TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING (TPMS)

SERVICES WE OFFER

At P A Brown Mobile Tyres Norwich we can service, replace and program TPMS sensors and valves we have diagnostics tools to check all the functions of your sensors and diagnose any problems or any potential problems. We also carry rebuild kits and replacement sensors for most makes and models so if it is just a seal leaking or the valve stem needs replacing we can replace only the parts at fault saving some money. TPMS repair/replacement and programming cost vary between £20.40 to £54.00 per wheel depending on what work is carried out. All our sensors are designed to perform like OE sensors in terms of signal, durability and functionality and come with a 2 year guarantee against manufacturing defects.

ABOUT TPMS

A tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is designed to monitor the tyre pressure in your vehicle. When your tyre pressure drops below a certain threshold the TPMS light will illuminate to warn you of a problem. There are two different tyoes of TPMS Direct and Indirect.

DIRECT TPMS (DTPMS)

Direct TPMS uses individual pressure sensors fitted to each road wheel. Each sensor reads the tyre pressure in real time and continually transmits this to the vehicle via radio signal and triggers a visual alert when it meets the upper or lower thresholds these are considered to be the safest and most accurate form of tyre pressure monitoring.

INDIRECT TPMS

This type of system uses the vehicles ABS or ESC sensors to measure the rotation speed of each wheel and tyre. As the tyre deflates the overall diameter will change and the vehicles TPMS warning light will illuminate. This type of TPMS has to be reset via the on board computer each time the tyre pressures are changed to avoid false readings.