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Zoe low tire pressure ABS and steering issues

Hi, I've got a 2016 Renault Zoe, electric engine, with 46438 km on the clock. I'm getting a low tire pressure warning. The ABS light is also on, the steering wheel is vibrating like crazy, and it feels like the power steering is failing, requiring more effort than usual. I visually checked the tires, and they seem inflated. Any thoughts?

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Interesting. I had something similar happen with my Zoe. Check for a slow air leak. Even if the tires look inflated, one might be losing pressure gradually. The tire pressure sensor might also be faulty, or throwing the error. Also worth checking the valve itself in each tire.

Thanks for the quick reply! How can I tell if it's a slow leak or the tire sensor? I don't have a tire gauge at home.

Well, without a gauge, it's tricky. If you can get to a gas station or a tire shop that has one, that's your best bet for checking the tire pressure accurately. If one tire is significantly lower than the others, it's probably a leak. If they're all roughly the same and the warning is still on, it could be the sensor. Given all those symptoms you mentioned though (ABS, steering), sounds like there's more going on. Best to have a workshop take a look at it.

Appreciate the advice. Took it to the workshop, turns out it was indeed a defective valve causing a slow air leak, and they replaced it. Cost me 280€. All seems good now!

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