USB car charger and TPMS fault?

[sze kan]

Hi all,
I have a USB car charger which also works as a fm Bluetooth transmitter.
I have noticed many times that when I plug the charger in, usually after 30mins - 1 hour, the TPMS gives me a fault. It says "tire pressure monitor fault" with the sign on the dash. After I remove the charger, within 10-20mins the error clears itself. Is this a known issue? Does it mean I cannot use a car charger on my ex? Any fix?

 

[reserved50]

yes, find another charger. The TPMS works on wireless signals and your transmitter/charger is blocking them, what make and model charger are you using? Try and find a well known brand name charger. On newer vehicles avoid using no name USB cables on anything that plugs into the vehicle or transmits a signal, they usually interfere with the electronics.

I have driven by similar vehicles which use the same TPMS transmitters in the wheels and after several minutes of driving side by side my TPMS light has come on a few of my vehicles, driving with an old TPMS sensor lying around in your car will also turn the light on usually.

 

[thefranchise713]

Happens with cheaper charges that cause interference. Try a different/better quality model.

 

[jo7hs2]

I recommend buying a quality charger that IS NOT also a transmitter. That should resolve the issue. Our cars have a direct TPMS setup that works via very weak radio transmissions. Your device is putting out interference that is preventing the car from “hearing” your TPMS sensors.

 

[peterk9]

There are several posts about chargers interfering with items, mainly remote starting.

Peter