- Start the car’s engine.
- On the MMI control panel, select the (Car) Systems control button by pressing the car function button.
- Choose Servicing and inspections.
- Select Tire pressure monitoring after that.
- Go to Store tire pressures and click.
- Select Yes, go to the store right away.
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How can I turn off the tire pressure warning light?
Don’t start the car; just turn the key to “on.” Till the tire pressure light blinks three times, press and hold the TPMS reset button. Press the button again to start the vehicle. Within twenty minutes, the light ought to turn off.
Why, after filling the tires, is my tire pressure light still on on my Audi?
If you’ve inflated your tires, but the air pressure warning light continues to flash, your tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning or you have a gradual leak. A bright TPMS warning light indicates a problem with a tire pressure sensor, assuming there isn’t a leak in your tire. One of them might be damaged, the lithium-ion battery might be dead, or the TPMS itself might have an internal problem. You’ll need to get your Tire Pressure Monitoring System repaired in any of these scenarios.
Quick Tip: Recheck the tire to ensure it is inflated to the correct air pressure if the TPMS warning light illuminates again after you have inflated it. Low tire pressure indicates an air leak, which requires repair or tire replacement.
The TPMS reset button is where?
Tire pressure monitoring system is referred to as TPMS. The TPMS reset button is often located below the steering wheel. Your car’s TPMS needs to be electronically reset after you replace the tires in order to erase the error message. Hold the TPMS reset button down until the tire pressure light blinks three times, then let go of the button to complete the process. Your car should be started, and the sensor will refresh after 20 minutes.
The tire pressure light won’t turn on, why?
Try the following if your TPMS light is still on after you have inflated your tires to the recommended pressure: 10 minutes at a speed of 50 mph would be plenty. When you start the car again, the TPMS light ought to be off because this ought to reset the tire sensors.
Why do my car’s tires, which are good, state they have low tire pressure?
While the tires appear to be in good condition and the low tire pressure light is ON, you can:
- simply press a button to reset the machine and observe the results; or
- The sensors need to be changed since one or more of them are damaged.
After starting the vehicle, the low tire pressure warning light ought to turn on for a few seconds. The light ought to be turned off right away.
Drive your car, preferably to the closest gas station or tire shop, to check the air pressure in each tire if the low tire pressure warning light is still on.
The warning light is typically set off by a tire that has between 10% and 15% less air pressure than normal. The air pressure inside the tires also tends to drop in cold or icy conditions. Short trips in the car will warm up the tires and raise the pressure in them.
But if the low tire pressure warning light is still on and all the tires are adequately inflated and warmed up, move on to the next step.
Take this opportunity to get out the owner’s manual. The TPMS reset button may be found on the console or in the glove box, depending on the make and model of your car.
Here are the steps to take after finding the TPMS reset button:
- Don’t start the engine after turning the key to the ON position.
- For at least three seconds, press and hold the TPMS reset button before letting go. The system will switch off the warning light and produce a beep or other audible alert.
- To finish the reset process, start the engine and drive the vehicle for 30 to 1 hour at a minimum speed of 19 mph.
- It’s time to check or replace the TPMs sensors if the warning light comes back on.
- To get the system tested, drive to the nearest tire store or dealership.
If your car has TPMS, avoid making it a practice of resetting it every time the low tire pressure warning light comes on.
Your safety is considered during the system’s design. The pace of technological advancement means that the TPMS sensors get better with each new model. However, you should make it a practice to check the tire pressure each time you get in the car in order to get the most out of what you have.
Use a different method than the TPMS to check the tire pressure. A quick visual check is sufficient to establish the existence of a flat.
Here’s a helpful hint: just in case, always have a tiny tire pressure gauge in the glove box. You may check the real tire pressure with this straightforward gadget before the TPMS activates.
It could be time to take your vehicle to the shop where they will have a specific tool to “re-learn the sensor” if your TPMS light is still on. These tools are available online, but they are not inexpensive. I would advise researching the Autel TS501.
Why, after adding air, does my car still have the check tire pressure message?
If your tires are properly inflated yet the warning light continues to illuminate, you may have a leak or a TPMS issue in one or more of your tires. To determine if a tire has a leak is not difficult. Simply double-check the air pressure in each of your tires with your tire gauge. If all of the tires have the proper air pressure, one or more tire pressure sensors are likely to be at fault, necessitating repair work on your tire pressure monitoring system. You’ll need to replace or repair the tire if you notice that one or more of your tires’ air pressures have fallen.
How long before the tire pressure light appears?
After a few kilometers of driving, the light may turn off if the tires are adequately inflated. After around 10 miles, if the light still remains on, it may be necessary to reset the TPMS as instructed in the owner’s handbook of the car.
On an Audi 2020, how do you reset the tire pressure light?
How to Reset Your Audi’s TPMS
- The engine need not be running; just make sure the car is turned on.
- On the MMI control panel, select the systems control button by pressing the car button.
- Choosing Vehicle > Service & Checks Tracking tire pressure > Keeping tire pressure at > Yes, go to the store right away.