B1020low severityBody
TPMS System Initialization Required
on 2013 Audi A6 3.0L Supercharged V6 · AWD
What this code means
The TPMS system requires sensor initialization/relearn after tire rotation, sensor replacement, or wheel service.
Symptoms
- TPMS warning light on
- Tire positions showing incorrect locations
- Pressures displayed for wrong wheels
Common causes
- Tire rotation without TPMS relearn
- Sensor replaced without programming
- Wheels swapped between vehicles
- TPMS reset not performed after service
Diagnostic steps
- Perform TPMS sensor relearn procedure
- Use TPMS tool to trigger each sensor in order
- Follow vehicle-specific relearn procedure
- Verify all sensors are registered
Repair notes
Perform TPMS relearn/initialization procedure per manufacturer instructions after any tire service.
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B0003
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