Last updated on April 4th, 2024 at 11:36 pm
Before you know how to reset the tire pressure monitoring system, you must know why you need to reset it. A tire pressure monitoring sensor (TPMS) indicates to the driver if the vehicle tires are running below the proper air pressure. Once there is a minimum level of air pressure, a symbol blinks on a car’s dashboard.
However, after checking and inflating proper air on each tire, the light still does not go off, which is annoying and doubtful if you are diving with flat tires. There are different reasons why this TPMS light does not go off, the most common one is resetting of tire pressure sensors. There are different ways to reset sensors; we will explain each method so that you can get rid of this problem without getting assistance from others. So, without further ado, let’s look into the methods that will reset the tire pressure monitoring system.
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Manually reset The Tire Pressure Monitoring System
If this method will work, you won’t have to spend any money on any device or tools. The manual resetting of TPMS is executed by pressing the reset TPMS button that comes with some cars, located near the steering wheel. Just push the reset button after turning the ignition on one time. Remember that the engine should not be running; it’s just the battery features that are available. Then, as the TPMS signal starts blinking, leave the button, and it’s done. Drive for 5-10 minutes to get the proper result of your tire air pressure. Watch this video for a better understanding
Other manual TPMS reset methods require disassembling the car battery. You have to pick out all the wires from the battery, and after that, remove all battery power from the car and do all battery-related activities, like opening and closing car windows, turning on and off lights, using wipers, and others. Once the battery is fully drained from the tires, reconnect the battery and drive your car for a few miles to get rid of the TPMS light and reset the sensors.
If neither of these methods works, then you have to buy a resetting tool to get the job done.
TPMS relearn tool
There are many different types of Tire pressure sensor relearning tools available in the market, and they come with different methods to relearn the sensors. However, the most common method of using these tools is to take it close to the tire, and if there is a valve connection, then connect it to the tires and press the button. There will be a horn honk in your car, and if you hear the horn, it means that the sensors are completely reset, and they will show the exact result of your tire pressure on a monitor.
Most probably, sensors must be reset by this method; if not, then there may be a software problem that can be fixed very easily. Here is the explanatory video
TPMS calibration
The calibration process starts by going to the car setting of your car media screen, clicking on TPMS calibration from the option and it will automatically update the software of the device while resetting the sensors. This is a very easy and quick method that you can try before getting into the fuss of relearning tools.
Other reasons for TPMS light
Spare Tire Pressure
Other than resetting sensors, there is sometimes no problem with sensors. You may do every resetting practice, yet the TPMS light is still there. However, you forget to check the pressure of the spare wheel, which is also equipped with the TPMS sensor. So always check all your tire’s air pressure before going for the option of resetting sensors.
Software updates
There is sometimes a problem with software if you use a tire pressure monitoring device. Some technical issues with the device can manipulate tire sensors, so all these software and update processes must be done before going for the hardware process. Simply updating your device can resolve the problem.
Faulty sensors
The last thing that could stop the TPMS light from resolving is that the TPMS sensors are faulty or have weak batteries. If the sensors have a low battery, then they might not update the air pressure to the device and keep giving the signal of the last updated air pressure. In this case, changing the sensor battery will resolve this problem. However, if the sensors are not working properly due to breakage or something, then you have to replace the sensor to get rid of the light.
What happens if TPMS Light is Ignored
If you ignore the signs of low pressure and do not reset the tire pressure monitoring system, you can get into big trouble when the air pressure is really low and you have not checked it. You simply drive your car, considering the light is on due to the sensor problem. However, your tire air pressure is really low. There are many different problems that low-air-pressure tires can create when left unnoticed. That is why we recommend that you resolve the TPMS light issue as soon as possible to drive with protection and peace of mind.
Conclusion
Resetting the Tire pressure monitoring system is very important if you are facing an issue with that. These small sensors are very important for the safety of your cars. Because if they were not here there would be every day on the road, some sort of accident occurs due to flat tires. That is why keeping a TPMS up to date and resetting it if there is some problem keeps you and others on the road safe.
If there is still an error with the TPMS light after applying these resolving methods, then you should ask for guidance from any professional near your area o you can ask from us we will do our best to give you guidance that can get you rid of it.
