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Test E: DTC B2872 - Tire Pressure Sensor Fault

Pinpoint Test E: DTC B2872-Tire Pressure Sensor Fault

Possible Causes
- Tire pressure sensor
- Tire pressure sensor battery
- Spare tire in use

Test E1-E3:





Normal Operation

Each tire pressure sensor transmits a specific sensor ID (via radio signals) to the TPMS module.

The tire pressure sensor valve stem serves as an antenna which sends the radio signal to the TPMS module. The tire pressure sensor is battery powered.