Recently, the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) released a public notice indicating that certain 2017 and 2018 model year cars may fail the state’s safety tests due to a defective Takata airbag inflator. If your car is one of the affected models, you may need to take it in for an inspection.
What is a TPMS?
A TPMS is a system that monitors air pressure in the tires. When the air pressure falls below a certain level, the system sends a warning to the driver. This system can help prevent dangerous driving conditions.
If your car has a TPMS, it’s important to check the light every time you get your oil changed. If the light is on, your car won’t pass an emissions test because it isn’t in compliance with federal regulations.
To check if your car has a TPMS, turn off the ignition and remove the key from the ignition switch. Look in the glove box for a small black box with a green LED light on it. If your car has a TPMS, you’ll see this light turn on when you press down on the button next to it. You can also find this little black box under the passenger side wheel.
If your car doesn’t have a TPMS, don’t worry – you can still use this information to improve your fuel economy. When you’re filling up your tank, always check to see if your car is getting more than 10 miles per gallon in town and 5 miles per gallon on the highway. If not, you may want to consider
How Does a TPMS Work?
When you drive your car, the sensors on each wheel measure rotational speed, or how fast the wheel is turning. The system then sends a signal to the controller, telling it how fast to pump air into the tire. This pressure keeps the tire at its optimum inflation level and helps avoid aquaplaning. The TPMS light will come on when one of the sensors detects a problem with your tire’s inflation pressure.
When Should I Check My TPMS?
TPMS stands for Tire Pressure Monitoring System. It’s a system that monitors the pressure of your tires and sends warning signals to your car’s system if the pressure gets too high or low. You should check your TPMS every time you change your tire, or whenever there’s a change in driving conditions.
You can check your TPMS by turning on your car, then pressing and holding the “Service” button for about 8 seconds. The car will then display a message telling you how to check your TPMS. Look for the “TPMS” symbol in the message, then press the “Check” button. Your car will display the current tire pressure readings. If there are any warning messages, they’ll be displayed next to the readings.
If your TPMS light is on, it means that one of your tires is low on air and needs to be replaced. You should take your car to an authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the tire replaced and have the TPMS light fixed.
How Can I Fix a Failed TPMS Sensor?
If you have a car that has a TPMS light on, there is a chance that the sensor may be malfunctioning. In this article, we will discuss how you can fix a failed TPMS sensor.
First, you will need to remove the cover of the sensor. You will then need to remove the defective sensor. Once you have removed the defective sensor, you will need to replace it with a new one. Once you have replaced the sensor, you will need to reattach the cover and replace the screws that secure it. Finally, you will need to reinstall the software that was used to initially set up your TPMS system.
Conclusion
In this article, we will be discussing what the TPMS light on a car means and how to fix it. Hopefully, by the end of this article you will know exactly what the TPMS light on your car is telling you and how to get it fixed. Remember, if you are not able to fix your car yourself, please don’t hesitate to call our technician services at 1-800-344-9605 for assistance.