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Skoda Rapid tire pressure ABS and steering issues

I'm officially stumped. My 2015 Skoda Rapid, gasoline engine, with 92493 km on the clock, is giving me grief. The tire pressure warning light is on, but here's the weird part: the ABS lamp is also lit, the steering wheel is vibrating like crazy, and the power steering feels like it's gone on vacation. It feels like I'm driving a tank. Any ideas what's going on? I've checked the tire pressure, and one is definitely lower than the others, so it's probably a pressure loss or an air leak, maybe even a punctured tire.

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Whoa, that sounds eerily familiar! I had a similar thing happen with my old Peugeot. Tire pressure light came on, and suddenly the steering felt like I was wrestling an alligator. Check your tires closely for punctures and look for any signs of damage. Also, when was the last time you had your tires balanced? A bad balance can cause vibrations, especially at higher speeds. Is the pressure loss rapid, like a flat tire?

Rapid pressure loss, I'd say so. The vibration and heavy steering, plus the ABS light, are really throwing me off. So, on your Peugeot, was it also just the tire? What exactly was causing the heavy steering?

Yep, on the Peugeot, the culprit was a slow leak from a faulty valve stem. The tire pressure dropping messed with the ABS sensors, which then threw the whole system into chaos, hence the lights and steering issues. If the pressure loss is quick, and you're getting those symptoms, it's almost certainly related. Get it checked out at a workshop asap. Driving like that isn't safe, and you could be doing more damage.

Took it to the workshop, and you were spot on. Turns out a valve in the tire was defective. New valve, tire balanced, and I'm 280€ lighter. Thanks a bunch for the help!

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