When your tire pressure light Blinking, this should serve as a warning that one or more tires could be underinflated and should be addressed immediately to ensure safety.
Temperature changes often cause sudden drops in PSI. A slow leakage from a valve stem could also be to blame.
Why is my Tire Pressure Light Blinking?
Flashing light indicators suggest there may be something off with the air pressure in one or more of your tires. This could be caused by gradual pressure loss or extreme temperature shifts – for instance transitioning from freezing garage temperatures into cold weather can rapidly deflate tires within minutes! Punctures or damage that allow air leakage also lead to low tire pressure levels.
Checking and resetting your Toyota tires regularly will help them remain at the recommended air pressure levels. For instructions on resetting TPMS sensors, refer to your owner’s manual for model-specific information. If the tire pressure light still flashes after resetting the sensor, schedule an appointment with Joe’s for service technicians who will gladly assist!
Why is my TPMS light on?
In most instances, your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light will illuminate when one of your tires loses air pressure – for instance if its sensor becomes dislodged or the temperature suddenly decreases.
TPMS systems are designed to alert drivers when tire pressure falls 25 percent below or above the recommended pressure value for their car’s tires, as specified in its owner’s manual or sticker inside its fuel filler flap.
If your TPMS light has illuminated due to low tire pressure, use a tire gauge to identify which tires need air and inflate them according to manufacturer-recommended pressure levels to avoid slow leaks. If tire pressure still remains low after adding air, there could be punctures which require repairs or replacement; for additional information contact your service advisor as the light could also indicate other possible issues.
Why is my TPMS light on but my tires are fine?
Your TPMS light may have illuminated due to cold temperatures. As soon as your tires become cold, their internal air space contracts and tire pressure drops significantly. Therefore, it’s wise to wait until the temperature warms up a little more before using a pressure gauge to make sure your tire pressure reaches the recommended levels.
If you recently had your tire pressure checked or adjusted at a tire shop, your TPMS light may temporarily come on to adjust to its new air pressure setting. This is perfectly normal; typically the light will go off after some time has passed.
Your TPMS light may also be illuminated but your tires appear normal if their sensors need resetting. This can be accomplished by taking a steady 10-minute drive – similar to when rebooting a computer – this forces the sensor to go through its checks to confirm that optimal tire pressure levels have been set.
Why is my TPMS light on and my tires are low?
When your TPMS light lights up or Tire Pressure Light Blinking, it indicates that one or more of your tires is below recommended pressure levels. This could be caused by sudden loss of air pressure within your tires, driving on rough terrains that causes seal between them and their wheel rim to temporarily break or driving over rough terrains that causes seal to break temporarily – either way a simple refill should remedy this issue.
Fluctuating temperatures can also have an effect on tire pressure, with hot air expanding while cold air contracts, potentially prompting your TPMS light to come on until tire temperatures settle back down again.
If the Tire Pressure Light Blinking after topping off your tires, this could indicate sensor problems. To reset the system and get it functioning again, try inflating by 3 PSI before deflating and reinflating with recommended pressure; hopefully then the light should stop flashing!
