The TPMS tool should be able to decode the transmission from the sensor and display the data. It is important to limit your liability for any problems which occur. It is important to have a tool which can distinguish the correct TPMS in order to avoid picking up the transmission of other TPMS sensors, key fobs etc. Many dealers have found that customers will not accept the costs for repair and may attribute any breakage to the dealer if there is no audit trail.īartec tools offer the capability to carry out a TPMS audit of the car and then show the customer the audit results from the screen or download them to a PC and print the audit results to show to the customer so that a cost can be agreed and the go ahead given before work commences.
The legal position is that as soon as the dealer breaks down the wheel then he becomes liable and cannot allow the car to be driven away from his shop with the TPMS warning light still on. This may support a warranty claim but will also ensure that the dealer or tire shop is covered for liability claims. The TPMS is an electronic component fitted as part of a heavyweight mechanical process.īefore attempting to replace a Toyota TPMS we advise the use of one our Bartec TPMS tools to establish the need for replacement and the nature of the fault. One of the most common causes of failure is inappropriate handling during wheel or tire removal or servicing. TPMS replacement is called for when the TPMS fails due to mechanical or electrical failure, broken accelerometer, low TPMS battery power or blocked pressure port.
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