How to Reset Your Tire Pressure Light

If your TPMS light remains on after you’ve inflated your tires to the right pressure, it can be annoying, not to mention the fact that it can obfuscate any actual new tire problem that could crop up. Here, Allen Samuels CDJR Aransas Pass will show you how to reset a tire pressure light and finally take care of that flashing tire pressure light. If you have any questions, you can contact our Aransas Pass service center, and we’ll be happy to help.

Why is My Tire Pressure Light On?

Your TPMS light comes on when a sensor in your tires detects a lack of pressure. This either means the sensor has malfunctioned or one of your tires is deflating. Wondering how to fix low tire pressure if your TPMS light is on? Keep reading to get the full set of options. 

How to Fix Low Tire Pressure

Take a look at your tires to see if any are low, and try to use an air pump to air the tire back up. If the tire has an obvious puncture or significant leak where it can’t hold air, you can use a Fix-a-Flat aerosol can or change the tire. If the sensor is on in error or you’ve fixed and/or replaced the tire, a tire pressure sensor reset is in order. Take a look below to learn how to reset your tire pressure light.

Steps to Resetting Your Tire Pressure Light

• Drive at or above 50 mph to reset the sensor for 10 minutes. This can cause your sensor to reset the next time you turn on the car.
• With the vehicle off, turn the key to the “On” position, but don’t start the car. Hold the TPMS reset button until the tire pressure light blinks three times, then release it. Start the car and wait 20 minutes for the sensor to refresh. The tire pressure monitor reset button is usually located beneath the steering wheel. If you can’t find it, check the user’s manual.
• Inflate all tires to 3 PSI over their recommended amount, then deflate them completely. Be sure to include the spare tire, as it may have a sensor as well. Once they’re all deflated, reinflate to the recommended tire pressure.
• With the vehicle off, disconnect the positive battery cable with a wrench. Turn the car on and honk the horn for about three seconds. This will discharge any power still stored in the vehicle. Then reconnect the battery.

What Does a Flashing Tire Pressure Light Mean?

There are a few possible meanings, including a battery requiring replacement or a sensor problem. You can check your owner’s manual to see what it means, but stopping by our service center would also be a good move, or simply contacting us over the phone. We can help you with questions like, “Where is the TPMS reset button?” and other important pieces of information regarding maintenance and repair around Corpus Christi and Kingsville. A common cause of an erroneous TPMS sensor is a rapid temperature change. This can cause an unexpected pressure differential, and set the sensor off. If you have any tire issues, or broader vehicle service needs, go ahead and use our online service scheduler!

Will the Tire Pressure Light Reset Itself?

Depending on the vehicle, yes. Once you’ve checked your tires, simply driving normally as you would around Port Lavaca can reset the light, at least on some vehicles.

Visit Allen Samuels CDJR Aransas Pass Today

Whether you need information on resetting your tire pressure light, how often to replace your battery, or how to get the smoke smell out of your car, we at Allen Samuels CDJR Aransas Pass are here to help. Visit, call, or schedule service at our service center near Port Lavaca for all your automotive service needs.