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2015 KIA FORTE

1.8L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
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B1004low severityBody

TPMS Sensor Circuit - Spare Tire

on 2015 Kia Forte 1.8L I4 · FWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the spare tire TPMS sensor (vehicles equipped with spare tire monitoring).

Symptoms

  • TPMS warning light on
  • Spare tire pressure not monitored
  • TPMS system fault indicator

Common causes

  • Dead spare tire sensor battery
  • Spare tire sensor removed
  • Spare tire replaced without sensor
  • Sensor not programmed

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check if vehicle monitors spare tire pressure
  2. Trigger spare sensor
  3. Verify sensor registration
  4. Inspect spare tire sensor

Repair notes

Replace spare tire TPMS sensor if equipped. Some vehicles monitor spare tire pressure.

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