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low tire and VSC ???

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Old 11-06-08, 11:43 PM
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Unhappy low tire and VSC ???

Just wanted to know if anyone has any insight/experience with this.

I noticed my low tire warning on my dash when i started my car tonight, so I immediately got out and checked my tire pressure. It was at around 32lbs. all around and I remember reading somwhere that if your tire pressure sways more than 4 lbs from the calibrated pressure, it would trigger the low tire warning. Figuring it was probably due to the lower temperature, i immediately drove up to the gas station and pumped it up to 37 lbs.. When I started up the car again the low tire warning had dissapeared .

My problem is that the check VSC warning and the engine light is on instead of the low tire. Has anyone ever experienced this? Is this a by-product of the low tire warning and if it is, can I reset it myself somehow? Or do I have to take it to the dealership cause it could be something serious. Also, can I still drive it until I get an appointment?

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Old 11-07-08, 05:14 AM
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Did you just put fuel in the car? Are you sure your gas cap is on securely?
Old 11-14-08, 01:22 PM
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same problem here, just filled up my front 2 tires and the "low tire warning" turned off only to leave me with the "slip" light and "check vsc" with the warning exclamation point on.

what gives?
Old 12-02-08, 03:00 PM
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Same for me! Since I need to go in for service any way, I will let you guys know what they tell me at the dealer tomorrow.
Old 12-02-08, 07:32 PM
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same here when i pump air in the tire due to low temps but after 50 miles the thing goes away. just make sure the gas cap is tight and turn until it clicks once. if the problem doesn't go away after 50 or so miles take it in to the dealership.
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