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Welcome to my TPMS nightmare. I have a 2007 Santa Fe (which I love) and the only problem I have with it is the TMPS light continuously coming on. It started about a week after I purchased the car. I went in the first time and they told me it was due to the cold weather. It came on again the next week (when it wasn't cold) and they said that I had 'over-inflated' the tires (but I never touched the tires). Of course, the next week it came on again and they said that a 'sensor' needed replacing. The 4th time I brought it in, they kept it for three days and then told me (again) that I must have 'over-inflated' the tires. Then, after the third day of having my car they said that the TPMS code had logged into three of the computer systems and that the past few times I was in they didn't clear the codes from all of the systems. They said now that they have cleared the codes I wouldn't have any problems. Two days ago, after encountering ANOTHER TPMS light, I took my car back in, where they (again) suggested that I might have overinflated the tires (I nearly screamed out of frustration) and received a loaner car. This afternoon the dealer called me because they had "conveniently" just received a Technical Service Bulletin from Hyundai stating the following: HYUNDAI TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN - ALL MODELS RELEASED WITH THE TPMS DESCRIPTION: This bulletin provides information regarding electromagnetic interference with the Tire Pressure Monitoringn System (TPMS). The TPMS malfunction indicator lamp may be illuminated if the vehnicle is moving around electric power supply cables or radio transmitters at police stations, government and public offices, broadcasting stations, military installations, airports, transmitting towers, etc. The TPMS malfunction indicator lamp generally turns off after the vehicle is removed from such interferences. DIAGNOSIS: If the TPMS indicator lamp is ON, and all four wheel sensors are checked and are working correctly, external electronic devices connected to the vehicle's power outlets (cellphone, notebook computer, seat warmer, massagers, coolers, etc.) may be the cause of this condition. ACTION: Please request the customer to not operate external electronic devices that cause this condition. THANKS FOR NARROWING IT DOWN HYUNDAI! Considering that I live in western Washington (near Ft. Lewis, and an airport, and police stations, and radio towers) and use my cell phone, what the heck am I supposed to do about it? Furthermore, how am I supposed to know when there is a real problem with it, versus when I just so happen to be driving by one of these 'electromagnetic interference' areas? They still have my car over the weekend so that they can have a field agent look at it, but I am not holding my breath on the outcome. I called Hyundai of USA Customer Service who said that they haven't heard of this TSB, but that they'll "look into it..." If anyone else is having this problem please help! 
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Replying to: jcoug03 (May 04, 2007 5:58 pm) If the TPMS indicator lamp is ON, and all four wheel sensors are checked and are working correctly, external electronic devices connected to the vehicle's power outlets (cellphone, notebook computer, seat warmer, massagers, coolers, etc.) may be the cause of this condition. Now that is very disturbing news....I use a cell phone, radar detector and GPS which I have not tried out in my 07 SF yet.  I hope they find a fix....Yes I know there are warnings about operating equipment in the vehicle but you don't find out until after you buy one and read it. I hope they at least they try to fix it! I am beginning to really question whether any car company tests their vehicles at all. The standard answer at Mini Cooper for oddball troubles..."It's a Mini thing"...sold it! |
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Replying to: jcoug03 (May 04, 2007 5:58 pm)
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Replying to: pelican19 (May 04, 2007 8:22 pm) Thanks again |
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Replying to: jcoug03 (May 04, 2007 5:58 pm) They always just say that your the only one experiencing this problem 
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Replying to: jcoug03 (May 04, 2007 5:58 pm) |
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My TPMS light came on about 10 miles after leaving the dealership. When I got home, I checked the tire pressure and it was 45 to 49 in each tire. (I had asked them to check the tire pressure before I left the dealership, but they didn't). I reduced the tire pressure to the recommended level but the TPMS light continued to stay on. Recently took the car to the dealer for an oil change after 1000 miles. They reset the light claiming that it showed a code for over-inflation. The light came back on during the trip back home from the dealership. I checked the tires again and they were all around 30 (the recommended pressure). I'm going to take it to another dealership next week to look at the light. |
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I'm not so sure I would dismiss the "outside influence" theory entirely. Whenever I am driving along Interstate 80 around Stroudsburg, my TPMS light comes on. I wait until I am about 20 miles down the road and hit the reset button, the light goes out and all is well until the next pass by Stroudsburg, PA. I have a 02 Sienna
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