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TPMS INFORMATIONS Frequently Asked Questions : 1- What does TPMS stand for ? Tire Pressure Monitoring System 2- What are the current TPMS manufactured and which car makes or models are they commonly installed on ? BERU : BMW, Mercedes, Volvo and Volkswagen. LEAR : Ford et Mazda ( TPM installed with a metallic band). PACIFIC : Toyota and a few Honda. SIEMENS : Chrysler, Mercedes and Volkswagen. TRW : Honda SCHRADER : Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Hummer, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jeep, Lincoln, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Suzuki and Volvo. 3- Which TPMS activation and learn tool would you most recommend Bartec TECH300SD et TECH400SD voir p. 155 4- Which are the tools required to maintain TPM sensors ? # # # # # 20137 TPMS 20138 TPMS 20140 TPMS 20250 TPMS 20597 TPMS valve core torque tool sensor nut torque tool screwdriver for torx bit T-10 found on Schrader snap valves core valve tool maintenance kit 5- How can we activate or test TPMS on a vehicle ? Procedures are found in the TIA Guide # 21500 and may vary from one car model to another. 6- By looking at a wheel, can we tell wether or not a vehicle has TPMS ? Some valves have a distinctive look. Aluminium grey nut. Others have similar appearance to a regular snap valve. For that reason, the only 100% safe way is to use a TPMS scan tool to double-check. 7- What are the recommended procedures to minimize repair shop responsibilty and costs in servicing TPMS ? Always test vehicle to see if it has TPMS and if all the sensors work before tire service. Advise customer of any problems to avoid responsibility. Always take tire off on the opposite side of the valve to avoid damaging it. - 140 -