Low tire pressure warning light won't go out
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On some cars you have to drive before it goes out.
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All of the above.
1. Check the spare.
2. Drive the car for a while after resetting.
3. Come to terms with the fact that 7 year old sensors are most likely dead or, pull the light.
If less maintenance conscious family members drive the car (likely as it's a Cube, after all) I personally would want the system to work properly.
1. Check the spare.
2. Drive the car for a while after resetting.
3. Come to terms with the fact that 7 year old sensors are most likely dead or, pull the light.
If less maintenance conscious family members drive the car (likely as it's a Cube, after all) I personally would want the system to work properly.
Originally Posted By: Brolly
More than likely TPMS is bad. Take it to AZ maybe they will be able to tell which one it is. If not a Tire chain store should be able to tell which one.
He needs all four, or none. Unless your idea of a good time is taking four trips to the shop instead of one.
More than likely TPMS is bad. Take it to AZ maybe they will be able to tell which one it is. If not a Tire chain store should be able to tell which one.
He needs all four, or none. Unless your idea of a good time is taking four trips to the shop instead of one.
Grampi
on the Nissan.
May need to reset system - its complicated. Overview: Need to set the four corners to different PSIG from 26 to 36 and reset system by sending "morse code" thru the can bus .
there exist some video on YouTube. You have to find the TPMS pigtail near the kneewell fuse hatch, attach a paper clip and tap out pulse code to GND with KEY/ on engine off 6 times to get system into learn mode, then drive for X miles over 25 MPH until the light goes off then tap 6 times again to reset. Then, set air pressure todoor placard nominal. I just had this happen to my car after a tire install. I didn't rest I just increased the R.R. tire at 26PSIG ( at 15 degF) to 27.7. Car rides too hard now but light is off.
I would go to dealer for reset using scan tool. Pricey though.
on the Nissan.
May need to reset system - its complicated. Overview: Need to set the four corners to different PSIG from 26 to 36 and reset system by sending "morse code" thru the can bus .
I would go to dealer for reset using scan tool. Pricey though.
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My money is on worn out sensor (or worn out battery IN the sensor).
As I recall, the average lifespan of a TPMS sensor is generally estimated at about 7 years, 10 at most.
If I were you, I'd take it to the shop and have them test the sensors. If one does wind up as being bad, then just have all 4 replaced.
As I recall, the average lifespan of a TPMS sensor is generally estimated at about 7 years, 10 at most.
If I were you, I'd take it to the shop and have them test the sensors. If one does wind up as being bad, then just have all 4 replaced.
Originally Posted By: Brolly
More than likely TPMS is bad. Take it to AZ maybe they will be able to tell which one it is. If not a Tire chain store should be able to tell which one.
Or
Black electrical tape over the light there its fixed.
Agreed.
Question, when is the last time this vehicle had tires installed? Typically they should rebuild or replace the TPMS when doing so. If so was it rebuilt or replaced? It could potentially have a warranty on the TPMS. Worth checking with the place you got the tires from.
More than likely TPMS is bad. Take it to AZ maybe they will be able to tell which one it is. If not a Tire chain store should be able to tell which one.
Or
Black electrical tape over the light there its fixed.
Agreed.
Question, when is the last time this vehicle had tires installed? Typically they should rebuild or replace the TPMS when doing so. If so was it rebuilt or replaced? It could potentially have a warranty on the TPMS. Worth checking with the place you got the tires from.
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Same issue with my 2016 Forester for the past week or so. Have tires set to door jamb label specs and it still wont go out. Happens with our 2013 Grand Caravan once in awhile as well and eventually goes out. I know TPMS has some benefits, but I could do without.
Ever tire shop I've used in the past 3-5yrs makes you sign a waver that they are not responsible for your TPMS sensors. Nice.
Ever tire shop I've used in the past 3-5yrs makes you sign a waver that they are not responsible for your TPMS sensors. Nice.
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The recommended pressure listed on the door is 33 psi in all 4 tires. I inflated them to 35, and inflated the spare to 62 psi. My daughter has been driving the car for almost a week since I aired up the tires. I called my mechanic and he said some vehicles need to be reset manually and told me to look in the owner's manual. Unfortunately, I don't have access to it as my daughter lives in OH and I'm in IL. He said if it is supposed to rest automatically, then she more than likely has a bad sensor...
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Not to say they don't exist, but I've never owned or heard of a TPMS system that needed a manual reset other than pressing a button. Your manual will tell you. Typically, if it's a TPMS system problem, the indicator light will flash/blink. Again, should be in the manual. Can probably view/print one online.
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Originally Posted By: widman
Batteries go out on the sensors. My daughter took her car to Goodyear and they put a meter next to each tire valve and told her two of her sensors were not transmitting. (Free check). The dealer had wanted $125 to scan.
Had a local tire shop do this on our 2013 Grand Caravan. They told me they couldn't get a signal and two of my wheel sensors were "dead". I drove off as-is and the light went out a mile down the road. What I'm getting at is, there are SO many different TPMS systems, shops don't know know the ins-outs of all of them unfortunately.
Batteries go out on the sensors. My daughter took her car to Goodyear and they put a meter next to each tire valve and told her two of her sensors were not transmitting. (Free check). The dealer had wanted $125 to scan.
Had a local tire shop do this on our 2013 Grand Caravan. They told me they couldn't get a signal and two of my wheel sensors were "dead". I drove off as-is and the light went out a mile down the road. What I'm getting at is, there are SO many different TPMS systems, shops don't know know the ins-outs of all of them unfortunately.
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Originally Posted By: grampi
The recommended pressure listed on the door is 33 psi in all 4 tires. I inflated them to 35, and inflated the spare to 62 psi. My daughter has been driving the car for almost a week since I aired up the tires. I called my mechanic and he said some vehicles need to be reset manually and told me to look in the owner's manual. Unfortunately, I don't have access to it as my daughter lives in OH and I'm in IL. He said if it is supposed to rest automatically, then she more than likely has a bad sensor...
Some cars have a reset button to recalibrate the sensors.
The 2013 VW Beetle has a button in the glove box you hold down for a few seconds. TPMS light went off afterwards (tire pressure was fine)
The recommended pressure listed on the door is 33 psi in all 4 tires. I inflated them to 35, and inflated the spare to 62 psi. My daughter has been driving the car for almost a week since I aired up the tires. I called my mechanic and he said some vehicles need to be reset manually and told me to look in the owner's manual. Unfortunately, I don't have access to it as my daughter lives in OH and I'm in IL. He said if it is supposed to rest automatically, then she more than likely has a bad sensor...
Some cars have a reset button to recalibrate the sensors.
The 2013 VW Beetle has a button in the glove box you hold down for a few seconds. TPMS light went off afterwards (tire pressure was fine)
Check the owners manual. My vehicle has a reset button on the lower edge of the dash. Ed
Originally Posted By: widman
Batteries go out on the sensors. My daughter took her car to Goodyear and they put a meter next to each tire valve and told her two of her sensors were not transmitting. (Free check). The dealer had wanted $125 to scan.
Another guy on here had an 09 Civic where the dealer wanted a small fortune to replace and reprogram each sensor. I think it was $140 per wheel.
Discount Tire was able to do each wheel for $60 OTD.
EL LINKO
Batteries go out on the sensors. My daughter took her car to Goodyear and they put a meter next to each tire valve and told her two of her sensors were not transmitting. (Free check). The dealer had wanted $125 to scan.
Another guy on here had an 09 Civic where the dealer wanted a small fortune to replace and reprogram each sensor. I think it was $140 per wheel.
Discount Tire was able to do each wheel for $60 OTD.
EL LINKO
Read my email I have a Nissan and just researched this. Jeepers!
One sensor could be bad too, due to moisture/ batt issues.
35 PSIG Air pressure is too high for winter.
I don't recall if a CUBE is a Renault or a "Datsun".
My Rogue was built in Japan by Nissan
video instruction I found:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOaoFCSVtQ8
One sensor could be bad too, due to moisture/ batt issues.
35 PSIG Air pressure is too high for winter.
I don't recall if a CUBE is a Renault or a "Datsun".
My Rogue was built in Japan by Nissan
video instruction I found:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOaoFCSVtQ8
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Had to same issue on a late model Honda Accord........ yeah, look to your left and you have a button to reset it- lol
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