The “Detroit Three” TPMS Cheat Sheets for Chrysler, Ford and GM Vehicles
Tired of looking up TPMS reset procedures for Chrysler, Ford and GM vehicles? BRAKE & FRONT END has a solution!
TECH TIP: GM: Tire Slowly Goes Flat/TPMS Light
Some customers may comment on a tire that slowly loses air pressure over a period of days or weeks. Abrasive elements in the environment may intrude between the tire and wheel at the bead seat. There is always some relative motion between the tire and wheel (when the vehicle is driven) and this motion may cause the abrasive particles to wear the wheel and tire materials.
Schrader Releases 2012 Application Data for TPMS Portfolio
Schrader has announced the release of its 2012 catalog of application data for TPMS-equipped vehicles. Schrader says it is the first company to make available important 2012 make, model and year (MMY) and correlated Schrader part information for TPMS-enabled vehicles, further cementing its commitment to providing the most comprehensive and accurate application data possible.
Tech Tip: TPMS Sensor Service
Every time a stem-mounted TPMS sensor is removed from a rim, it must be serviced, no ifs, ands or buts. This goes for sensors that are six months old to six years old. Some drivers may complain, but it is a lot better than having them comeback with the TPMS light on.
Tech Tip: Toyota TPMS Inflation Math
Seasonal temperature change can dramatically alter tire pressure, which can cause the tire pressure warning lamp to illuminate. This bulletin applies to some 2004 – 2007 model year Toyota vehicles with direct TPWS and all 2008 and newer model year Toyota vehicles.
Bartec Announces ‘Bringing TPMS into Focus’ Campaign
Bartec announces their new TPMS campaign: Bringing TPMS into Focus! Beginning in September 2011, and as TPMS service begins to really heat up, this new campaign is designed to help get the word out on how to be successful in servicing TPMS!
ORO-TEK Launches 2011 TPMS Application and Relearn Guide
ORO-TEK recently launched their free TPMS Application and Relearn Guide. The guide returns results for original equipment sensor part numbers as well as OROTEK made sensors for all vehicles that require TPMS, including many 2012 applications.
Is TPMS a Headache or an Opportunity?
A decade after the TREAD Act and almost four years into mandatory TPMS on all passenger vehicles in the U.S., one can fairly ask: Is TPMS still a headache for the industry, or has it become a profit opportunity for shops? There are varying opinions, and ultimately the reader will have to decide.
Schrader Continues to Expand EZ-Sensor Coverage
Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) manufacturer Schrader has announced enhanced platform coverage for the company’s EZ-Sensor technology. According to Schrader, EZ-Sensor is the automotive industry’s first patented OEM-replacement TPMS sensor that can be programmed to function across diverse car makes and models.
Tech Feature: Nissan Undercar Noise and Vibration Repairs
When it comes to Nissan undercar work, Import Specialist Bob Dowie discusses the first challenge you face and that is selling the work. While he uses the word “selling,” what you are actually doing is making the customer aware of issues that need to be addressed to maintain the reliability and, more importantly, the safety of their vehicle.
TPMS Update: FORD Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Ford embraced Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) as early as the 2002 model year on the Explorer and Windstar. These systems can be can be direct or indirect. All 2007 models have TPMS standard. From 2006-2009, Ford used banded sensors that are mounted in the center of the rim. In 2010, Ford reverted to the valve stem mounted sensors. All the systems are straightforward and use common procedures for most models.
TPMS Update: Toyota Tire Pressure Monitor Systems
The direct TPMS system for Toyota vehicles uses a button labeled “SET” below the steering column or in the glove box to reset the system. When you press the button, the system is looking for the sensor IDs that are already stored in the memory.