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Technical Journal
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2016 XC90 D-TPMS, Service required and DTC’s
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TJ 31398

Technical Service

United States and Canada

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3 US 7510 Volvo Car USA

2016-03-30

2016-03-30

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FUNC DESC:

7761

pressure control

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Vehicle Type
Type

Eng

Eng
Desc

Sales

Body

Gear

256

Steer

Model Year

Plant

2016-2016

Chassis range
0000001-0105000

Struc Week
Range
201505-201616

CSC Customer Symptom Codes
Code
LI

Description
Warning lights and chimes/Tire pressure monitoring, Service required warning

VST Operation Number
VST Operation Number
96364-2
77201-0
38641-2

Description
TPMS troubleshooting CSC = LI
Tyre x1 replace (only use if removing tyre to inspect TPMS sensor brand)
Sensor (TPMS) x 1 replace (only use if replacing TPMS sensor)

DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Control Module
CEM
CEM

Code
C1A5655
C1A5855

Fault Type
Intermittent
Intermittent

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Technical Journal 31398
Control Module
CEM
CEM
CEM
CEM
CEM
CEM
CEM

Code
C1A6055
C1A6255
C1A5687
C1A5887
C1A6087
C1A6287
U201F00

Fault Type
Intermittent
Intermittent
Intermittent
Intermittent
Intermittent
Intermittent
Intermittent

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Note! If using a printed copy of this Technical Journal, first check for the latest online version.
D-TPMS = Direct Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors
DIM = Driver Information Module
TPMS = Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors
DTC = Diagnostic Trouble Code
VIDA = Vehicle Information and Diagnostics for Aftersales
OBD = On Board Diagnostic
CEM = Central Electronic Module
MAM = Multimedia Antenna Module
If the vehicle is equipped with direct tyre pressure monitoring sensors (D-TPMS), follow advice under
“Service” if a warning message TPMS Service Required in DIM with one or more DTC’s related to
communication issues between TPMS sensors and the vehicle.
Note: Vehicles with D-TPMS can be identified by one of the following VDN codes:
RG02;RG03;RG04;RG05
Note: Cases with “Low tire pressure” messages are not covered by this TJ, check TJ 31408 or if any
VIDA method is available.
SERVICE:
In case there are DTC’s due to poor communication / non working TPMS sensors / not programmed
TPMS sensors:
1. Always use Volvo TPMS tool PN 9513035 to diagnose the car.
2. Ping each TPMS sensor so that you are able to read out sensor ID, tire pressure, temperature, battery
status etc.
NOTE: for XC90, it may require 2-3 attempts to ping each TPMS sensor since this system requires more
time to wake up.
3. Visual inspect TPMS sensors for damages etc, which could happen if driving with a flat tire, or
bending the air valve to much.
4. Replace any TPMS sensor (PN 31362304) that after several attempts does not respond to the TPMS
tool ping function.
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5. Once all TPMS sensors can be pinged with the TPMS tool, use the OBD cable, TPMS tool and the
“OBD Relearn” function to program all TPMS sensor IDs to CEM.
NOTE: OBD Relearn function may require a newer firmware to be installed in the TPMS tool (refer to
www.volvotools.com).
In case the OBD Relearn has been completed without errors, but the DTC’s and TPMS Service required
remains, then fault trace:
1. If CEM-U201F00 is present, then start with fault tracing the Multimedia Antenna Module (MAM).
Check cables/terminals/ground, eventually try with another MAM unit if nothing wrong can be
found.
2. Fault trace DTC’s according to VIDA. For TPMS design and function overview, check VIDA
VCC-ID VCC-477152-1
3. Check if dark tinted window films has been installed, try TPMS function with windows down to see
if anything changes. Remove films if this has negative impact on TPMS functionality.
4. Check and if necessary turn off any non-Volvo accessory using 433 MHz that has been installed in
the vehicle.
5. Remove tire from rim and inspect that the correct TPMS sensor is being used, the Volvo logo must
be printed on the decal on TPMS sensor (see photo).
6. Try a battery reset.
General notes about D-TPMS:
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Do not download CEM Reload or CEM Upgrade software, it will not help.
Do not carry out TPMS Calibration when having TPMS Service Required.
Always use Volvo original XC90 TPMS sensor PN 31362304, other Volvo TPMS sensors and
universal TPMS sensors will not work due to a different signal algoritm.

VEHICLE REPORT:
Yes, please submit a Vehicle Report if the service solution described in this TJ has no effect. Use
concern area “Vehicle Report” and sub concern area “Support not needed”, use function group 7761.
If the tire has been removed from the rim, take a photo of the bar code printed inside rim, and also a
photo of the label on TPMS sensor.
Note: If any other reasons for TPMS Service Required was found, then please include this in the Vehicle
Report in order to improve this TJ.

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