TPMS Archives - Page 7 of 27 - Brake & Front End
VIDEO: Can A Backup Camera Interfere With TPMS Signals?

Andrew Markel explains how the operation of a rear view camera can sometimes interfere with the TPMS signal and cause errors. Sponsored by Bartec USA.

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Subaru TPMS: Better Service These Direct Systems With Dedicated TPMS Tools

Subaru first started experimenting with TPMS in its vehicles in 2004 with the Subaru Outback and Subaru Legacy. The Subaru B9 Tribeca was outfitted with TPMS in 2006 and the automaker added TPMS to all of its other models in 2008. The TPMS on Subarus are direct systems. In order to properly service and reset these systems, it’s important that a shop invests in a TPMS tool that can interface through the OBDII port.

VIDEO: Waking Up A TPMS Sensor

Andrew Markel discusses a procedure to “wake up” a brand new TPMS sensor and how it can often be mistaken as a malfunction. Sponsored by Bartec USA.

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ATEQ TPMS Releases Sync-ID, Increasing OBD Relearn Coverage

With ATEQ’s new Sync-ID technology, the company says technicians only need to learn how to perform one unique OBD relearn procedure for all vehicles with direct-TPMS systems, rather than hundreds of different procedures.

VIDEO: TPMS Systems Are Smarter Than You Think

Andrew Markel compares a TPMS system with a misfire monitor, discussing how the module takes multiple events into account before turning the light on. Sponsored by Bartec USA.

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VIDEO: TPMS Relearns: It’s Not About Location, It’s About Pressure

Andrew Markel discusses TPMS relearns, and how this procedure should always be performed along with a tire rotation to ensure customer satisfaction. Sponsored by Bartec USA.

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Selling Four TPMS Sensors

If a single sensor has reached the end of its lifespan, it is highly recommended to replace all sensors at the same time. Similar to headlights, once one sensor dies, the rest are likely to be close behind. This is an important point for your customers to understand. Taking care of the issue before there is a problem also provides a convenience to them.

TPMS Diagnostics: MINI Applications

In 2004, MINI was one of the early adopters of tire pressure monitoring systems. This was driven by the lack of space for a spare tire and the use of run-flat tires. The TPMS system on these early models was intended to warn the driver of a tire with low pressure so they could reduce speed and find the nearest shop.

3 Simple Steps To Selling More TPMS

It is safe to assume that by the time your customer gets to your shop with a TPMS light on, they are already frustrated and stressed – frustrated that there is a warning light on their dashboard that they don’t recognize and stressed that they don’t know what it will cost or how long it will take to fix it. From the very first step into your shop, your team has a lot of damage control to do. Here are three small things your team can implement today to ensure a positive TPMS service experience that will equate to more TPMS sales.

VIDEO: Adjusting Placard Pressure For The Right Reasons

Andrew Markel explains the right and wrong reasons to change the placard inflation pressure, and how to use a TPMS tool to perform the procedure. Sponsored by Bartec USA.

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Strategy Of TPMS Diagnostics

The first step in any TPMS diagnostic strategy is to figure out whether or not your customer’s vehicle actually has a TPMS problem. Why? Simply put, there are a number of factors that can cause a TPMS warning light to illuminate or flash – and some are hard to uncover.

VIDEO: The Integrated Tire Shop

Andrew Markel explains the integrated approach to tire service, and the importance of making TPMS data transfer more efficient. Sponsored by Bartec USA.

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