{"id":328,"date":"2016-05-31T13:51:22","date_gmt":"2016-05-31T13:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asdatyres.co.uk\/blog\/?p=328"},"modified":"2019-05-03T09:08:54","modified_gmt":"2019-05-03T09:08:54","slug":"what-is-tpms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.asdatyres.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-tpms\/","title":{"rendered":"What is TPMS?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tyre pressures are now monitored automatically on all passenger vehicles manufactured after November 2014 by a device known as Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) but many older cars also have them fitted. While they are a terrific safety feature, helping the driver know their tyre pressures when they need it most \u2013 while on the move \u2013 they should not be considered a \u2018silver bullet\u2019 to ensuring the vehicle\u2019s tyres are in good condition. Manual checks are still very important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two different types of TPMS. One has sensors mounted on the wheel inside the tyre and sends a signal to the control box updating it in real time with the current pressure, while the other calculates pressure using the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). You\u2019ll know the difference when you come to adjust your tyre pressures as with the latter system you need to press a button to confirm to the controller that the pressures are set correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though both are reliable systems, failures can occur. For instance, the battery in sensors can run out and could potentially leave you unaware you are losing pressure. That\u2019s why they need to be checked and if you see the TPMS light on your dashboard you should have it inspected immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Should a TPMS valve need replacing, never replace it with a standard valve as the system won\u2019t work as it should. That\u2019s not only dangerous but also leaves you liable to fail your MoT, as a fully-functioning TPMS is now required if it was original equipment on a vehicle manufactured after 1<sup>st<\/sup> January 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>So, to be sure your TPMS is working, you need to carry out regular manual checks \u2013 including the air pressure of your vehicle\u2019s tyres. Always use an accurate gauge when you\u2019re checking pressures which can commonly be found for your vehicle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside the vehicle handbook<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside the fuel filler flap<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On a placard located in the door shut<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not just pressures that need to be checked of course, as drivers should take care to ensure there are no visible cuts, lumps or bumps in the tyre. While you\u2019re checking, use a 20p to check the tread depth is over the minimum legal limit of 1.6mm. Simply insert the 20p at various point across the diameter and circumference of the tyre and look to see if you can see the border of the 20p at any point. 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