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halicat unregistered Posts: 7907 |
posted 10-02-2004 05:58 PM
i guess its not the tires but the sensors, if all fails i will go with bobs "black tape solution"....i've put the 50 psi in them today and reduced it back to 32 psi to do the reset.... just have to see what happens tomorrow morning. This message has been edited by jimscool on 10-03-2004 at 11:51 AM |
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SuperDave Prowler Junkie Posts: 561 |
posted 10-02-2004 07:05 PM
My low tire light was acting up and Chrysler replaced both rear wheel sensors on their dime. Could that fix your problem? ------------------ |
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halicat unregistered Posts: 561 |
posted 10-02-2004 07:15 PM
tks super dave, i could give them a try but i'm the second owner and the warranty is up. i think i'm on my own.. jim |
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Old Yellow Prowler Junkie Posts: 88 |
posted 10-02-2004 08:20 PM
Try dropping air pressure a few pounds and see if that helps. |
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halicat unregistered Posts: 88 |
posted 10-02-2004 08:41 PM
thanks dark vader ,, i will try dropping the psi tomorrow... and let you know how i do.. the light comes on and stays on after driving it for about 10 min first thing in the morning ... i drive about 45 min...(light still on ) turn the car off for 15 min while i drink my coffee... the light comes on once i start again but only for about 2 min....it started when the weather cooled down.. |
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ed monahan Prowler Junkie Posts: 33595 |
posted 10-02-2004 09:20 PM
I am presuming you already checked the pressure on all four tires. If it started once the weather got cooler, it sounds like the air contracted and the light comes on. You drive it awhile and the tires heat up, expand the air and the light goes off. You can try to overinflate all four tires to about 50 lbs and then drop it back. Sometimes that will re-set the tire sensors, supposedly. |
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Old Yellow Prowler Junkie Posts: 88 |
posted 10-02-2004 09:58 PM
Sorry,i mean't to add air,happen to me last winter |
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SuperDave Prowler Junkie Posts: 561 |
posted 10-02-2004 11:02 PM
The sensors in the tires are battery powered and the batteries will expire eventually. They aren't terribly expensive to replace once you get the tires off. I'll guess that the issue is all in the sensors and not the tires since mine did the same thing... This message has been edited by SuperDave on 10-02-2004 at 11:02 PM |
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halicat unregistered Posts: 561 |
posted 10-03-2004 06:07 AM
thanks alot for all your help guys.....i will try the suggestions and hope it works, this car had very few miles on it these past 2 years befor i bought it, i've actually put more on it in the last 4 weeks than it had since new....it behaves like a temperature issue. will try the battery suggestion last, as i haven't found anyone yet that has ever dismounted a runflat from a 20" rim. tks again.. |
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Tytanium-K Prowler Junkie Posts: 3017 |
posted 10-03-2004 09:05 AM
quote:Dude! Nothing I have tried has helped the sporatic illumination of the low air light--and I've tried all the tricks! While in St Louis it came on a couple times a day; on the trip to St louis it came on several times--always goes OFF just as mysteriously as it comes on--but on our 600+ miles home to Bama it did NOT come on once--and we are running NON runflats these last several thousand miles! So, personally, all I can say is: GOOD LUCK! BTW, we still use GoodYear tires with 32psi in each one of them--higher than most here would inflate to--yet less than the tires will allow (42psi). They've been thru extremely HOT/HUMID weather conditions, tons of rain, and quite cool temps! Not a damn thing makes 1 iota of diff~so, I say you're spinning your wheels (pun intended) to do anything other than disconnect the friggin' sensors! JMHO, Ty-K   ------------------ |
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halicat unregistered Posts: 3017 |
posted 10-03-2004 10:39 AM
i feel your pain man of metal, i leave for work at 6am , still dark, and i have to look at that dang light for 45 min...i guess i'll try all the tricks first , if they don't work, i 'll have the sensors disconnected as you suggest...experience is the best teacher. thanks for sharing yours. |
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Bob Goetz Prowler Junkie Posts: 2895 |
posted 10-03-2004 11:27 AM
Black tape |
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thedqman Prowler Junkie Posts: 1459 |
posted 10-03-2004 02:53 PM
Some one once posted that the metal cap on the valve stem acts as an antenna to send the air pressure signal to the computer. That doesnt sound right to me but if you have plastic valve caps on, you may want to give it a go, and put the metal ones back on. Mike This message has been edited by thedqman on 10-03-2004 at 03:18 PM |
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halicat unregistered Posts: 1459 |
posted 10-03-2004 03:02 PM
this is getting spooky !! there were no caps on my valve stems when i bought the car... havent had a chance to pick any up yet........its sounds so crazy... it just might work !! |
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Roger Prowler Junkie Posts: 310 |
posted 10-03-2004 05:37 PM
Use plastic only valve stem caps since you are having a problem. The metal ones actually impede the radio signal yet the signal does get through for many logo (metal) cappers. The plastic ones are a 10 cent item but check to see that there is a small rubber washer inside the cap and if so, put a little vasoline on it with a Qtip just to improve the seal. Get the most expensive plastic caps you can find, or purchase from.... Chrysler who recommends their own plastic caps which seems crazy on the surface but DC knows they have the proper seal and that is the reason why. If moisture or rain got inside due to lack of caps, you may be screwed. The sensors need to be protected from the weather with caps. Sensors are not a cheap item. The last time I checked the dealer cost was $122 each. You may need 4 new ones. The date stamped on each new sensor should be reasonably fresh because there is that shelf life issue. Do not buy someone's used sensors to save a few dollars. Run your tires over inflated slightly if you think your sensors are still good. Your weather change statement offers some hope but I am suspicious your sensors are shot. The over inflate trick (then letting the air back out) can work temporarily but that is all. So don't get your hopes up it if works because it won't last. Sensors are a very nagging issue for quite a few of us. But there is Life after Sensors. But 4 new ones from our dealers who charge cost plus 10%. Your parts guarantee will begin anew and you'll be smiling once again.
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halicat unregistered Posts: 310 |
posted 10-03-2004 07:12 PM
thanks for the info roger.... i will get new caps tomorrow and hope the sensors aren't messed.... otherwise it will be the black tape trick... i just don't have the cash to buy the new ones plus have someone install them.. maybe in the spring when it comes out of storage....(or i could win the lotto ! ) thanks again for the info.. |
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halicat unregistered Posts: 310 |
posted 10-04-2004 01:25 PM
no light today ... but it was warm, mid 60's, it will cool down to mid 40's by wednesday and we will see... swiped all 4 plastic valve stem caps off wifeys car this morning.... i'll have to replace them before she notices !! |
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SuperDave Prowler Junkie Posts: 561 |
posted 10-04-2004 10:14 PM
Black tape is great, but don't you get that terribly annoying dinging with your low tire light? At speed you can't hear it but driving in stop-n-go traffic with the warning buzzer on drives me crazy!!  Dave |
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