Expert TPMS Sensor & Tyre Pressure Sensor Repair in Dubai

You can get your TPMS sensor repaired or replaced at iTyreCare, 1 - D65 Al Manara St - East - Al Quoz - Dubai, near Exit 43 on Sheikh Zayed Road. We service tyre pressure sensors for all car brands — European, Japanese, Korean, American and Chinese — and stock both OEM and quality aftermarket TPMS sensors on site. Our workshop is open 9 AM to 9 PM, seven days a week, and no appointment is needed. Every visit starts with a free TPMS diagnostic scan so you know exactly what is wrong before you pay anything. Call +971 4 227 9700 or send a WhatsApp message to book your slot or ask for directions.

At iTyreCare, TPMS diagnosis is completely free. TPMS sensor repair plus a full system reset costs from AED 150, and a new TPMS sensor replacement including programming costs from AED 285 per sensor. Most cars only need one sensor replaced, not all four, so you usually pay for a single sensor. The exact tyre pressure sensor price depends on your car model and whether you need an OEM or aftermarket sensor, but we always confirm the final price before any work begins — no hidden fees or surprises. You can pay by cash, card, Tabby or Tamara. If several sensors are near the end of their life we will tell you honestly so you can decide. See all our car service prices in Dubai.

Most TPMS sensor repairs and replacements take between 30 and 60 minutes. The free diagnostic scan takes about 15 minutes, a sensor repair with system reset takes 30 to 45 minutes, and a full tyre pressure sensor replacement with programming takes 45 to 60 minutes. If you need all four TPMS sensors replaced, allow a little longer. Because we stock sensors for most makes and models on site, you rarely have to wait for parts or return another day. Our workshop in Al Quoz is open 9 AM to 9 PM, seven days a week, so you can come in before or after work. Same-day service is available for the vast majority of vehicles.

You can drive short distances with the TPMS warning light on, but you should not ignore it — especially in Dubai. In the UAE's summer heat, a tyre running at low pressure builds up dangerous levels of heat and is far more likely to suffer a blowout at highway speed. If the light is steady, check and correct your tyre pressures as soon as possible. If the TPMS light is flashing, it signals a sensor or system fault and you should have it scanned immediately. As a rule, do not drive for more than 24 hours with the warning active. Visit our tyre repair and puncture service or call +971 4 227 9700 for a free check.

If your TPMS light stays on even after you have inflated all four tyres to the correct pressure, the problem is almost always the sensor itself rather than the tyre pressure. The most common cause is a dead TPMS sensor battery, which cannot be recharged and means the whole sensor must be replaced. Other causes include a physically damaged sensor, corrosion on the valve stem, or a sensor that needs reprogramming after a previous tyre change. Inflating your tyres will not fix any of these faults. Bring your car to iTyreCare Al Quoz for a free scan and we will identify the exact tyre pressure sensor fault, usually within 15 minutes.

When your tyres are removed and refitted, the TPMS sensors mounted on the valve stems inside each wheel often have to be reprogrammed — a step also known as a TPMS relearn — so the car knows which sensor is on which wheel. Many tyre shops in Dubai skip this step, which is why the TPMS light frequently comes on after a tyre change, rotation or puncture repair done elsewhere. In some cases, careless tyre removal can crack or damage the sensor completely. At iTyreCare we always reprogram TPMS sensors after every tyre change and wheel balancing job, and if your light came on after service somewhere else we can usually fix it in under 30 minutes.

Usually no — you only need to replace the specific TPMS sensor that has failed, not all four. However, all four sensors are the same age and their sealed batteries tend to fail within a similar window, so if your car is more than five to seven years old and one sensor has already died, the others are often close behind. In that situation many Dubai drivers choose to replace all four together to avoid repeat visits and repeat labour charges. Our free diagnosis checks the battery level and signal of every sensor, so you get a clear picture of all four and can make the decision yourself. There is never any pressure to replace more than you need.

A flashing or blinking TPMS light means something different from a steady one. A solid light usually means one or more tyres is simply low on pressure. A flashing light — typically for 60 to 90 seconds when you start the car and then staying on — signals a fault in the tyre pressure monitoring system itself, such as a dead sensor battery, a damaged sensor, or a sensor that has lost communication with the car. It is not something you can fix by adding air. A flashing TPMS light needs a diagnostic scan to read the fault codes and pinpoint which sensor is responsible. iTyreCare provides this TPMS scan free of charge at our Al Quoz workshop.

We stock and fit both OEM and quality aftermarket TPMS sensors, and we advise the best option for your specific car. OEM (original equipment) sensors are recommended for European cars such as BMW, Mercedes and Audi, where the system is more sensitive and factory sensors ensure trouble-free programming. High-quality programmable aftermarket sensors work very well for Japanese and Korean brands such as Toyota, Nissan, Lexus, Hyundai and Kia, and cost noticeably less while performing just as reliably. Every aftermarket sensor we fit is programmed to your vehicle's exact specification so it behaves exactly like the factory part. Our technicians will explain the difference and the price for each so you can choose what suits your car and budget.

A tyre pressure monitoring system, or TPMS, constantly watches the air pressure in your tyres and warns you on the dashboard when a tyre is under-inflated. There are two types. A direct TPMS uses a small battery-powered sensor inside each wheel that measures the actual pressure and sends the reading wirelessly to your car's computer, so you see an exact PSI value for every tyre. An indirect TPMS has no sensors inside the tyres; instead it uses the ABS wheel-speed sensors to detect when a tyre is rotating slightly faster because it is low on air. Direct systems are more accurate and are fitted to most cars sold after 2008. Both types help you avoid low-pressure driving, uneven tyre wear and blowouts.

Yes. We repair and replace TPMS sensors for every major brand driven in Dubai, including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche and Range Rover on the European side; Toyota, Nissan, Lexus, Honda, Mitsubishi and Mazda among the Japanese brands; Hyundai and Kia from Korea; and Ford, Jeep, GMC, Dodge and Chevrolet from the American marques. We also program tyre pressure sensors for Tesla and other EVs. We keep OEM and programmable aftermarket sensors in stock for most of these models, and our diagnostic equipment is updated regularly so we can read, clone and program the latest sensor protocols. Whatever you drive, we can match the correct sensor and program it to your car.

It depends on the fault. If the sensor electronics and battery are healthy but the TPMS light appeared because the sensor lost its programming, was knocked out of sync during a tyre change, or the rubber valve-stem seal is leaking, then it can often be repaired or re-serviced rather than replaced — our repair and reset, from AED 150, covers this. However, if the sealed lithium battery inside the sensor has died, the sensor cannot be repaired, because the battery is not a serviceable part; the complete sensor must be replaced from AED 285 including programming. The only way to know which situation applies is a diagnostic scan, and at iTyreCare that scan is free, so you never pay just to find out.

On most direct TPMS systems the sensor is built into, or clamped onto, the valve stem — the part you unscrew to add air. Over time the metal valve stems corrode and the rubber seals and grommets harden in Dubai's heat, which can cause slow air leaks and set off the TPMS warning even when the sensor itself still works. Whenever we replace or service a TPMS sensor we also fit a fresh service kit — new seal, nut, grommet and valve core — so the assembly seals properly and you do not get a repeat leak. If you only need the valve stem serviced rather than a full sensor, we will tell you, and it is included in the repair. Ask us to check the valve stems during any tyre or wheel balancing visit.

The reset procedure depends on your car. On many vehicles with a direct TPMS, the light clears by itself after you drive for a few minutes at over 25 km/h once all tyres are at the correct pressure. Some cars need a reset button held down, or a menu option selected on the dashboard, and indirect systems almost always require a manual reset after every inflation or tyre rotation. If the light will not clear after correcting the pressures and driving, it usually means there is a genuine sensor fault that a reset cannot fix. We reset and recalibrate the TPMS on every car we service, and we set your tyres to the correct cold pressure for your model at no extra charge. Come in and we will do it for you.

A "TPMS service required" or "service tyre monitor system" message is different from the normal low-pressure warning. It means the system has detected a fault it cannot resolve on its own — most often a sensor that has stopped transmitting because its battery has died, a sensor damaged during a tyre change, or a missing sensor after new wheels were fitted. It can also appear if a sensor needs reprogramming. Unlike the low-pressure light, adding air will not clear a "TPMS service required" message. It needs a diagnostic scan to read which sensor is at fault. Bring your car to iTyreCare Al Quoz for a free TPMS scan and we will tell you exactly what the system needs, and what it will cost, before doing any work.