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2020 10 06	Preventing TPMS Sensor Damage Have you ever damaged a TPMS sensor when mounting or dismounting a tyre? It happens because the typical equipment used to both mount and dismount a tyre to the wheel was, unfortunately, not designed with TPMS in mind. There are a few easy steps and precautions you can take to ensure the sensors are protected and your shop doesn’t incur extra cost during service.
2020 08 06	Summer Ready: Benefits of TPMS Retrofit Kits for Your Off-Road Vehicle Ready to visit the great outdoors this summer? For many, there’s no better activity than spending time in nature during hot summer days and one popular activity among outdoor enthusiasts is off-roading! Something that should be considered before heading out for an off-roading session is safety, and that includes making sure your tyres are properly inflated and maintaining the right pressure.
2020 07 25	How Pre-programmed TPMS Sensors Work There are multiple different types of replacement TPMS sensors and educating yourself about these technologies will help you to find the best fit for your business! TPMS replacement sensors are generally categorized as direct-fit, programmable, and pre-programmed sensors. A direct-fit sensor, OE or OE replacement, is loaded with one specific vehicle protocol and works only on a specific MMY selection. A programmable sensor, like EZ-sensor®, comes blank and can be programmed to work on any MMY covered by the sensor manufacturer using a TPMS programming tool with up-to-date software. A Pre-programmed sensor, like EZ-sensor® GO, is pre-loaded with a selection of protocols and can work as a direct replacement sensor for a wide range of vehicles.
2020 07 11	Direct TPMS Versus Indirect TPMS Direct TPMS (dTPMS) gathers accurate pressure data directly from the tyre valve via four dedicated pressure sensors that are attached to the valve, reporting pressure readings in real-time. Indirect TPMS, on the other hand, uses the ABS system to approximate tyre pressure, and motorists must drive a substantial distance before an alert will be generated.
2020 07 03	TPMS Legislation Overview in the EU In the EU TPMS became mandatory for all class M1 vehicles (vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of passengers and comprising no more than eight seats in addition to the driver's seat) registered after November 1st, 2014. The initial legislation was approved in 2009 in Brussels (UN ECE R64) with the aim to optimize fuel consumption and increase driver safety, which are the two most well-known benefits of the TPM systems.