Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) parts supply was impacted during the recent 2011 Thailand floods. As a result, several vehicles were temporarily switched to a different TPMS supplier. This change will be done for a limited time until normal parts supply is resumed.
- These changes do not affect the overall function of the TPMS.
- These changes do affect the interchangeability of parts.
IMPORTANT:
- TPMS Sensors MUST match (do not mix parts during service repairs). A vehicle must have 4 sensors of the same type (same supplier).
- Do not swap full wheel and tire assemblies between vehicles equipped with different style TPMS systems (different style TPMS sensors).
- Issues caused by installation of incorrect sensors are not warrantable repairs.
- TPMS is a federally required safety system.
- There are three different styles of TPMS.
- Components are not compatible and cannot be interchanged between these different styles.
- S wapping of components between these styles can cause the TPMS to stop operating correctly.
- If wheel swaps are done between models with different style TPMS, the original sensors must stay with the vehicle.
- Do not assume that failure of a sensor to register means an inoperative sensor. Confirm that the correct sensors are installed.
Refer to the information in NTB11-110a to identify the different style TPMS sensors when performing wheel and tire assembly TPMS replacement or repairs.
Note:
- If further confirmation of the correct TPMS sensor part number is required, review the part number of the originally installed equipment before replacement.
- A lways refer to the electronic parts catalog (FAS T or equivalent) for the correct Part Number application.