Tyre pressure sensors
TPMS specialists
Tyre pressure warning light on? We diagnose, test, replace and program TPMS sensors for cars, utes, 4WDs, EVs and Teslas at 13 Mill Lane, Kerikeri.
What TPMS is
A tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) uses a sensor in each wheel to warn you when a tyre is low. Most newer cars, 4WDs and EVs have one, and when it plays up the warning light on your dash won’t go away. On most cars the sensor sits behind the valve, so it’s worth knowing what a TPMS valve looks like.
Why the warning light comes on
- A tyre really is low. Slow punctures are the most common cause, so it’s worth checking first.
- A flat sensor battery. Sensor batteries usually can’t be swapped, so the sensor is replaced when the battery dies.
- A damaged sensor from a pothole, kerb strike or a tyre fitted without care.
- New tyres, wheels or a rotation where the sensors weren’t relearned to the car.
- Cold mornings. Pressure drops as the temperature falls, which can tip a borderline tyre over the line.
What we do
- Find the cause of the warning light, starting with the tyres themselves
- Test each sensor and read its battery and signal
- Supply and fit replacement sensors
- Program new sensors and relearn them to your vehicle so the light goes out
- Look after the sensors whenever we change or rotate your tyres
TPMS on EVs and Teslas
EVs and Teslas rely on their TPMS, and many don’t carry a spare, so a working system matters. We look after sensors on Teslas and other electric vehicles too. See EV & Tesla tyres.
Common questions
Anything else? Call 09 407 7168.
Why is my tyre pressure light on?
Usually a low tyre or a slow puncture. If the pressures are right and the light stays on, it’s often a sensor with a flat battery or one that needs relearning. We can find out which.
Can you replace and program TPMS sensors?
Yes. We supply, fit and program replacement sensors and relearn them to your vehicle.
Do I need new sensors when I get new tyres?
Not usually. Sensors normally move across to the new tyres. We check them when we fit your tyres and tell you if one is failing.
Is it safe to drive with the TPMS light on?
Check your tyre pressures as soon as you can, because the light often means a tyre really is low. If the pressures are right, get the system checked so it can warn you properly next time.
Related
Need tyres sorted? Give us a call.
Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm at 13 Mill Lane, Kerikeri. 24/7 callouts, on farm or roadside.