TPMS Valve Service

TPMS SENSOR VALVE SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT

Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) provide continuous monitoring of tyre pressures through sensors in all four tyres. They promptly alert drivers with visual and/or audible warnings to any changes in pressure or temperature. Having TPMS enhances safety by checking tyre pressure every few seconds, reducing the risk of blowouts or accidents caused by incorrect tyre pressures. Additionally, it contributes to cost savings by maximising tyre life and improving fuel efficiency.

Benefits of TPMS:

• Early warning system for pressure changes.
• Improved safety by preventing potential blowouts or accidents.
• Cost savings through extended tyre life and enhanced fuel efficiency.

Legislation and Environmental Impact:

• EU legislation mandates TPMS installation in all new passenger cars sold in the EU from November 2012.
• New vehicles with TPMS, registered from January 1, 2012, undergo TPMS testing during their first MOT test.
• Driven by environmental concerns, TPMS aids in reducing CO2 emissions and promotes safer motoring.

Facts and Figures:

• Data analysis indicates that a new tyre can leak 3psi - 8psi over a year, resulting in a 2% increase in fuel consumption and a 25% reduction in tyre life.
• Under-inflation of tyres globally contributes to fuel waste, CO2 emissions, premature tyre wear, and a significant percentage of accidents.

How TPMS Works:

• TPMS typically functions through sensor valves in each wheel sending a low-frequency signal to the car's Engine Control Unit (ECU), providing information on tyre pressure and temperature.
• A warning on the dashboard alerts the driver if the tyre pressure drops significantly, the sensor valve is damaged, or the sensor valve battery has expired.

TPMS Sensor Valve Service:

• Regular servicing is essential to extend sensor valve life.
• A service kit is applied during tyre repairs or replacements to address wear, tear, corrosion, and ensure an air-tight seal.

TPMS Sensor Valve Replacement:

• Replacement is usually required after around 5 years or up to 100,000 miles, depending on vehicle use.
• High mileages and frequent low-pressure alerts may necessitate earlier replacement due to vulnerability to damage and corrosion.

Car Recognition of a New TPMS:

• The car's ECU stores the unique identity number of each sensor.
• When a sensor is replaced, the new identity number must be programmed into the ECU, either through a diagnostic tool or, in some models, through self-learning by driving.

Trust Landmark Mobile Tyres for all TPMS-related services. Equipped with digital, diagnostic, and hand tools, we service or replace TPMS sensor valves for every make and model of car. If you have any inquiries about TPMS, our staff is ready to assist you.