Honda driver says unexpected alert completely startled him, but there's an explanation
Published on Jul 06, 2025 at 10:37 PM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Jul 06, 2025 at 10:37 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
This Honda Civic driver said that an unexpected car alert completely startled him, but there’s a perfectly reasonable explanation.
A TikToker by the name of Tristan said that he got the fright of his life when a loud alert went off from his Honda on a normal drive on a completely normal day.
The post and his reaction spawned a huge debate online about indirect and direct Tire-Pressure Monitoring Systems.
Even though there’s a completely reasonable explanation for the unexpected alert, that doesn’t mean that the content creator is happy about it!
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His unexpected Honda Civic alert completely startled him
Apparently, Honda very quietly (ironically) made a minor change to its internal car systems, but the tiny change gave a certain TikToker and Honda Civic owner the fright of his life.
Tristan, the TikToker in question was driving on a normal day on a normal drive when his Tire-Pressure Monitoring System alert went off.
Butt because Honda changed his Civic’s alert system from direct to indirect, it caused some issues.
Direct TPMS sensors are used to measure air pressure, but indirect sensors are a little more vague, using the wheels’ rotation to monitor the wheel speed and estimate tire pressure. And a rise in hot weather set it off.
Direct or indirect TPMS, that is the question
“My tire light went off from my PSI going up from the hot weather. This gave me a heart attack for no reason.” Tristan wrote on his post on social media.
People in the comments tried to put the content creator’s mind at ease by explaining that indirect TPMS is cheaper for the person buying the car, but Tristan didn’t like that.
Although the change happened in 2013, some people might not have been driving in conditions to set off the TPMS, just like the TikToker.
“Everyone is talking about how indirect is cheaper, but I don’t care. I want to know my PSI at all times,” said Tristan.
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Daisy is a technology journalist, covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, digital business, and emerging technologies. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral tech hacks and the latest developments in the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex technology stories into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work focuses on the products, platforms, and innovations that are transforming the way people work, communicate, and interact with technology. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
