Live at SEMA: TIA Releases 2011 TPMS Relearn Chart
The newest version of the Tire Industry Association’s TPMS Relearn Chart, which includes domestic and import vehicles through model year 2011, is now available. The chart serves as a valuable, comprehensive and quick reference guide that technicians can easily navigate to service most vehicles equipped with TPMS, TIA said. The chart is divided into domestic
As TPMS Evolves, Technology Expands Into Commercial Segment
No federal mandate exists for TPMS in the trucking industry, but that hasn’t stopped TPMS manufacturers and marketers from keeping busy developing technology for over-the-road rigs and much larger equipment, such as earthmovers.Operational costs will be a driving factor for TPMS to blaze a trail into the above-10,000-pound vehicle markets. After all, it’s no secret
Schrader Hires Aftermarket Sales VP
TPMS manufacturer Schrader International has hired Trevor Potter as vice president of North American aftermarket sales. Potter will be responsible for leading the North American aftermarket sales and product marketing efforts. "We are very pleased to have someone of Trevor’s expertise head our Aftermarket sales and marketing team," said Hugh Charvat, president of Schrader International.
Lawsuit Surfaces as Universal TPMS Sensor Offerings Grow
The automotive aftermarket has become crowded with universal TPMS sensors. The company laying claim to pioneering it all says it welcomes the competition, but wants a level playing field. For the last few years, "one-size-fits-all" sensors have been arriving by land and sea, carrying descriptions such as "programmable sensor systems" and "multi-vehicle protocol technology." Not
OTR Releases TPMS Tire Pressure Reset Tool
OTC, an SPX brand, introduced its new TPMS Tire Pressure Reset (TPR) tool with Schrader EZ-sensor programming (P/N 3834EZ). The tool features a bright graphic display and simple navigation buttons that enable vehicle selection for fast activation – it automatically adjusts activation output power to eliminate cross activation of near sensors, OTC said. The tool
Schrader EZ-Sensor Coverage Expanded
Schrader has expanded coverage of its EZ-Sensor technology, an OE-replacement TPMS sensor that can be programmed to function across diverse car makes and models. EZ-Sensor now covers over 62% of TPMS-enabled vehicles in the U.S. – over 30 million vehicles – including new support for vehicle platforms such as Dodge and Jeep, and expanded coverage
Dealers, Drivers Need to Think of TPMS in Winter Tire Changeovers
It hasn’t been a typical winter. Snowstorms have been relentless. A blizzard affected one’third of the U.S., dumping two feet of the white stuff on Chicago and New York City. Even the Super Bowl wasn’t spared, providing a dramatic scene of maintenance crews shoveling the Cowboys Stadium retractable dome. Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring
Is TPMS a Headache or Opportunity?
d see the value in the work performed. Rohlwing: Customers don’t understand and dealers need to explain. We should position the light being on as a good thing. It’s a signal that tells the driver that something is wrong and it needs to get serviced. Take the positive role and tell them how it works
TPMS Sensor Starter Kit Released
Bartec USA has launched its new EZ-Sensor starter kits, which include the new programmable TPMS replacement sensors from Schrader. The EZ-Sensor is a fully programmable TPMS replacement sensor. According to Scot Holloway, Bartec general manager, "The EZ-Sensor is like a blank CD ready to be written to," and that its "programming process includes both the
TPMS in America Part II: What Europe Can Expect
Mandatory fitment of TPMS to new vehicles in Europe doesn’t officially kick in until 2012, but due to the lead-time necessary in producing 2012 model year vehicles, those same vehicles and the TPMS sensors they will be using are likely to already be in production. So, as we rapidly approach the mandatory introduction of TPMS