"Jim Tiberio" <jimtiberio@hotmail.com> wrote in
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> "karinhall" <ah@nsdap.com> wrote in message
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>> "Jim Tiberio" <jimtiberio@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>>> "LauraA" <laura.andrews@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>>>> Have been driving a 2006 TL since September and for the most part
>>>> really like the car, but find it odd that ever since the weather
>>>> changed for the colder the "Check Tire Pressure" indicator on my
>>>> dash has been lit up. Checked with the dealer the first time it
>>>> came on and he assured me that it was a "quirk" of the car for this
>>>> model/year, just to "ignore it." For the most part I do, and now
>>>> that it is wintery outside (Ohio) the light stays on constantly (in
>>>> earlier fall it would go out after about 20 minutes of driving),
>>>> but I find it strange that my google search of this forum turned up
>>>> no previous inquiry about this "quirk." So, is it in fact true
>>>> that this is just something I should ignore, or is the quirk
>>>> specific to MY car? TIA for any guidance, LA
>>>>
>>>
>>> That is pretty funny, I've been meaning to get on here to ask a
>>> similar question. I've had my '06 TL since Feb (no pressure
>>> problems then) and since it's dropped into the thirties this week in
>>> CT my check tire pressure
>>> light has been on also. Have you checked your pressure? You can do
>>> that right on the dash. My two fronts were down to 28-29 PSI when
>>> I'd start it
>>> cold. After a little driving they warm up and the pressure goes up
>>> turning
>>> off the light. I went ahead and added a few psi and the light
>>> hasn't bothered me but now after driving the pressure goes up to
>>> about 37 PSI. My
>>> question is am I better off just dealing with light or keeping the
>>> pressure
>>> up there a bit?
>>>
>> Un-freakin'-believable! (: (
>>
>
> Why? I'm just curious since it is only happening on very cold
> mornings. The tires are supposed to be at 32 PSI, I keep them there
> but on colder mornings it seems to drop on the fronts. I've increased
> the pressure beyond 32 PSI to account for that but want to know if
> it's better for the car to leave them as is and let them warm up a bit
> on colder mornings.
>
>


Sometimes the logic that controls warning lights is set too far on the
sensitive side. It's worth checking with a dealer to see if there are
any TSBs or other documentation regarding tire pressure warning lights
and possible ECM reflashing.

If it were truly a "quirk", Honda would eventually issue a fix, even if
it's just a mention in Honda ServiceNews.

And a good point was made earlier: Check the tire pressures COLD (before
driving). Also, the tires should be out of the sun, so check before the
sun touches your tires in the morning. And never use a gas station pump-
mounted gauge to check the pressures. If I need to add a couple of
pounds, I just use a bicycle pump while in my driveway.

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