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What to Do When the Tire Pressure Warning Light Comes On After Tire Repair?

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ErinMarie

07/24/25 1:25pm

Solutions for tire pressure warning after tire repair: 1. After the tire pressure indicator light comes on, ensure the car is parked safely by the roadside and first check the tire pressure detection function on the car's navigation screen for any abnormal tire pressure; 2. If the alarm is due to excessive tire pressure, you can slightly increase the tire gas to the safe tire pressure value. There is a tire pressure indicator, press confirm to reset; 3. If the tire pressure is shown to be too low, reset it and drive the car for a while, and the tire pressure warning will be eliminated. Tires are very important for cars, so car owners should always pay attention to tire maintenance when driving, and replace the tires every four years.

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Hazel

08/11/25 7:27am

I've been driving for many years and have experienced the tire pressure warning light coming on after several tire repairs, each time learning something new. At first, I thought it was because the repair wasn't done properly and the tire was leaking, but actually, the most common reason is that the tire pressure monitoring system wasn't reset. Last time after a tire repair, the light came on as soon as I started the car. I quickly found a safe place to pull over and manually checked the pressure of all four tires with a tire pressure gauge—everything was normal, but the light was still on. Then I remembered the manual mentioned that the system might not have updated the data and needed a reset. The operation was quite simple: for my car model, after parking and restarting the engine, holding the steering wheel settings button for two minutes solved the problem. I recommend developing a habit of checking the tire pressure and attempting a reset immediately after a tire repair. If that doesn't work, quickly visit a repair shop to check for sensor issues. Unstable tire pressure can easily lead to a blowout, which is especially dangerous on highways. I check the pressure at least once a week—don't wait for the warning light.

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