TPMS warning light on dash

[jenko66]

Hi everyone,I
I recently bought a sexy looking T6.1 which I intend to convert to a day van. Koni suspension had been fitted along with a new set of 19" alloys. Whilst I spotted tyre warning light was on the dash, I wasn't overly concerned as I thought it would simply be a case of check tyre pressures and reset.

When I got the van home and went into the info system, the TPMS was unavailable. After reading great info/advice on this forum, I identified the problem...the van had direct TPMS but no sensors fitted to the alloys.

I got 4x sensors pre-programmed for a T6.1 from UK parts direct and had them fitted. TPMS now working and showing the correct pressure for each tyre. Chose a tyre size that allows the new wheels to run within acceptable pressure (all 4x tyres over the set pressures). So no tyre pressure issues on the info centre. However the low pressure warning light is still illuminated on the dash and my MOT is about to expire. Tried every trick to try and get it to turn off but still on. Do I need someone with VCDS to simply clear the fault.

I've been told it could be a sensor fault, but all give a signal and the info centre displays all four tyre pressures correctly, so can't believe it's that.

Any suggestions would be gratefully received

 

[Kind of Blue]

Hello jenco66 and welcome to the forum.

Sorry to hear that you are having a small problem. I am sure that someone will be a long before too long to help answer your concerns.

How is the weather up in the Lake District. Tell me, is Jennings Brewery still operating? It was a very common sign 50 years ago and The Master Brewer from Jennings used to drink in the same pup that I used to spend time in Threlkeld.

 

[Pauly]

Thats odd i have only seen the symbol light up when pressures were outside the preset range
You could always try a cheap scan tool like carista to scan and see if any faults come up ?

 

[Pauly]

If you get stuck could you refit the original wheels and see if it clears

 

[jenko66]

Hello jenco66 and welcome to the forum.

Sorry to hear that you are having a small problem. I am sure that someone will be a long before too long to help answer your concerns.

How is the weather up in the Lake District. Tell me, is Jennings Brewery still operating? It was a very common sign 50 years ago and The Master Brewer from Jennings used to drink in the same pup that I used to spend time in Threlkeld.

Thanks Kind of Blue !

Thankfully, the weather has calmed down after the storm on Friday. I grew up in Keswick and spent many days playing golf at Threlked Hall. We're you drinking in the Horse & Farrier ?

I've lived in Cockermouth area for the last 25 years and sadly, Jennings brewery closed its doors a couple of years ago.

 

[jenko66]

If you get stuck could you refit the original wheels and see if it clears

Sadly, the original wheels are 6 hours drive away with the vans previous owner...probably sold by now

 

[Kind of Blue]

Thanks Kind of Blue !

Thankfully, the weather has calmed down after the storm on Friday. I grew up in Keswick and spent many days playing golf at Threlked Hall. We're you drinking in the Horse & Farrier ?

I've lived in Cockermouth area for the last 25 years and sadly, Jennings brewery closed its doors a couple of years ago.

It was the Horse and Farrier. I did not live their but was up practically every week end. Mountaineering climbing and all that sort of thing. For years I developed a little bit of an accent it was really strange. It is really sad that Jennings has close it was really good Bitter! All the locals said it was the best opening medicine on the market, Nobody became constipated it was well know, Nothing wrong with it. The Old Brewer, I can only remember calling him Bill and every one referred to him as Bill Brewer. I remember he retired a few times but he was asked back. I thought it a good sign that he he drank his own beer. Played pool with him. It was good crack in The Horse and farrier way back then. Everyone got on together the old and the young all taking the piss, joking about. Their never seemed to be any division between age groups it was nice to see. No idea what it is like now. I guess just like here many pubs have closed and those that are about probably are more like restaurants and lost there character.

 

[Dundee_Kev]

You'll be fine MOT wise, if the light is on and not indicating a fault, then pass and advise.

Also, tpms is for M1 vehicles (cars), N1 vehicles (light commercials) tpms don't matter.

 

[jenko66]

You'll be fine MOT wise, if the light is on and not indicating a fault, then pass and advise.

Also, tpms is for M1 vehicles (cars), N1 vehicles (light commercials) tpms don't matter.

Thanks Kev, the light flashes for a minute or so before turning to a solid light, which I believe indicates a malfunction. So a TPMS fault on my T6.1 won't be an issue as far as MOT is concerned ?

 

[Dundee_Kev]

If your a van, you'll be fine. If it's a combi, then it'll fail I'm afraid.

You'll need to get it code read and take things from there

 

[jenko66]

If your a van, you'll be fine. If it's a combi, then it'll fail I'm afraid.

You'll need to get it code read and take things from there

It's a van fortunately so good to know. Thanks for the reassurance and for the advice on getting code read, really appreciate it. Booked in for MOT in a couple of days.

 

[Dundee_Kev]

All info is here MOT inspection manual: cars and passenger vehicles - 5. Axles, wheels, tyres and suspension - Guidance - GOV.UK

Keep it handy just in case

 

[jenko66]

All info is here MOT inspection manual: cars and passenger vehicles - 5. Axles, wheels, tyres and suspension - Guidance - GOV.UK

Keep it handy just in case

 

[jenko66]

Thank you