Toyota 4Runner TPMS Light Fix

#DIY #4Runner

I'm a genius for making two videos out of the same footage. Disclaimer: this is one *POSSIBLE* fix. If your TPMS light is blinking, the battery in one of them is probably out (and you'll just have to replace the TPMS sensor). But yeah, I didn't realize there was a TPMS sensor in the *spare tire* as well. Good to know. Now you know as well.

Tools I use:

Milwaukee M12 Cordless Inflator with Battery, and no charger:

Milwaukee M12 Cordless Inflator with Battery, and charger:

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[silentskystudios]

Thanks for confirming my suspicion! After a significant temperature drop here in Arkansas, the TPMS light had come on in my wife's 2016 4Runner. I checked all 4 tires and aired them up to spec. The light was still on. I had searched online, and most folks said "na, the spare tire won't make the light come on--that only happens when the tire is mounted". I checked the spare and sure enough, it was showing only 23 PSI (should be 32). I aired it up and voila--the light went back off! So thanks again for the helpful video!

[stacyremington-jd]

Thanks for the video. I also checked all 4 tires and they were all good. Came across the video doing some research. Did not think of the spare tire…. that would not have ever crossed my mind. All good now thanks

[williamshreves]

Perfect, thank you, spare had dropped below 30 psi, followed your video instructions problem solved, great job!!! Never would have known this, would have taken to the dealership and said take my money 🤑.

[numbers]

I just had this problem on my 2019 Limited. I was able to reach the the tire without having to drop it. Took 3 min total. Thanks

[MikelCorbello]

You saved me from a trip to the dealership Thank you

[nathaniel]

Thank you so much for the video!! My light came on this morning and it made no sense since I just checked all the tires a week ago. But when you mentioned the spare tire, it all made sense as that was the one tire I didn't think to check. Sure enough it was low and after a quick fill, the light went off. Thank you!!

[ChrisMickelsen]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I would have never guessed the spare had a TPM.

[mikeymike]

Nope my 2018 SR5 has no TPM sensor in the spare tire. I dropped it the first time since new. Back to Square one😢

[possiblemarten]

glad to see you with a toyota, hopefully there wont be as many repair videos haha

[RC.]

That same TPS light is on, but also associated with the multi terrain function light. So multi function does not work, possible center?

[zee]

Thanks for the vid, that was exactly wrong with my wife vehicle…💪🏾

[steamloco]

T4R 2wd 2013 owner here : did same procedure, almost knock out myself searching for the darn reset button, 5th gen at least preface, 10 to 13 don't have, just fill with the right pressure the 5 tires and the stupid light will go out on 5 seconds, (if is not blinking) .

[Jmendik]

Excellent video, thanks for sharing :)

[MrAgnostic]

LOL, Black metal spoke to me coming from my spare tire "FILL ME Yeah, all 4 are fine, I suspected the battery went out, but I forgot about the spare.😁

[williammcallisteriii]

I got the alarm on my 2020 toyota 4runner. It says tpws malfunction see dealer. Would this fix that message. I tried the reset and nothing happened and then I drove around for about 10 mins and it still didnt fix. I have not checked the spare tire yet

[jeffreyworthington]

Thanks… saved me a drive to the tire store

[brianrydzeski]

Not all 4Runners have a sensor in the spare.

[tracybarr]

Okay, I did all that and it still didn't work. Then I disconnected the battery for a second still on. So then I tried to drive for a little bit. Got up to around 50 mph, light went off. Thanks for this video

[jeffday]

Thank you so much for your video, it helped me sort out what was going on with my 4Runner's TPMS indicator light. 🙂

[Jessesgirl]

And if the spare isn't the problem, how do you get rid of the light till you replace the sensor on whichever one is bad?.