Tool Q&A: Addressing updated TPMS requirements

by Dave Cappert
Created: June 8, 2012

Regulations and technology raise the bar for today's tire and wheel service

OTC's Tire Pressure Reset Tool with EZ-Sensor Programming, No. 3834EZ.
OTC's Tire Pressure Reset Tool with EZ-Sensor Programming, No. 3834EZ.
John Bean RFV 2000 Automated Diagnostic Wheel Balancer, from Snap-on.
John Bean RFV 2000 Automated Diagnostic Wheel Balancer, from Snap-on.
Sens.it Programmable TPMS Sensor, from Myers Tire Supply.
Sens.it Programmable TPMS Sensor, from Myers Tire Supply.

As we close out this month's column, we'd like to pass on a word to the wise. Since NHTSA has now spelled out some of the intricacies related to certain service scenarios, it would be a good idea to document the status of the TPMS before and after any tire or wheel service. Better to be safe than sorry. See you next month.