TPMS And Radio Waves: What You Can’t See Can Hold Up A Relearn
TPMS and keyless entry can be difficult to understand because these systems rely on transmitting, receiving and decoding radio waves. You can see wires connecting modules and components, but seeing radio signals takes a little faith in science.
Dashboard Confessional: Drivers More Familiar With Emojis Than TPMS
Younger drivers (millennial/Gen Z) are more than 1.5 times more likely to identify popular emojis correctly than the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning symbol, a new study commissioned by Goodyear Auto Service and Just Tires reveals.
Porsche Tech Tip: TPMS
Porsche TPMS systems use four antennas mounted in the wheel wells and a designated module for the tire pressure. The sensors use a 433mHz frequency. On most models, the menu will have the option for two sets of tires and sensor IDs for summer and winter tires.
Getting The TPMS Light Out On The First Try
Whether the customer brings in the vehicle with a TPMS light triggered, or one triggers as a result of performing some tire service, not being able to turn off the MIL can sometimes cause headaches for shops. Here are a few commonly overlooked issues that could be triggering a warning light.
VIDEO: What Is The TPMS Light Telling You?
Jason Stahl discusses the TPMS system, and what the light is telling you when it blinks, stays on, or turns off. Sponsored by Standard.
TPMS: Test Before You Touch
Test Before You Touch is almost a direct result of the “make inoperative” provision in the Motor Vehicle Safety Act as it applies to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems. In layman’s terms, the provision states that if a vehicle comes into a facility with working TPMS, it must leave the facility with working TPMS. A shop cannot knowingly disable TPMS in the vehicles that it services.
Myers Tire Supply Releases New TPMS Tool
The Myers VT46 with the optional OBD2 module is a versatile and upgradeable TPMS tool for sensor activation, programming and ECU reset, providing complete tire management.
Nissan Tech Tip: TPMS Diagnostics
If the TPMS/LTPWS warning light is illuminated (continuously or flashing), the TPMS/LTPWS system can be diagnosed by turning the ignition to the “OFF” and then to the “ON” position. If the TPMS/LTPWS warning light is continuously illuminated (not flashing), the TPMS/LTPWS is operating normally and has detected low tire pressure in one of the tires.
Schrader’s TPMS Training Expert, W Rippetoe To Speak At AAPEX And SEMA Events
W Rippetoe will be giving TPMS tips and training at AAPEX Tech Talks and at SEMA’s TPMS at 10 seminar.
VIDEO: Common TPMS Relearn Mistakes
Jason Stahl goes over some common mistakes made during a TPMS relearn, and how to prevent them. Sponsored by Standard.
