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eberhardmoore3

GLC Hybrid Tire Pressure Warning and ABS Issues

My 2021 Mercedes GLC hybrid is displaying a low tire pressure warning, accompanied by the ABS lamp illuminating. I'm experiencing steering wheel vibration and increased steering effort, possibly indicating power steering failure. Mileage is at 285248 km. Any thoughts?

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franziskaschulze67

I had a similar experience with my GLC. The symptoms are highly suggestive of a failing TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensor. Have you checked the actual tire pressure with a manual tire gauge? Sometimes the onboard system can be inaccurate. A punctured tire, even a slow leak, will cause low tire pressure and trigger the warning. The ABS and power steering issues might be related if the system is detecting a significant pressure difference between tires. What do the individual tire pressure readings say on the display? It could be a defective valve within the tire itself.

eberhardmoore3 (Author)

I did a quick visual, didn't see anything obvious. You mentioned a 'defective valve'. Is that something the system would specifically flag or just a general cause for pressure loss?

franziskaschulze67

The system won't flag a defective valve directly. The TPMS only monitors pressure. A slow leak from a valve stem, especially if it's corroded or damaged, will gradually lower the tire pressure, triggering the low tire warning. The system reports pressure; it doesn't diagnose the cause of the pressure loss. Given the ABS light and steering issues along with the tire pressure warning, I'd recommend getting it checked by a workshop promptly. It's likely a combination of factors stemming from the tire issue.

eberhardmoore3 (Author)

Confirmed. Defective valve in the tire. Replaced it, along with a new sensor as a precaution. All warnings cleared, steering is back to normal. Total cost 280€. Thanks for the insight.

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