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What does the TPMS fault in the Q3 tire pressure system mean?

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Kingston

07/30/25 4:07am

Audi vehicles, if the TPMS or tire pressure monitoring alarm appears after turning on the ignition or during driving, it indicates a fault in the tire pressure monitoring system. You should stop the vehicle immediately, check and calibrate the tire pressure of each tire, and store the tire pressure values. If the warning light does not go off or lights up again after driving for a while, you must drive to a repair facility as soon as possible for further inspection. Below are some related details: 1. Standard tire pressure: Regarding tire pressure, the standard tire pressure is generally around 2.5, with a fluctuation of 0.2. In summer, the tire pressure should be slightly lower, and in winter, it should be slightly higher. You can find the recommended tire pressure values for your vehicle in the user manual or on the driver's side door (near the B-pillar), fuel tank cap, or storage compartment, where the tire model is indicated. 2. Inflate according to standards: Please inflate the tires according to the manufacturer's recommended tire pressure values. This is because the tire pressure setting mainly considers factors such as the vehicle's weight and chassis height. Typically, the recommended tire pressure refers to the pressure measured when the tires are cold. A cold tire is defined as one that has been parked for at least three hours or has been driven no more than 2 kilometers. If you can only measure the tire pressure when the tires are hot, subtract approximately 0.3 bar (=4 psi) from the measured value to obtain the cold inflation pressure.

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