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Vauxhall Astra J13 · Power and Signal Distribution
13 · General

DTC C078A

Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra J
Section
Data Communications › Other Information › DTC C078A
Power and Signal DistributionDTC C078A

DTC C078A

Diagnostic Instructions

    •  Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    •  Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provide an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC C078A 39:  Tire Pressure Indicator Module Internal Malfunction

Circuit/System Description

The internal fault detection is handled inside the tyre pressure indicator module. No external circuit diagnosis is involved.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The module runs the program to detect an internal fault when power up is commanded. The only requirements are voltage and ground. This program runs even if the voltage is out of the valid operating range.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The module has detected an internal malfunction.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The module refuses all additional inputs.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    •  A current DTC clears when the malfunction is no longer present.
    •  A history DTC clears when the module ignition cycle counter reaches the reset threshold of 50, without a repeat of the malfunction.

Diagnostic Aids

    •  This DTC may be stored as a history DTC without affecting the operation of the module.
    •  If stored only as a history DTC and not retrieved as a current DTC, do not replace the module.
    •  If this DTC is retrieved as both a current and history DTC, replace the tyre pressure sensor locator module.

Circuit/System Verification

Verify that DTC C078A 39 is not set.

⇒ If the DTC is set, replace the K65 Tyre Pressure Indicator Module.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Control Module References for module replacement, setup and programming

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