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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

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

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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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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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

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

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