Run flat indicator...

[wes1978]

Hi,
I have finally purchased my first Mini (Cooper) I love it.. After driving it home my run flat indicator came on, i hav checked the tyres over and they seem ok (not checked pressure or anything tho) I've not had run flats b4 or a mini so what would you suggest i do? Are the indicators quite sensitive? Please advice this happy new mini owner...
Many thanks
Wes

[MINIAC]

You need to check the tire pressure with a gauge, fill them with air if necessary and reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System.

[wes1978]

ok cool thanks, my tyres say 51 psi is that right? is it because my tyres are larger than my last ones? Im bein thick i think ha ha.. I guess once reset if it comes on again i get it checked out...

[The Eggman]

Quote: Originally Posted by wes1978 (original)

ok cool thanks, my tyres say 51 psi is that right? is it because my tyres are larger than my last ones? Im bein thick i think ha ha.. I guess once reset if it comes on again i get it checked out...

51 psi My MCS runs on 33 psi so somethings wrong I put 50 + psi in a transit van !!!

[wes1978]

see thats what i thought!! i'll check the pressure and take an average, im guessing around 33 yeah.. I didnt know if tyre size or run flats take a hight pressure..
bein thick again, but i have a mini so i dont care

[The Eggman]

Quote: Originally Posted by wes1978 (original)

see thats what i thought!! i'll check the pressure and take an average, im guessing around 33 yeah.. I didnt know if tyre size or run flats take a hight pressure..
bein thick again, but i have a mini so i dont care

Check your handbook for the right pressure A MCS is a heavier car so a Cooper may be slightly different.

51 psi, is this on the wall of the tyre as it's MAXIMUM pressure ?

At a guess you have at least one under inflated tyre, mine came on when one tyre dropped to 25 psi.