Multiple sensor indicator lights with temporary spare
Multiple sensor indicator lights with temporary spare
I hit a curb and flattened the right front tire of my 2018 FIT. AAA put on the temp spare. Since then, multiple indicator lights are on - TPMS, lane assist, front collision warning. And it says red Brake System in red.
Two other things:
There was liquid on the street beneath the tire.
The serviceman drove back and forth a couple times on the flat to get it away from the curb so he could place the jack.
Would you bring it to a Honda dealer rather than a tire place?
Could I have done some bad damage beyond the tire?
Thanks,
Linda
Two other things:
There was liquid on the street beneath the tire.
The serviceman drove back and forth a couple times on the flat to get it away from the curb so he could place the jack.
Would you bring it to a Honda dealer rather than a tire place?
Could I have done some bad damage beyond the tire?
Thanks,
Linda
Did you pinch and cut the sidewall of your tire against a sharp curb, or did you HIT the curb with force?
The first will likely damage only the tire (and maybe scrape up your wheel a bit). The second can damage suspension components and even the front subframe of your car.
I have a 2010 Fit so don't really know about how the TPMS works on newer Fits. On my car the TPMS built into the valve stem of each wheel, so if I get a flat tire the TPMS warning light will come on... because I have a flat tire. There's no pressure sensor in my spare tire, so putting on the spare wouldn't change the fact that the car senses a flat tire and the TPMS light would remain on until I replace/repair the damaged tire.
On some newer cars (maybe your Fit?) the TPMS is tied into the anti-lock braking system and senses tire pressure through the rotational speed of the different tires, with a flat tire having a markedly different rotational speed than the other non-flat tires (note: the spare probably has a different rotational speed than the regular tires as well, which is why it's for temporary use). In the case of a more high-tech system like that, it wouldn't surprise me if damage to a tire caused other warning lights.
Alternatively, if you hit the curb hard and damaged your suspension, that could also cause various warning lights.
As to your other questions:
On my 2010 Fit, the washer fluid reservoir is located in front of and above the passenger front tire. Maybe it's the same on a newer Fit. A hard hit into a curb could damage the reservoir itself or the hose connections at the bottom of the reservoir, dumping washer fluid on the ground. Check to see if your fluid reservoir is full or empty.
If you cut the sidewall of the tire on the curb it is ruined, so moving the car around a bit can't make it more ruined. On the other hand, moving a car with a flat tire can chew up the edge of your wheel a bit.
If you regularly visit a dealership for service and are comfortable with that (including cost), that wouldn't be a bad place to go. Alternatively, you could visit a tire shop that also does alignments, where you'll be able to find out if you did more extensive damage to your car. Regardless of where you go, you most likely want a full inspection of your suspension and front subframe (if you hit the curb hard).
The first will likely damage only the tire (and maybe scrape up your wheel a bit). The second can damage suspension components and even the front subframe of your car.
I have a 2010 Fit so don't really know about how the TPMS works on newer Fits. On my car the TPMS built into the valve stem of each wheel, so if I get a flat tire the TPMS warning light will come on... because I have a flat tire. There's no pressure sensor in my spare tire, so putting on the spare wouldn't change the fact that the car senses a flat tire and the TPMS light would remain on until I replace/repair the damaged tire.
On some newer cars (maybe your Fit?) the TPMS is tied into the anti-lock braking system and senses tire pressure through the rotational speed of the different tires, with a flat tire having a markedly different rotational speed than the other non-flat tires (note: the spare probably has a different rotational speed than the regular tires as well, which is why it's for temporary use). In the case of a more high-tech system like that, it wouldn't surprise me if damage to a tire caused other warning lights.
Alternatively, if you hit the curb hard and damaged your suspension, that could also cause various warning lights.
As to your other questions:
On my 2010 Fit, the washer fluid reservoir is located in front of and above the passenger front tire. Maybe it's the same on a newer Fit. A hard hit into a curb could damage the reservoir itself or the hose connections at the bottom of the reservoir, dumping washer fluid on the ground. Check to see if your fluid reservoir is full or empty.
If you cut the sidewall of the tire on the curb it is ruined, so moving the car around a bit can't make it more ruined. On the other hand, moving a car with a flat tire can chew up the edge of your wheel a bit.
If you regularly visit a dealership for service and are comfortable with that (including cost), that wouldn't be a bad place to go. Alternatively, you could visit a tire shop that also does alignments, where you'll be able to find out if you did more extensive damage to your car. Regardless of where you go, you most likely want a full inspection of your suspension and front subframe (if you hit the curb hard).
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