Why did my tire pressure light come on after getting new tires?
Each tire’s pressure sensor is housed in the valve stem. A few minutes after you start up the car, each one communicates, wirelessly, with the car’s computer. If the pressure is low, the computer makes the dashboard light go on. Or, if one of the sensors does not communicate at all, that also makes the light go on.
How do you reset tire pressure after changing tire?
First, try to fill up your tires with air and see if the TPMS light goes off. If not, drive around for 5-10 minutes. Turn your car off and then on again. This should automatically reset the TPMS light.
Why does my tire pressure light keep resetting?
The light doesn’t always reset, and that can leave you with an annoying orange light or—with some newer vehicles—a constant message on your display that your tire pressure is low.
How to reset TPMS low tire pressure light?
If you replacing a spare tire with a road tire containing the TPMS sensor on your Cadillac CTS, the system will detect a malfunction and the low tire pressure warning light will blink. When that happens, the TPMS sensor reset process must be done.
How can I Reset my tire warning light?
Instructions for how to reset your tire warning light vary from model to model. Consult your owner’s manual to find the exact steps. Remember – under-inflated tires wear out more quickly, are less fuel-efficient, and more likely to cause an accident. Your TPMS is helping to make you safer, but it can’t do all the work.
What does a low tire pressure warning light mean?
The wheel sensor requires replacing (in an Indirect Tire Pressure Management System). In an Indirect system, if the wheel sensor has gone bad, the ABS Warning Light also illuminates. In each case, it means the vehicle needs to go to a certified mechanic. The mechanic can detect and patch the leak or replace the tire.