2008-2010 Pontiac G6: How To Reset TPMS Low Tire Pressure Light
Last Updated on November 13, 2020 by Nick
2008-2010 Pontiac G6: How To Reset TPMS Low Tire Pressure Light – The Pontiac G6 is a mid-range car introduced to the North American car market in autumn 2004. It replaced the Pontiac Grand Am and was available as a sedan, coupe, and convertible.
The model is based on the Epsilon platform from General Motors, which also forms the basis for the Chevrolet Malibu, the Saab 9-3, and the Opel Vectra. In November 2009, the entire Pontiac brand production ended with a G6 model after 103 years.
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2008-2010 Pontiac G6: How To Reset TPMS Low Tire Pressure Light
If you replacing a spare tire with a road tire containing the TPMS sensor on your Pontiac G6, the system will detect a malfunction and the low tire pressure warning light will blink. When that happens, the TPMS sensor reset process must be done. Depending on the vehicle model you have, here are a few ways to reset the TPMS.
With RKE Button
Time needed: 7 minutes
If you have 2008 2009 2010 Pontiac G6, you can reset the TPMS by increasing or decreasing the tire pressure without using tools. Follow these instructions to get started:
- Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position without starting the engine
If your vehicle has an ignition button, press the Engine Start/Stop button without touching the brake pedal
- Press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter’s LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously for five seconds
The horn will sound twice and the TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message will appear indicating the TPMS matching process has started
- Activate the TPMS sensor
Start from the driver side front tire, remove the valve cap, and then increasing or decreasing the tire’s air pressure until a horn chirp sounds
- Repeat the process for the passenger side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and the driver side rear tire
A horn chirp will confirm that the sensor has been reset
- Turn off the ignition after you reset the last tire
The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message will disappear
- Adjust the tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard
Done!
With DIC Button
In addition to using the RKE, you can access the Tire Learn mode via DIC. Follow these instructions to get started:
- Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position without starting the engine
- Press the INFO and ⏎ button simultaneously to enter the reset mode
- Press the INFO repeatedly until TIRE LEARN? appears on the screen
- Press and hold the ⏎ button until the horn sounds twice
- Start from the driver side front tire, remove the valve cap, and then increasing or decreasing the tire’s air pressure until a horn chirp sounds
- A horn chirp will confirm that the sensor has been reset
- Repeat the process for the passenger side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and the driver side rear tire
- Turn off the ignition after you reset the last tire
- Adjust the tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard
These instructions are based on the Pontiac G6 owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the first generation of the Pontiac G6 (2008 2009 2010 model years). Hopefully, the article 2008-2010 Pontiac G6: How To Reset TPMS Low Tire Pressure Light can solve your problem. Good Luck!
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