Purchased new rims, did not purchase the TMPS? TPMS? whatever it is, now my tire pressure light blinks ALL THE TIME...its killing me, how do i get rid of it?

 

It's either its not programmed right or the TPMS senor or senor's are broken. Follow DIY for the TMPS reset here https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...-for-free.html

 

Did you put the TPMS from your old wheels into your new ones? It will blink for a while every time you start your car and then go solid if you don't have any installed.

 

That seems like a lot of work

I got the car 6 days ago... the sensors shouldnt be broke

 

I did not put the TPMS on from my old wheels because quite frankly i have no idea what it looks like or how to do it

 

TPMS is in the manual, it's a device in each tire that records the pressure then sends it to you car. It's blinking because your car can't communicate with the TPMS modules. You need to have the tires taken off your new rims. have the TPMS modules removed from the old rim and installed on the new then have you tire put back on your new rims and balanced.

You need to do your homework, can't believe your installer didn't say something.

BTW ... they are attached to the valve stems. The only portion of the modules you see from the outside are the valve stems. Notice how they are a nice solid metal and not your basic rubber?

 

If they mounted your new tires on your new wheels without them that is where you problem lies.

TPMS if basically a sensor and what you can see from the outside is the valve stem (that is what it is connected to). The light will stay on if you do not have any at all. I know quite a few people who don'y run them, and some will argue that it is dangerous and some will tell you it doesnt matter if you keep an eye on your tire pressure.

 

Or like many said if you didn't put in your old TPMS senor then there lies your problem.

 

You seem a bit uninformed about the safety features in this car. Not only is TPMS standard equipment but among others there are seat belts, air bags and dual brake lines, all of which have warning lights. Check your owner’s manual regarding these features.

And if you do a search here, you’ll find it’s almost impossible to turn off the TPMS light if it’s not installed.