Comments on: Tire Pressure Sensor Fault (What it Means and How to Fix)

By: Sean

Sean — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 13:54:44 +0000

In reply to Helen. Check your tire pressures. If they're good, it's probably safe to drive. You'll know if your tire pressures are good if they match the tire pressure specification on the driver's side door jamb. If one tire is lower than the rest, you probably have a puncture. Fill up the tires to the recommended spec and drive it to a tire shop if you have any concerns.

By: Helen

Helen — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:50:04 +0000

I have a 2017 Ford Fusion and the light came on tire pressure sensor I think it said fault anyone know what this is and is it safe to drive the car when the tire is low a picture of the car comes up showing each tire and the pressure in them this did not come up

By: Staci

Staci — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:33:52 +0000

Can a tire pressure sensor cause a blowout? I just had a blowout and the rim has nickel size hole in it from the inside to the outside. In other words, the edges of the hole in the rim are bent outward. There was a ripped hole in the side wall of the tire and the tires are less than a year old. Thoughts?

By: Frank M.

Frank M. — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 16:03:45 +0000

In reply to Coffee2010.

Depending on what is in local area of the bridge and what is on the bridge itself. Any antennas on the bridge can effect the radio signal to the car from the TPMS sensor.

Also you stating that the TPMS fault codes go on. That would mean that some outside interference is causing the TPMS not be able to transmit to the OBD.

I would just check with a $40 OBD II reader from Walmart to make sure that a TPMS sensor is not failing. In more times the battery dies in these sensors and you MUST replace the entire sensor instead of just the battery. Because they weld the battery into the sensor most of the time.

By: Sean

Sean — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:30:10 +0000

In reply to Janice Jones. Changing the battery shouldn't affect the sensors, aside from maybe needing a recalibration. Are you sure the original shop changed all the sensors?

By: Janice Jones

Janice Jones — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 15:53:46 +0000

I have a Toyota Camry 2015. Last year I purchased 4 tires and changed e bad tire sensors ( should have changed all 4). This year replaced car battery at different mechanic. Same day my TPMS light flashed for a minute then stayed on. Went back to same mechanic after trying the reset button and driving 50 miles..no luck. Took back to same mechanic as battery and says the other 2 sensors are bad. Replaced but could not code. Brought car back to try again..no luck. Now he has ordered 2 Toyota sensors. Still waiting for another appointment. I still think changing car battery messed up the computer but he says no. Hope he proves me wrong. Last year’s sensors were done at BJ’s but I no longer have membership to go back and I’m sure they didn’t have Toyota sensors. Any suggestions?

By: Sean

Sean — Mon, 17 May 2021 15:36:07 +0000

In reply to brad teris. I think those sensors are the kind that sit inside the wheels. They actually have a battery that will go out after a certain amount of time. If it's been a while since you replaced the sensors, you may have to pull the sensors and replace the batteries.

By: brad teris

brad teris — Sat, 15 May 2021 00:22:59 +0000

2007 Ford Explorer 4.6l 4×4 with 60,000 miles.Sensor only goes off on long trips. As soon as I turn off engine and turn it back on it resets. So how do figure out which one it is if it’s only on when driving long distance.?

By: Jimbo

Jimbo — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:08:00 +0000

My 2010 ford f150 raptor does the same as coffee2010, and I have brand new sensors installed. Exact same symptoms. Ambient air temperature seems to affect the sensor, apparently only does this when it’s cold outside. Just got back from ford dealer, no problem found, have a nice day.

By: Sean

Sean — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 22:21:14 +0000

In reply to Wayne. I'm not sure. Was there a code to scan? Does it feel like it's down on power, or like the ABS system is kicking in?