Tire pressure sensors 2014 Kia Sportage

[Edmond]

They have always given us problems, especially when the temperature drops suddenly.

Plate inside the door says 34 so I check and the tires are at 34. Spare is filled to spec as well.

Light comes in, flashes and then stays on after I start the car. From my research that means the sensor is failing to send a signal. If it didn't flash before staying on, that means tire pressure is low.

Called Discount Tire, they said sensors are $60 each.

Are there any other recommended alternatives?

I would assume if I bought online that not only would the shop have to install them but programming would have to be done as well to the new sensor?

 

[ARCOgraphite]

Go to dealer, may need re-prog/ re-learn. Or read manual for re-learn procedure. Our 05 Toyota Rav4 would be trouble in the cold I think it learned at a pressure you set then would report if delta was 6(?) psig lower. Also if tire was moved in a rotation there would be trouble. My Nissan doesn't seem to care.

 

[2010Civic]

Shouldn't a 2014 be covered under warranty? Isn't that half the reason most people buy a Kia/Hyundai? For the 10 year/100k warranty.

 

[FordBroncoVWJeta]

Does the system have direct or indirect TPMS? Seems most of my foriegn cars have gone to indirect which i like better. Is there a button on the dash or in the glove box with a flat tire on it? If so push it till it dings or a light appears, so it can relearn. If not it probably should be taken it to get it relarned.

 

[jim302]

I believe the flashing TPMS indicator indicates a system fault with the TPMS, not low pressure. Dealer will be your best bet for fixing this (unless you are out of warranty due to mileage).

 

[FordBroncoVWJeta]

My bad, I skipped over the part that it was flashing. I would be calling kia. Not Discount Tire. TPMS is covered under waranty

 

[Rylan]

1. Find the part number for your TPMS (Google-Fu says 52933-2S500 for 2014 Kia Sportage)
2. Check Amazon for Genuine OEM sensors using part number

Dealership MSRP is $42, so Discount Tire is definitely overcharging.

I have a spare pair of TPMS I got from Amazon for $20 each. Came in standard factory Hyundai packaging.
Thought the battery was dead, turns out the TPMS just needed to be re-synced/reprogrammed. I'll be holding onto the new ones as replacements.