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How to Reset a Tesla TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) in Kent | Hometyre Mobile TPMS Specialists

What are TPMS systems?

TPMS, which stands for; Tyre Pressure Monitor Systems which measure the air pressure inside of the tyre and relay this information to the driver in the cabin. There are two main methods to this, one significantly cheaper than the other;

Direct systems are sensors that are attached to the valve that continually measure the pressure, whilst the car is moving, and relay the information back to the dashboard on the drivers display. The big advantage of these is that they can show the exact pressure and, in some instances, also temperature. But, the batteries will start to die and cause errors near the end of their life. This is typically about 6-8 years.

Indirect, TPMS systems can be complex to learn about and even resetting them can take a PHD in linguistics and a masters in patience. From just simply pressing a button under the dashboard through to a whole saga of swiping in the infotainment system, resetting your TPMS has never been so varied.

Even down to specific vehicle models, after an update, the process shown below could have changed. But, the below walkthrough will show you how to reset the TPMS system on a Tesla Model S and should be the same process across the board.

  1. Ensure the vehicle is at a stand still and inflate the tyres to the correct pressures (this can either be found in the manual or on the door sil)
  2. Press the car symbol on the main screen
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  4. Press ‘SERVICE’ on the left hand panel
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  6. ‘RESET’ the TPMS!
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  8. The car must be driven for 20 minutes about 20 MPH in order for the system to complete the reset. If the vehicle drops below this speed, the system reset procedure will stop completely and the 20 minutes for 20 MPH will need to be completed again without interruptions.
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If you’ve encountered an error with your tyre pressure monitoring system or have a puncture, give us a call on 0333 444 5454 or book a time to suit you at Hometyre.co.uk!

 


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