Hello, This is a great thread as it touches on many features.
1) If we check/maintain our tire pressure it's likely we'll almost never see the TPMS warnings--this means we'll never get any practice reading false positives vs. true ones.
2) Does anyone know the frequency on which these TPMS signals are broadcast? Are more than one used?
Aftermarket supplier Dorman sells replacement TPMS units. THis gives me hope that
3) On a particular car, would all 4 or even 5 transducers be the same? I assume they would be.
4) FYI: A Volkswagen dealer told me their cars' TPMS receivers have finally been installed in a protected location under the fenders. They had been tacked onto the exterior of the fender well and were exposed to harsh elements.
Ask me why I don't like foolish toys on cars. In the case of TPMS systems it's all because people are too lazy and stupid to check their tire pressure.
That Firestone and Ford conspired to make thin walled tires for some SUV models added misplaced forcefulness to the arguments in favor of these things. Kira
1) If we check/maintain our tire pressure it's likely we'll almost never see the TPMS warnings--this means we'll never get any practice reading false positives vs. true ones.
2) Does anyone know the frequency on which these TPMS signals are broadcast? Are more than one used?
Aftermarket supplier Dorman sells replacement TPMS units. THis gives me hope that
3) On a particular car, would all 4 or even 5 transducers be the same? I assume they would be.
4) FYI: A Volkswagen dealer told me their cars' TPMS receivers have finally been installed in a protected location under the fenders. They had been tacked onto the exterior of the fender well and were exposed to harsh elements.
Ask me why I don't like foolish toys on cars. In the case of TPMS systems it's all because people are too lazy and stupid to check their tire pressure.
That Firestone and Ford conspired to make thin walled tires for some SUV models added misplaced forcefulness to the arguments in favor of these things. Kira