Where is the tire pressure sensor located on the BMW X1?
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The tire pressure sensor on the BMW X1 is installed inside the tire. This form is relatively stable, and the monitored temperature data will be more accurate. Tire pressure monitoring: Tire pressure monitoring is the real-time automatic monitoring of tire pressure during vehicle driving, and it alerts the driver in case of tire leaks or low pressure to ensure driving safety. There are three commonly used methods of tire pressure monitoring: Direct tire pressure monitoring: The direct tire pressure monitoring device uses pressure sensors installed in each tire to directly measure the tire pressure. It uses a wireless transmitter to send pressure information from inside the tire to a central receiver module, which then displays the tire pressure data for each tire. When the tire pressure is too low or there is a leak, the system will automatically alert the driver. Indirect tire pressure monitoring: When the pressure in a tire decreases, the weight of the vehicle will cause the rolling radius of that wheel to become smaller, resulting in a faster rotation speed compared to the other wheels. By comparing the differences in rotation speeds between the tires, the system monitors the tire pressure. The indirect tire pressure alert system actually relies on calculating the rolling radius of the tires to monitor the pressure. Introduction to the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS): It combines the advantages of the above two systems, equipping direct sensors in two diagonally opposite tires and a four-wheel indirect system. Compared to using only a direct system, this hybrid system can reduce costs and overcome the defect of the indirect system, which cannot detect when multiple tires simultaneously have low pressure. However, it still cannot provide real-time data of the actual pressure in all four tires like the direct system.
