With new European regulations now in force, demand for Tyre Pressure Monitoring diagnostic solutions is likely to rise quickly. Diagnostics experts TEXA have now introduced three TPMS diagnostic tools to meet this demand.

From November 1st 2014 all new passenger vehicles in Europe must be equipped as standard with a TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System). With a few rare exceptions, tyre pressure is monitored by sensors fitted to the tyre inflation valves. Each sensor can measure pressure, temperature and movement. The sensors are powered by a small lithium battery and dialogue with the control unit over a radio link. 

TEXA has developed three diagnostic solutions for TPMS: TPS, AXONE S with the TPS utility and TPS KEY. These solutions are able to diagnose malfunctions in the pressure monitoring system and dashboard warning light system and can also handle all the tyre-related jobs that fitters and service centres have to deal with on a daily basis, like

The TPS (Tyre Pressure Service) is TEXA’s basic tool for tyre-related operations. It has exceptional coverage of makes and models as well as a robust design and build quality. Users just select the vehicle and TPS dialogues automatically with the valve sensors. Moving the tool closer to the sensors allows the technician to activate them and check their efficiency even if they are in stand-by mode. The tool’s own display reads out pressure, temperature and battery charge, as well as identification codes and all the other diagnostic information provided by the vehicle manufacturer. If the original valve is replaced by a universal model, the TPS can even program the new valve to assign it the same identification code as the old one and link it to the receiver or vehicle control unit.

The AXONE S with the TPS utility is the solution that lets the technician dialogue with a vehicle’s TPMS system and connect to its OBD socket to reprogram the tyre pressure control unit if necessary. In many vehicles, especially the latest models, the TPMS control unit has to be reprogrammed every time a tyre is changed, wheels are rotated, or faulty sensors are replaced. The equipment has an easy to use Android operating system, with step by step instructions and a 5 inch capacitive colour touch screen that clearly displays all available functions and data.

The TPS Key an advanced technological tool that, using its USB port, can extend the functions of TEXA’s AXONE 4 and AXONE 4 Mini diagnostics tools, turning these into effective tyre pressure monitoring devices for complete, safe and simple TPMS operations.  The TPS Key is easy to install, using the USB port provided, while the TPMS Repair APP guides technicians through all the procedures, meaning TPMS operations have never been this simple.

For further information on TPMS or any other TEXA products contact TEXA on 0044 1282 606787 or visit  www.texa.co.uk