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How to Reset Low Tire Pressure Light (TPMS)

4,331,133 views October 26, 2015 5:36

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In brief

You’ll learn how to reset your car’s low tire pressure warning light by checking the correct tire pressure (from the door sticker), locating and inflating the underpressurized tire, and inspecting all tires—especially useful if temperature changes triggered the alert. ChrisFix also explains when the light flashing signals weak sensor batteries, which require professional replacement.

Key steps

  1. Check the door sill sticker for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle.
  2. Locate the tire with low pressure using the TPMS warning.
  3. Inflate the tire to the recommended pressure using an air pump.
  4. Inspect all tires for proper pressure, including the spare.
  5. Drive the car for 10–15 minutes to reset the TPMS system.

Questions & answers

Why does temperature affect tire pressure?

For every 10°F drop in temperature, tire pressure decreases by about 1 psi. Fall’s temperature swings can trigger the TPMS light if pressure drops below the set threshold.

How long do TPMS sensor batteries last?

The creator says they typically last 5–7 years or around 100,000 miles.

Description from the creator

The Tire Pressure Monitoring system light will let you know when your tire pressure is low and when your sensors are malfunctioning. In this video I show you how to find the correct tire pressure (door sill sticker), find the low tire, inflate the tire, and also inspect all of the tires. For every 10°F the pressure will change 1psi and in this case, Fall has a large change in temperature and it triggered the TPMS light.

If the low tire pressure light is flashing, this is usually due to low batteries. The batteries should last from 5-7 years or around 100,000 miles. Unfortunately the only way to replace these batteries is to take the tire off the rim.

In 2005 the US Government told the car companies to get ready to have all their cars include a standard TPMS and in 2007 it was required for every new car to have TPMS.

Here is a link to the awesome tire pressure gauge I used: amzlink.to/az0L4RRJWVSZR
TPMS Battery: amzlink.to/az0DvAytkNYpw

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Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix.

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ChrisFix published this 5:36 video tutorial on October 26, 2015. It has been watched 4,331,133 times on YouTube.

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ChrisFix
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October 26, 2015
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