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
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 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...
Manual Learning on Ford Vehicles
Most Ford vehicles (including Lincoln & Mercury) with direct TPMS systems learn TPMS sensors manually. Typical method for initializing learn mode is by tapping the brake pedal and turning the ignition on in a certain sequence; then a TPMS tool can be used to...
