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Old 10-30-2017, 04:47 PM
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Friday , driving my car back from tire shop where they did an alignment only - TPMS light comes on and says "TPMS" missing . Seems like too much of a coincidence for to be the TPMS battery. Ideas?
Old 10-30-2017, 08:39 PM
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Trust me owning a shop, sh#$ happens. Seen rear window on a cab fall out before even pulled into shop. Owner thought, no coincidence and my fault. Same with alignment and airbag light for sensor. Must be my fault. Happens way more than you think.
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What year is your car?

They all eventually fail with time.
Old 10-31-2017, 10:42 AM
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ITS A 2011 , TOOK DELIVERY 12/2010
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5 years is usually the limit on these batteries
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Mine lasted about 7 years until I replaced them when new tires where purchased.
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All I did was wash my wheels, and now the tire light is on and the ! Central warning light is on. Does it have to go to the dealership?



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