How to Reset Low Tire Pressure Light (TPMS)

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Published 2014-11-17

The Tire Pressure Monitoring system light will let you know when your tire pressure is low and when your sensors are malfunctioning. In this video I show you how to find the correct tire pressure (door sill sticker), find the low tire, inflate the tire, and also inspect all of the tires. For every 10°F the pressure will change 1psi and in this case, Fall has a large change in temperature and it triggered the TPMS light.

If the low tire pressure light is flashing, this is usually due to low batteries. The batteries should last from 5-7 years or around 100,000 miles. Unfortunately the only way to replace these batteries is to take the tire off the rim.

In 2005 the US Government told the car companies to get ready to have all their cars include a standard TPMS and in 2007 it was required for every new car to have TPMS.

Here is a link to the awesome tire pressure gauge I used: amzn.to/2Hgsp13

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All Comments (21)

@chrisfix 9 years ago

***** Ouch, that must have sounded crazy having a windshield wiper lodged in your tire! Glad you got it fixed and the tire pressure light went off!
@jerrycartwright1454 8 years ago

I've sat here today and killed an entire morning looking at different videos that you've made. Just from listening to you, you sound like a fairly young guy. I figure mid to late twenties. I'd like to congratulate you on your videos, all that I have watched are very good. Not that I know ANYTHING about making videos but I am a retired Master Mechanic and even you have taught me a couple of things through your videos. You seem to be very knowledgeable and have researched everything that you've made a video about. I subscribed to your channel and I look forward to any future videos that you make. Of all of the videos that I've watched, I've only noticed one or two , not mistakes, but what I would call slip-ups that you've made. Nothing wrong mind you but a couple things that might not be necessary but I do understand you probably do them for people that aren't as sharp as you are. Thanks for making videos that are bearable to watch.
@stnicholas54 5 years ago

A couple of days ago my TPMS light suddenly came on. I was actually relieved when I found out what the warning light was because I didn't even know my car had one of these sensors and I initially thought my engine was about to explode in flames or whatever. After watching your video, ChrisFix, and then reading a fair amount of the comments, I was dubious about the whole shebang but I read the manual and found out what the correct tyre pressures (front and rear) were. Then I ventured forth to the garage where they have a machine which you can set to your required psi (36 front - 32 rear). I inserted the money and got on with it. Later when I switched the ignition on I was happily surprised to see the TPMS light off even before I turned the engine. I guess it still could come back on again but so far, so good. Thank you for posting this video.
@unicornpearlz 8 years ago

Thank you for explaining (and showing) that sometimes the light doesn't go off before a test drive. The temp dropped about 20F today, and I got my tires refilled- but the light was still on. I've been afraid to drive the car. Now that I realize its part of the process, I feel better.
@chrisfix 9 years ago

It is common for your Tire Pressure Warning light to come on during the changing of the seasons (Fall to Winter and Winter to Spring). Learn how to reset the light so you can drive safely to wherever you are going! Also, let me know what you think about the top tip at the end!
@RobEJC 7 years ago

I love how you refer to the Owner's Manual. I do that myself, and often with others when they ask me questions about their car's operation or issue.
@PriestessAusetRaAmen 6 years ago

Thank you for this video. That light just came on this morning as I dropped my son off to school and I have no idea about cars other than driving them. This video really helped me out and gave me some good tips. I will also get one of those tire pressure thingamajigs to test the pressure in my tire. Thank you.
@jasongorman8431 3 years ago

i really appreciate all of your videos even the simple ones! keep it up man!
@Woodenarrows 9 years ago

Glad you mentioned the Nitrogen thingy. Sooo many people I've talked to got sucked into that by the car dealer. Just to point out....talking about psi vs temperature, filling hot tires (driven tires) to factory specs will leave you with low tire pressures. You kinda said that on the video but don't think it came across too clear.
@viceverca2011 8 years ago

Thank you Chris for this helpful video I really appreciate it. I went to the gas station to do air pressure for my vehicle and I didn't do it very will and the light still on so I watch your video couple of times after redo the air pressure at same gas station, set it at 38 and worked out perfectly.
@usctrojans001 6 years ago

Great insight to Tire Pressure and tip to go along the way! Thanks for the detailed Instructions, much better then useless Service Desk Receptionist who had no clue.
@riblets1968 5 years ago

I think it's rather cool of you to "go back to basics," so to speak. Good instruction for the novice. You make it seem simple and doable for the layperson to take care of this important but often neglected part of vehicle maintenance.
@SheenaRea 8 years ago

Wow...I'm back for the same problem! Gotta love YouTube! And Chris, I really appreciate your videos. Thanks a lot!
@thurm101 6 years ago

Glad I checked all of them. I let the vehicle sit for a few hours on a level surface. The outside temperature wasn’t too hot or cold. A few tires were 25.5, the other 2 were 27. So I grabbed my old air compressor that my wife got for me on clearance years ago. I shot them back up to 32. Thanks to this video.
@ahmedaziz9680 3 years ago

this was the first time Chris didnt use the word ''dirt'' and no microfiber tawel was showen 😁😅 respect bro
@Suicide_disciple 7 years ago

You're awesome dude, thanks for the info
@katherinechavez546 2 years ago

Perfect instructions for a girl who had no idea how to a girl who got her own TMPS tire light off all by herself!!! YAY ME!!! and I didn;t have to pay les Schwab thank you so much for the video!!!
@7islander 5 years ago

TPMS systems are just a money grab. Expensive to replace the batteries every few years. OMG how did we ever survive without them.
@josedelossantos2428 3 years ago

Leave it to Chris fix The fix it fixer-upper. Love this spot, Very informative and very educational simple as that. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@sapphirealcivar 6 years ago

Thank you this really helped me with my first car!