SVC 04 / TPMS
TPMS service in Montclair
That yellow horseshoe with the exclamation point means a tire is low or a sensor has quit. We figure out which one, and fix it.
About TPMS service
Every passenger vehicle sold in the U.S. since the 2008 model year has a tire pressure monitoring system. The light comes on when a tire drops well below its set pressure, roughly 25 percent under the door-placard number.
Most systems are direct: a battery-powered sensor inside each wheel reports pressure to the car. The batteries are sealed in and can't be swapped. When one dies, the sensor gets replaced.
A light that comes on when you start the car and then goes out after a few days of warm afternoons is usually just pressure. Cold mornings drop pressure by 1 to 2 psi for every 10 degrees. A light that flashes for a minute and then stays solid is the system telling you it has a fault.
Signs you need TPMS service
- The TPMS light stays on after you've set all four tires to the door-placard pressure
- The light flashes for about a minute at startup, then stays solid
- Your dash shows dashes or no reading for one tire
- You're getting new tires or new wheels
- A sensor was damaged during a flat or a curb hit
What happens in the bay
Scan the sensors
A TPMS tool reads each sensor's ID, pressure and battery status, so we're not guessing which corner is the problem.
Check the tire itself
Low pressure usually has a cause: a puncture, a leaking valve or a bad bead seal. We look before we just add air.
Service or replace the sensor
Valve cores, seals and nuts get replaced when needed. A dead or broken sensor gets replaced with one that matches your vehicle.
Relearn and confirm
Your car is taught the sensor IDs and positions, and we confirm the light is off and every tire reads correctly.
Get the pressure from the door, not the tire
The number on the sidewall is the tire's maximum. The right pressure for your car is on the sticker inside the driver's door.
Book TPMS service in Montclair.
Book online in a minute, or call (909) 321-2191. 5483 Moreno Street, Montclair.
TPMS service questions
Is it safe to drive with the TPMS light on?
Check your pressures as soon as you can. If a tire is low, fill it to the door-placard number. If the light stays on, book TPMS service. A low tire overheats, wears out early and handles worse.
Why does my TPMS light come on in the morning and go off later?
Cold air drops the pressure overnight, and the drive warms it back up. It means at least one tire is sitting close to the warning threshold. Top them off.
Do I need new sensors with new tires?
Not always. Working sensors can stay, and their valve parts get serviced. If a sensor is near the end of its battery life, it's often smart to replace it while the tire is already off.
Do you have a sensor for my car?
Call with your year, make and model and we'll confirm before you book.
