TPMS Sensors in Hillsboro, KS
The short answer
A steady tire pressure light usually means at least one tire is low on air, while a light that flashes for a minute and then stays on usually means one of the sensors has a fault.
TPMS stands for tire pressure monitoring system, which is the set of small sensors inside your wheels that watch the air for you. It loves the first cold morning in October, when the light pops on at a stop sign in Hillsboro and is gone again by the time you reach Marion. We can check every tire and test every sensor, so bring it in, or we will come and get it.
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We start with the simple answer. Most of the time the light is on because a tire is low, and on a cold Kansas morning a tire can drop a few pounds overnight without any leak. We set all four tires to the pressure on the sticker inside the driver's door, not the number on the tire itself.
We test every sensor, not just the one you suspect. The sensors run on sealed batteries that last years but not forever, so on an older vehicle they often start failing one by one. We read each one and tell you what the rest are doing, too.
We program new sensors before you leave. A new sensor has to be introduced to your vehicle, or the light stays on, and that is a step some shops skip.
We also find out why the tire went low. If a tire keeps losing air there is a reason, and finding the nail or the leaking valve is cheaper than a new sensor.
Why Hillsboro trusts Moxie with its TPMS sensors
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We check the simple things first
Most lights are a low tire, so we check pressures and leaks before selling you a sensor.
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Sensors programmed properly
A new sensor has to be introduced to your vehicle, and we do that before you leave.
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Dealer-level diagnostics
We can read the vehicle's computer to see exactly which sensor is at fault.
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Warranty in writing
Most repairs carry the NAPA 24/24 nationwide warranty for 24 months or 24,000 miles, and engine and transmission work carries Moxie's own one-year warranty. We tell you which one covers your repair before any work starts.
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Why the tire pressure light comes on around here
- A tire that is genuinely low, which is the most common reason by far
- Cold Kansas mornings, because tires lose pressure as the air inside them cools
- A sensor battery that has run down, which is sealed inside the sensor and cannot be replaced on its own
- A sensor damaged during a tire change, or by corrosion on the valve after winter road salt
- A new sensor or rotated tires that the car has not been taught to recognize yet
How we track down a TPMS problem
- We check and set every tire to the pressure on the sticker inside the driver's door, since a low tire is the usual answer.
- We use a tire pressure sensor tool to wake up and read each sensor, which tells us if its battery is weak or it is not talking at all.
- We read the vehicle's computer to see which sensor it is complaining about and why.
- We look at the valve stem and sensor seal for corrosion or leaks.
What we check
- Pressure in all four tires, and the spare where it has a sensor
- Each sensor's signal, battery condition and ID number
- Valve stems, caps and seals
- The tires themselves for a slow leak that set off the light
What the fix usually is
- Setting the pressures correctly and resetting the system
- Replacing a failed sensor and programming it to your vehicle
- A new valve stem kit or seal where a sensor was leaking
- Relearning the sensor positions after a rotation or tire change
- Repairing the slow leak that turned the light on
TPMS sensor service across five Kansas counties
We look after drivers across Marion County, Harvey County, McPherson County, Chase County and Lyon County, with free pickup and delivery within 40 road miles of 611 Orchard Dr, Hillsboro.
TPMS sensor questions we hear every week
Why is my tire pressure light on when my tires look fine?
A tire can be a quarter low and still look normal, because the sidewall hides it well. Most systems turn the light on once a tire drops roughly a quarter below its recommended pressure. Check each tire with a gauge first. If they are all correct and the light stays on, a sensor may have failed, and we can test it for you.
Is it safe to drive with the tire pressure light on?
It is usually safe to drive carefully to a gas station or to us, but look at your tires first. If one is visibly flat, do not drive on it, because that can ruin the tire and the wheel. If the light is flashing, the system will not warn you about a low tire until it is fixed. Text us a photo if you are unsure.
How long do TPMS sensors last?
Many sensors last somewhere around five to ten years, because the battery sealed inside them eventually runs out. How long yours last depends on the sensor and how much you drive. When one fails on an older vehicle the others are often not far behind, so we will tell you what the rest are reading.