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FAQs

  • What is TPMS?

    The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) is designed to measure air pressure and alert the driver when the pressure in one or more of the tires is below 25% of the manufacturer’s recommended pressure. There are two types of systems, direct and indirect. The far more utilized and more accurate Direct System uses sensors that are attached to each wheel. These sensors communicate with the vehicle’s TPMS module. The Indirect System typically utilizes the vehicles antilock braking system’s (ABS) speed sensors to monitor pressure. 

  • How to distinguish indirect TPMS from direct TPMS?

  • How to ensure the vehicle has direct TPMS sensors?

  • What do I benefit from direct TPMS?

  • What does the TPMS dashboard light/warning indicate?

  • What types of vehicles can Autel sensors be used on?

  • What types of TPMS sensors can be replaced by Autel sensors?

  • Why does my workshop need a TPMS tool?

  • Are Autel’s TPMS tools compatible with all direct TPMS sensor frequencies? Are MX-Sensors available in 433 MHz and 315 MHz?

  • What is activation? How to activate a TPMS sensor?

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