oldnslo Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Hi all, 08 Camry SE. Can the tire monitor system be reset without going to the dealer? On our car it blinked for a couple miles this morning and then stayed on. Manual says this indicates a problem in the system and not a low tire issue. Can this system be deactivated (unhooked) with out causing other faults or problems? Been driving 40 years and I am smart enough to know when a tire is soft and if I ain't smart enough I shouldn't be driving!!! TIA Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leighcm Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 You probably don't have a system problem. You probably had a slight cold snap last night, just enough to lose a little pressure in the tires, and by the time they warmed up, the issue was gone. That being said, one of your tires is a couple pounds light. Check your tires, and if the light is still on, then look on the lower part of the dash, probably under the steering wheel on one side or the other for a reset button. I'm not sure exactly where it is on your car, but that's the usual place on most Toyota/Lexus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnslo Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 You probably don't have a system problem. You probably had a slight cold snap last night, just enough to lose a little pressure in the tires, and by the time they warmed up, the issue was gone. That being said, one of your tires is a couple pounds light. Check your tires, and if the light is still on, then look on the lower part of the dash, probably under the steering wheel on one side or the other for a reset button. I'm not sure exactly where it is on your car, but that's the usual place on most Toyota/Lexus. Thanks Leighcm, light stayed on after driving 20 miles. I shut the car off and restarted light still stayed on. Checked tire presure last week when I did an oil change. doesn't mean didn't loose a couple PSI. Any idea what the trip pressure is on this system? Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnslo Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 Low Tire Indicator update: Checked all of my tires and they where all at or above recommended pressures. I even increased the pressure to 38 - 40 PSI as a test to see if the Idiot light would go out. No Luck. It blinks for approximately one minute and then stays on solid. I am going to tyr and attach a page from the owners manual as a reference. Roy Tire_Indicator.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naz Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 hmm does it mention anywhere about a reset button in the manual? The only other place i'v seen toyota put a reset button beside the places listed above was in the glove box, when you open it, it might be on the side, at least thats where it is on my brother's scion tC. If thats not the case i'd suggest mentioning it at your next oil change since your car is a 08 and is still under warranty it wouldn't hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leighcm Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Yeah, have it checked out at your next service if you can't find the reset button. If all the tires are good, it could be another issue. It's probably nothing that will affect your daily driving though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnslo Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 I looked under the dash for the reset with no luck. Being old, fat and blind doesn't help with this either.... Will look in glove box this weekend. Called the dealer and response was "Bring it by you may have something wrong". I do all my own service and hate taking a vehicle to a dealer. My experience is that they seem to create more problems than they cure. NOTE: Have never taken a Toyota to dealer yet. thanks for the replies black electrical tape over the light cures all Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnslo Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 I finally got another chance to look for the reset button with no luck. Does any know for sure where or if an 08 Camry has a owner accessible reset button. I have looked under the dash, in the glove box, in the compartment between the dash and glove box with no luck. TIA Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leighcm Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 After researching a little (and trying and failing to find the 2008 Camry that's usually parked outside), I think the reset button is in the glovebox (or just outside it on the edge of the opening). I think it's a black button that blends in with the interior of the glovebox so it's hard to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnslo Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 Leighcm, you are correct. It is located in a recess at the bottom left corner of the glove box door. It is actually part of the dash that is covered by the glove box door. Problem is it still doesn't reset: What I was told the reset procedure is: Start the car, press the reset for approximately two seconds. The light should go out, the press the reset button again until the light flashes three times. On mine the light never goes out so I suspect one of the sensors has gone to heck already. Not to impressive, 12 months 13,000 miles. Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leighcm Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 That sounds like the right reset procedure. Maybe you do have an issue with the sensor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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