New VDO REDI-Sensor Video Warns Techs About Extra-Step Programming For Some TPMS Sensors
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, one of the industry’s leading manufacturers of OE Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems and OE-engineered TPMS replacement parts, has released a new video in its TPMS training series. Titled “TPMS Vehicle Relearn vs. TPMS Sensor Programming,” the new video highlights the differences between a traditional TPMS vehicle relearn procedure and the new sensor programming procedure required by some “universal” and “programmable” TPMS sensors.
Mighty Auto Parts Launches Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Video Quiz
Mighty Auto Parts has released a new and unique video, The Pressure Zone, dealing with the technical basics of Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) and field-tested sales tips. The video addresses three common scenarios that would require TPMS updates during a routine customer visit. These include (1) a simple tire rotation, (2) tire replacement and (3) when a TPMS sensor fails.
AVI Brings High-End Technical Training to AAPEX
The AVI Training Conference will take place alongside the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) to give attendees the opportunity to participate in two industry events at one time and one place. AVI’s Training Conference is slated for Monday, Oct. 29 and Tuesday, Oct. 30 during AAPEX 2012, set for Oct. 30 through Thursday, Nov. 1. Both events will take place at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas.
TPMS Technology Brings New Service Opportunities to Your Shop
As a technician, shop owner or service manager, one of the most common complaints you see now from customers is the TPMS light is on. This symptom is caused by a myriad of reasons ranging from owner error to atmospheric conditions, to true system/component failures. The only problem with creating a device that is a pass/fail-type sensor is that it does just that with no regard for the reasons that cause it.
Schrader Releases 2012 Application Data for TPMS Portfolio
Schrader has announced the release of its 2012 catalog of application data for TPMS-equipped vehicles. Schrader says it is the first company to make available important 2012 make, model and year (MMY) and correlated Schrader part information for TPMS-enabled vehicles, further cementing its commitment to providing the most comprehensive and accurate application data possible.
AVI Offers ‘Scratch To Win’ Promotion
You can win one of eight prizes in AVI’s “Scratch To Win” promotion. There are four chances on each card to win prizes from AVI, Bartec, Pico and CARQUEST. Contest cards can be found in the September issues of BRAKE & FRONT END, IMPORTCAR and UNDERHOOD SERVICE magazines.
Schrader Continues to Expand EZ-Sensor Coverage
Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) manufacturer Schrader has announced enhanced platform coverage for the company’s EZ-Sensor technology. According to Schrader, EZ-Sensor is the automotive industry’s first patented OEM-replacement TPMS sensor that can be programmed to function across diverse car makes and models.
ETI’s ToolTech 2011 Explores the Shop of Tomorrow
The TechShop team recently traveled to Miami Beach, FL, to attend the Equipment and Tool Institute’s ToolTech conference at The Gansevoort Hotel May 3-5. More than 110 industry professionals representing 55 companies were in attendance. ToolTech gave attendees a chance to learn about changing industry trends and standards and how they’ll affect the Shop of
Toyota Tire Pressure Monitor Systems: Toyota TPMS Updates
The direct TPMS system for Toyota vehicles uses a button labeled “SET” below the steering column or in the glove box to reset the system. When you press the button, the system is looking for the sensor IDs that are already stored in the memory.
Tech Feature: The Past, Present and Future of TPMS
Ebenezer Scrooge would probably fear the Ghost of Christmas Past and welcome the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, if the Scrooge and Marley firm of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” was a player in the tire pressure monitoring system industry instead of London’s financial lending community.