TPMS Overview

Tire companies manufacture tires with a recommended inflation for peak performance, with even tread wear, extended life, and traction in adverse conditions. Ensuring tire pressures remained at specifications once required regular manual pressure checks. Modern vehicles have a tire pressure monitoring system that constantly measures tire pressures and sends the results to the TPMS computer and dashboard, where drivers can monitor tire pressures in real-time. TPMS provides emergency warnings if tire pressures drop below specifications. TPMS provides drivers with peace of mind that tires are inflated at the recommended pressure and receive a warning notification if not.

TPMS Sensors & Replacement

The crucial component of the tire pressure monitoring system is the pressure sensor. Pressure sensors rely on a battery and radio transmitter for reliable inflation readings and dashboard warning lights. The sensor and its essential components are susceptible to degradation while they spin up to 1,000+ times at highway speed and move with the tires when hitting potholes. TPMS service repairs the faulty component while restoring accurate pressure readings and reliable dashboard warning lights.

Faulty TPMS Indicators

We recommend knowing the faulty TPMS indicators and scheduling service soon to restore performance. The TPMS is not only a safety device, but it also ensures maximum traction, extended tire life, and peace of mind. Contact us if you notice:

• Flashing TPMS Light: TPMS relies on batteries to send pressure readings. Low batteries will trigger the warning system to signal the malfunction on the dashboard.
• Incorrect Pressure Readings & Warnings: Faulty TPMS commonly sends incorrect pressure readings and dashboard warning lights. An easy way to confirm this problem is a manual tire pressure reading compared to what the TPMS shows on the dashboard/instrument panel.