Indirect Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems On Import Vehicles
Indirect Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) began making a comeback in 2011 on all Audi models. The highly popular Honda Accord switched to indirect TPMS for the 2013 model year. The 2013 Mazda CX-5 is now also using an indirect TPMS. Some of the VW Golf platform vehicles have switched to an indirect TPMS. Most of these models have the optional ABS and stability control system.
DENSO Launches Tire Pressure Monitoring System Sensor Program
DENSO Products and Services Americas has launched a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor program to support its aftermarket customers’ needs. According to DENSO, just 16 part numbers cover more than 100 popular passenger cars, SUVs, trucks and crossovers – more than 25 million vehicles on the road. Additional DENSO TPMS sensor part numbers will be announced later this year, the company adds.
Huf TPMS ‘IntelliSens’ Now Supported By Bartec And ATEQ Tools
The new “IntelliSens” universal sensor by Huf is now supported by Bartec and ATEQ diagnosis tools. The latest updates run by the tool manufacturers come just in time for tire changing this spring season, according to Huf.
2014 VDO TPMS Catalog Features Expanded REDI-Sensor Multi-Application TPMS Coverage
The VDO 2014 TPMS Replacement Parts Program catalog has been significantly expanded to include the latest application validations for the VDO REDI-Sensor Multi-Application TPMS sensor service solution, which now provides extensive coverage for domestic, Asian and European vehicles in North America with just four sensor SKUs.
Dill Offers Educational Aid For Customers
Dill Air Controls has launched a new educational aid to inform customers why they need to maintain their TPMS tire service. The counter display highlights which components need to be replaced during tire service, and connects the consumer to the TPMS dashboard light that is more commonly seen in many vehicles today.
Stocking, Selling And Installing TPMS Sensor Service Kits
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. Always use a new kit. The typical kit includes a nut, valve core, grommets and valve cap. Each component has a specific function and lifespan that is not only determined by time, but what happens when it is installed.
Indirect Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Making A Comeback On Some Imports
Indirect Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) are the systems that do not have air pressure sensors inside the tires. Rather, they detect a low tire by comparing relative wheel speeds via the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) wheel speed sensors. New systems are taking advantage of better wheel speed sensors and modules to make indirect systems work. Indirect TPMS began making a comeback in 2011 on all Audi models. The highly popular Honda Accord switched to indirect TPMS for the 2013 model year.
Schrader Drives TPMS Best Practices With Training And Educational Program Expansion
Schrader International, a global manufacturer of sensing and valve solutions, announces the expansion of its educational, awareness and tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) training programs.
Bartec Partners With AVI For TPMS Training
Bartec and AVI On Demand have partnered to deliver a one-hour, live TPMS Training event: Practical TPMS Service. This Friday, Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. EST, Mike Rose, TPMS product manager for Bartec, will host the FREE class on TPMS service and technology.
Standard Motor Products, Inc.’s TPMS Application And Illustrated Parts Guide Covers Audi, BMW And Mercedes
Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) announces the release of a new, printed TPMS Application and Illustrated Parts Guide. This comprehensive catalog includes many new items as well as updates to existing product coverage for both the Standard and Intermotor OE-matching, cloneable TPMS sensor lines.
Dorman Products Launches New Software Updates For TPMS Tools
Dorman Products Inc. says it has launched a new software update that provides expanded application coverage. Version 2.7 of Dorman’s MULTi-FIT line of programmable TPMS Sensors provides additional application coverage for 2014 model year vehicles as well as enhanced options to program Dorman’s MULTi-FIT Sensors.
Real-World TPMS Tips And Tricks
If you’re a shop owner or technician, you probably already know that TPMS has been mandatory equipment on all cars since 2007. You’re probably also well aware that many of your customers do not know this, nor do they generally know much about the fragile nature of the sensors inside their tires. This can sometimes cause some customer/shop conflict, especially in the area of the corrosion issues to which TPMS valve stems have proven particularly – and fatally – vulnerable.