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TPMSDirect Frequently Asked Questions

You can find the answers to frequency asked TPMS questions here. We'll do our best to update this section as often as possible. Email us with questions and inquiries at customer.service@tpmsdirect.com.

What is TPMS?

What does TPMS do?

What is Direct TPMS?

What Indirect TPMS?

What causes the TPMS warning light to turn on?

TPMS sensor life expectancy? How long do the batteries in a TPMS sensor last for?

Is TPMS mandatory? If so, when was it declared a standard safety feature?

Will TPMS fit on my original equipment or aftermarket wheels?

How do I keep my tires properly inflated?

Why is proper tire inflation important?

Why does tire pressure change?

What does it mean if my tire pressure warning light turns on and off?

How soon do I need to fill my tires if my TPMS warning light turns on?

My TPMS warning light is on, but the pressure in all four tires is at factory recommended pressure. What do I do?

What is one of the leading causes of TPMS sensor failure?

Is my vehicle equipped with a direct tire pressure monitoring system?

Are TPMS sensors "plug and play"? Are they self programmable or do sensors require a special set of procedures to be followed in order to work properly?

What components should be replaced when the TPMS sensor is removed from the wheel?

What is the torque value required for the nut?

...More questions and answers coming soon!