TPMS Warning Light: What Does It Mean and What Should You Do?
That yellow horseshoe-shaped warning light on your dashboard is your TPMS sensor. Here's what it's telling you and the steps you should take right away.
What Is TPMS?
TPMS stands for Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. Since November 2014, all new cars sold in the UK must be fitted with TPMS as standard. The system continuously monitors tyre pressure and alerts the driver via a dashboard warning light when pressure drops significantly.
What Does the TPMS Light Look Like?
The TPMS warning light looks like a cross-section of a tyre (a horseshoe shape) with an exclamation mark inside. It illuminates in yellow/amber. Some vehicles also display individual tyre pressures on the infotainment screen.
Why Has My TPMS Light Come On?
The most common reasons include:
- One or more tyres have dropped 25% or more below recommended pressure
- A slow puncture or nail in a tyre
- A TPMS sensor battery has died (sensors typically last 5–7 years)
- Tyre was recently replaced without resetting the TPMS system
- Cold weather causing natural pressure drop
What Should I Do?
First, check all four tyre pressures when the tyres are cold. If one tyre is significantly lower than the others, you likely have a slow puncture. Inflate to the correct pressure and monitor. If the pressure drops again within 24–48 hours, call 0113 4679234 — you need a puncture repair or new tyre.
TPMS Sensor Replacement in Leeds
If your TPMS light stays on after correcting tyre pressures, a sensor may need replacing or resetting. Leeds Mobile Tyre Fitters carry TPMS sensors for most popular vehicles and can replace and reset them on-site anywhere in Leeds. Don't ignore this warning — call us on 0113 4679234.
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