "TIRE SENSOR BAD/MISSING".

Use the DRBIII® Input/Output function to further isolate the specific concern.

The DRBIII® can be queried to determine the Sensor/Transmitter status:

"Invalid Pressure" - The Sensor/Transmitter is reporting a negative pressure or a pressure above 434 kPa (63 psi).
"Low Batt" - The Sensor/Transmitter has reported a low battery status for seven consecutive ignition cycles.
"Trained" - The Sensor/Transmitter ID code is recognized by the EVIC.
"Active" - The vehicle is moving at 40 km/h (25 mph) and/or the Sensor/Transmitter is "awake" and transmitting as expected by the EVIC.