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Old 10-06-2007, 08:05 PM
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Hi guys,

I drive my 997 about once a week and during the last two weeks, I have had to fill my driver's side front tire with air. Yes, the TPMS did alert me that I had a deflated tire, but after rolling the car back and forth in my driveway and turning the wheel in both directions, I can't seem to find anything that points to a leak like a nail or a puncture inside the tire.

So assuming that nothing is wrong with my tire, can the TPMS leak overtime?

Thanks,

Eric
Old 10-06-2007, 08:47 PM
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I have had the same indication on one wheel and it was a nail. Would think you have nail somewhere.
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don't just look at the tire. spray it with a soapy solution and look for bubbles.
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Originally Posted by fastsvo
Hi guys,

I drive my 997 about once a week and during the last two weeks, I have had to fill my driver's side front tire with air. Yes, the TPMS did alert me that I had a deflated tire, but after rolling the car back and forth in my driveway and turning the wheel in both directions, I can't seem to find anything that points to a leak like a nail or a puncture inside the tire.

So assuming that nothing is wrong with my tire, can the TPMS leak overtime?

Thanks,

Eric
TPMS won't leak but a valve stem might. TPMS is inside the tire.



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