Sensor, Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM): Description
The Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) sensor:
- One tire pressure sensor and tire valve stem assembly is mounted in each wheel.
- Each sensor has an internal battery. The battery is only serviced with the TPM sensor assembly.
- The TPM system uses a radio frequency to communicate with the TPM module.
- The TPM sensor valve stem looks similar to a standard valve stem with the tire mounted on the wheel.
- To visually identify a TPM sensor/valve stem, the valve stem cap is longer than a standard valve stem.
NOTE:
The TPM sensors are designed for factory equipped wheels. It is not recommended to install a tire pressure sensor in an aftermarket wheel. This may cause sealing and system performance issues.
The serviceable components of the tire pressure sensor are:
- Tire pressure sensor including internal battery.
- Valve stem cap.