B1002low severityBody
TPMS Sensor Circuit - Left Rear
on 2015 Kia Forte 1.8L I4 · FWD
What this code means
Malfunction in the left rear tire pressure monitoring sensor.
Symptoms
- TPMS warning light on
- Left rear pressure not displayed
- Dashes shown for this wheel position
Common causes
- Dead sensor battery
- Faulty sensor
- Sensor damaged during tire change
- Sensor not programmed
Diagnostic steps
- Trigger sensor
- Check programming
- Inspect sensor condition
- Verify battery
Repair notes
Replace TPMS sensor and program to vehicle.
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