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Toyota TPMS Communication Loss

This bulletin applies to a loss of TPMS tire registration with the ECU on 2007-2009 Toyota Tundra SR5 vehicles (as well as Avalon, Camry, RAV4, Sienna).

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23.12.2016

Hella Gutmann Solutions offers Tyre Pressure Monitoring Tool

Hella Gutmann Solutions, a diagnostic specialist at the forefront of the camera and radar calibration market, also offers a TPMS tool in its range called the TPM Tool. In addition to resetting the vehicle’s warning indicator, it can diagnose any faulty sensor and reprogram replacement sensors if needed.

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13.12.2016

Are OEMs “manipulating” TPMS tests?

Campaigning body Transport & Environment (T&E) has published research suggesting original equipment vehicle manufacturers are “again manipulating official tests – this time on safety by adjusting indirect tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) to pass the lab test but failing to perform on the road”.

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10.11.2016

Rollout for Michelin solutions’ next-gen Effitrailer telematics

Michelin solutions has announced a suite of upgrades to its Effitrailer telematics programme. The dedicated trailer telematics software now offers three additional system abilities: asset ID, cold-chain management and a remote door opening sensor.

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11.10.2016

Bridgestone readying Tirematics for continuous monitoring

A TPMS-based monitoring service has been offered as part of Bridgestone’s fleet service programme since 2013.

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26.09.2016

Continental truck tyre TPMS now available direct from the factory

Upon its launch in European markets three years ago, Continental’s new tyre pressure monitoring system was only available as a retrofit option. The availability of ContiPressureCheck has now been extended to tyres shipped straight from the factory with sensors already installed. Continental is using the name ‘iTire’ to distinguish these products from standard tyres.

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23.09.2016

Tyresure launches VT36 diagnostic tool

Tyresure Limited has added the brand new VT36, an affordable starter TPMS diagnostic tool, to its range. According to the company, the VT36’s low price makes the tool accessible to small and medium size tyre shops and garages entering into the fast growing TPMS market for the first time. Designed for tough tyre shop and garage environments, it is pitched as “ideal TPMS diagnostic starter tool”.