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2012 Audi A5

Submodel / Qualifier: Direct TMPS

SKU Results:

Sens.it RS+ Sensor: 234234

TPMS Sensor Frequency: 315

OE Valve: None

OE Service Kit: 59112

Universal Service Kit: U1-3

OE-Sensor Manufacturer: TRW

TPMS Valve Styles

Early TPMS sensors came with non-replaceable metal valves. Whenever a tire is serviced, a new service kit should be installed onto the valve to replace worn-out components (nut, grommet, cap & core). Later sensors came equipped with replaceable rubber valves. The...
Locked OBD Ports on Chrysler & Mercedes

Locked OBD Ports on Chrysler & Mercedes

Some newer Chrysler & Mercedes vehicles (model 2019-) come with increased security for their on-board diagnostic system (OBD) to prevent hacking. As a result, some scan tools aren’t able to communicate with the cars’ system for TPMS sensor-ID...
TPMS Technology

TPMS Technology

TPMS is a technology that’s constantly changing. The sensor hardware and part behavior of early systems was quite different than what’s used today. Some of the first vehicles with TPMS had sensors that were activated magnetically. Others had parts with no...
Servicing TPMS Sensors

Servicing TPMS Sensors

Most OEM TPMS sensors for passenger cars & light trucks are one of two types – clamp-in and snap-in. Clamp-in sensors have metal valves, snap-ins utilize rubber ones. While the sensors are attached to the valve-stem ends and stay inside the tires, the valves...
TPMS Auto-Learning

TPMS Auto-Learning

For early-model vehicles equipped with direct TPMS systems, German makes (BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen & their subsidiaries) came equipped with automatic TPMS learning, along with Land Rover / Jaguar and Volvo. The cars learn new sensors automatically while driving,...
TPMS Auto-Learning

TPMS Tips

For new shops or those that have recently launched a TPMS program, tire-pressure sensor service can be challenging. But some basic tips can help technicians become more familiar with the technology and ease the learning curve. Always test the sensors first, to get a...