The following article was published in the July, 2007 issue of Honda Service News:
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Normal Tire Pressure Loss
[/FONT][FONT=Helvetica,BoldItalic]Isn’t
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Currently Applies To:
[/FONT]All models with TPMS
Got a vehicle in your shop because the low tire
pressure indicator is on or has been coming on
intermittently? Before you start any sort of
troubleshooting, keep in mind that the low tire
pressure indicator is like the “low fuel indicator” for
the tires. It comes on only if the tire pressure drops
below a certain threshold. It’s not saying there’s a
problem with the TPMS, so there’s no need for heavy
troubleshooting yet.
Got a vehicle in your shop because the low tire
pressure indicator is on or has been coming on
intermittently? Before you start any sort of
troubleshooting, keep in mind that the low tire
pressure indicator is like the “low fuel indicator” for
the tires. It comes on only if the tire pressure drops
below a certain threshold. It’s not saying there’s a
problem with the TPMS, so there’s no need for heavy
troubleshooting yet.
To make things right, first check the tire pressures. If
they’re lower than the recommended cold inflation
values listed on the driver’s doorjamb sticker, inflate
the tires to their proper pressures. If the low tire
pressure indicator stays on after you’ve done that,
drive the vehicle
they’re lower than the recommended cold inflation
values listed on the driver’s doorjamb sticker, inflate
the tires to their proper pressures. If the low tire
pressure indicator stays on after you’ve done that,
drive the vehicle
[FONT=Helvetica,Bold]over 30 mph
for about [FONT=Helvetica,Bold]1 minute[/FONT]—
the indicator should go out. If it goes out, you’re done
with this repair. If it stays on—or if you suspect
there’s a leak—then it’s time to start troubleshooting.
And although one or more of the low tire pressure
TPMS DTCs (11, 13, 15, or 17) will have been set in
the TPMS control unit, don’t bother clearing them—
they just stay in memory.
What’s really important to remember here is that
unless the tire pressure loss was due to an actual
manufacturer defect, it [FONT=Helvetica,Bold]isn’t [/FONT]covered by warranty.
That means inflating the tires to turn off the low tire
pressure indicator [FONT=Helvetica,Bold]isn’t [/FONT]a warranty repair.
the indicator should go out. If it goes out, you’re done
with this repair. If it stays on—or if you suspect
there’s a leak—then it’s time to start troubleshooting.
And although one or more of the low tire pressure
TPMS DTCs (11, 13, 15, or 17) will have been set in
the TPMS control unit, don’t bother clearing them—
they just stay in memory.
What’s really important to remember here is that
unless the tire pressure loss was due to an actual
manufacturer defect, it [FONT=Helvetica,Bold]isn’t [/FONT]covered by warranty.
That means inflating the tires to turn off the low tire
pressure indicator [FONT=Helvetica,Bold]isn’t [/FONT]a warranty repair.
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