B1004low severityBody
TPMS Sensor Circuit - Spare Tire
on 2010 Cadillac CTS 3.0L V6 · AWD
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
- Check if vehicle monitors spare tire pressure
- Trigger spare sensor
- Verify sensor registration
- Inspect spare tire sensor
Repair notes
Replace spare tire TPMS sensor if equipped. Some vehicles monitor spare tire pressure.
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