Are TPMS Sensors Actually Reliable?

TPMS sensors aren’t always reliable. They can fail due to an aging battery or specific system issues, so always check your ...
Tire Business

TPMS campaign urges frequent tool software updates

LAS VEGAS – Several TPMS tool and sensor companies, normally competitors, have joined forces on a campaign to urge technicians to update their TPMS scanners. "The issue we're going to talk about has ...
The Globe and Mail

Do I have to go to my dealership to get my TPMS sensors reprogrammed?

I have a new 2017 Toyota Highlander. My question is in regards to adding a pair of aftermarket sensors on to my winter steel rims. Once the sensors/air stems are professionally installed, do I not ...
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Yes, You Can Replace Your Tires' TPMS Sensor Yourself (But Here's Why We Wouldn't Risk It)

Modern cars can do a lot of impressive stuff. The onboard diagnostic (OBD) system can tell us when there's a vehicle malfunction by activating the check engine light, while advanced car safety ...
Tire Business

The importance of proper relearn procedures

Using a properly formatted scan tool, follow the process to allow for the relearn of sensor IDs to the vehicle's ECU. The tool will wake up or "ping" each sensor, one at a time, and store the sensor's ...
Jalopnik

Should You Replace TPMS Sensors When You Replace Tires?

A tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is an auto component that helps keep you informed when tire pressure drops or rises to unsafe levels. The system works by comparing each tire to a programmed ...
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How Much Does It Cost To Replace A TPMS Sensor?

TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensors monitor the air pressure in a vehicle's tires and alert the driver when the pressure drops below a certain level. They are designed to increase road ...