Replacing a TPMS sensor almost always means removing the wheel and tire from the car and either breaking the bead (the seal between the tire and wheel) on one side to access a stem-mounted sensor ...

If you rotate your tires or replace a wheel sensor, your tire-pressure-monitoring sensors will need to be reprogrammed. The following is a step-by-step procedure for reprogramming the C5 sensors: 1.

But, the Dorman TPMS (PN RNB-974-009) come with metal valve stems and are a fraction of the cost of the GM sensors at under $31. So I figured we’d give them a shot in the name of science.

AKRON (July 30, 2007) — New technologies tend to create love-hate relationships, and tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) are no exception. TPMS is a mandated safety feature for all vehicles ...

A TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensor is a device that is installed in a vehicle's tires to monitor the air pressure and temperature of the tires. The primary function of the TPMS sensor is ...

Replacing a TPMS sensor almost always necessitates the removal of the tire from the wheel, which is difficult without proper tools.

By its very nature, TPMS is an electronic component integrated into a heavy mechanical process. With that, sensors are prone to fail. Aside from the sensor running low and needing replaced, one of the ...

One of the most common sensor issues you may encounter is with your car's TPMS sensor, but is it a sensor that you can replace by yourself?