What Is TPMS?
TPMS, or the tire pressure monitoring system, monitors tire values in real time and reports them to the driver.
This system began production in 2006 and became widespread on 2014 and later vehicles.
Benefits of TPMS Sensors on Vehicles
- Reduces accident risk
- Keeps vehicle performance consistent
- Provides tire pressure warnings
- Reports air leaks in tires
What Is a TPMS Sensor Fault?
TPMS sensors are found on virtually all vehicles from 2014 onward.
The nightmare of tire shops — TPMS faults — has become common today.
On some vehicles, resetting the fault light on the instrument cluster works for TPMS sensor faults, but on some vehicle groups it does not.
Generally, when a TPMS sensor faults, checking tire pressure is recommended.
After driving 3-4 kilometers, the TPMS fault light may go off.
If the TPMS fault light still does not go off, the TPMS sensor on the tire may be faulty.
How Is TPMS Sensor Coding and Calibration Performed?
The TPMS sensor is located on the tire pressure valve or wheel.
These sensors communicate with the electronic control unit.
TPMS sensors contain a battery. The sensor in each vehicle can be used actively for approximately 5 years; after 5 years, sensor replacement and coding are required.
Besides battery life, sensors may fault for other reasons and need replacement.
TPMS sensors cannot be repaired and must be replaced. Before replacement, ID information from the old TPMS sensor must be read and transferred to the new sensor.
The fault may not clear immediately after these steps. Calibration and adaptation procedures must be performed.
TPMS faults have become widespread today.
TPMS faults are resolved more easily and reliably with TPMS diagnostic devices produced by Autel.
Autel TPMS Diagnostic Devices
With Autel TPMS diagnostic devices, TPMS faults can be resolved more easily and reliably.
TS508 is a new-generation TPMS diagnostic and service tool. The TS508 activates sensors, reads sensor status, checks TPMS fault conditions, and enables sensor programming and adaptation.
The device has two service modes; these mode options help you save time and effort.
Quick Mode: Used to check TPMS sensors and quickly program MX sensors.
Advanced Mode: Used for sensor control, TPMS diagnosis, MX sensor programming, and re-learning sensor location.
TPMS Diagnostics and TPMS sensors
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