Ford Ecosport: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) / Description and Operation - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Overview
Overview
The BCM
monitors the tire pressure in the 4 road tires with tire pressure
sensors that communicate the tire pressure via radio signals to the BCM .
The tire pressure sensors are battery operated and mounted to the valve
stems. All of the controlling software for the TPMS is contained in the
BCM . The IPC illuminates the TPMS
warning indicator and the message center displays a message when a
fault is present or when the tire pressure falls below the low pressure
limit.
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
HS3-CAN
2
IPC
3
BCM
4
IPC Message Center Display
5
TPMS Warning Indicator
6
LF TPMS Sensor
7
RF TPMS Sensor
8
LR TPMS Sensor
9
RR TPMS Sensor
10
GWM
11
HS1-CAN
Network Message Chart
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Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
ALCV-200
Materials
Name
Specification
Plastic Bonding AdhesiveTA-9
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Inspection
NOTE:
Plastics Identification
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, REFER to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information.
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Steering Column Switches Overview
The
steering column switches are located on and around the steering column.
They enable the driver to control various vehicle functions while
remaining focused on driving. The steering column switches consist of:
Left multifunction switch - mounted on the left side of the SCCM and is used:
to control the turn signals, low/high beam selectio..