Tire Pressure Light

Tlyke1983 · 01-26-2007, 12:43 AM

Can the tire pressure be affected by really cold weather? My tire pressure light has suddenly come on. I was in my car from 5-6 and it was fine even though it was snowing with blizzard like conditions. When I got out of work at 11:30 and turned my honey on the light was on. I turned the car off and then back on. Still no luck. It's on and not turning off. I plan on checking the tires once it daylight gets here. What pressure should the tires be at? I have one of those little silver blue things that push out when you stick it in your tire. Any other advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Tamara

galaxee · 01-26-2007, 09:33 AM

cold air makes your tire pressure drop. so chances are your pressures are low, as indicated by the light.

it's a good idea to check every couple weeks to keep optimal pressure due to temperature fluctuations and such. factory pressures are 35 front 33 rear, but the tire can handle up to 44 front 42 rear.

then hit your "reset" button under the steering wheel till the light blinks 3 times and you're set.

01-26-2007, 12:43 AM	#1
Tlyke1983 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 68 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Can the tire pressure be affected by really cold weather? My tire pressure light has suddenly come on. I was in my car from 5-6 and it was fine even though it was snowing with blizzard like conditions. When I got out of work at 11:30 and turned my honey on the light was on. I turned the car off and then back on. Still no luck. It's on and not turning off. I plan on checking the tires once it daylight gets here. What pressure should the tires be at? I have one of those little silver blue things that push out when you stick it in your tire. Any other advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Tamara __________________ Barcelona Red Metallic Package #7 Includes: Driver and front passenger front seat-mounted side airbags and front and rear side curtain airbags [2], Anti-theft system and auto-dimming rearview mirror w/HomeLink® [5] universal transceiver, Smart Key System [3], backup camera [4], Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) [6], High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps and integrated fog lamps, JBL® AM/FM 6-disc In-dash CD changer w/9 speakers in seven locations, aux. audio jack, MP3/WMA playback capability and hands-free phone capability via Bluetooth® [7] wireless technology, and Voice-activated DVD navigation system [8]. No mods yet but I'm working on it. Any suggestions? Proud Prius Parent since May 14, 2004

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01-26-2007, 09:33 AM	#2
galaxee resident lab rat Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: boilermaker territory Posts: 9,675 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: N/A Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 94 Times in 37 Posts Friends: 26	cold air makes your tire pressure drop. so chances are your pressures are low, as indicated by the light. it's a good idea to check every couple weeks to keep optimal pressure due to temperature fluctuations and such. factory pressures are 35 front 33 rear, but the tire can handle up to 44 front 42 rear. then hit your "reset" button under the steering wheel till the light blinks 3 times and you're set.