Learn when TPMS sensor replacement is needed, how sensor modes work, and tips for troubleshooting signal issues in the shop.

Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket has released a new video in its tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) training series. Titled “TPMS Vehicle Relearn vs. TPMS Sensor Programming,” the ...

While they do not require a tool to pre-program for use on that specific vehicle, they do require a TPMS activation tool to trigger the sensor’ relearn procedure for its proper replacement and use.

Rite-Sensor programming is very accurate, according to the company, because of Bartec's VINdicate feature found on the Pro Series TPMS Tools, which allows for quick and accurate detection of a vehicle ...

Tire pressure sensors are a key part of ensuring drivers stay informed about the condition of this crucial piece of automotive equipment.

A TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensor is a device that is installed in a vehicle's tires to monitor the air pressure and temperature of the tires. The primary function of the TPMS sensor is ...

Since September 2007, federal law has required that every new domestic passenger vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 pounds be factory-equipped with a tire-pressure-monitoring ...

TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensors monitor the air pressure in a vehicle's tires and alert the driver when the pressure drops below a certain level. They are designed to increase road ...

The unit features programmable end-points that are set using pushbuttons on top of the sensor. Programming is through a signal processor and two LED programming status indicators.

Switching tires or running lower-than-normal tire pressures off-road that keep setting off the TPMS warning light? Here’s a tip: Put the sensors in a pressurized container. We don’t recommend running ...