Top TPMS Troubleshooting Tips
When dealing with TPMS, here are a few best practices and reminders to ensure you’re taking care of your customers and avoiding possible comebacks.
Huf to Exhibit at SEMA 2017
Huf North America Automotive Parts Manufacturing, Corp., the North American arm of the leading German provider of car access systems, will be displaying at the 2017 SEMA show for the fifth time.
JohnDow Introduces Dynamic TPMS Programmable Solution
JohnDow Industries’ Dynamic division has introduced its new programmable sensor solution, the DVT Pro-Select system to add to the brands growing selection of TPMS products and tools.
Autel Releases New TPMS Updates for TS508, TS608
Autel has released two new TPMS updates for the TS508, and the TS608. The new releases include widened MX-Sensor vehicle coverage to include: Audi, Bentley, BMW, Infiniti, Jaguar, KIA, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mercedes, Land Rover, Aston Martin, Lexus, and Toyota.
Schrader Performance Sensors Launches New Website
Schrader Performance Sensors, the TPMS automotive aftermarket brand of Sensata Technologies, has launch a new website that offers customers an easy access platform for TPMS training and product information.
Bartec Announces TPMS Loaner Program for Hurricane Victims
Bartec has announced a TPMS loaner tool program for customers affected by Hurricane Harvey and the aftermath. Any current Bartec tool users that have a damaged or lost TPMS tool can get free use of a loaner TPMS tool by contacting Bartec’s customer service at 855- 684-8767.
TireStamp Launches TireVigil Cloud Service
TireStamp Inc. has updated, enhanced, and redesigned its previous TPMS product line to the TireVigil Cloud Service brand.
Servicing Ford TPMS
Ford embraced tire pressure monitoring systems as early as the 2002 model year on the Explorer and Windstar. These systems can be either direct or indirect. From 2006-’09, Ford used banded sensors mounted in the center of the rim. In 2010, Ford reverted to valve stem-mounted sensors.
Investing In TPMS Tools
Most vehicles require some type of “stationary” relearn procedure to reset the system. This requires some type of TPMS tool to activate each of the tire pressure sensors in a specified sequence so the TPMS control module can relearn their new locations. On some GM applications, a J-41760 magnetic tool is required to “wake up” the sensors.
Hamaton Returns to SEMA
Michigan-based TPMS specialists, Hamaton Inc., will exhibit during this year’s SEMA Show. This is the second year the company will exhibit.
JohnDow Offers TPMS Smart Cart
JohnDow Industries has launched the TPMS Smart Cart to help shops store TPMS service kits, valves, and tools.
Ateq Releases Toyota Relearn Procedure Video
Ateq TPMS Tools released an informational video on how to perform an OBDII relearn procedure on a 2016 Toyota Corolla. The video shows how to use a VT56 TPMS tool to reset the TPMS system in less than two minutes.