Hyundai Repair: esc off light hyundai sonata 2008, hyundai sonata, flat tire


Question
this light went on about the same time the air in my back tire was going down from a nail. the tpms light also went on soon after, but that went off when i fixed the flat. however the esc off light did not go off. could this be related to the flat AND IF SO, HOW DO I GET IT FIXED?

Answer
This could indeed be related to the flat tire.  As a tire loses pressure, it will begin spinning faster than the others, confusing the ABS and ESC systems.  If this is the only reason for the lamp coming on, it will probably go out within a few days.  If not, you'll need to take your car (to a shop capable of reading the codes in and performing diagnosis on your ABS/ESC system) to have it checked.  If your Sonata has under 60,000 miles, I'd recommend taking it to the dealer since, depending on the cause, there may be a warrantable issue.