The warning devices and driver information systems that make up this portion of the ASE A6 test includes tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). In this class Dave Scaler from MEA gives you the latest information on the changes that have been made, new techniques and answers tough questions that techs have with these systems.
Dave covers the components of different manufacturers systems and gives you important safety tips to help you avoid valve stem breakage. He explains why you should NEVER use chrome or metal custom valve caps, what happens if you do and provides tips on valve core extraction. He shows you what to do when the TPMS light won’t go off and tells you what you need to know about relearn and reset procedures and when you will need to use them.
Dave explains the discrepancies between tire gauges and dash display. He covers tire pressures, provides tips on how to figure cold and hot inflation, information on Toyota sensors Ford truck band sensors. This course is loaded with tips on replacing valve stems and covers new sensor torques and seal kit. Dave also explains how to “wake up” sensors and get them to auto learn after they are shipped in storage mode and provides a new “air wake up” technique and much more.