The rapid rise in use of Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems by vehicle manufacturers led to diagnostic and tool specialist Tech’n’Tools to create a complete TPMS programme for the aftermarket some 5 years ago. The company created and has developed a comprehensive range of sensors and tools which is available through stockist nationwide.

Partnering with Tyresure, Tech’n’Tools  TPMS solution allows for the correct servicing and maintenance of these safety-critical items. This includes diagnostic tools to enable non-destructive analysis of TPMS and a full range of OE and configurable TPMS sensors and consumables for complete coverage of sensor diagnosis, servicing and replacement parts.

Tech’n’Tools says the lifespan of a sensor is generally 7 years before the battery will need replacing. However, sensors can become faulty or fail due to weather damage, corrosion or accidental damage caused when changing tyres. Most manufacturers recommend servicing a sensor each time the tyre bead is broken through repair or replacement to ensure it remains in suitable condition.

All manufacturers recommend that TPMS sensors should be checked regularly and serviced every time a tyre is changed or the sensor is removed. To ensure the sensor remains in good condition, most manufacturers recommend servicing them by replacing the valve cap and core components every time a tyre is changed.

When replacement sensors are fitted to a vehicle, the tyre fitter may need to program the new sensor to the car using specialist diagnostic equipment. If a TPMS sensor does develop a fault, it is important that under no circumstances should this be replaced with a ‘standard’ non-TPMS type valve. Removing the sensor will not only reduce safety on the road, but will also result in the vehicle failing its NCT test.

The components that provide a seal have a “memory” of where it was placed and the amount of clamping force. When the old seal is taken off the rim, it is deformed and will not properly reseal when retightened. The installation of a new service kit will provide the sealing components for each applicable sensor whether they are Clamp-In or Snap-In.

Tech’n’Tools offers a full range of TPMS Diagnostic Tools that enable fault analysis, low-frequency sensor activation, and synchronise of new sensors. It can also supply workshop tool kits that contain all of the workshop tools required for servicing or replacing TPMS sensors as well as a full range of both OE and configurable sensors. It can also offer access to TPMS software where required.