Hexadecimal vs Decimal IDs
When cloning OE sensors, it’s important to pay attention to the ID type. If the sensor ID is manually entered into the programming tool, then it’s necessary to match the format. Hexadecimal is a base-16 system, so each digit can be a number (0-9) or a...
TPMS Sensor Testing on Early-Model German Vehicles
The OE sensors on some German vehicles with early TPMS systems didn’t have LF coils. So the parts can’t be read using the wireless LF signal that TPMS tools use.Examples include: Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche & Volkswagen vehicles that come equipped...
Ford, Chrysler Vehicles with Magnetically-Activated TPMS
The OEM sensors on some early-model Ford/Chrysler vehicles with TPMS (2002-10MY, OE sensors made by Schrader) are activated magnetically.Examples include:Chrysler 300M, Concorde, CrossfireDodge Intrepid & ViperJeep LibertyFord FreestarLincoln AviatorMercury...
