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:
Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front door glass run and bracket.
Refer to: Front Door Glass Run and Bracket (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
Remove the exterior front door handle.
Refer to: Exterior Front Door H..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All vehicles
Detach the parking brake control boot and position the boot upward on the handle.
Remove and discard the lock nut.
Loosen the parking brake cable adjustment nut 5 full turns.
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