TPMS Diagnostic Strategy and Checks
One of the diagnostic mantras preached by service experts today is “test before you touch.” You should always use a TPMS tool to activate and check the response signal from each tire pressure sensor in each wheel before you do anything else. This will tell you: Whether or not each sensor is capable of generating
Charging for TPMS Service
Like any other product or service, charging for a TPMS service can be a bit of a science. You really want to consider three things: the product(s) you want to offer, the service(s) you want to provide, and depending on the answers to those two questions, your brand positioning in the market. Let’s dive into
The TPMS and Tire-Life Connection
Tire pressure monitoring systems, although extremely important and a mandated safety requirement on new vehicles sold in the U.S., are still considered a discretionary part by most drivers. This means that TPMS systems are considered “optional” since the vehicle will still run without them fully functioning. Quite frankly, a vehicle will get you from point
2021’s Top TPMS Stories
Take a look at some of our most read TPMS topics this year.
Differences in Mercedes-Benz TPMS Systems
Mercedes-Benz and other German vehicle manufacturers assume that people here in the U.S. adjust their tire pressure for the number of people in the vehicle and for the speed they intend to drive.
Avoiding TPMS Signal Interference During the Repair Process
When the signals are crossed or obstructed, it can lead the system to transmit inaccurate information to the driver, or to the TPMS light illuminating.
Torque and TPMS: What Technicians Need to Know
Torquing shouldn’t be considered an extra step; it is more about performing a step completely.
Radio Waves & Tools for TPMS
TPMS and keyless entry can be difficult to understand because these systems rely on transmitting, receiving and decoding radio waves, but these signals are invisible
Troubleshooting TPMS Diagnostic Service
When you think you know everything about TPMS systems, think again!
Continental Releases Autodiagnos TPMS D Tool
The Autodiagnos TPMS D tool can perform relearns on 98.6% of all domestic, European, and Asian TPMS compliant vehicles, Continental says.
Jaguar and Land Rover TPMS Service
In the new system for Jaguar and Land Rover, signal initiators are located in all four wheel wells, and they send a 125 MHz signal to force the sensor in the wheel assembly to transmit. The signal from the sensor is received by an RF receiver that can be mounted in the overhead console or near the shifter.
Alligator sens.it Compatible With Toyota TPMS Auto-Learning
Alligator says the new feature is especially helpful for wheel shops that rely on the end-users to handle the TPMS learning process.
