What does the TPMS light mean on a 2008 Honda Civic?

What does the TPMS light mean on a 2008 Honda Civic?

Direct TPMS has TPMS sensors installed in the wheel; if one or more tires indicate low tire pressure, the TPMS sensors will transfer the information to the vehicle’s ECU. An indicator light (low-line TPMS system) or each tire pressure will show on the dash (high-line TPMS system).

Why is my TPMS light on Honda Civic?

If the TPMS warning light FLASHES every time you start your car, the system is malfunctioning. This can happen if a tire or wheel was replaced incorrectly – stop by our service center and we’ll find and fix the problem!

How do you reset the TPMS light on a 2008 Honda Element?

With you key in the ignition in the ‘lock’ position and no other vehicles with TPMS within 20 feet or so, let the air out of each sensor rapidly, down to 15 pounds or so, then reinflate. Do this one wheel at a time and after all four are done, start the E and the reprogram cycle is complete.

When does the Honda TPMS light come on?

April 28, 2020 The Honda TPMS -tire pressure monitoring system- keeps tabs on how much air is in your tires. If your tire pressure gets low, the TPMS light will come on. This is an indication that you should check your tire pressures and probably add air.

When to do a TPMS re-calibration on Honda Civic?

However, for indirect TPMS systems on the Honda Civic for years 2014-2020, a TPMS re-calibration is recommended when changing air pressure, rotating tires and replacing a tire or TPMS sensor. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.

Where does the TPMS sensor go on a car?

Direct TPMS has TPMS sensors installed in the wheel; if one or more tires indicate low tire pressure, the TPMS sensors will transfer the information to the vehicle’s ECU. An indicator light (low-line TPMS system) or each tire pressure will show on the dash (high-line TPMS system).

Why does my TPMS light keep coming on?

If your tire pressure gets low, the TPMS light will come on. This is an indication that you should check your tire pressures and probably add air. After you’ve inflated the tires properly, sometimes the system needs to be reset and calibrated if the TPMS light stays on.

April 28, 2020 The Honda TPMS -tire pressure monitoring system- keeps tabs on how much air is in your tires. If your tire pressure gets low, the TPMS light will come on. This is an indication that you should check your tire pressures and probably add air.

When did Honda Civic start using TPMS system?

TPMS Diagnostic Information – Honda Civic, 2008-2020 After the TREAD Act was mandated in 2007, all vehicles manufactured in the United States beginning in 2008, must be installed with direct or indirect TPMS systems. The Honda Civic is manufactured with an indirect and a direct TPMS system, depending on the year.

Direct TPMS has TPMS sensors installed in the wheel; if one or more tires indicate low tire pressure, the TPMS sensors will transfer the information to the vehicle’s ECU. An indicator light (low-line TPMS system) or each tire pressure will show on the dash (high-line TPMS system).

If your tire pressure gets low, the TPMS light will come on. This is an indication that you should check your tire pressures and probably add air. After you’ve inflated the tires properly, sometimes the system needs to be reset and calibrated if the TPMS light stays on.