Civic Ex coupe (tire pressure)

[RP_Enriquez]

Hey guys i'm kind of new to this forum stuff, and I just recently purchased a 2014 civic ex coupe. I've had it for about 3 weeks now, and the dashboard is blinking "check tire pressure". Ive personally checked the tire pressure with my digital tire pressure, and i've also gone out of my way to go to a wheel specialist, and we've both gotten the same results which is 35 for both front, and back. So if any of you guys could possibly help me resolve this issue that would be great! thanks in advance.

 

[mymmeryloss]

It may be a faulty sensor or could be something else like loose battery connection.

Put more air in and see what it does

 

[lethal6]

Take it to the dealer, it's under warranty still. That is what they are for.

Could be anything from a sensor, to a control module, to an antenna, to something as simple as a bad hand over during the PDI process.

 

[RP_Enriquez]

Awesome thanks for the feedback guys! Will take it to the dealership tomorrow, but appreciated the help!

 

[JaxLady]

I have a 2014 Civic EX coupe and I'm so glad you wrote about this and I accidentally found this site. I've had the same problem, "Check Pressure" light all the sudden won't go otf. I've checked the tire pressure multiple times. This car is only 8 months old. I bought a new tire pressure gauge tool and the auto parts guy said maybe there's a nail in a tire somewhere. I can't find a nail and now I'm just going to take the thing to the dealer. I'm going on an long trip this weekend and am glad I now know it's prob just a mechanical problem.

 

[Northwoodshyun]

You guys need to read the owner’s manual. Starting 2014, Civic’s TMPS transitioned from Direct (Pressure sensor on the rim) to Indirect (ABS to determine the difference in rotational speed). The indirect method is prone to false error but cheaper for you and Honda especially if you like swapping winter/summer wheel set. After checking the tire pressure, you have to manually initialize/reset the TPMS (go to the setting under vehicle menu look and for tire pressure reset/initialize). As a practice, just check tire pressure once a month and perform the tire pressure reset/initialize and you should be trouble free. Do the pressure check in the morning before the tires warm up.

 

[lethal6]

With a correctly functioning TPMS, you shouldn't have to manually monitor once a month. That is ridiculous. The whole reason for the system is so the car does the monitoring for you. I wouldn't settle for mediocrity. That's insane.

 

[XpL0d3r]

Right from a Hunduh dealership:

New for some Honda vehicles starting in 2013, indirect TPMS uses the vehicle’s ABS/VSA (Anti-lock Braking System/Vehicle Stability Assist) wheel speed sensors to calculate tire pressure. This method looks for changes in rotation or resonance that indicates low tire pressure. The system requires calibration any time the tire pressure is adjusted, if a tire is replaced, or if tires have been rotated. Vehicles with indirect TPMS have a calibration button located in the vehicle to initiate the calibration sequence. As of this post Honda models that have indirect TPMS include the 2013-2014 Accord, 2014 Civic, 2014 CR-V and 2015 Fit.

So, since you've checked the tire pressure, reset/calibrate the TPMS, as Northwoods mentioned, and you should be good to go. If it comes back on after you reset it, then you have an issue, probably with a sensor.

 

[Northwoodshyun]

With a correctly functioning TPMS, you shouldn't have to manually monitor once a month. That is ridiculous. The whole reason for the system is so the car does the monitoring for you. I wouldn't settle for mediocrity. That's insane.

Trust me, you do not want a Direct system. I have 2013 Civic (Direct system) and had to spend $160 for the four TPMS sensors on my winter rims. And more money for the ATQuickset to program the ECU. The indirect system is somewhat dumb and slow so you have to do this calibration/reset procedure. My 2013 Honda Accord has this indirect system and I have gotten three false positives. It is not fun when your wife or kid calls you about this warning so I have been calibrating once a month to avoid this issue.

There are no TPMS sensors on the rims for Indirect System. So if your ABS goes bad, your TPMS will go as well. You have to understand the pros and cons of either system. Ignorance is not an excuse.

 

[XpL0d3r]

Trust me, you do not want a Direct system. I have 2013 Civic (Direct system) and had to spend $160 for the four TPMS sensors on my winter rims. And more money for the ATQuickset to program the ECU. The indirect system is somewhat dumb and slow so you have to do this calibration/reset procedure. My 2013 Honda Accord has this indirect system and I have gotten three false positives. It is not fun when your wife or kid calls you about this warning so I have been calibrating once a month to avoid this issue. [/quote]

I had to pay for a TPMS when I had my g35. Stupid expensive, especially going through the stealership.

There are no TPMS sensors on the rims for Indirect System. So if your ABS goes bad, your TPMS will go as well.

I did not know this. Then again, I didn't know they had an indirect system. Thanks for the info.

 

[lethal6]

$160 for all 4? Here @ Porsche they are $264 EACH. Lol.

 

[Northwoodshyun]

$160 for all 4? Here @ Porsche they are $264 EACH. Lol.

I am poor so I drive a Civic. For those who can afford to drive Porsche, $264 or ~$1000 for four rims, it is not a big deal. I don't like spending additional $160 for the TPMS sensors - I could buy 80 Big Macs - 80 days of dinner.

 

[lethal6]

I am poor so I drive a Civic. For those who can afford to drive Porsche, $264 or ~$1000 for four rims, it is not a big deal. I don't like spending additional $160 for the TPMS sensors - I could buy 80 Big Macs - 80 days of dinner.

You would think, but this isn't true. Although they may have a lot of money, MOST of my customers have all that money because they don't spend it. Customers hassle me DAILY over the cost of stuff. There are very few of them that actually drop the coin and don't bat an eye.

Also, one could make the assumption that you aren't as poor as you say you are if you are driving a nice shiny new civic. Don't care how you spend your money and I am not judging, just making a point. We have a lot of employees that are driving new Audis and a couple with 911's and NONE of them should be, because now they are always broke.