Few months ago i got a 2nd set of oem honda alloys for the summer tires the tpms included. Today i went to get them reprogrammed. The guy did it went around to all 4 and beeped. Light went off now it came back after 50 km or so. Not sure why this happened no leaks and all 4 tires are at 32psi on my 2010 accord.
Has this happened to anyone else? Did he forget a step? I read i should disconnect battery and re connect then drive around but doesnt make sense. Let me know pls thanks
OK. There are two dash lights for TEMPS: "TEMPS Indicator" and “Low Tire Pressure Indicator". The TEMP indicator monitors the whole system, and it goes on if there is a system problem. Low pressure light goes on if there is low pressure in one or more tires … but also triggers TEMPS Indicator light, too ( … I know, stupid design)
Anyway, … if it’s just TEMPS Indicator, … usually its a control unit. It may be faulty, but it may be just a re-occurring, intermittent problem that Honda just can’t figure out how to fix ( … at least the one your car is equipped with), … so just ignore it. It is known problem with no reliable fix. Light goes on and off, … but mostly stays off. In my car, it usually lights up for an hour or less once or so a year.
As to the low pressure indicator, Honda’s transmitters for pressure monitoring are pretty rugged and last a long, long time. Very long battery life, … but batteries are not replaceable. So, just perhaps, you need a new transmitter or two? Don’t know, … most Honda transmitters work for as long as 15 years, however. ( … btw, there is no reliable way of testing strength of battery, so if pressure - measured with a gauge - is correct and light is still triggered, … new transmitter is the only solution. )
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tpms on winters (originals that came with car) works fine. i bought rims off another 2010 accord so i wouldnt have to put ugly steel rims and tpms just insnt syncing. second time i go back and he again got them working but 10km later light came back on..
Again, which light is on? The yellow one with word "TEMPS", or is it yellow one with cross section of the tire and an exclamation mark in the middle? I’m guessing it’s one with cross section of the tire and exclamation mark in the middle. That’s a low pressure detection light, if that one is on and pressure is OK verified with a gauge, … than you need a complete transmitter - complete with built in battery. You see, Honda’s transmitters mostly sleep. That’s why they last so long! They are a slip when car is parked. They are asleep until you drive at least at something over 35 miles per hour. And once they wake up, … they only wake up for a very short time and go to sleep again for a while, and then they wake up again for a short while and go to sleep again, … the cycle continues until there is a fault detected and the light is lit.
Anyway, … a quick fix: … forget the light. If it bothers you, just place a square bit of black tape over it, … or a sticker of your favourite Disney character, and just use a gauge from time to time to see if pressures are holding! Just like in an olden days! Most people I know do just that, … transmitters are expensive to replace: cost of transmitter, dismounting the tire, installation of transmitter, reinstalling the tire, balancing the wheel. Madness, …
… my transmitters are now serving a third set of tires on my Honda - 12 yers now. Still working. As soon an the light is lit, … Pluto sticker will cover it up permanently! Try it, …
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not its just the yellow letter reading
TPMS
yeah i wasted 30$ for a guy to reprogram it went twice light came back again, oh well lol thanks though. i see you also got a honda, does it long crank with you? my mech cleaned throttle body lightly couple months ago then cranked bit better. now its long cranking again. to clean it do you have to take it off completely and spray it down or can u do it with the pipe off and just spray it in and wipe?
If it is a yellow “TPMS" light, it’s a control module of the system and not wheel transmitters. You can get a new controller module - it location is in the centre of the dash, just ahead of transmission shifter, but bit below.. You just have to remove cover panels from both sides of shifter tunnel in the footwell. These are not cheap. I would just leave a yellow light glowing, …
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Did you install new batteries in all 4 tyres when you got them? Or take it back to the guy who reprogrammed it..
If it was low on battery it would of flashed on and off. Im currently outside wsiting for him to be free
he did it again drove 10 km then light came bac k on...