C1715
Rear Left Transmitter Is Malfunctioning
Severity
✅ LowCan you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$22–89 (est.)
Symptoms
- TPMS lamp is on
- Bad sensor icon on the information display
- Incorrect pressure readings for the left rear wheel
- Continuous TPMS warning
- Lack of response when tire pressure changes
Causes
- Physical damage to the sensor during tire installation/removal
- Low or faulty transmitter battery
- Damage to the pressure sensor inside the transmitter
- Corrosion of the sensor housing due to exposure to road reagents
- Mechanical shock when hitting a hole or curb
How to Fix
- Check the pressure in the left rear wheel with a pressure gauge
- Read TPMS data with a scanner to clarify the nature of the malfunction
- Inspect the sensor with the wheel removed for visible damage.
- Try re-initializing (training) the sensor
- Replace the faulty sensor-transmitter
- Register a new sensor in the TPMS control unit