One of the most common sensor issues you may encounter is with your car's TPMS sensor, but is it a sensor that you can replace by yourself?

Replacing a TPMS sensor almost always means removing the wheel and tire from the car and either breaking the bead (the seal between the tire and wheel) on one side to access a stem-mounted sensor ...

A TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensor is a device that is installed in a vehicle's tires to monitor the air pressure and temperature of the tires. The primary function of the TPMS sensor is ...

But, the Dorman TPMS (PN RNB-974-009) come with metal valve stems and are a fraction of the cost of the GM sensors at under $31. So I figured we’d give them a shot in the name of science.

Replacing a TPMS sensor almost always necessitates the removal of the tire from the wheel, which is difficult without proper tools.

AKRON (July 30, 2007) — New technologies tend to create love-hate relationships, and tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) are no exception. TPMS is a mandated safety feature for all vehicles ...

By its very nature, TPMS is an electronic component integrated into a heavy mechanical process. With that, sensors are prone to fail. Aside from the sensor running low and needing replaced, one of the ...