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April 25, 2012

Mercedes-Benz SLR TPMS procedures  

The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) on the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR monitors the set tire inflation pressures by using wheel sensor to send tire inflation pressure and air temperature data to the respective wheel antenna.

Tags: Mercedes-Benz SLR, Tire pressure monitoring systems, TPMS

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April 19, 2012

Chrysler 2009 Challenger (and Charger)  

The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in Chrysler Group LLC’s 2009 Challenger and Charger monitors air pressure in the four road tires (the spare is excluded).

Tags: Chrysler, Chrysler Challenger, Chrysler Charger, Tire pressure monitoring systems, TPMS

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March 14, 2012

Be an MD for Acura MDX TPMS  

Whenever the engine is running on the 2007-10 Acura MDX, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) control unit continuously monitors all four tires. The system has seven indicators: four tire indicators; a low pressure indicator; a message indicator; and a TPMS system indicator.

Tags: Acura, Acura MDX, TPMS

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February 28, 2012

Crossfire service aims to please  

The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) on the 2005-08 Chrysler Group LLC Crossfire utilizes a warning light in the instrument cluster and transmitters that are located in the valve stem of each tire.

Tags: Chrysler, Chrysler Crossfire, TPMS, TPMS Service

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January 25, 2012

Jeep Liberty: Proper positioning protects TPMS sensors  

The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) on the 2005-07 Jeep Liberty uses radio and sensor technology to monitor tire air pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each road wheel as part of the valve stem, monitor tire pressure, air temperature inside the tires, wheel acceleration and the sensor internal battery status for all four active road tires and the spare (in vehicles equipped with a full-size spare).

Tags: Jeep Liberty, TPMS

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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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

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