Sooner or later, either the Tire Pressure Monitoring System, TPMS,  or your tires will have to be serviced, and certain parts will have to be replaced. That means your repair shop needs to understand the system and must have the right equipment and parts to do the job. Standard tire valve service will not work on TPMS-equipped tires and should not be used. So, make sure that your technician knows that your vehicle has TPMS. As Tpms comes to the forefront of the industry more and more shops are becoming properly equipped. I remember when the first 3 Piece Asanti wheel came to our shop with two holes in the barrel. (One for the standard valve and one for TPMS). We almost sent it back thinking Asanti had set us a reject.   

Your tire pressure monitoring system needs to be serviced whenever you have a flat or slow leak repair, replace tires, switch over to snow tires, or change wheels, especially if you upgrade to a custom tire and/or rim size. If the sensor fails or is damaged during tire removal or mounting, it will have to be replaced.   It is recommended that you change the valve stems, not the entire sensor, every time you change tire.

Your repair shop should check the TPMS to make sure it is working properly before returning the car to you. It is against the law to disable TPMS. Always consult your owner's manual for vehicle-specific information. In most cases cars do not need to be taken to dealership to reset your TPMS sensors. Tweet