Why does my tire pressure warning light keep blinking?
The manual says that when the light comes on after blinking for a minute it is a malfunction in the tire pressure warning system. The manual also says that you can reset the tire pressure warning system, so I tried that.
How does a low tire pressure light work?
The TPMS (or Tire Pressure Monitoring System) uses sensors on the vehicle to determine when a tire has low pressure and alerts the driver with a warning light so the tires can be checked out.
What should I do if my TPMS light is not flashing?
STEP 1: Turn the ignition OFF and then ON (engine not running). • If the TPMS warning lamp is illuminated steady (not flashing), the TPMS is operating normally and has detected low tire pressure in one of the tires. Go to STEP 2. NOTE: normal tire pressure maintenance is not covered under warranty.
How does a tire pressure sensor work on a car?
Aftermarket direct-TPMS kits are also available, for practically any vehicle on the road. TPMS sensors, usually part of the tire valve—some are banded to the center of the wheel—directly measure tire pressure and use radio signals to communicate this data to the TPMS module. What if the Tire Pressure Light Is Flashing?
The manual says that when the light comes on after blinking for a minute it is a malfunction in the tire pressure warning system. The manual also says that you can reset the tire pressure warning system, so I tried that.
Why is my TPMS warning light on my spare tire?
Don’t Forget The Spare. If your vehicle has a TPMS, it’s probably monitoring the pressure in your spare tire. Therefore, if you get a low tire pressure warning light, and if you’ve checked all four tires that are touching the ground, than you might need to put some air in the spare.
STEP 1: Turn the ignition OFF and then ON (engine not running). • If the TPMS warning lamp is illuminated steady (not flashing), the TPMS is operating normally and has detected low tire pressure in one of the tires. Go to STEP 2. NOTE: normal tire pressure maintenance is not covered under warranty.
How to reset the tire pressure warning system?
The manual also says that you can reset the tire pressure warning system, so I tried that. The only problem is that when I do it, and hold the button down at the bottom of the car, the tire pressure warning light doesn’t blink slowly three times like it says it’s supposed to, so I think something is also broken with the reset mechanism?