Help! Service Tire Monitor

[MRS]

Hello, yesterday while driving my 2009 XLR the tire pictogram lit up (flashing for a few seconds, and then stabilized) along with the following message: SVC TIRE MONITOR.

The car has about 12,500 miles. The tires have about 50 miles on them, and all of the tires have a tire pressure of 30 psi.

Before I bring the car to a dealer for servicing, I wonder if anyone can give me an idea of what could be involved in servicing the tire monitoring system.

Thanks in advance.

 

[rexster314]

If those batteries are originals in the TPM then they are at least 7 years old. Entirely possible the battery is going out. I guess it didn't throw a code did it? You need to go to somewhere there's a TECH II and run diagnostic check on the valves.

 

[pure zen]

new shoes?

"The tires have about 50 miles on them",,,,,,,,,,

New tires installed? Tell us more info.......


I'm guessing,,,, the tire jock mounting a new tire damaged a 'tire sensor' inside the wheel

p z

 

[MRS]

Thank-you!

Thanks to both Rexstar 314 and pure zen for taking the time to respond to my inquiry. I'll let you know what the actual problem was once I have the car repaired.