Chassis, generic

C0910 TPMS Receiver Circuit Malfunction

Check engine lightUsually off
EmissionsNot relevant
Drive cycleRequired
Limp modeNo

There is no public evidence that any carmaker assigns C0910. It describes a fault in the circuit of the radio receiver that collects the wheel sensor telegrams. Designs differ: GM and Saab route the sensors through the remote door lock receiver, which passes the decoded telegrams on to the BCM; Nissan-built cars lacking keyless entry use a stand-alone TPMS receiver that reports to the BCM as well. Honda keeps a separate code 41 for abnormal signal reception. GM bulletin PIC5650M lists sensor codes C0750 to C0765 and C0775 among the effects of radio interference from toll passes, other key fobs, LED lamps or phone chargers. A circuit fault of the receiver itself, such as lost supply, ground or data line, silences all four wheels at once rather than a single sensor.

Likely causes

Lost supply voltage or ground at the receiver, e.g. corroded connector
Open or shorted data line between receiver and body control module
Radio interference from aftermarket devices (GM PIC5650M)
Receiver module or its antenna defective

Symptoms

  • TPMS malfunction indication with no pressure shown for any wheel
  • Poor remote key range where the receiver is shared with the door locks

Repair estimate

DifficultyMediumWorkshop job
Parts and labour€60–400
Time0.5–2 h

Typical range across vehicles; the real cost depends on what the testing finds.

Parts involved

tpms receiverantennabody control module

Related codes

C0960C0950C0083

References: static.nhtsa.gov, automotivetechinfo.com, ateq-tpms.com, saabwisonline.com.