Why is my tire pressure light on when my tires are fine?

If you notice the tire pressure light come on, it’s probable that one or more of your tires has low air pressure. You should not rely solely on the reading from the vehicle’s tire pressure monitoring system though; there are numerous factors that can cause the sensors to go off even if your tires are in good shape.

At what tire pressure does the warning light come on?

For your tire pressure light to come on, one or more of your tires needs to lose at least 25% of it’s air. With the average tire pressure being between 30-36 PSI, that means your tire needs to drop somewhere between 8-10 PSI for the light to come on.

Is it okay to drive with tire pressure light on?

If the light has just turned on and you need to find your way to our shop or to an air pump, you should be fine. However, continuing to drive your car with the light on is not safe. Here’s why! When you drive your vehicle with low tire pressure, you are causing your tire to wear down excessively and prematurely.

How do you know which tire is low?

Push your hand down onto the tire. If the tire feels soft and squishy, the tire pressure is low. If the tire feels rock hard, meaning you are unable to push down on the tire at all, then it is overinflated. If the tire feels too low, pump some air into it while keeping your hand on it.

Why won’t my low tire pressure light go off?

If your TPMS light remains on after inflating the tires to the proper pressure, try these steps: Drive the car at 50 mph for about 10 minutes. This should reset the tire sensors, and the next time you start the car the TPMS light should be off.

How do I turn off the tire pressure light?

Turn the car key to “on” but don’t start the vehicle. Press and hold the TPMS reset button until the tire pressure light blinks three times. Release the button and start the car. The light should go off within 20 minutes.

How do you reset the TPMS light on a Nissan?

TPMS Reset Button: There’s actually a TPMS reset button. It’s usually located beneath the steering wheel, but your owner’s manual will tell you its exact location. You operate this by switching your keys to the “on” position but keeping your engine off. Then, hold the button until the TPMS light on flashes three times.