We love modern technology and safety features. Warning sounds let us know when we’re straying from our lanes, and even when we just leave the lights on or don’t close the door all the way. It’s these small things that prevent our batteries from dying and keep us safe. At the same time, it can be annoying when you see a warning light and you know you’ve fixed the problem. So if your TPMS system is acting a bit wacky, you may be wondering how to reset the tire pressure sensor in VW models so that you can be sure yours will still give you a correct reading next time your tires are a bit low.
This should be your first question, whether the system is meant to turn off on its own, and it isn’t. We are assuming you’ve already filled your tires before seeking answers on how to turn off the warning light, but if you haven’t you should know that the proper PSI for your tires should either be listed on your gas tank lid or the inner door jamb of your vehicle.
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Did you know a tire underinflated by just 8 PSI can reduce fuel economy by up to 4%? Well it only goes down from there, and the uneven pressure will almost definitely wear your tires thin earlier than necessary. So be sure to actually fill your tires before resetting the system.
Resetting the system is quick and easy one you know how to do it. Once properly inflated, you’re either going to find a small button right in the glovebox if you have a model from the pre-infotainment days, or you’ll turn it off through your touchscreen system. If pressing a button simply make sure to hold it until you hear a beep.
In the infotainment system, the TPMS can be reset by finding the tires section within the setup menu. Hit set, then confirm that your tires comply with the required PSI values.
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If you’ve gone through this whole process and your system still won’t reset, double check that your tires are set to the right pressure. Otherwise you may have to stop by our dealership to make sure the system itself isn’t faulty. We hope this post was helpful, and you’ll come back here to the Napleton Volkswagen Springfield Blog to read more posts like this one.
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KEYWORDS Mitchell 1 tire pressure monitoring systems TPMS TPMS reset Volkswagen Volkswagen Passat VW
SUBJECT VEHICLES: 2012-2017 Volkswagen Passat
RELEARN PROCEDURE? Yes.
SPECIAL TOOLS NEEDED? No.
The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the 2012-2017 Volkswagen Passat is the indirect type, and is included in the software of the anti-lock braking system (ABS) control module.
The system will recognize a slow and gradual decrease in tire pressure on a wheel. The diagnostic trouble code (DTC) memory faults for tire pressure monitoring are stored in the ABS control module. With the help of the ABS speed sensor, the TPMS compares the speed and rolling circumference of the individual wheels. There are no sensors installed in the vehicle’s tires.
Rolling circumference of a tire may change due to:
Tire pressure monitor warning indicator
TPMS warnings are shown via a TPMS indictor light on the instrument panel.
When the low tire pressure warning light comes on, air pressure of all tires should be immediately checked and adjusted to the specified pressure. Reset the TPMS. If the light is still on, there is a malfunction in the TPMS. See the appropriate manufacturer service information.
If the anti-slip regulation (ASR)/electronic stability program (ESP) control lamp or the traction control indicator lamp indicates a malfunction in the ABS system, then the TPMS indictor light will also illuminate. A malfunction in the tire pressure monitoring system has not been stored. The TPMS indictor light cannot be turned off by pressing TPMS SET Button. See the appropriate manufacturer service information.Reset procedures
NOTE: Whenever a wheel is changed or replaced, tire pressure adjusted, or the tires rotated, the TPMS needs to be reset. When the low tire pressure warning light comes on, immediately check the air pressure of all the tires and adjust them to the specified pressure.
Reset the TPMS. Ensure that warning indicators are not displayed.
Tire pressure monitory system reset
CAUTION: DO NOT reset the TPMS until all problems are fixed and tire pressure in all tires has been adjusted. If the reset procedure is done when the tire pressures are incorrect, the TPMS will not work properly and may not set an alert when a tire pressure is low or high.
1) Set the tire pressure of all wheels to the specified pressure.
2) With the vehicle stopped and the parking brake applied, turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3) Press the TPMS SET button (located inside the glove compartment) until an audio signal is heard. The signal confirms the basic setting.
Demounting/mounting procedures
CAUTION: The tire should be demounted from the wheel using the tire changer manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE: The vehicles is equipped with an indirect TPMS. The indirect system does not use tire pressure sensors installed on the four wheels.
NOTE: Whenever a wheel is changed or replaced, the tire pressure is adjusted, or the tires are rotated, the TPMS needs to be reset. See “Reset procedures.” ■
Torque specifications
Component Ft.-lbs. (N.m)
Wheel nut 103 (140)
Information for this column comes from Mitchell 1’s “Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Guide” for domestic and import vehicles. Headquartered in Poway, Calif., Mitchell 1 has provided quality repair information solutions to the automotive industry for more than 80 years. For more information, visit www.mitchell1.com.
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You are an enthusiastic owner of a recent car, the enjoyment of tactile devices, the integrated technologies should bring you a significant usability of your Volkswagen Passat, however, which is to say that the technology speaks of electricity, and, as we all, unfortunately, know in some cases there are problems to fix. Today we will focus on the tire pressure sensor and specifically on the tire pressure sensor.
nine0039 how to reset the Volkswagen Passat tire pressure sensor so that this indicator never appears on the dashboard again. To do this, we will divide our article into two parts: first we will discuss the classic case of a tire pressure indicator light and the procedure to follow, and then the case where the tire pressure indicator remains on despite the tires being inflated. so how to reset this tire sensor on volkswagen passat.
First we will focus on the general procedure for resetting a tire sensor on a Volkswagen Passat, which if it lights up, here are the basic simple steps:
In general, you need to go through the car configurations, then you should find an option for inflation detection or "deflation detection". While on this tab, you must hold the select button or reset button according to the year of your Volkswagen. Passat until a message appears on the car console confirming that the reset is taken into account (usually takes a few seconds). You can now turn off the ignition and restart your Volkswagen Passat to see if the tire pressure light has gone out. nine0008 
We will then see our tire pressure warning light disappear from the dashboard! nine0008 
