longterm black tape over yellow tire light

Hi there, I got the idea to put black tape over the yellow tire light from this forum. My sensors need to be replaced, according to a local tire shop, and the price is near $500. I'm hoping to keep the tape on the light longterm and was wondering if I should be worried about this approach in any way. I have a cordless RYOBI tire inflator that I keep with me. I was hoping I could take care of this repair when I next switch out my tires. Thoughts anyone? Thank you in advance. Here's a photo of what it looks like with the tape. The light started to come on recently with the cold weather. I filled up the tires, and the light stayed on. I then tried to reset the tire light sensitivity with the button under the steering wheel, and that didn't work. Next, took it to the tire shop. 2008 Prius.

 

Thanks, Mendel! I saw your profile when I researched this topic prior to taking this issue to the tire shop this week, and those posts were from years ago. You have been on this forum longterm!

I suppose I could get used to the light. It does flash a lot though. Also, I'm using paper tape so I hope it doesn't mess up the surface.

 

Thanks for the idea! Did you install them yourself?

 

Thanks so much!

 

Ok! I am buying them now on Amazon, and I called another tire shop who will charge me $30 for the install. Nice!

 

Ok, thanks! I will copy this and have it on hand when I go to the new tire place.

Thanks! (Just saw this post.)

 

I don't know who might find this update as of February 26, 2023 useful, or if this will be seen, but funny news: the tire light turned off on its own. We are having historic storms in Southern California. My car is safe. But when I started my car yesterday morning, the light was off! No money spent to fix this. Unlike what the tire shop wanted to charge me ($500). I will update another thread about this issue, called "tire shop shenanigans."