What does code C0951 mean?

Q: What does code C0951 mean?

Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor Front Right. C0951 indicates that the vehicle's computer has detected a fault with the front right tire pressure monitoring sensor (TPMS), which is responsible for measuring tire pressure and transmitting that data to the TPMS module. The computer typically sets this code when the sensor signal is missing, erratic, or out of range, or when the sensor fails to respond to a wake-up or initialization command.

DTC codes / C09xx · Brakes, steering and suspension / C0951

C0951Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor Front Right

C0951 indicates that the vehicle's computer has detected a fault with the front right tire pressure monitoring sensor (TPMS), which is responsible for measuring tire pressure and transmitting that data to the TPMS module. The computer typically sets this code when the sensor signal is missing, erratic, or out of range, or when the sensor fails to respond to a wake-up or initialization command.

SystemChassis

Code typeGeneric (all makes)

SeverityLow

Fix difficultyIntermediate

AreaBrakes, steering and suspension

Guidance is general and written for all OBD-II vehicles. Exact tests and values vary by model, so confirm the fault before replacing parts.