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Does your TPMS light come on at odd times?

Tyre pressure sensors are designed to go off when there is a pressure drop, so that you can be alerted of a puncture. With indirect systems that work off the ABS system, that pressure can be as much as 10psi before the alarm goes off. With the direct system where there is a sensor fitted to the valve in the wheel the pressure drop can be as low as 3 psi to cause an alarm.

With winter approaching the change in temperature will cause the pressure in a tyre to drop and this can be enough to set the alarm off. It is recommended to inflate your tyres by an additional 2 psi at this time of year. You should also check your tyre pressures on a regular basis, a cars manual will tell you this should be done weekly, but if you do it every fortnight you would be better than most people.

At the same time don't ignore the TPMS sensor light as it may be a puncture. If the light comes on you should check the pressures in your tyres immediately, as driving on a flat tyre will destroy it.

Should your sensor valves break or stop working due to a depleted battery, then we at Hometyre can replace them for you. I carry spare parts for most sensors, as well as an array of new sensors in my van, as well as a diagnostic tool to check and programme new sensors.

 


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