Will cold weather make the tire pressure light come on for no reason?

Asked by Abratt Sep 23, 2013 at 07:52 AM about the 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SE FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My tire pressure light was on this AM when I got to work, I checked the pressure and everything was ok. Someone told me that cold weather could be the reason. Is this ture?

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the reason is the air in the tires contracts when it gets cold......less presure. you may get the light in the spring also

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That light isn't supposed to come on unless there's a significant difference in tire pressures. Not just a couple of pounds. You may have a sensor that has a low battery. If it's under warranty, I'd get it looked at by the dealer.

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