What to Do When the Car Tire Pressure Monitoring System Malfunctions?
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If the car tire pressure monitoring system malfunctions and causes false alarms triggering the tire pressure warning, you can directly clear the tire pressure warning light. In the car control panel settings, there is a "SET" button for tire pressure reset, which can manually turn off the warning light. Below is an introduction to the tire pressure monitoring system: 1. This technology can automatically monitor various conditions of the tires in real-time by recording tire rotation speed or electronic sensors installed in the tires, providing effective safety protection for driving. 2. The tire pressure monitoring system can be divided into two types: one is the indirect tire pressure monitoring system, which determines whether the tire is abnormal by the difference in tire rotation speed; the other is the direct tire pressure monitoring system, which installs four tire pressure monitoring sensors inside the tires to automatically monitor tire pressure and temperature in real-time when the car is stationary or moving, and promptly alerts for high pressure, low pressure, or high temperature in the tires, avoiding traffic accidents caused by tire failures to ensure driving safety.
I've been driving for over a decade and encountered many instances where the tire pressure warning light acted up. My usual approach is to pull over and manually check all four tires first. If they all feel firm to the touch, there's an 80% chance it's just the sensor acting up. Once during a summer highway drive, the TPMS light suddenly turned yellow. I checked each tire's pressure with a mechanical gauge and found all readings normal, only to discover at the repair shop that a pebble had damaged the right rear wheel sensor. Nowadays, many cars come with handy TPMS reset functions - I've developed a habit of accessing the menu to recalibrate. If the warning persists after driving 20-30 kilometers, it's time to check the wiring. Always keep a portable air compressor in your car - it can be a lifesaver in critical moments.
