New set of tires = faulty tire pressure sensor?

Fatman · Mon, Jul-12-2004, 11:28:48 PM

Got a new full set of tires (after 18000), same ones that I had stock (Continental 19s). Now my tire pressure warning sensor is constantly on.

Pressures are identical all the way around (~40PSI), and I've reset the sensor numerous times (holding down until light goes out). A few miles later, it just comes back on.

What's the deal? Has anyone else experienced this? (Getting kinda tired of this cheap-o flaky rotation-measurement sensor.)

Thanks in advance

Kevin034 · Mon, Jul-12-2004, 11:35:18 PM

Did you reset it? search the forum for instructions.

jporter · Mon, Jul-12-2004, 11:37:51 PM

Doesn't sound like you are performing the reset properly.

I believe you want to start with TPS light off, and then turn off the engine. turn the key to position 2. Press and hold the TPS button until it lights up (yellow). Then start the car, the light will go out after a couple of seconds.

The steps are detailed in the manual as well.

Juan

tec548 · Mon, Jul-12-2004, 11:38:36 PM

Turn your ignition to pos 2 with the engine off. Hold the tire monitor button down until the light comes on. Let off of the button and wait until the light goes back off.

Mon, Jul-12-2004, 11:28:48 PM	#1
Fatman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 24 Reputation: 0	New set of tires = faulty tire pressure sensor? Got a new full set of tires (after 18000), same ones that I had stock (Continental 19s). Now my tire pressure warning sensor is constantly on. Pressures are identical all the way around (~40PSI), and I've reset the sensor numerous times (holding down until light goes out). A few miles later, it just comes back on. What's the deal? Has anyone else experienced this? (Getting kinda tired of this cheap-o flaky rotation-measurement sensor.) Thanks in advance

Mon, Jul-12-2004, 11:37:51 PM	#3
jporter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 441 Reputation: 0 Location: SF Bay Area	Doesn't sound like you are performing the reset properly. I believe you want to start with TPS light off, and then turn off the engine. turn the key to position 2. Press and hold the TPS button until it lights up (yellow). Then start the car, the light will go out after a couple of seconds. The steps are detailed in the manual as well. Juan __________________ '03 M3 Cab, Steel Gray, SMG, NAV, HK, Alum Trim, Cold Weather Mods: SPP Fogs, Philips SilverVisions, V1 Hardwired, PhatBox 40Gb, Borla Exhaust OEM 19" with Toyo T1-S (245/35f and 275/30r)

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Mon, Jul-12-2004, 11:35:18 PM	#2
Kevin034 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 25,595 In the garage: '13 AUDI TT Reputation: 0	Did you reset it? search the forum for instructions.

Mon, Jul-12-2004, 11:38:36 PM	#4
tec548 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,720 Reputation: 0 Location: H-town, Texas	Turn your ignition to pos 2 with the engine off. Hold the tire monitor button down until the light comes on. Let off of the button and wait until the light goes back off.