When a vehicle rolls into your shop with an illuminated TPMS light, most technicians know the drill. They check tire pressure, test the sensor, and perform a relearn if needed. But every so often, ...

During my last training session, I received a very interesting question: “When testing a TPMS sensor with an LF tool, is the response time an indicator of remaining battery life?” Thanks to the ...

When this warning lamp illuminates on your instrument panel, at least one of your tires is 25 percent below its correct pressure. This TPMS sensor uses a lithium battery with a five- to 10-year life ...

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 ...

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 ...

There was a time when wise older people warned you to check your tire pressure regularly. We never did, and would eventually ...

Starting your car in the morning is a pretty mindless task. The dash lights up but after a second, it all calms down. Sometimes, though, one of those little lights in the gauge cluster stays on, ...

Since 2007, cars in the U.S. have been required to be fitted with TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System). This way, owners are well-informed about the status of their tire pressure while they're out ...