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VIDEO: Using TPMS Relearn Data

Andrew Markel shows how keeping track of TPMS relearns can help your shop’s technicians and customers.

VIDEO: TPMS Signal Transmission

TPMS sensors last a long time on a vehicle because they wake up for use and sleep when not in use. How do they know?

VIDEO: Test Before You Touch

Andrew Markel shows how Test Before You Touch can help avoid comebacks and improve customer relations by testing the sensors before performing a repair.

VIDEO: Why Is Using The OBDII Port For TPMS Relearns More Efficient?

Andrew Markel answers a reader question about TPMS relearn procedures and how a dedicated TPMS tool that is able to communicate with the TPMS module through the OBDII can help streamline the process.

TPMS Give & Take – Common TPMS Sensor Corrosion

For TPMS sensors, a harsh environment isn’t a requirement to see valve seizing corrosion take hold.

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Ford TPMS Relearn And Training Procedures

Ford embraced tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) as early as the 2002 model year on the Explorer and Windstar. These systems can be either direct or indirect.

VIDEO: TPMS Sensor Safety Kits

Andrew Markel stresses the importance of stocking TPMS sensor kits, and replacing them whenever a tire is changed or repaired.

TPMS And Custom Rims

When a new wheel and tire package is fitted, the TPMS and sensor should be considered along with the looks. The sensors can’t be sacrificed if they don’t fit the new rims.

Snow Tires And TPMS

The decision to purchase or not purchase a second set of wheels for winter needs to be followed with questions about TPMS sensors.

Tire Pressure: Check Between Services

Never underestimate the value of proper tire inflation. Having the tires inflated to the correct pressure is critical for alignments, TPMS service and maintaining fuel efficiency.

Honda TPMS Service

Honda TPMS can be one of the more difficult systems to program in new sensors, relearns and calibrations. But once you know the basics, it is easy to service these vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz TPMS Service

Mercedes-Benz and other German vehicle manufacturers make the assumption that people here in the U.S. adjust their tire pressure for the number of people in the vehicle and for the speed they intend to drive.