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TPMS light flashes for a minute upon startup then stays solid: Causes & How to Fix It

If your vehicle is showing tpms light flashes for a minute upon startup then stays solid, here are the most likely causes and the parts you'll need to fix each one.

Most likely causes

Dead TPMS Sensor Batterymaintenance

A flashing TPMS light that turns solid after a minute indicates a system fault, most commonly a dead battery inside one or more of the wheel sensors. These batteries typically last 5 to 10 years and cannot be replaced separately from the sensor.

Missing TPMS Sensorsminor

If you recently installed winter wheels, aftermarket wheels, or put on a spare tire, the vehicle may not be detecting the sensors because they were not transferred or installed in the new wheels.

Damaged TPMS Sensor During Tire Mountingminor

TPMS sensors are mounted directly behind the valve stem and can be easily snapped or crushed by a tire machine if the technician is not careful during tire replacement.

Lost Sensor Programming / Relearn Requiredminor

Sometimes after a tire rotation, battery disconnect, or replacing a sensor, the vehicle's computer loses the sensor IDs. The system simply needs to be put into relearn mode to pair with the sensors again.

Faulty TPMS Receiver or Body Control Moduleaddress soon

The module responsible for receiving the wireless signals from the tires can fail or lose power, causing a total loss of communication with all four wheels.

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