After a 80 mile drive this morning, I stopped to fill up on gas. When I got back in the truck my TPMS light flashed for about a minute then stays on. I checked my owners man. It says that flashing followed by constant on means TPMS malfunction. My question is, can I clear it by diconnecting the battery? I did check my air pressuer just to make sure, they are all ok. I did do a search but did not find my answer. I also tried the TPMS reset button below the dash as well.
Mark
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07 Tundra 5.7 DC Radiant Red
2" leveling kit 275/70-18 Toyo MT's
Firestone ride-rite airbags
I also tried the TPMS reset button below the dash as well.
The TPMS reset involves more than just pushing the reset button. The instructions are in the Owner's Manual and are very specific. I don't think disconnecting the battery will clear any TPMS malfunctions. Keep us posted as to what you do to fix the problem.
__________________ '07 Tundra SR5, 2WD DC, 5.7L, Salsa Red Pearl with Running Boards, Delta Toolbox.
I tried disconnecting the battery last night, it did not clear the light. All I could find in the owners man. was that it said to take it into your local Toyota dealer to have it cleared. I wish I could get rid of the TPMS all together.
Mark
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07 Tundra 5.7 DC Radiant Red
2" leveling kit 275/70-18 Toyo MT's
Firestone ride-rite airbags
Flashing followed by constant on means that it can't see one of the four tire pressure sensors. Take it to the dealer. It requires a Techstream to figure out anything beyond that.
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Agree totally. What gets me is if you buy some less expensive rims, or perhaps takeoffs for winter tires, adding TPMS can literally double the price of the rims, not to mention the hassle of getting them custom coded etc.
A sudden tire blowout is the most dangerous thing to happen, and it is unlikely this technology would be helpful in this event because of speed of response. OEMs really wasted their time (and our money) with this technology.
OEMs really wasted their time (and our money) with this technology.
I may be wrong, but isn't this one of those wonderful government mandated items - that the auto makers had to comply with? Such mandates usually do cost us too much ... just like everything else government is involved with.
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TPMS is now required by Federal Law on all new cars and light trucks. There are various models of TPMS and the one Toyota uses is the very basic system. Other vehicle manufacturers have more advanced systems that will show you the actual tire pressure of each tire while moving. There are many reasons why the system will not work, and some of them are listed on page 254 of your Owner's Manual, such as snow & ice, window tint, radio interferrance, or a dead sensor battery.
It seems to me that if this sorry system is required by Federal Law, then it should fall under the same warranty as the emission systems do now. Why should owners using this new system have to pay through the nose to maintain it? Better yet, let Firestone foot the bill for it because it was their lousy tires that created this mess in the first place.
If you light comes on and you do not have it repaired you'd better watch out for the TPMS cops. A traffic stop will now be "License, registration, proof of insurance AND no TPMS light on"!
__________________ '07 Tundra SR5, 2WD DC, 5.7L, Salsa Red Pearl with Running Boards, Delta Toolbox.
Why isn't it covered under warranty? Mine light just came on blinking then solid and I'm bringing it to the dealer for them to fix it. I have 2wd and it rarely rains here.
If you haven't done anything to your tires, it'll be covered under warranty.
That's probably a true statement, but the weakest part of the system is the battery in each sensor and I doubt that would be covered under warranty. The battery can not be replaced, so it will cost big bucks to replace just one sensor. My stock tires are worn out at just 30k miles, so now I have to worry about the tire guys breaking my precious sensors when I get new tires. Modern technology sometimes creates more problems than it solves.........
__________________ '07 Tundra SR5, 2WD DC, 5.7L, Salsa Red Pearl with Running Boards, Delta Toolbox.
Whew! Thank goodness that's something else on my truck that hasn't broken. Sometimes I think I read these forums just so that I can feel better about the things that haven't happened to me! Thanks.
Oh and I've replaced my tires, gone 4X4 off road, been in deep water, etc. and everything still works. . .
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Radiant Red 2007 Double Cab Limited w/Graphite Leather Interior
Factory Nav, Sonar, and 10 spkr 440W JBL stereo with Sirius (sweet) Cold Weather Pkg and Block Heater. Brushed SS Stepboards,
Tires: BFG All Terrain T/A KO LT265 65 R 18, Diamondback Tonneau Cover.
Curt Front Receiver, custom 8" extension, & Warn 8000lb winch back/front mountable,
Tekonsha Prodigy Brake Controller DSP 16,000 lb 5th wheel hitch Firestone Ride Rite 2445 Air Bags
Whew! Thank goodness that's something else on my truck that hasn't broken. Sometimes I think I read these forums just so that I can feel better about the things that haven't happened to me! Thanks.
Oh and I've replaced my tires, gone 4X4 off road, been in deep water, etc. and everything still works. . .
Yes! I feel the same way. Maybe you should start a thread for those of us without problems.
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Toyota SS steps
ARE MX cap
AMP bed step
DIY underseat storage
Weathertech Floor Liners
Weathertech Vent Visors CBTMA member
Agree totally. What gets me is if you buy some less expensive rims, or perhaps takeoffs for winter tires, adding TPMS can literally double the price of the rims, not to mention the hassle of getting them custom coded etc.
A sudden tire blowout is the most dangerous thing to happen, and it is unlikely this technology would be helpful in this event because of speed of response. OEMs really wasted their time (and our money) with this technology.
Here are some photos of my TPMS system:
One problem with that pressure gauge is that it doesn't tell you if a tire blew out. Sorry to break the optimism, BS&E. Back to square one you go, BS&E.
Yes! I feel the same way. Maybe you should start a thread for those of us without problems.
Well I'm sure the problems are real but it's like watching the news: you'd think that all that happens is crime, shooting, domestic violence, etc., and not know how many people somehow manage to go through life without killing someone or being shot.
These problem threads serve two purposes: 1. Offer a support system to people having these problems and 2: Offer relief to those of us who haven't had these problems
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Radiant Red 2007 Double Cab Limited w/Graphite Leather Interior
Factory Nav, Sonar, and 10 spkr 440W JBL stereo with Sirius (sweet) Cold Weather Pkg and Block Heater. Brushed SS Stepboards,
Tires: BFG All Terrain T/A KO LT265 65 R 18, Diamondback Tonneau Cover.
Curt Front Receiver, custom 8" extension, & Warn 8000lb winch back/front mountable,
Tekonsha Prodigy Brake Controller DSP 16,000 lb 5th wheel hitch Firestone Ride Rite 2445 Air Bags
TPMS light is on.
'07 Tundra SR5, 2WD DC, 5.7L, Salsa Red Pearl with Running Boards, Delta Toolbox.
Re: TPMS light is on.
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