Learn when TPMS sensor replacement is needed, how sensor modes work, and tips for troubleshooting signal issues in the shop.

Tire pressure sensors are a key part of ensuring drivers stay informed about the condition of this crucial piece of automotive equipment.

The first thing that caught my eye was a set of Dorman tire pressure monitor sensors (TPMS). Why, you might ask, would I be interested in this product for a brand-new car with less than 3,000 ...

In the U.S. each year, hundreds of deaths in road accidents are attributed to tire defects, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data. Adding TPMS to all vehicles is estimated ...

Your car can tell you when your tires have low air pressure, but there are different kinds of sensor to do that. Here are the different types and how they work.

If tires are rotated, a sensor is replaced or the sensor system simply loses its calibration, the TPMS warning light may illuminate. At this point, the receiver must be reprogrammed.

I have found out that under the initial ruling most tire dealers interpreted the law that they could still mount tires/wheels legally as long as they did not disconnect the vehicles’ TPMS system.