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December 21, 2011

Replace tire valve cores on the Volkswagen Eos  

On 2007-10 Volkswagen Eos vehicles, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) utilizes air pressure sensors in the wheels. The sensors transmit radio data signals to the Central Locking and Antitheft System antennas.

Tags: Tire pressure monitoring systems, TPMS, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Eos

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November 1, 2011

Special tools needed for the Audi Q7  

If a wheel sensor of the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) on the 2010 Audi Q7 senses a significant loss of air pressure in one or more tires, the sensor(s) sends signals (values) to the tire pressure monitoring antenna. The antenna transfers the values to the tire pressure control module.

Tags: Audi Q7, TPMS, TPMS Service

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October 18, 2011

No substituting Dodge Ram valve stems  

If the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) on 2008-09 Dodge Ram Cab & Chassis 4500 & 5500s detects low tire pressure, the system will continuously illuminate an indicator lamp.

Tags: Dodge Ram, TPMS, TPMS Service

<p>A standard snap-in valve (left) next to a TPMS valve, which has a beveled base at the bottom of the threads and an air transfer stem.</p>
September 28, 2011

TPMS: the next generation  

They’re becoming a greater fact of life for tire dealers. Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) have been required on all new vehicles under 10,000 pounds since 2007. But the technology was first required on 10% of vehicles in 2001. Now, some of those older sensors are reaching the end of their service life.

Tags: Tire pressure monitoring systems, TPMS

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September 28, 2011

Toyota scan tool needed to register Camry IDs  

The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) on the Toyota Camry model years 2007-10 is designed with a TPM valve sub-assembly. The sub-assembly contains a tire pressure sensor/transmitter installed in each tire/wheel assembly.

Tags: Mitchell 1, TPMS, TPMS Service

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August 29, 2011

Low- and high-line versions of TPMS receivers on the Hyundai Elantra  

The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) on 2008-10 Hyundai Elantras uses a receiver that is available in low-line and high-line versions.

Tags: Mitchell 1, Tire pressure monitoring systems, TPMS

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July 29, 2011

Take special care of caps, valves on Buick Allure sensors  

The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in 2006-09 Buick Allures displays individual tire pressures and their locations on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when there is a significant loss of tire pressure.

Tags: Buick Allure, TPMS

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June 27, 2011

Get serious about BMW 6-Series  

The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in 2004-06 BMW 6-Series vehicles keeps track of pressure levels in all four tires. If a significant drop in pressure is detected, the system will turn on a red tire pressure warning message on the control center, and also sound a warning signal. If there is a problem with the system itself, the warning light will be yellow.

Tags: BMW 6-Series, Tire pressure monitoring systems, TPMS

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May 9, 2011

'Accord'ing to Honda  

When vehicle speed in a 2008-10 Honda Accord exceeds 28 mph, the tire pressure sensors begin to transmit. Using a radio frequency signal, the sensors transmit ID and pressure information to the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) control unit once very 60 seconds.

Tags: Honda Accord, TPMS

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May 3, 2011

Hi-yo Silverado!  

When a 2007-10 Chevy Silverado is moving 20 mph or faster, the tire pressure monitoring system’s (TPMS) wheel-mounted tire pressure sensors transmit radio frequency signals to the Driver Information Center (DIC) every 60 seconds.

Tags: Chevrolet, Chevy, Silverado, TPMS

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March 23, 2011

Focusing on the Ford F-Series  

When a 2010 Ford F-Series vehicle is moving 20 mph or greater, the tire pressure monitoring system’s wheel-mounted tire pressure sensors transmit radio frequency signals to the Smart Junction Box (SJB) every 60 seconds.

Tags: Ford F-series, Mitchell 1, TPMS

February 15, 2011

New Frontier  

When the Nissan Frontier is moving at speeds of above 20 mph, its tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) receives signals sent from the transmitter installed in each wheel and gives alarms when tire pressure levels drop.

Tags: Nissan Frontier, TPMS

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January 31, 2011

An avalanche of service  

The 2007-10 Avalanche’s tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) displays tire pressures and tire locations on the vehicle’s Driver Information Center (DIC), one of the system’s many components. Other components include a Powertrain Control Module, Instrument Panel Cluster, Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR), a radio frequency transmitting pressure sensor in each tire/wheel assembly and a serial data circuit.

Tags: GM Avalanche, TPMS

Schrader’s new EZ-Sensor can be programmed using a variety of TPMS scan tools, says Wacker.
December 17, 2010

A universal TPMS sensor?  

The market now has a universal, one-size-fits-all tire pressure sensor, says Carl Wacker, global vice president of sales and marketing for Schrader International.

Tags: Global Tire Expo, Schrader, SEMA Show, TPMS

December 17, 2010

Across the Tundra  

The Toyota Tundra’s tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) contains a valve sub-assembly that consists of a tire pressure sensor and a transmitter, both of which are installed in each tire and wheel assembly.

Tags: Mitchell 1, Toyota Tundra, TPMS

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November 2, 2010

Going Rogue?  

The 2008-09 Nissan Rogue’s tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) uses transmitter-sensors installed in each wheel that transmit low pressure information when the vehicle is driven at speeds of 20 mph and higher.

Tags: Nissan Rogue, TPMS

There are Web sites available that can help educate your customers on what to do when the TPMS dashboard light illuminates.
October 15, 2010

TPMS: It's finally getting better  

I have to admit that I struggle when coming up with titles for my articles. I’m so bad that the editors at MTD have my unconditional blessing to change the title and they usually do. But this one is different because I’m confident it’s the perfect synopsis of where the industry stands with tire pressure monitoring systems, or TPMS.

Tags: Kevin Rohlwing, TPMS

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October 15, 2010

Howdy, Audi!  

The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) on the Audi S6 provides warning messages on the car’s instrument cluster. As soon as the TPMS senses a significant loss of air pressure, text messages and yellow symbols appear in the instrument cluster display. The TPMS continuously receives radio signals from pressure sensors, which are located inside the car’s tires.

Tags: Audi S6, TPMS

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September 22, 2010

Command performance  

The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the 2006-09 Jeep Commander uses radio and sensor technology to monitor air pressure levels. Sensors are mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem. Each sensor sends data to a central receiver circuit inside the Wireless Control Module (WCM). On premium models, the sensor transponders are mounted in the wheel housings.

Tags: Jeep Commander, TPMS

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August 16, 2010

Cruisin' along  

The PT Cruiser’s tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is unusual in that it does not specify how many tires are low or where they are located.

Tags: PT Cruiser, TPMS

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