TPMS Tire Service: Why, Where And When
To understand any TPMS relearn procedure, you have to understand this: sensors only transmit, they do not receive. No vehicle asks a sensor for information on how it is doing. I know you’re thinking a sensor does receive signals when the vehicle is in relearn mode and the technician holds a TPMS tool to the sidewall of a tire. The tool excites the transmitting antenna with either a magnet or a radio signal at a preset frequency. This is more like a “poke” or “nudge” that triggers the device.
Mighty Auto Parts Launches Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Video Quiz
Mighty Auto Parts has released a new and unique video, The Pressure Zone, dealing with the technical basics of Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) and field-tested sales tips. The video addresses three common scenarios that would require TPMS updates during a routine customer visit. These include (1) a simple tire rotation, (2) tire replacement and (3) when a TPMS sensor fails.
Schrader Adds New TPMS Fitment Option With EZ-Tire Sensors
Schrader, global manufacturer of tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), has announced the release of Schrader EZ-tire tire-mounted sensors.
TPMS Service: Need To Think Of TPMS In Winter Tire Changeovers
The time to change to and from snow tires is both a regional and personal decision. Whenever it takes place, a changeover brings with it a need for consumers to make some decisions. To purchase or not purchase a second set of wheels needs to be followed with questions about TPMS sensors.
TIRES: TPMS TIPS: Nine tips to increase productivity and reduce comebacks
Nine tips to increase productivity and reduce comebacks
Bartec Announces that During Tire Safety Week ‘Every Day is TPMS Tuesday!’
Bartec, producer of TPMS tools and solutions, announces a TPMS Tuesday webinar every day during Tire Safety Week, June 4-8, open to everyone, including consumers.
New VDO REDI-Sensor Online Quiz Helps Increase Basic TPMS and Tire Safety Knowledge
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, manufacturer and supplier of VDO OE-engineered TPMS replacement parts, has just launched a new online quiz to help aftermarket distributors, tire dealers and service providers test their knowledge about TPMS and learn more about applications, benefits and use of tire pressure monitoring systems on today’s passenger cars and light trucks.
TECH TIP: GM: Tire Slowly Goes Flat/TPMS Light
Some customers may comment on a tire that slowly loses air pressure over a period of days or weeks. Abrasive elements in the environment may intrude between the tire and wheel at the bead seat. There is always some relative motion between the tire and wheel (when the vehicle is driven) and this motion may cause the abrasive particles to wear the wheel and tire materials.
TPMS Update: FORD Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Ford embraced Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) as early as the 2002 model year on the Explorer and Windstar. These systems can be can be direct or indirect. All 2007 models have TPMS standard. From 2006-2009, Ford used banded sensors that are mounted in the center of the rim. In 2010, Ford reverted to the valve stem mounted sensors. All the systems are straightforward and use common procedures for most models.
TPMS Update: Toyota Tire Pressure Monitor Systems
The direct TPMS system for Toyota vehicles uses a button labeled “SET” below the steering column or in the glove box to reset the system. When you press the button, the system is looking for the sensor IDs that are already stored in the memory.