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Tire pressure sensor issue

Alright, car gurus, I'm officially stumped! My 2012 Ford G6, gasoline engine, is throwing a fit. I'm getting a 'tire pressure too low' warning, even though I've checked the tire pressure like five times and they're all good! The little error message keeps popping up in the speedometer, super annoying. I even hooked it up to a code reader and it says there's an error stored related to the tire pressure sensors. Could it be that all the sensors decided to give up the ghost at the same time? The car has 219262 km on it, so they're definitely not new. I checked the air valve if it is broken but I didn't see anything suspicious. Anyone have any ideas before I lose my mind?

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alfredwerner1

Hey! I had something similar happen with my G6. That low tire pressure light drove me crazy! Did you check the spare tire too? Sometimes, even if the spare is a little low, it can trigger the system. Also, how old are your tires? I've heard the sensors can sometimes act up as the tires wear down, even if the pressure is correct. Have you ever had a TPMS issue before?

milajung66 (Author)

The spare! Good call, I totally forgot about that one. I'll check it first thing tomorrow. The tires themselves are maybe two years old, so not brand new but not ancient either. I haven't had any TPMS issues before, which is why I'm so confused. Is it likely that the battery is just empty?

alfredwerner1

Yeah, the spare tire is worth a look. My issue turned out to be a dead sensor battery in one of the wheels. If the tires are only two years old, it's less likely to be wear and tear. With that mileage, a sensor battery failing is a real possibility, especially if they are original. Honestly, I'd recommend taking it to a workshop to get the sensors properly diagnosed. They can pinpoint which one is faulty. I was able to replace mine at a local shop. I think you should check your tire pressure!

milajung66 (Author)

Thanks a bunch for the advice! I checked the spare, and it was fine. So, I took it to my local mechanic, and you were spot on – it was a dead sensor battery. They replaced the sensor, and the error is gone. Cost me about 280€ all in. Appreciate the help!

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