Tire pressure sensor light now stays on with change to new tires: how do you reset this?

[local_host]

What's the straight answer on this? I assume this is a very common problem? I've went through a few posts on this forum, but it just left me confused.

Took the car to my dealer last week and they said the sensor was "broken" and would cost me $200 for repairs. WTF?? That's like half the price of having the new tires put it!

What's strange is that I got the tires swapped out over a month ago and now the light is just coming on. Coincidentally after an oil change and tire rotation.

[Reformed SUV guy]

Originally Posted by local_host

What's the straight answer on this? I assume this is a very common problem? I've went through a few posts on this forum, but it just left me confused.

Took the car to my dealer last week and they said the sensor was "broken" and would cost me $200 for repairs. WTF?? That's like half the price of having the new tires put it!

What's strange is that I got the tires swapped out over a month ago and now the light is just coming on. Coincidentally after an oil change and tire rotation.

My 2008 has a tire pressure sensor reset button directly below the steering column. It is right beside the on/off switch for the SmartKey system.

[Politburo]

I'm confused. You seem to be saying the light was NOT on after the new tires, but came on after an oil change. That contradicts the subject line.

[local_host]

Originally Posted by Politburo

I'm confused. You seem to be saying the light was NOT on after the new tires, but came on after an oil change. That contradicts the subject line.

Yeah I just mentioned it came on after the oil change but didn't think there was any relevance to it other than being coincidental (as told by Toyota dealer). The dealer believes it was damaged during the tire change- But made this assessment after a couple of minutes so I'm rather suspicious that anything is actually broken.

Very strange that there's no way to just shut it off entirely. I mean I survived my whole life without one of these sensors, it certainly doesn't matter to me now. The light is really annoying, especially at night because it stands out with a different color than the other lights on the dash.

[local_host]

Originally Posted by Reformed SUV guy

My 2008 has a tire pressure sensor reset button directly below the steering column. It is right beside the on/off switch for the SmartKey system.

Thanks I tried that particular reset button, but it didn't shut it off. Sorry I should have asked if there's a "trick" reset/shut-off not listed in the manual. Like disabling the backup alarm.

[JimN]

If proper application of the tps button doesn't work then a sensor is damaged. The cheapest fix is a piece of electrical tape over the offending light. Whether you like it or not tps is or soon will be Federally required--just like the 3rd brake light.

[local_host]

Is the shop that replaced the tires liable for the damaged sensor, and if so, how do I prove it (anyone with experience here?)

[Boo]

I remember reading here that someone got their tire shop to pay for the damaged sensor. The tire shop damaged it, it should be liable.

Notwithstanding the increasing prevelance of TPMS, it's good to tell one's tire shop to watch out for and not damage the TPMS.

Your dealer's quote of $200 sounds about right. One sensor alone is a little over $100, plus there are installation/sensor registration charges.

[qbee42]

Originally Posted by local_host

Is the shop that replaced the tires liable for the damaged sensor, and if so, how do I prove it (anyone with experience here?)

Yes. Have your dealer document the damage.

Tom

[robrian7]

This exact issue occurred with a recent oil change/tire rotation I received with my new 2010 Toyota Prius. Shortly after they rotated my tires, the tire pressure light went on. I took my car back to Toyota and they told me that they did not put enough air pressure in the tires. They resolved the incident and the light remains off.