Tyre Pressure (TPMS) Light On: What It Means
A tyre-pressure light usually means low pressure — but not always. A Cranbourne West specialist explains.
What it usually means
The TPMS light most often means one or more tyres are low on pressure — common in cold weather or with a slow leak. A flashing TPMS light (then steady) usually means a sensor fault rather than pressure.
Low pressure wears tyres, raises fuel use and hurts handling, so it’s worth sorting promptly.
What you should do
Check and adjust all four tyres to the placard pressure (on the door jamb) first. If the light stays on with correct pressures, a sensor or the system needs checking.
We can diagnose TPMS sensor faults and reset the system.
How we find & fix it
Because the same symptom can have several causes, we use dealer-level diagnostics and a methodical check to pinpoint the real cause — rather than throwing parts at it.
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Tyre Pressure (TPMS) Light On: What It Means — FAQ
Usually one or more tyres are low — check and inflate to the placard pressure first.
A flashing TPMS light usually means a sensor fault, not low pressure.
Briefly, to reach air — but driving on a flat or very low tyre is dangerous.
Yes — their batteries last around 5–7 years; we test and replace them.
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