Schrader’s TPMS Training Expert W Rippetoe to Speak at AAPEX and SEMA Events
Schrader Performance Sensors, an OE manufacturer of tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), announced that W Rippetoe, the company’s senior technical lead, will be providing insights and training around the latest TPMS technology and service best practices.
Three Best Practices for TPMS Replacement
With so many sensor options out there, it’s important to determine which one would work best for your shop.
3 Steps to Turning TPMS into a Profit Center for Your Business
Follow these steps to create a successful TPMS program for your business
Top 3 Most Challenging TPMS Relearn Procedures
With the right TPMS tools and knowledge, TPMS relearn procedures can be easy to service, but there are some vehicles that are more challenging than others when it comes to relearn procedures.
TPMS Basics: Types of Tools and Sensors Explained
To properly service vehicles when they enter your shop, be aware of the options that are available regarding service providers and tools, as well as the many styles of replacement sensors.
10 Years of TPMS: A Technology Comes of Age
September 2017 marked the 10-year anniversary of mandatory tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS).
The Proper Way to Diagnose and Reset TPMS Systems
The tire pressure monitoring system’s (TPMS) primary function is to make the driver aware of the state of tire pressure within the tires. Under normal system operations, the TPMS system will alert the driver when one or more affected tires PSI reading falls below 25% of the vehicle’s placard. When the tire sensor indicates “low tire pressure,” it sends a radio frequency (RF) signal of 315 or 433 MHz to the ECU on the vehicle that determines if the pressure is below the threshold, which then will indicate a TPMS symbol or position-specific display, depending on the vehicle.
Do’s and Don’ts of TPMS Installation and Maintenance
With millions of vehicles expected to need TPMS sensor replacement, it’s important to know what is involved with the replacement, installation and relearn of TPMS sensors.
TPMS and Custom Wheels
A nice set of wheels can rejuvenate the look of a vehicle. Increasing the diameter of the wheel, tire width and load ratings can boost the potential of a car or truck. But, what about the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensors?
Inside Replacement Sensors
To understand any replacement sensor, you have to understand this: Sensors only transmit – they do not receive – when they are on a vehicle. No vehicle asks a sensor, “How’s it going?” The sensor just transmits. The vehicle is looking for a sensor ID number that corresponds with the one programmed into the module,