I have a problem with my TPMS on my tC I purchased from a local dealer. The light flashes then stays on. I tried to reset it using the button in the glove box, but it just flashes faster for a bit before staying on again. Does this mean its broken? How serious is it? Should I return the car? Thanks for the help!

 

bump for a legitimate question.

 

it's not serious at all, with some wheels you can't put the tpms and with some you can but you need to have it reprogram through the OBD2 that toyota can do. if you bought the car with that light on then take it back and tell them what's going on and if they can fix it without charging you much but you'll get used to the blinking light and ignore it with time, another thing could be that the tpms isn't on the wheel which is why it's also blinking but you'll be ok

 

Thanks for the info! It is just good to know this isn't a dealbreaker!

 

Upon starting the car, the light will be on for a few seconds for the 'self test' phase.

While driving, if the light is ON, then 1 or more tires have low pressure.

While driving, if the light is BLINKING, then either there is a bad connection (not programmed, battery dead, broken) between the sensor(s) and computer.