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

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 ...

Everyone, we all know how important tires are for a car, just like we need healthy feet to walk properly. The tire pressure ...

Tyres are one of, if not the most important part of your car. They’re your connection to the road, and if they’re not on top form your car won’t grip effectively, nor will it be as efficient as it ...

Modern cars can do a lot of impressive stuff. The onboard diagnostic (OBD) system can tell us when there's a vehicle malfunction by activating the check engine light, while advanced car safety ...

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 ...

I have a new 2017 Toyota Highlander. My question is in regards to adding a pair of aftermarket sensors on to my winter steel rims. Once the sensors/air stems are professionally installed, do I not ...

Summer is here, and with more driving comes more service volume — and more chances for sensor issues. If your shop wants to avoid TPMS sensor damage, summer is the time to tighten your processes. Tire ...

Abstract: Reported is a surface-micromachined piezoresistive composite sensor, with both pressure sensor and accelerometer integrated in a 1.6mm×1.6mm chip for low-cost automobile tire-pressure ...

If you drive a relatively modern vehicle, chances are that it has an integrated tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). These systems work with the car's central computer and are designed to monitor ...

During the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) annual meeting recently, Al Cohn, director–new market development and engineering support for Pressure Systems International (PSI), organized and ...