What's the matter with the indirect tire pressure monitoring failure in Golf?
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Golf indirect tire pressure monitoring failure may be due to issues with the tire pressure detector or prolonged driving with low tire pressure. Here are detailed explanations and solutions: Problems with the tire pressure detector: The solution is to regularly check whether the tire pressure detector is functioning properly. If the tire pressure monitor does not alert in time when the car has issues, it indicates a problem with the tire pressure monitor. Prolonged driving with low tire pressure: The solution is to stop and rest or replace the spare tire in time. This situation usually occurs when the tire pressure of a certain tire is too low, and high-speed operation causes the tire temperature to rise, leading to an increase in tire pressure.
When I first drove the Golf, the tire pressure monitoring light kept coming on, which was quite annoying. I looked it up and found that this indirect system relies on ABS sensors to calculate wheel speed differences and determine tire pressure anomalies. Common issues include dust accumulation or damage to the sensors, improper wheel calibration, or uneven tire wear causing false alarms due to speed differences. Sometimes, it could be a system software glitch, such as low car battery voltage or outdated software. If the light stays on, you can try resetting the system: find the tire pressure calibration button in the dashboard settings, hold it for a few seconds until the indicator light flashes, then drive a short distance to let the system learn new data. If that doesn’t work, it’s best to visit a professional shop to check the ABS sensors—these are prone to issues in Volkswagen models. Regularly checking tire pressure and wear can help prevent problems.