TPMS Reset: Pontiac Solstice Tire Pressure System Light (2008-2009)
Last Updated on November 15, 2020 by Nick
TPMS Reset: Pontiac Solstice Tire Pressure System Light (2008-2009) – The Pontiac Solstice is a car from the American car brand Pontiac. The car was presented to the public at the North American International Auto Show in 2004.
The platform on which the Solstice is built is also used for the Saturn Sky and the Opel GT. The planned production of 7000 units increased as demand exceeded this production figure after ten days.
TPMS Reset: Pontiac Solstice Tire Pressure System Light (2008-2009)
Time needed: 7 minutes
If you replacing a spare tire with a road tire containing the TPMS sensor on your Pontiac Solstice, the system will detect a malfunction and the low tire pressure warning light will blink. 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!
These instructions are based on the Pontiac Solstice owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the first generation of the Pontiac Solstice (2008 2009 model years). Hopefully, the article TPMS Reset: Pontiac Solstice Tire Pressure System Light (2008-2009) can solve your problem. Good Luck!
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