When the vehicle is stationary,
the sensor is inactive. When the vehicle is operated and as the vehicle
speed increases, centrifugal force activates the sensors internal accelerometer
causing the sensors to go into rolling mode. In the rolling mode, the sensors
read tire pressure once every 30 seconds and transmit the reading once every
60 seconds. The remote control door lock receiver, receives and translates
the data transmitted by the sensors into sensor presence, sensor mode, and
tire pressure. The remote control door lock receiver sends the tire pressure
and tire location data to the DIC where the readings can be displayed. The
sensors continuously compare the last pressure reading to the current pressure
reading and will transmit if a 1.2 psi change in tire pressure has been
detected in either a stationary or rolling mode. When the TPMS detects a
significant loss or gain in tire pressure, the "Check Tire Pressure" message
is displayed on the DIC display and the low tire pressure indicator is illuminated.
The remote control door lock receiver can detect faults in the TPMS. Any
fault detected will cause the DIC to display the "Service Tire Monitor"
message. |