How to Reset Your Tesla TPMS Without Spending A Penny?
The TPMS (Tire pressure monitoring system) is responsible for triggering an alert sign on the instrument panel when one of the tires is found underinflated to ensure the vehicle will be safe on the road.
Most Tesla vehicles have a Tire pressure monitoring system with the ability to automatically detect a new set of tires/pressure and recalibrate automatically.
In case your Tesla is still showing unknown/incorrect tire pressure or alert signs even after inflating the tires correctly as per the manufacturer’s recommendation, below are the steps to reset the TPMS of Tesla via touch screen.
How to Reset Your Tesla TPMS?
Before recalibration, we highly recommend inflating the tires as per the manufacturer’s recommendation, you can find the exact tire pressures as per the wheel sizes, from the driver’s side door jamb or the user’s manual.
After inflating the tires, drive the vehicle at about 25 mph for 5 minutes, if the vehicle is still not showing the tire pressures, below is the step-by-step guide to reset it.
1. Power ON the vehicle at the parking position.
2. Go to the Controls > Service > Tire Pressure Monitoring System > Reset.
CAUTION: Before resetting the TPMS make sure to select the correct wheel size, An incorrect wheel size may pop up a warning sign on the screen that can be vanished by selecting the correct wheel size before touching the Reset option.
3. After selecting the correct sized wheels, Touch “Reset” and then “OK”
4. Press and hold one of the scroll wheels and select “Car Status” to see an overview of the TPMS.
- Don’t panic if the TPMS shows unknown values for the tire pressures, the TPMS needs at least 20 minutes to sense the new data.
5. Drive the vehicle at 25mph (40km/h) to transit the vehicle to the Auto learning mode. Auto learning mode takes 20 minutes during the driving test to sense the new tire pressures and showcase it on the instrument cluster.
If the warning symbol or unknown pressures persist after 10 minutes of driving at 40 km/h (25 mph), consult with the nearest Tesla care center.
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Does Tesla TMPS Reset Automatically?
Yes, Most of the time Tesla’s TMPS sensors reset automatically when you drive at 25mph for about 10 minutes. In case your vehicle struggles to be recalibrated automatically follow the steps above.
How Does Tesla TPMS Work?
The TPMS sensor measures the pressure inside the tires and transmits the data to the instrument cluster/Panel to keep you informed during the drive.
If the tire pressure goes below the recommended (25% less) levels, an alert sign will be illuminated on the instrument cluster to ensure the tire should be inspected for leakage or should be inflated again.
Why Does TPMS Need to Be Recalibrated?
TPMS needs to be recalibrated (reset) more often to ensure the sensor is measuring accurate and reliable data. I mostly recalibrate the TPMS after doing the following maintenance tasks.
- Tire rotation
- Installation of new tires.
- Installation of spare tire (most of the time spare also consists of a TPMS).
How Long Does It Take for Tesla Tire Pressure to Reset?
The TPMS resetting process of Tesla hardly requires 20 minutes.
Verdict
As per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), after a leakage, tires lose close to 50% air pressure before they actually appear to the observers.
The underinflated tires will not only harm the tread patterns and overall health of the tires but also compromise the handling, braking, and fuel average on the road.
If you suspect that the TPMS of your Tesla isn’t working properly we highly recommend recalibrating or resetting it, especially if you have rotated or reinstalled a new set of tires.
Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs
How Do You Check TPMS on a Tesla?
TPMS information can be found in the instrument cluster, however, you can Go to the Controls > Service > Tire Pressure Monitoring System to do essential maintenance tasks like the selection of tire size, recalibration, etc.
Does the Tesla Model 3 Have TPMS?
Yes, the Tesla Model 3 has an advanced TMPS that constantly monitors the tire pressure and showcases the alert sign once the tire pressure goes below the recommended levels.
Like other Tesla vehicles, the TPMS of model 3 should be recalibrated after installation of the new tires to ensure the tire monitoring system senses the tire pressure as per the size of the newly purchased tire.
Does the TPMS of Tesla Need to Be Recalibrated after Tire Rotation?
Yes, TPMS needs to be recalibrated after tire rotation to ensure the tire pressure monitoring system is refreshed and fetching accurate data.