What to Pay Attention to When Installing Tire Pressure Monitoring During Tire Replacement?
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Precautions when installing tire pressure monitoring during tire replacement are: 1. The tire must be punctured; 2. Protect the tire pressure sensor during the tire removal process. The working principle of tire pressure monitoring is: each tire is equipped with a tire pressure sensor that transmits the tire pressure wirelessly to the car's tire pressure control system, allowing the car's data display to show the tire pressure for each specific tire position. The method to reset the tire pressure monitoring system is: 1. After parking and turning off the engine, engage the handbrake; 2. Power on the car without starting the engine; 3. Simultaneously press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the remote for 5 seconds until you hear two short honks from the car; 4. Then, reset each tire in the order of front left, front right, rear right, and rear left; 5. Unscrew the valve cap on the tire and continuously deflate the tire until you hear a short honk from the car, indicating the tire has been reset.
When installing TPMS during tire replacement, I have some practical tips. First, choose the correct sensor type as it varies by vehicle model – the built-in valve stem type is most common, but don’t mess up compatibility or it’s wasted effort. Second, when removing old tires, handle gently, especially avoiding rough pulling on the sensor, which can break or misalign it, causing inaccurate signals. For new sensor installation, use a torque wrench to tighten to specified torque – overtightening damages seals, while undertightening leads to leaks. After completion, immediately check tire sealing and test TPMS readings by taking a short drive to confirm proper display. One mistake I made was skipping calibration, resulting in high pressure deviation and nearly a highway blowout – luckily caught in time. These details ensure long-term reliability and save rework costs.
