Tyre Pressure Transponder - Low Battery Warning

[exBanditOwner]

Hello, had a rear tyre pressure monitor error this morning. low battery. flashed on the dash for a bit. then went off. Hoping it was due to the cold. -4ºC
anyone had similar experiences or know how to change the battery?

thanks

[half man half pie]

I had a quick run round on mine at the weekend and the error message came on but cleared after a bit of riding.  I dont know why.  I assumed it was the cold and the bike having been on its stand for 6 weeks

[pross]

I have been having it on mine it stays on longer the colder it is.
They are supposed to have a 5 year life?.the dealers want about £300 I am lead to believe.
The older models the battery is soldered in there are some Picts on here somewhere about diy if you have the know how do a search.

[tapps]

i had the warning ip on mine,it was -5 at the time,it went out after a mile or so,then it appeared again about 6 months later,i took it to the dealer & it was replaced under warranty,they replaced the whole thing,not just the batteries.

[Burchy]

Just had both mine replaced under warranty at 22 months old.  Exactly the same symptoms.  I'm told that the replacements should have a life of up to 10 years now as they have been redesigned

[nightrider]

Best thing you can do is take them out at the next tyre change ,and put them in the cupboard,more trouble than they are worth, 

[charlie mac]

Mine does it anywhere below 4 degrees. I'll swap the batteries next tire change.

[tomp]

Mine were replaced a couple of years ago, and I still get the message when it is cold.  Goes off after tires warm up. 

[viper]

not sure when Kawasaki changed to the sealed units" no battery change possible" but it was circa 2011/12 so just be aware of this before you embark on a diy battery instal.
Another point is that if you have the batteries changed on warranty they will put in the sealed units ,even if you have the non sealed units leaving you with a £300 bill next time they go  . best forfeit the warranty offer and save money in the long run

[charlie mac]

best forfeit the warranty offer and save money in the long run

^^^^agreed^^^^

[Teacher]

Got this warning couple of weeks ago in cold weather. Went off after half a mile. Spoke to the mechanic at my local independent about them replacing the battery when I get a new rear tyre- probably spring time- and decided will probably just have a standard valve put in. this is the only bike I've had with TPS and frankly  I don't see the point if " maintenance" of said items is made to be so difficult/ rip off price

[viper]

Got this warning couple of weeks ago in cold weather. Went off after half a mile. Spoke to the mechanic at my local independent about them replacing the battery when I get a new rear tyre- probably spring time- and decided will probably just have a standard valve put in. this is the only bike I've had with TPS and frankly  I don't see the point if " maintenance" of said items is made to be so difficult/ rip off price

that's a good point, just keep the old units for the next owner, after a while the once indicated PSI reading just rverts to a  -       im lucky in that mine are the changeable battery type and I can change the bats myself.

[shaggs147]

I like having  them to be honest, warned me of a slow puncture in the middle of Wales, very helpful.

[pross]

I like having  them to be honest, warned me of a slow puncture in the middle of Wales, very helpful.

I agree when I had a puncture they showed me how quick I was losing pressure hole to big to patch.
Recovery was around £120 . I carry a compressor so kept refilling to get home and used the sensor display to stop and refill when down to 10 lb

[biker andy]

Looking like I need some batterys in mine getting some pr4s before the summer where can I get the batterys from pl thanks.