Mercedes-Benz TPMS Wheel Sensor Missing
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If the tire pressure monitor sensor battery becomes empty or the sensor gets damaged or missing, your Mercedes-Benz might display the TPMS “Wheel sensor missing” message and dash lines through the designated tire sensor.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
TPMS helps us have a safe ride and travel efficiently. However, the tire sensor battery occasionally tends to run out, and the sensor has to be replaced. The average battery lifespan of a tire sensor is around 7 to 10 years. You can’t usually replace the battery itself, so you must replace the tire sensor completely.
These are some possible causes why the Mercedes-Benz TPMS light is on:
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Solutions on how to remove the TPMS light on the vehicle’s instrument cluster:
- Replace the Battery of the TPMS Wheel Sensor
- Add Air Pressure to the Tire
- Replace the TPMS Wheel Sensor
- Drive for at least 15 minutes, and most Mercedes-Benz vehicles will detect the new sensor. If that fails, reset the TPMS Sensor using a YOUCANIC full system scanner.
For more help with your Mercedes-Benz, check these troubleshooting and repair guides.
