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Whichever tool a shop uses, it is
important to fully understand the TPMS
system and how to use the TPMS tool
before going to work on a vehicle.
"Tire repair techs commonly confuse programming and relearn, which
[can cost them] a lot of time," Autel's
Francavilla says.
Bartec's Holloway adds that technicians are not always aware that sensors
even need to be reprogrammed at all, noting that the company's technical support
agents frequently walk the technicians
through the process of programming
a sensor.
He adds that placard programming
is another area that can go overlooked
but is imperative to proper operation of
the system.
"Placard adjusting is part of keeping
a TPMS operative," Holloway says. "If a
customer wants to upfit his truck from
P rated tires to LT tires, chances are the
recommended inflation pressure [for
proper load carry capacity] will increase.
This is a direct impact on the TPMS. The
TPMS light is triggered once 75 percent
of placard pressure is hit. If a truck tire
is now inflated to 50 psi [the recommend
inflation pressure] that tire will be half
flat before you get the TPMS low pressure
light. It's a must to reprogram the placard
in order to keep the TPMS operational."
Most service tools today will guide
technicians through the various test and
service routines. If a tool doesn't have the

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specific vehicle listed and you want to
query a sensor, technicians can always
try selecting different vehicles that use
the different frequencies. Most systems
today operate at 315Mhz or 433Mhz.
Trying either of those may provide access
to the sensor information. The reset/
relearn procedures would not be available, but the above step may help a technician get through a particular situation.
Just as important as understanding
how to use the tool is knowing how
to keep its software up-to-date. Items
such as vehicle coverage and new features are frequently updated, so keeping the most current software on the
tool is critical.
"Updating the tool software has to
be [the] number one [most common
issue we deal with]," Francavilla says.
"Many technicians struggle with ...
things like downloading, installing
software, and using [the software]
to update their tool. Sensor coverage, vehicle coverage, and new features are all affected if the tool is not
kept current."
Keeping TPMS tools updated is just
one of many important steps when
servicing this crucial safety system.
Armed with the proper components,
tools, and knowledge, technicians are
able to perform TPMS service effectively, providing safe and reliable transportation for customers and efficiency for
the shop.
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