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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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July 26, 2010

Rio? Bravo!  

The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) for the 2009 Kia Rio consists of the following components: a TPMS receiver, four radio frequency tire pressure monitor sensors, a low tire pressure warning indicator and a TPMS warning indicator.

Tags: Kia Rio, TPMS

Automatic tire inflation systems use air pressure from braking systems to supply air to tires.
June 29, 2010

TPMS for trucks? Try ATIS instead  

When the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) mandated the use of tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) on all vehicles under 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), I knew that passenger and light truck tire service would change forever.

Tags: Commercial Tire Dealer, CTD, TPMS, truck tires

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June 29, 2010

No relearn required  

The Jeep Wrangler’s tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) uses radio and sensor technology to monitor air pressure levels. Sensors are mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem and broadcast tire pressure data to a central receiver circuit inside the Wireless Control Module (WCM). If a low pressure condition exists, the WCM will send a request to illuminate the low pressure warning light and to sound a chime.

Tags: Jeep Wrangler, TPMS

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May 13, 2010

Navigating the Matrix  

The 2009 Toyota Matrix’s tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) contains sensors that are installed in each tire and wheel assembly. The sensors send air pressure data to the tire pressure sensor antenna and receiver assembly. This data is then sent to the tire pressure monitor electronic control unit (ECU), which compares the measured air pressure with the specified pressure.

Tags: Toyota Matrix, TPMS

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April 21, 2010

Special Envoy  

The 2009 Envoy’s tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) lets the driver view individual tire pressures and their locations while the vehicle is being driven.

Tags: GMC Envoy, TPMS

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March 16, 2010

Amazing Expedition  

The 2009 Ford Expedition’s tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) uses wheel-mounted tire pressure sensors that send information to the vehicle’s Smart Junction Box (SJB) once every 60 seconds when the vehicle is moving at speeds in excess of 20 mph.

Tags: Ford Expedition, TPMS

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February 19, 2010

Sky's the limit  

The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the 2008-09 Saturn Sky contains several components: a Body Control Module (BCM), Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC), Driver Information Center (DIC), Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR), a radio frequency transmitting pressure sensor in each tire/wheel assembly, and a serial data circuit.

Tags: Saturn Sky, TPMS

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January 30, 2010

Total Exlipse  

The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the 2008-09 Mitsubishi Eclipse consists of the following components: four TPMS transmitters, a TPMS antenna, a TPMS receiver and a TPMS warning indicator.

Tags: Eclipse, TPMS

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December 21, 2009

Fit for duty  

The 2009 Honda Fit’s tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) consists of a low tire pressure indicator, a TPMS indicator and a TPMS control unit. The control unit monitors all four tires and alerts the driver if there is a change in pressure.

Tags: Honda Fit, TPMS

December 21, 2009

20 hot stories from the SEMA Show  

Exhibitors and attendees who participated in the 2009 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show report that the event exceeded initial expectations.

Tags: 20 Group, AME International, ASA, Atturo Tire, Daewoo, Double Coin, Falken, Hankook, Hercules, Kenda USA, Nexen, Nitto, Nokian, Pirelli, SEMA Show, SURE Tire, Team Torque, TIA, TPMS, Triangle Tyre, Vogue, Vredestein

November 4, 2009

Traverse carefully  

The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) on the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse displays both individual tire pressures and their locations on the vehicle’s Driver Information Center (DIC). The system uses several components: an Engine Control Module (ECM), Body Control Module (BCM), Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC), DIC, Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR) and a radio frequency transmitting pressure sensor in each tire and wheel assembly.

Tags: Chevrolet Traverse, TPMS

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September 10, 2009

Return to Sorento  

The tire pressure monitoring system for the 2008 Kia Sorento consists of a TPMS receiver, four radio frequency tire pressure sensors, four TPMS initiators, a low tire pressure warning indicator, a TPMS warning indicator and a wheel location indicator.

Tags: Kia Sorento, TPMS

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August 12, 2009

Blazing a new Trail (carefully)  

The 2006-08 Chevrolet TrailBlazer’s tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) displays individual tire pressure data and tire locations on its Driver Information Center (DIC) device. The TPMS uses a variety of components: the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), the Body Control Module (BCM), the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC), the DIC, the Endgate Module (EGM), and others. The EGM is on models with the power sliding rear roof. On other models, the EGM is replaced by the Liftgate Module (LGM).

Tags: Chevy, TPMS

July 20, 2009

Impressive Impreza  

The Subaru Impreza’s tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) checks tire pressures when the vehicle is driven at speeds of 20 mph or higher. Sensors are installed in each wheel. The TPMS can only be activated when the Impreza is being driven.

Tags: Impreza, tire pressure monitoring system, TPMS

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June 18, 2009

Patriotic duty  

The 2007-08 Jeep Patriot’s tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) uses radio and sensor technology to monitor air pressure levels. Sensors are mounted to each road wheel as part of the valve stem. They broadcast to a central receiver circuit inside the Wireless Control Module (WCM). Transponders are located in wheel housings that locate all of the sensors.

Tags: Jeep Patriot, TPMS

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May 12, 2009

Noble Endeavor  

The 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor’s tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) includes four TPMS transmitters, a TPMS antenna, a TPMS receiver and a TPMS warning indicator.

Tags: Mitsubishi Endeavor, TPMS

When a TPMS sensor is attached to the valve stem, it must be slightly ahead of the traction point to ensure it cannot be damaged by the tire bead during the mounting process. This is especially important when mounting the top bead.
April 30, 2009

Top 10 things you should know about UHP tires and TPMS  

Immediately following my third full-time summer of changing tires, I started my freshman year of college. That was in 1985.

Tags: TPMS

Selecting the correct tool to match the skill level of your technicians is critical to your shop’s success in TPMS service. And remember, a higher level of technician quality is necessary to service imported vehicles.
November 1, 2008

Knowledge is power  

When the editors of Modern Tire Dealer asked me to revisit the subject of electronic tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) relearn tools, I originally set out to author a comprehensive review of the latest technology with all of the features and benefits. Then I had an epiphany while addressing the Tire Dealer Association of Canada (TDAC) convention attendees in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Tags: Rohlwing, tire pressure monitoring system, tire service, tire technology, TPMS

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