TPMS light blinking
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TPMS light blinking
Hi there,
I noticed TPMS light blinking when I start the car. Tire pressure are normal. I can't initialize the system.
I remember there was some bump on the freeway. The manual says there is a malfunction. Does this mean one of the sensors is bad?
What's the best place to get this fixed, other than going to the dealers?
Thanks,
Kevin
I noticed TPMS light blinking when I start the car. Tire pressure are normal. I can't initialize the system.
I remember there was some bump on the freeway. The manual says there is a malfunction. Does this mean one of the sensors is bad?
What's the best place to get this fixed, other than going to the dealers?
Thanks,
Kevin
Last edited by freeflight; Jun 6, 2015 at 01:11 PM.
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Most likely a bad sensor. You'll have to find someone with a techstream if you don't have one to program a new sensor. Other possible cause would be the receiver ecu but it's rare for those to take a crap
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If you haven't already done so, check to make sure you didn't accidentally change the settings to select the alternate set of sensors.
If that's not it, you probably have a bad sensor. They have non-replaceable lithium batteries that eventually go dead.
I would go with your thoughts of taking it to a tire shop. Just make sure that the shop you choose has a TPMS tool -- most do these days. The place I use has a Bartec tool, which can test and read sensor serial numbers without having to dismount the tires.
If that's not it, you probably have a bad sensor. They have non-replaceable lithium batteries that eventually go dead.
I would go with your thoughts of taking it to a tire shop. Just make sure that the shop you choose has a TPMS tool -- most do these days. The place I use has a Bartec tool, which can test and read sensor serial numbers without having to dismount the tires.
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From: CA
If you haven't already done so, check to make sure you didn't accidentally change the settings to select the alternate set of sensors.
If that's not it, you probably have a bad sensor. They have non-replaceable lithium batteries that eventually go dead.
I would go with your thoughts of taking it to a tire shop. Just make sure that the shop you choose has a TPMS tool -- most do these days. The place I use has a Bartec tool, which can test and read sensor serial numbers without having to dismount the tires.
If that's not it, you probably have a bad sensor. They have non-replaceable lithium batteries that eventually go dead.
I would go with your thoughts of taking it to a tire shop. Just make sure that the shop you choose has a TPMS tool -- most do these days. The place I use has a Bartec tool, which can test and read sensor serial numbers without having to dismount the tires.
If anyone knows a good tire shop in San Gabriel Valley, CA to do it, please let me know. Thanks.
Last edited by freeflight; Jun 6, 2015 at 04:39 PM.
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