I just had my tires filled on my Toyota [prius](/topics-p...
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Ron Z.
246 days ago
Hi! Welcome to JustAnswer. Thank you for contacting us for assistance with your vehicle. I'm Ron. I will be happy to assist you with your question. May I ask to whom I have the pleasure of speaking with today?
Customer
246 days ago
Hi Ron, I'm Mads, I'm having difficulty with my 2007 prius
Ron Z.
246 days ago
Hi Mads. Nice to see you today! I'm sorry to hear you are having this problem. I know this can be frustrating.
Please give me one moment to type out some information for you. Sit tight one minute... I'll be right back!
Thanks for holding, Mads.
The tire pressure warning reset button is located below the driver's side dash. The procedure you are using 'is' the correct procedure. If the light is not resetting, this means there is a problem somewhere in the monitoring system. Very commonly here is a faulty tire pressure sensor. There is one located inside each tire, as part of the valve stem assembly. If you just had the tires replaced, there's a strong chance the sensor was damaged during the tire replacement procedure. These pressure sensors are extremely touchy. The slightest jar can harm them. To figure out which pressure sensor has failed will require the use of a scan-tool that can read the outputs from these sensors. Once found, the tire is removed from the rim, and the pressure sensor replaced.
Customer
246 days ago
in the meantime as I make preparations to see my mechanic to replace this sensor; I am safe to drive on my recently filled tires? The light is simple a result of a sensor malfunction?I haven't had them replaced, but recently filled and pressure checked
Ron Z.
246 days ago
Absolutely perfectly safe to drive the vehicle. The pressure monitor is strictly for driver information. It plays absolutely no role in any other systems what so ever.
Customer
246 days ago
It is an incredibly rainy day where I am located right now, With traction occasionally flashing briefly I just wanted to make sure I am not going to get a flat on the road. So in your professional opinion you believe I am safe? (Apologies I am simply concerned for my car and safety)
246 days ago
Absolutely perfectly safe to drive the vehicle. The pressure monitor is strictly for driver information. It plays absolutely no role in any other systems what so ever.
Customer
246 days ago
Okay, thank you so much for your time - saved me a world of worry during my work day. I appreciate it.
Ron Z.
246 days ago
You're welcome, Mads! Glad I could be of some help today! I hope everything works out well for you!
Have a great day!
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