TPMS Service Opportunities: The 656-Million Sensor Market
September 2018 marked the 11-year anniversary of mandatory tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) for all light vehicles sold in the U.S.
Porsche Tech Tip: TPMS
Porsche was the first manufacturer to use a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) on a vehicle in 1986 for the 959 supercar. This TPMS setup was again used on the 928 for model years 1990 to 1994.
10 Tips For TPMS Sensor Service And Installation
New to TPMS or need a refresher? Here are 10 quick tips to know when servicing or installing clamp-on TPMS sensors.
Getting The TPMS Light Out On The First Try
Whether the customer brings in the vehicle with a TPMS light triggered, or one triggers as a result of performing some tire service, not being able to turn off the MIL can sometimes cause headaches for shops. Here are a few commonly overlooked issues that could be triggering a warning light.
VIDEO: What Is The TPMS Light Telling You?
Jason Stahl discusses the TPMS system, and what the light is telling you when it blinks, stays on, or turns off.
TPMS Tip: Nissan Tire Pressure Diagnostics For Both Lights Checklist
Your checklist for both lights when working on Nissan vehicles like the Maxima, Altima and most other models with a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) or Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS).
Understanding Hyundai TPMS
Hyundai started using TPMS in 2006 on the Hyundai Accent, Tucson and Veracruz. The carmaker equipped its other vehicles with TPMS starting in 2007.
ATEQ And Jeff Buckley Name ‘Back To School’ TPMS Giveaway Winners
ATEQ TPMS Tools and Jeff Buckley, owner of My Father’s Shop, have named Rolling Meadows High School and Okeechobee High School as the winners of the “Back to School” Giveaway.
VIDEO: How Temperature Can Affect TPMS Relearns
Andrew Markel discusses why temperature inside the tire matters when resetting a TPMS system, and how an inherent feature in TPMS sensors can assist techs with this aspect.
Voting Kicks Off For ATEQ TPMS ‘Back To School’ Giveaway
Voting has begun for two lucky schools to win an ATEQ VT36 TPMS Tool. ATEQ TPMS Tools and Jeff Buckley, Owner of My Father’s Shop, have collaborated together on Facebook to give away two TPMS tools to high schools, technical centers or colleges during their “Back to School” Giveaway.
