Are you sure the tire repair store did not damage the unit or remove it.

If the spare tire has a unit, check the air pressure.

 

Hi all, I just found the "search" feature and found the answer to my question. Gonna try comparing the tire pressures and see if that works. Will keep you updated...
Shad

 

are you reseeting properly..you need to hold the button down until 3 flashes then let go...

Hector

 

One more to check!

Has anyone had a problem with the light refusing to reset after the tire was fixed. I have an 05 with the tire pressure monitoring system and no matter how many times I push the reset button, it always comes back on (yes I checked the tire pressures, all 4 tires are fine). I recently had the tires replaced, but the light problem was happening prior to the tire install. Any ideas?

Shad

Have exactly the same problem on an '05 Highlander and can't even find the reset button!
Same problem on a RAV4 (07)came to me today, and all 4 road tires were at 28 but the spare was at 22psi. Filled them all to 32 (spec for that vehicle), and the light went out. The owners manual had no indication for reset procedures other than "drive it around a while", after resetting the pressure.

Where is the reset button on the "05 Highlander?

 

Have exactly the same problem on an '05 Highlander and can't even find the reset button!
Same problem on a RAV4 (07)came to me today, and all 4 road tires were at 28 but the spare was at 22psi. Filled them all to 32 (spec for that vehicle), and the light went out. The owners manual had no indication for reset procedures other than "drive it around a while", after resetting the pressure.

Where is the reset button on the "05 Highlander?

On my 04 is on the bottom lip of the dash under the steering wheel a few inches to the right of the OBDII connector. You can't see it until you look under the front drivers side of the dash.

Jim

 

Thanks, I'll get that '05 from my SIL and check.
Other posters say to hold it in while the ignition is On and press three times. Sound right?

 

I have never reset this one, just got the car about a month ago, but the manual says to just hold the button in for a few seconds until the low pressure tire light goes out.

Jim

 

The following PDF file that shows the button's location is for the 2008 Highlander, but should still be applicable to earlier models of the HL....

http://mojavetrail.webng.com/TPMSreset.pdf

TrailDust

 

Thanks, I assumed the tire units had been removed on my used 06. Just reset the light and it stayed off.

 

Shadsun, first of all let me ask you. Do you have OEM tires on your car or different aftermarket size tires? I am asking that because your 05 Highlander has different tire pressure check system than installed in 08 Highlanders. I found it out in Les Schwab because I have the same problem with my 05. Yes there is a reset button under the dash but the light always comes back after a few miles of driving after I reset it no matter how many times I reset it. The difference from 08 (where each tire has its own sensor) is that your 05 has a system that counts RPMs (roll per minute) of the tires and if your tire is flat than the light comes on your dash. The same thing happens if you have different tires/rims size like my Highlander that has 19" rims. In case you have OEM rims and tires my advise to check the pressure first and if light still comes back after resetting than I have no idea. Probably you can check it with the dealer.

 

Okay, here is what I have learned. The TPS system is part of the antilock system is monitored by the system as revs per minute. If the tires are more than 2 PSI different, the light will come on. IN order to reset the light, you have to push and hold it for about 10 seconds, until the light flashes about 3 times. This worked for me, good luck to everyone else. BTW, the spare has nothing to do with it, as the monitoring system would not be able to read the pressure in the spare.

 

For a 05', it does use the ABS wheel speed sensors to monitor tire pressure, and the signals are also used for the speedometer. The system has to be re-initialized every time the tire pressure is changed and even after tire rotation. After that, the vehicle need to be driven for half an hour to an hour before it learns the correct values to complete the process.

N.E.O.

 

For a 05', it does use the ABS wheel speed sensors to monitor tire pressure, and the signals are also used for the speedometer. The system has to be re-initialized every time the tire pressure is changed and even after tire rotation. After that, the vehicle need to be driven for half an hour to an hour before it learns the correct values to complete the process.

N.E.O.

NEO so even after puting the summer tires back on my '04 HL. I SHOULD re-set the TPS even if they are the same size and did not trip the system on a 2 hour highway drive after swaping over?

 

Sounds right for me N.E.O. but let me ask you. What did you mean saying "The system has to be re-initialized every time the tire pressure is changed and even after tire rotation"? Does it mean to push and hold the reset button for 3 seconds till light comes out? I do not think the system will "learn" my new tire size (19") I think the light will come again and again because it will say the system that there's something wrong with the tires like it happens in my case.

 

Even though I cannot be 100% certain, unless the circumference of your tires is different than the stock tires, I don't believe your 19" tire size would make any difference in the system detection of a low tire pressure condition, since it is monitoring the input signals from all four wheel speed sensors to make comparison and determine if there is a tire low on pressure. From what I can understand, the system is learning the inputs from the sensors over a period of time to determine what is normal input. Then if it detects deviation from one of the sensors, it turns on the warning light. (A simplified description).

To reset or re-initialize the system, you have to initially push the reset button to turn off the light if it is on, then push and hold the button until the light blinks three time. After than, the vehicle needs to be driven for about an hour above 20 mph to complete the initialization.

N.E.O.

 

Thanks N.E.O. I'll check it out. I didn't know about pushing the button second time.

 

DJ I believe the size of the tires does not matter, I have 275/40/20 on my 04 and my HL's low tire indicator has never turned on due to the different oem tire size....just my input.....the tires/rims theselves does not have any sensors, I made sure of it when I made the switch

good luck

 

I think you're right, cerivera. I'll try to re-initialize the TPS as N.E.O. wrote earlier and post my results after that. By the way, do you feel any difference in driving or any changes in fuel efficiency "MPG" after you installed 20"?

 

well, lets see....mpg definitely decreased with the bigger rims/tires but it wasnt too bad. (esp now that gas has gone down to $2/gallon!!)

As for the ride, well I can say its better esp since i'm riding on 275/40's (I believe the recommendation is 245/45) so I'm riding with way wider tires. well worth it...no rubbing at all, it can be a bit more sensitive than oem (Ie. feel grooves a bit more) but no complaints here!

 

Thanks everybody! With your help I solved this problem. I always pushed and held the button only one time and the light came away only for a few miles and then it came back, but yesterday I did as N.E.O. said. I pushed and held the button one time until the light came away and then I pushed it second time and held it until the light blinked three time and then disappeared. I drove about 50 Mi after that and the light is still off. Thank you guys for helping me to solve this problem.

 

I agree with you cerivera, it rides better than 16" wheels and I like it. I have about 19 mpg in city and it's ok for a SUV with v6 engine.

 

Not so fast

OK here is the real deal and it works. Not only must you hold button till it goes off you must then redo the button push till light blinks 3 times.
It will go off after first push but will soon come on again unless you redo it till you see 3 blinks.

 

Not only do the tires have to be aired upto correct pressure, they must all be at almost exactly the same pressure. If you like me normally keep just a little more air in the back tires, then you must accept the light being on. Try putting exactly the same air pressure in each tire.

 

Add to FAQ!!

I think this topic should be added to FAQ. Very good thread.

 

Thanks for this info guys ... I was experiencing the same issue after I had my tires balanced & rotated. I thought my mechanic screwed up one of my sensors.

I read the manual several times and I don't recall ever stating that the light had to blink three times ... oh well, thanks to you guys it got fixed.

 

Update ::: July 7 2010:: resetting TPMS worked for me - The light hasnt turned on for the last 3/4 months.. Thanks!!

I guess i have a similar problem with my 06 Highlander--- I just click the reset button till the light goes away - never tried the 3-times-blink thingy. Will give it a try and update this post..

 

This post really should be a sticky!! The second push to get the three blinks is key!!

 

I can add a link to it...no problem.

 

04 Reset location

Can't locate reset button on my 04 Highlander. Manual shows under steering wheel but there is no button. Can anyone clue me in?

 

On my 06, it's to the left of the steering wheel near the OBDII plug.