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Diagnosing Audi A8 TPMS Issues

These are all the steps you’ll need to pinpoint fault issues in TPMS for 2009-2016 Audi A8 vehicles.

Volkswagen TPMS Tips

VW tire pressure monitoring system relearns can be the most time-consuming repair if you don’t follow exact procedures.

Schrader TPMS Solutions Launches Training Academy

The first new training initiative under the Schrader Academy brand is the TPMS E-Training class offered on the website.

TPMS Radio Frequency Theory And Operation

A typical wheel-mounted TPMS sensor will transmit data about tire pressure and temperature. Newer, tire-mounted models can also gauge acceleration and, in some cases, the direction that the wheel is spinning. Some systems display tire pressure by location on the instrument panel, but most do not.

Bartec USA Announces New RITE-SENSOR TPMS Sensor

RITE-SENSOR is Bartec’s programmable, single part, multi-frequency, replacement TPMS Sensor.

Selling TPMS At The Front Counter

Customers have a lot of questions when it comes to TPMS. Keep reading for some solid answers to help you help them at the front counter.

TPMS And Radio Waves: What You Can’t See Can Hold Up A Relearn

TPMS and keyless entry can be difficult to understand because these systems rely on transmitting, receiving and decoding radio waves. You can see wires connecting modules and components, but seeing radio signals takes a little faith in science.

TPMS: 2011 Toyota RAV4

The RAV4 doesn’t have a reset button underneath the dash or within the glove box, meaning technicians don’t have to worry about getting a TPMS relearn malfunction due to the vehicle’s ECU closed loop. This also means that in order to successfully service the RAV4’s TPMS, a shop needs a dedicated TPMS scan tool.

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.

TPMS Intel On VW Applications

Volkswagen tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) are some of the easiest to reset and relearn. VW used both indirect and direct systems during the past decade. In most cases, both systems use a similar relearn procedure.

Nissan Tech Tip: TPMS Diagnostics

If the TPMS/LTPWS warning light is illuminated (continuously or flashing), the TPMS/LTPWS system can be diagnosed by turning the ignition to the “OFF” and then to the “ON” position. If the TPMS/LTPWS warning light is continuously illuminated (not flashing), the TPMS/LTPWS is operating normally and has detected low tire pressure in one of the tires.

Porsche TPMS: The First Carmaker To The Game

Porsche was the first manufacturer to use a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) on a vehicle in 1986 for the 959 supercar. The 959 was another first because it was equipped with world’s first self-supporting run-flat tires made by Bridgestone. This TPMS setup was again used on the 928 for model years 1990 to 1994.