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ATEQ Corporation Wins INNOVATION 2011 Award at AAPEX/SEMA

ATEQ Corporation, the global leader in designing and building state-of-the-art TPMS diagnostic tools, was a winner of the INNOVATION 2011 award at the AAPEX/SEMA show in Las Vegas this year. This award was given specifically for the Sensor Check Box developed by ATEQ.

VDO REDI-Sensor Wins 2011 AIA Industry Awards for Best New Product

Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, manufacturer and supplier of VDO OE-engineered TPMS replacement parts, was cited for “Best New Product for Import Cars or Trucks” in the 2011 Automotive International Industry (AIA) Awards competition, which was recently held during the 2011 AAPEX Show in Las Vegas, NV.

TPMS Signal Science: Why You Should Go Outside

As TPMS is becoming more common on vehicles, more misinformation is starting to develop as consumers and shops try to come to terms with the systems. One of the most misunderstood areas of TPMS is sensor signals. A sensor is a transmitter of information. It sends pressure and temperature information to the vehicle. Also, some signals include information identifying the sensor and the health of the battery.

TIA Gets NHTSA Response on TPMS Questions

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) recently announced that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has responded to a letter written earlier this year regarding questions related to the servicing of tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS).

Bartec Announces Training Calendar for Remainder of 2011

Bartec is committed to building the confidence of their customers by keeping their TPMS Skills sharp and product knowledge current.

TECH TIP: Outside Radio Signals Affects TPMS

KIA has received several inquires regarding TPMS light ON with or without Stored Diagnostic Trouble Codes in Memory. The following listed components/conditions may cause the control unit and wheel sensor communication to be interrupted and may cause multiple DTCs.

The “Detroit Three” TPMS Cheat Sheets for Chrysler, Ford and GM Vehicles

Tired of looking up TPMS reset procedures for Chrysler, Ford and GM vehicles? BRAKE & FRONT END has a solution!

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.

Schrader Releases 2012 Application Data for TPMS Portfolio

Schrader has announced the release of its 2012 catalog of application data for TPMS-equipped vehicles. Schrader says it is the first company to make available important 2012 make, model and year (MMY) and correlated Schrader part information for TPMS-enabled vehicles, further cementing its commitment to providing the most comprehensive and accurate application data possible.

Tech Tip: TPMS Sensor Service

Every time a stem-mounted TPMS sensor is removed from a rim, it must be serviced, no ifs, ands or buts. This goes for sensors that are six months old to six years old. Some drivers may complain, but it is a lot better than having them comeback with the TPMS light on.

Tech Tip: Toyota TPMS Inflation Math

Seasonal temperature change can dramatically alter tire pressure, which can cause the tire pressure warning lamp to illuminate. This bulletin applies to some 2004 – 2007 model year Toyota vehicles with direct TPWS and all 2008 and newer model year Toyota vehicles.

Bartec Announces ‘Bringing TPMS into Focus’ Campaign

Bartec announces their new TPMS campaign: Bringing TPMS into Focus! Beginning in September 2011, and as TPMS service begins to really heat up, this new campaign is designed to help get the word out on how to be successful in servicing TPMS!