How to Replace a Tire Pressure Sensor Monitor System? -A tire pressure monitoring system sensor (TPMS) is a sensor inside each of the
tires to monitor tire pressure. It tells the driver if one of the tires need to be pumped air because there is low pressure in it. Low tire pressure leads low performance of the entire vehicle, so it is very important to have a TPMS in the car. Most new models are equipped with this sensor. But if your car is late model, you also installed, just make sure that what you get is compatible with your vehicle. A TPMS should be changed ounce it has been in use for a long time or if you or a technician accidentally damage it. If the sensor is still in good condition, you can still install. When replacing one or more tires, you should replace the well or installing TPMS of each. This article will teach you how to replace your vehicle's TPMS.
- Prep tools., You need a tool valve core to remove the valve core, a ratchet and socket set (whose size should fit the grommet of TPMS), a tire machine (this is a great machine, and unless you really are a car enthusiast, you can have one in your garage, if not, you can find one in a shop), and TPMS replacement sensor. If you do not have access to a tire machine, you can also use a skewer to remove the tire from its rim.
- Clear the decks. To do this you must use a valve core remover to remove the valve core. This protects the tire from being depleted. It covers the hole where air is pumped into the tire.
- Remove the tire from its rim. If you use a tire machine, this should be easy. If not, use a skewer will also work. Place the tire on the floor and holding the pry bar on the rim and try to push it down with one foot to remove the edge. Do this on all sides until the edge is removed.
- Remove the TPMS sensor. Use a ratchet and socket set to remove the sensor grommet. The size of both should be compatible with each other.
- Replace the TPMS sensor. Follow the TPMS manual on how to attach the sensor to the tire. Make sure the TPMS sensor is secure and would not fall off.
- Replace the rim. Put the rim back on deck after you replace the TPMS sensor.
- Inflate the tire. When TPMS sensor has been replaced or installed, you can now blow up the tire according to the required pounds per square inch (psi).
- Reprogram the TPMS. Consult TPMS manual of your car and reprogram or reset it as directed.
Be careful to do this job for not doing more damage than you already have. If you have difficulty following these steps to
replace a Tire Pressure Sensor Monitor System (TPMS), you can take it to a repair shop and have a technician do the work for you. Yes, you will pay a fee for the job, but it's better than when you hurt your TPMS because you do not know how to replace it.