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Mercedes GLK Diesel Tire Pressure ABS and Steering Problems

My 2010 Mercedes GLK diesel is throwing a tire pressure low warning. The ABS lamp is lit, the steering wheel is vibrating, and steering feels heavy. One tire seems to be losing air faster than I can pump it in. Could a punctured tire mess with the tire sensor and cause all this?

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Sounds familiar. I had something similar happen with my GLK. The tire pressure warning, the weird steering... Check the valve in that tire closely. If it's defective, it can cause a slow leak that the tire sensor picks up, and mess with the ABS and power steering systems. It's like a domino effect.

A defective valve? I hadn't considered that. But would a valve issue really cause the steering to go haywire and light up the ABS? Seems a bit extreme for just a slow leak.

Yeah, I know it seems crazy, but that's what happened to me. The system is more interconnected than you'd think. Better get it checked by a workshop. In my case, it was a faulty valve stem causing a slow leak and messing with all the systems. Cost me around 280€ to get it sorted.

Thanks for the heads-up! Dropped it off at the shop. Turns out you were spot on - valve was the culprit. New valve, all systems back to normal. Appreciate the help!

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