Last edit by: IB Advertising
See related guides and technical advice from our community experts:
Browse all: Tire Repair and Maintenance
- Dodge Ram 2009-Present: How to Reset TPMS
Guide to diagnose trouble and recommended solutions.
Browse all: Tire Repair and Maintenance
Low Tire Pressure Warning Reset??
#1
Low Tire Pressure Warning Reset??
OK I have a '12 Express with the nearly useless DIC display but this morning my low tire pressure warning came on. I stopped for gas and checked my pressures. Got 35PSI on 3 tires and 30PSI on the 4th sure I added air so all 4 now have 35PSI which is what my door jam stickers says they should be at.
The warning light is still on? Does it go out when the pressure is corrected or do I have to somehow reset it?
Might it be a bad sensor? Not sure how low the pressure has to drop to set off a warning.
Ideas??
The warning light is still on? Does it go out when the pressure is corrected or do I have to somehow reset it?
Might it be a bad sensor? Not sure how low the pressure has to drop to set off a warning.
Ideas??
#2
From your owner's manual>>>
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recommended cold placard pressure.
The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi (6.9 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three hour period. The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire sidewall. Refer to “Tires – General Information” in “Starting and Operating” for information on how to properly inflate the vehicle’s tires. The tire pressure will also increase as the vehicle is driven - this is normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased pressure.
The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning limit for any reason, including low temperature effects and natural pressure loss through the tire.
The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn off until the tire pressure is at or above the recommended cold placard pressure. Once the low tire pressure warning (Tire Pressure Monitoring [TPM] Telltale Light) illuminates, you must increase the tire pressure to the recommended cold placard pressure in order for the TPM Telltale Light to turn off. The system will automatically update and the TPM Telltale Light will turn off once the system receives the updated tire pressures. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recommended cold placard pressure.
The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi (6.9 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three hour period. The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire sidewall. Refer to “Tires – General Information” in “Starting and Operating” for information on how to properly inflate the vehicle’s tires. The tire pressure will also increase as the vehicle is driven - this is normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased pressure.
The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning limit for any reason, including low temperature effects and natural pressure loss through the tire.
The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn off until the tire pressure is at or above the recommended cold placard pressure. Once the low tire pressure warning (Tire Pressure Monitoring [TPM] Telltale Light) illuminates, you must increase the tire pressure to the recommended cold placard pressure in order for the TPM Telltale Light to turn off. The system will automatically update and the TPM Telltale Light will turn off once the system receives the updated tire pressures. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information.
Last edited by TNtech; 03-12-2013 at 10:35 AM.
#4
#5
#6
#7
Trending Topics
#8
I have a 11 avenger where the low tire pressure sensor will not go off. I've had the tires Che ked twice and the sensors on each tire checked. All is ok. I drove 2 hours straight and the thing never turned off. I stopped and restated the car and it still flashes like crazy then stay solid warning light. Tire shop said it could be the transponder??