Tires installed on rear yesterday tire sensor alert comes up late in the afternoon, can this be an install issue
Tires installed on rear yesterday tire sensor alert comes up late in the afternoon, can this be an install issue. I had front tires installed Sunday with no issues.
My car has 110000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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Hi There,
As you know, your car has sensors at each of the four wheels that monitor the tire pressure at each tire. When these sensors fail, you may notice inaccurate readings as to your tire pressure. In some cases, you may not receive any kind of indication. It may be possible that during the installation the tires did not seal properly causing a small and slow leak which triggered the sensor. I would recommend having a professional from YourMechanic come to your location to diagnose and inspect your tire pressure monitoring system.
As you know, your car has sensors at each of the four wheels that monitor the tire pressure at each tire. When these sensors fail, you may notice inaccurate readings as to your tire pressure. In some cases, you may not receive any kind of indication. It may be possible that during the installation the tires did not seal properly causing a small and slow leak which triggered the sensor. I would recommend having a professional from YourMechanic come to your location to diagnose and inspect your tire pressure monitoring system.
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This may indicate that the tire pressure sensors need replacement batteries, or that there is an issue with one of the sensors in general.
Start the car and wait 20 minutes for the sensor to refresh. The tire pressure monitor reset button is typically located under the steering wheel.
The alarm sensor does not match the vehicle`s condition
Specifically, the sudden change in temperature from the desirable area to the cold area causes the sensor cannot adapt in time. It is the reason the widget sounds an alarm even though the condition in the tire is stable.
If you`ve recently had new tires installed on your vehicle, the TPMS light may come on as the system adjusts to the new tires. This is usually temporary and the light should go off after a short period of time.
The TPMS module is located behind the left front wheel well. Beyond the wheel well you will need to locate the first body frame mount, and the module should be fastened to it or around it. The module will need to be disconnected and then removed from its mount to be replaced.
Direct TPMS systems reset automatically after tire inflation or rotation. You do need to have these sensors resynchronized when you get new tires, which requires a special tool.
Drive at or above 50 mph to reset the sensor for 10 minutes. This causes your sensor to reset the next time you turn on your car. With the vehicle off, turn the key to the “On” position, but do not start the car. Hold the TPMS reset button until the tire pressure light blinks three times, then release it.
If you notice that your tires have low air pressure and there was no warning from the system, it is most likely due to a failure of a TPMS sensor. Using a tire pressure gauge indicates a problem with the sensor or a tire. Another noticeable side effect is when steering becomes tight.
Make sure all tires are properly inflated. Remember you are setting the sensors back to “zero” so all tires must be properly inflated otherwise the sensors will not be calibrated properly and their readings will be incorrect.
How do I break in new tires? Focus on easy, gentle driving – smooth acceleration, braking, and cornering – for the first 500 miles. This will safely prep your tires for regular performance. After this amount of use, lubricants and other substances used in the manufacturing process will have completely worn off.
For any motorists that swap their tires out for changing seasons, it`s crucial that the TPMS sensors are reactivated and recalibrated each time. If this is not done, the vehicle`s TPMS will not perform properly and may cause the TPMS light to turn on.
Programming a sensor is an essential step when working with universal or “programmable” TPMS sensors. These sensors come completely blank out of the box and they need to be programmed (also referred to as “activated”) to the unique make, model and year of the vehicle being serviced.
Vehicle relearn is a standard TPMS service step
With the exception of some Chrysler and Mazda models that may be relearned to the vehicle via a driving procedure, a TPMS scan tool is required to complete the vehicle relearn procedure.
The TPM module is a radio receiver that collects the air pressure data from the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) tire pressure sensors. The data is then sent to the Body Control Module (BCM) where a predetermined pass/fail criteria is applied.
TPMS FUSE NUMBER ? The tire pressure warning system fuse is located in the fuse box located under the dash, just to the left of the steering column.
Basically there is no problem in running tires without the tire pressure sensors other than, as you point out, the warning light showing at all times. These devices came out of the fiasco a few years back when Ford and Firestone were initially blamed for a number of incidents blamed on either the vehicle or tires.
Yes, you can definitely reuse your factory installed tire pressure monitoring sensors. Sensors are fragile and can be easily damaged, so please be sure to exercise caution when removing the sensors from your wheels. Any kind of damage to the sensor or the valve stem may require the entire unit to be replaced.
Home How long should a TPMS sensor last? TPMS sensors run on batteries that can last anywhere from 5-10 years. Sensor battery life will depend on how much driving you do over time and the conditions that you drive in.
When the TPMS warning light comes ON and stays ON, this indicates a low tire pressure condition in one or more tires. Inflating the tire to the recommended tire pressure found on the door placard should cause the light to turn OFF.
The “Tire pressure sensor fault” warning means that a sensor isn`t communicating with the rest of the system. It`s typically due to the sensor being damaged. It`s recommended to replace these sensors anytime you replace tires.
The pressure reading from a sensor can be easily verified by checking the actual pressure in the tire with a gauge. If the pressure value displayed on your TPMS tool reads a certain inflation pressure (psi or bar), you should find that same inflation pressure when you check with a gauge.
The process is quite simple and includes: Pressing the TPMS button that is located on your steering column will start the process. Hold down the button until you see the indicator light blink twice. You`ll need to drive your vehicle for thirty minutes to re-calibrate the system.
Start the battery on your car, but not the ignition. Locate the TPMS reset button (usually beneath or near the steering wheel), and hold it until the light on the dashboard blinks three times. Release the button, start the ignition, and the light should be off.
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Tires installed on rear yesterday tire sensor alert comes up late in the afternoon, can this be an install issue
ANSWER : Hi There,
As you know, your car has sensors at each of the four wheels that monitor the tire pressure at each tire. When these sensors fail, you may notice inaccurate readings as to your tire pressure. In some cases, you may not receive any kind of indication. It may be possible that during the installation the tires did not seal properly causing a small and slow leak which triggered the sensor. I would recommend having a professional from YourMechanic come to your location to diagnose and inspect your tire pressure monitoring system.
As you know, your car has sensors at each of the four wheels that monitor the tire pressure at each tire. When these sensors fail, you may notice inaccurate readings as to your tire pressure. In some cases, you may not receive any kind of indication. It may be possible that during the installation the tires did not seal properly causing a small and slow leak which triggered the sensor. I would recommend having a professional from YourMechanic come to your location to diagnose and inspect your tire pressure monitoring system.
After installing 2 new tires on the rear, the ESC Active light routinely comes on.
ANSWER : This is common anytime the wheels and tires are removed. Your car is equipped with wheel speed sensors at each of the four wheels which monitor wheel speed while relaying this information constantly to the ABS and traction control system which are controlled by the car’s ECU. When the ECU senses an abnormal speed given specific conditions, it engages the ABS or traction control as needed to control the vehicle properly and safely.
Occasionally, these sensors can fail or become faulty working intermittently sending inaccurate signals to the ECU. When this happens, you may experience the symptoms you have described. The ABS or traction control system may be inadvertently activated by these false or inaccurate signals. To avoid any unnecessary repairs. I would suggest having a professional from Your Mechanic come to your home to diagnose your ABS and traction control system and service your ABS speed sensor as necessary.
Rear tire wear on the outside and insides of the tires, but not in the middle
ANSWER : Without looking at the tires and going on you saying the tires are wearing on the outside edges of the tires I would say your tires were driven with the pressures too low or overloaded on a regular basis. Here is a web page for you to see a picture of tire wear patterns and causes.
Rear driver side tire is slanted, causing wear on the inside.
ANSWER : Hi, thanks for writing in. Camber on the rear wheels of your vehicle is not adjustable. Your vehicle was set up at the factory with fixed negative camber in the range of one-half to to 1 degree although values as low as 0 degrees (i.e., no camber) are acceptable for certain wheel diameters. With negative camber, the top of the wheels are leaning inward (again, by design) which lean will tend to wear the inside tread of the tire, just as you are observing. Regular rotation of the tires, every 6,000 miles, tends to minimize that effect. I would ask the shop if your camber exceeds 1 degree negative. If it does not, then the solution (to tire wear) in your circumstance is more frequent rotation of the tires. However, if the camber exceeds 1 degree negative, the suspension parts are worn, bent or damaged because camber was set at the factory based on OEM parts. If camber is no longer within the allowed range set at the factory, obviously one or more parts has worn out although it possible the frame could be damaged, too. Before considering aftermarket fixes, you have to confirm that there is no way to restore the measurement to that which it was built with originally. If you would like help, consider having an expert automotive technician from YourMechanic come to your home or office to inspect your vehicle for you and speak with you about what’s going on with the car.
Knock Sensor + Wiring Harness installation cost? Will YourMechanic install parts if I provide them?
ANSWER : Hello. Yes we will install parts that are provided by you but doing so will void our warranty. You will also be charged for the technicians time if the part you provide does not fit properly. After we install the parts if the condition returns we will come back out and inspect the vehicle. If the issue is not related to the service we performed you will be charged an inspection fee but if it is related we would turn that over to our warranty claims department. The harness is something that our parts department can obtain for you when you’re ready to schedule your next appointment. I will ask our customer service department to send you a quote for the knock sensor installation and they should be able to get a price for that harness too. Thank you for choosing YourMechanic!
My car’s tire pressure monitoring system lights come on when the tire pressure is normal
ANSWER : Your car is equipped with wheel speed sensors on each of the four wheels which monitor wheel speed while relaying this information to the ABS and traction control system (ESC) which are controlled by the car’s ECU. When the ECU senses an abnormal speed given specific conditions, it engages the ABS or traction control as needed to control the vehicle. Occasionally, these sensors can fail or only work intermittently, sending inaccurate signals to the ECU. When this happens, you may experience the symptoms you have described. The ABS or traction control system may be inadvertently activated by these false or inaccurate signals.
Your TPMS system works the same way in that there are sensors that monitor the tire pressure relaying this to the car’s computer. These sensors are known to go bad occasionally. Keep in mind this can also fluctuate easily with changes in air temperature, as this changes the density of the air which will affect the way these sensors read tire pressure. With regard to your heater turning off and on, this may be related to the blower motor relay which is what directs power to the heater blower motor. When this is faulty, this may cause the blower fan to work intermittently or sometimes not at all. I would suggest having a professional, such as one from YourMechanic, diagnose your ABS and traction control system to determine the cause of this.
Can I replace my 225/45R18 tires with 215/55R17 tires? The 215’s are what ALL tire sites say are original factory size
ANSWER : I owned a 2008 Sonata and currently own a 2015 Sonata Sport 2.0T Limited. With your generation as well as my 2015, the Sonata with the 2.0T engine has larger brakes so the 18 inch wheels make more room for them. Since yours is a 2.4 Limited, it only has the 18 inch wheels for appearance as all 2.4 ltr versions whether Base or Limited, have the same size brakes. I do not recommend a 215mm section width with the 18 inch wheels. The ride and handling will deteriorate badly. If you are sticking with the 18 inch wheels, then stick with the 225/45R18 tires. You can most certainly change down to the 215/55R17 tires AND wheels. Any 17 inch wheels listed for the Base, SE, GLS, etc will fit fine. The ride and handling will be different. It will ride a bit smoother as you are increasing the sidewall aspect ratio – 55 vs 45%. The will also be narrower – 215mm vs 225 mm. It may not grip as well in dry weather but you may notice a little better traction in wet and snowy conditions as there will be more weight concentrated on a narrower tread area. Your speedometer may be slightly off however. The average overall diameter of a 225/45R18 tire is 25.9 inches. So that makes for roughly 802 revolutions per mile. The 215/55R17 will have an average diameter of 26.3 inches and approximately 790 revolutions per mile. A slight difference that may only cause your speedometer to be off by 1-2 mph. On the up side, you may get a slight bump in miles per gallon. The taller tire will reduce engine rpms at highway speeds slightly. So if you are willing to reduce the wheels from 18 inch to 17 inch, then go ahead with the 215/55R17 tires. If you are keeping the 18 inch wheels, then stick with the 225/45R18 tires.
Is my repair strategy is good?
ANSWER : The steering torque sensor is Ford part number CL8Z-3F818-A and it was used from model year 2008 to 2012. The best strategy is to buy a brand new sensor from Ford and install it in your existing column. Ford’s recommendation is to keep everything else as is and just install a new sensor. The Factory Service Manual (FSM) will be very helpful and there appear to be some updates on the installation so be sure to download the relevant TSB(s) on sensor installation. As you know, there is an air bag at the top of the column. The air must be disabled, per FSM instructions, before you work on or near the assembly. If the air bag happens to deploy while you are fixing this, it’s like a bomb going off and can kill you. Again in the circumstance you are describing you do not need a column and you will save nothing by buying a used column with a used sensor when what you really need is a brand new sensor. If you desire that this part be procured by YourMechanic and professionally installed under warranty simply request torque sensor replacement and a certified professional will get it done promptly.
