VIDEO: TPMS On Upfitted Vehicles
Adam Redling shows how a vehicle with upfitted rims requires a scan tool to make the TPMS account for them. Sponsored by Bartec.
VIDEO: Using TPMS Relearn Data
Andrew Markel shows how keeping track of TPMS relearns can help your shop’s technicians and customers. Sponsored by Bartec.
VIDEO: Test Before You Touch
Andrew Markel shows how Test Before You Touch can help avoid comebacks and improve customer relations by testing the sensors before performing a repair. Sponsored by Bartec USA.
VIDEO: Why Is Using The OBDII Port For TPMS Relearns More Efficient?
Andrew Markel answers a reader question about TPMS relearn procedures and how a dedicated TPMS tool that is able to communicate with the TPMS module through the OBDII can help streamline the process. Sponsored by BARTEC USA.
AAPEX 2016 To Launch ‘Let’s Tech’ Sessions
“Let’s Tech” will make its debut at AAPEX 2016 with several 20-minute or less presentations to quickly bring attendees up to speed on the latest technology in the automotive aftermarket industry.
Top 5 Tools: Craig Walter, Don’s Auto Ade
Hunter, Bartec and Coats products make Craig’s favorite tool list.
AVI Presenting Free Webinars
Automotive Video Innovations will host two free webinars Feb. 7. One webinar will focus on TPMS and the other will discuss battery, starter and alternator diagnostics.
New VDO REDI-Sensor TPMS Training Video Features Valve Stem Replacement Tips
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket has released another new video in its professional TPMS training series. The video, entitled “Valve Stem Replacement,” shows technicians the proper procedure for maintaining and replacing damaged VDO clamp-in TPMS sensor valve stems.
TPMS Tire Service: Why, Where And When
To understand any TPMS relearn procedure, you have to understand this: sensors only transmit, they do not receive. No vehicle asks a sensor for information on how it is doing. I know you’re thinking a sensor does receive signals when the vehicle is in relearn mode and the technician holds a TPMS tool to the sidewall of a tire. The tool excites the transmitting antenna with either a magnet or a radio signal at a preset frequency. This is more like a “poke” or “nudge” that triggers the device.
Schrader Launches EZ-Choice.com And TPMS Road Show
Schrader recently announced a new, multi-faceted campaign: “Make the EZ-Choice.” As part of its ongoing effort to drive awareness and best practices for Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) technologies, Schrader’s “Make the EZ-Choice” campaign engages all Aftermarket channels on topics such as TPMS strategy, advanced diagnostics, operational best practices, customer communications, keys to profitability, and navigation through the myriad of choices for replacement sensors and service packs.