AN expert mechanic has revealed how to get rid of an annoying dashboard warning light when it won’t turn off.
Jim the Car Guy took to his YouTube channel to explain the handy hack for drivers facing a low tyre pressure warning light.
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JimthecarguyHe showed how to get rid of a tyre pressure warning light[/caption]
Opening the video he said: “I’m going to show you what the light looks like then I’m going to show you what that light looks like.
“Then I’m going to show you what steps you have to follow to find out which tyre it is and then how to go about resetting that tyre pressure light on the dashboard.”
The light is usually a yellow symbol showing an exclamation mark inside what look like brackets with a dotted line underneath.
It sometimes appears on different parts of the dashboard depending on which tyre has low pressure, but mostly is in a fixed position.
To reset the light, get a tyre pressure gauge and check each of the tyres.
A small printed tag inside the driver-side door will inform you what the recommended pressure is.
This information can also be found in your owner’s manual or often on the manufacturer’s website.
When you find out which tyre is experiencing low pressure, it needs to be taken off and have any punctures or leaks repaired before reinflating it to the proper pressure.
You can do this yourself with the necessary tools, knowledge and materials, but it is usually best to have it done at a garage.
Finally, there is an important step you must take whenever you change tyres, rotate them or adjust their pressure.
Jim added: “You cannot just start the car and drive away.”
Before you next drive, you need to find a switch in your glove box marked with the symbol for tyre pressure and the word “set”.
Press and hold this until the warning light blinks and then resets.
This lets the car’s computer know that the current tyre pressure is correct and allows it to take a reading from there to give accurate warnings.
It comes after a car whizz revealed a little-known feature to open a jammed fuel filler cap.
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JimthecarguyCorrect tyre pressures can be found in the driver’s-side door frame[/caption]
JimthecarguyJust make sure to press the reset button before driving again[/caption] Read More