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Kuga Tire Pressure Sensor Fault

I'm having trouble with my 2021 Ford Kuga Hybrid. It has about 177975 km on it. The tire pressure warning light is on, and the speedometer says 'Tire pressure too low.' There's also a TPMS error stored. I'm thinking it's a sensor problem. Could a dead sensor battery cause this?

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mariobauer1

Sensor faults are common. How old are the sensors? The batteries sometimes die after a few years. Have you checked the pressures with a gauge to be sure it's not just a puncture or slow leak?

hans_dark1 (Author)

I haven't checked the sensor dates, but I think they're original. I checked the tire pressures manually, and they're fine. Could a bad air valve cause these errors too?

mariobauer1

A faulty valve could cause slow pressure loss, but it probably wouldn't directly trigger a sensor fault if the pressure is correct when checked. Given the age and mileage, a dead sensor battery is likely. I'd suggest a workshop visit for diagnosis and replacement.

hans_dark1 (Author)

Thanks for the advice. I took it to a workshop, and they confirmed the tire pressure sensor battery was dead. They replaced the sensor, and the error is gone. The repair cost 280€.

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