Mastering Wintery Roads: Selling Winter Tires And TPMS
Many consumers believe that all-season tires will be “good enough” to get them through harsh winter months, but the safest and best option for icy and snowy conditions is winter tires.
10 Years Of TPMS
September 2017 marked the 10-year anniversary of mandatory tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). During these past 10 years, more than 147-million vehicles were sold with TPMS. If you multiply the number by four, it means that there are more than 590-million tire pressure sensors that will need replacement in the future.
VIDEO: Maintaining TPMS Operation When Mounting Snow Tires
Andrew Markel presents an economical solution to keep TPMS operational when mounting snow tires. Sponsored by Standard.
VIDEO: TPMS Antenna On Rear Glass
Andrew Markel retells a story from a reader about how a TPMS issue was caused by the customer’s failure to mention the breaking of the rear glass. Sponsored by Bartec.
Hyundai TPMS Guide
Most Hyundai vehicles use systems from Lear, TRW or Continental. These systems have an auto relearn function. But if you are initializing a sensor or doing a manual relearn, you will need a TPMS tool that can capture the sensor IDs and program them into the TPMS module.
VIDEO: TPMS Sensor Blocked By Brake Components
Andrew Markel introduces a simple tip for if you have a TPMS sensor that is not being detected by the module. Sponsored by Bartec.
VIDEO: What Are High-Line And Low-Line TPMS Systems?
Andrew Markel describes the difference between high-line and low-line TPMS systems and the information displayed with each. Sponsored by Bartec.
VIDEO: Why TPMS Matters To Technicians And Shop Owners
Andrew Markel explains why technicians and shop owners should not be afraid of servicing TPMS systems, and how the right training and tools can make any job easier. Sponsored by Bartec.
VIDEO: TPMS Sensor Fault On Toyota Vehicles
Andrew Markel shows how to use “test before you touch” and other methods to determine if a TPMS sensor fault is with the sensor itself or the TPMS module on the vehicle. Sponsored by Bartec.
Top Tire TPMS Tips For Relearns And Diagnostics
The command to turn on the TPMS light might go through an ABS, keyless entry or other module that acts as a gateway.
VIDEO: Key Fob TPMS Relearn Does Not Initiate
If you use a customer’s key fob to initiate a TPMS relearn and the relearn doesn’t start, you can use a dedicated TPMS tool to determine whether the issue is with the fob or the vehicle. Sponsored by Bartec.
VIDEO: TPMS Deactivation On Custom Rims
Andrew Markel shows how some shops have tampered with TPMS sensors when installing custom rims, and the dangers that it can cause. Sponsored by Bartec USA.
