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Old Feb 27th, 2006, 09:40 PM
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Run Flat Light Blinking but Tyre Pressures OK

Hi all,

On my way home tonight, my run flat light came on and started blinking. Obviously first thought was I'd got a puncture. However, once home I let the tyres cool then checked the pressures which were all fine (33 psi).

Has anyone else encountered this?
Is it likely to be a faulty sensor - can't bear another puncture - only had 3 brand new tyres fitted last week!!

Thinking of just checking the pressures again in the morning and just praying overnight!!!
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I get this occasionally but after re-initialising/re-setting the system it usually sorts itself out. Do this AFTER checking the tyres pressures.
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It happens to me quite a bit, usually as a result of tyre-spin on slippy roads confusing the sensing computers

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Thanks for the tips/advice guys! Guessing maybe the garage didn't recalibrate the Run Flat system properly when they fitted my new tyres?!!
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Checked all my tyres first thing this morning and the pressures were all OK (33 psi). Reset the RFI system. Will just keep tabs on the tyres over the next few days. Fingers crossed there doesn't seem to be any puncture.
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