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Old 11-30-2006 | 03:11 PM
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Reset Tire Sensor

Had my snow tires and wheels installed and now the little light on the dash flashes that I have a tire problem. Checked the tires, all ok, how do I reset it so the darn thing quits flashing?
 
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Old 11-30-2006 | 03:19 PM
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Press and hold till it stops flashing, release, wait, press and hold till it goes out, release.
 
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Old 11-30-2006 | 06:28 PM
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do not be alarmed if it continues to do this from time to time.
 
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Old 11-30-2006 | 06:33 PM
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Start the car, before moving pres and hold the tire indicator button until the light comes on, then drive away, it will reset the system, then just keep a close eye on pressures for a few days to make sure everything was installed right and that you don't have a slow leak anywhere.
 
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Old 11-30-2006 | 07:48 PM
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ITs always good to check the pressure of your tires. My light came on during a road trip. MY psi was at 28 in my front tire. If you dont already have a tire pressure monitor i suggest you pick one up.
 
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Old 11-30-2006 | 07:55 PM
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ITs always good to check the pressure of your tires.
Weekly when temps are steady even more often when they're not.

I had my light come on reset it, drove 70 highway miles; had a slow leak in 2 tires no light, back end sung out on the off ramp thankfully it was two lanes wide or I wouldn't have saved it.
 
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Old 11-30-2006 | 11:02 PM
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Its amazing how tire pressure can effect a car!
 
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