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Common Procedures For Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
I-CAR · July 31, 2019
Summary
This article outlines the varying requirements for servicing Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS), highlighting that procedures range from plug-and-play to requiring specialized programming tools. It emphasizes that different OEMs and vehicle generations have unique steps for registering sensors and relearning tire locations.
What to do on the job
Always reference OEM service information to determine if a specialized TPMS tool, scan tool, or specific manual sequence is required to register new sensors or relearn tire locations.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the necessity of OEM-specific TPMS programming and relearn procedures on estimates and supplements. It supports billing for specialized TPMS tools and the labor time required to perform manual or scan-tool-based sensor registration, especially after tire rotations or wheel replacements.
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