What Causes TPMS to Fail?

TPMS Direct explains some of the causes of TPMS failure

Sensors fail primarily due to battery failure or improper service procedures. Initially there will be a learning curve for installing and checking the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS Tool), but most service technicians quickly learn how to identify and service the system efficiently.

●   Sensor batteries can become discharged and fail – the internal lithium battery is not serviceable, and it has a life expectancy of approximately 5-7 years.
●    Installing the incorrect valve core will cause failure – TPMS sensors require a special nickel-plated valve core instead of the regular copper or brass valve core
●    Normal tire changing procedures can damage a TPMS sensor – this includes flat repairs, new tire replacement, snow tire change or a wheel upgrade
●    Pulling a typical looking rubber valve stem out of the wheel will lead to a broken sensor. TPMS systems now use either metal or rubber valves
●    Over tightening a new sensor valve will result in a broken sensor
●    Typical road hazards – collisions, potholes, curbs – can damage the TPMS system
●    TPMS sensors contain delicate electronics that are subject to failure over time

Like most things, TPMS are not invincible. Such as ATEQ VT55 OBDII TPMS Diagnostic Tool. Curbs, potholes, and just streets in general pose hazardous conditions to our aftermarket wheel and TPMS Sensors. Unfortunately we cannot control that but we can save you from the dealership! Our sensors are 100% OEM replacement, they are the same exact sensors that are in there right now. We buy in large quantities direct from manufactures to ensure that we always have availability, and that we provide the best prices anywhere.

http://blog.qooza.hk/obd2tools?eid=29127536

ATEQ VT55 Replaces TMPS Sensor Tool

Just so you know, we're no longer supporting the TPMS Sensor Tool (T/N AKS06200060); we've replaced it with the ATEQ VT55 OBDII TPMS. The old TPMS sensor tool won’t work with the Accord Crosstour, and the VT55 is just a better tool all around.

Like the TPMS sensor tool, the VT55 works with the HDS to learn new tire pressure sensor IDs or to find a tire pressure sensor location. Youll see these procedures listed in the HDS as Sensor ID Learning and Sensor Position Check, respectively.

Unlike the TPMS sensor tool, though, the VT55  at Obd2tool.com can also work solo as a quick means to check tire pressure sensor operation. Its large LCD screen lets you see if a tire pressure sensor is actually transmitting and exactly what it transmits.

For more info on the VT55, check out “Meet the New TPMS Sensor Tool!” in the December :08 issue of ServiceNews. And if videos are your thing, be sure to look up “Meet the VT55” in Tech2Tech. '

The ATEQ VT55 is a TPMS diagnostic tool. It is compatible with all currently known TPMS sensors including OE, Universal, Programmable and Aftermarket Sensors.

Supported Languages: English, French, Spainsh, Polska, German,Cestin,Italian

Read and diagnose sensors, OBD2 ECU reset and transfer data to ECU

Note: With most vehicles, if the vehicle is in “learn mode” the vehicle will also confirm that the TPM sensor has communicated to the ECM with a series of horn beeps.

ATEQ’s VT55 OBDII reprograms Asian or European vehicles (including Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi, etc) which do not feature a TPMS self reprogramming software

https://www.gamerlaunch.com/community/users/blog/4750493/1891782/tool-q%26amp%3Ba%3A-ready-to-tackle-tpms-service-