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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 10:56 AM
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Changing to non-runflat tires...

When you changed to non-run flat tires, will the runflat indicator light go on? If yes, how do you delete the "RF Warning" light?
 
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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RF indicator? do you mean the tire pressure monitor light?

it might go on only because you've changed tires and the wheels are running at a different speed from previously but otherwise just reset it and it will go off the next time you start the car.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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you didn't mention if you have an R56 or R53... the R53 just uses the ASC/DSC sensors to detect a difference in wheel speeds due to a different diameter... the newer R56s have an actual sensor.

Check the archives (or chat with our Tire-rack specialist) for more info...
 
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by glnr13
RF indicator? do you mean the tire pressure monitor light?

it might go on only because you've changed tires and the wheels are running at a different speed from previously but otherwise just reset it and it will go off the next time you start the car.
Correct, the RF indicator. How do I reset/disable the light?

Originally Posted by jakay11
you didn't mention if you have an R56 or R53... the R53 just uses the ASC/DSC sensors to detect a difference in wheel speeds due to a different diameter... the newer R56s have an actual sensor.

Check the archives (or chat with our Tire-rack specialist) for more info...
Thanks! Sorry, it's R53
 
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 12:05 PM
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there's a little button next to the ebrake with the tpms icon on it. hold down for 3 secs... or maybe it's 5... i dont remember... either way hold it down. let go, shut off engine, start it back up and it should be off
 
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by glnr13
there's a little button next to the ebrake with the tpms icon on it. hold down for 3 secs... or maybe it's 5... i dont remember... either way hold it down. let go, shut off engine, start it back up and it should be off

Thanks a lot!!
 
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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I have a 06MCS and changed to non RFs. Every once in awhile my warning light will come on but if I shut the car down and restart it the light goes off
and don't have to reset it. I still check the pressure at least once a week.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 03:56 PM
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I switched to non-runflats in July and I'm very happy with the ride. It's quite a bit better that it was with the runcraps.

BTW, I now have a spare... got a 2005-06 Chevy Cobalt space saver tire. I have a MCS and this actually clears the rear brake calipers... works great. Picked it up at my local Discount Tire for about $50 (if I remember correctly).

Good Luck!
 
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