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2004 SUBARU LEGACY

3.0L H6AWDCVTgas
11 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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U0428low severityNetwork

Invalid Data Received from TPMS Module

on 2004 Subaru Legacy 3.0L H6 · AWD

What this code means

Data from the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is invalid or inconsistent.

Symptoms

  • TPMS warning light
  • Incorrect tire pressure readings
  • TPMS malfunction indicator
  • Pressures shown as dashes

Common causes

  • TPMS sensor battery dead
  • Sensor ID mismatch
  • CAN bus noise
  • TPMS module calibration lost
  • Aftermarket wheels blocking signal

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check TPMS sensor signals with tool
  2. Relearn TPMS sensor IDs
  3. Check CAN bus quality
  4. Verify correct sensors for vehicle
  5. Check for wheel well interference

Repair notes

Relearn TPMS sensor IDs. Replace sensors with dead batteries.

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