I just adjusted my tire pressure and went to reset the TPMS under the dash. The entire plastic panel that the TPMS button is attached to is only connected to the dash on the long side closest to the driver (like a door on a hinge). As such, it's free to flop around.

Is this normal, or did my new car come with a broken clip or something?

 

I saw mine today also and it had some play to it as well, seems secure enough to me as far as safety goes though.

 

Ron, the floppiness is normal. But it's an out of sight out of mind area so ....
It's technically not hard to do but physically it's a b***h . Easier with a couple of long neck beers and your wife whispering sweet nothings while you show her how well you can bend over backwards while fussing with it under the dash .

 

I know it's out of sight, but when I push the TPMS button, the whole panel moves. This had me a bit concerned.

 

The plastic panel won't go anywhere. I tried to remove it to make replacing the footwell bulbs easier. Couldn't do it.

 

My wife and I did this last Sunday. She scooted down to reach the TPMS button, while I sat in the front seat and waited for the requisite 3 slow blinks of the TPMS icon to finish before she released the button. I told her it was a good thing the neighbors weren't watching or they'd be wondering what we were up to.

 

Now everyone on C/L has a mental visual

 

I verified that the other '13's at the dealer were the same way.

 

Ya mines like that too.

 

Naazim, here i need you again....when I did checked and adjust the air pressure in all 4 tires I never reset any TPMS...should I have done so?....I do not have any lights on.....or am I misreading this post?

 

If you adjust the pressure, it's a good idea to reset the TPMS. My understanding is that it will trigger if the pressure in any tire drops more than 5 PSI from the TPMS setting. If you lowered the pressure, then the warning may come on for just a small drop. If you raise the pressure, then it may take much more than 5 PSI to trigger it, thus defeating the purpose.

It's easy to do. Just start the car and press the button until the yellow warning light on the dash blinks three times.

 

...thanks this is very interesting.....I have never read about that....as I said I did lower the pressure by 3 pounds in all 4 tires but I have not seen any TPMS warning yellow light come up......thank for the great info....I guess I will read about it as I continue reading the Bible..e.r ...forgive me God...I meant the manual for the RX 350

 

Thanks for the good laugh. Sorry for the hijack here, but just had to comment!

 

My panel is floppy too, when I plug in the OBD2 cable or do the TMPS reset.