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Dec 26, 2011 | 11:36 PM

Dennis Puskar

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TPMS Sensor

I am new to some of the options that are on todays vehicles.
These TPMS are they part of the valve stem ?

Dec 27, 2011 | 12:03 AM

sleeper

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Dennis-

Yes they are.. 2008 & newer vehicles were required to have them.. They also have a sealed battery inside each unit..

look kinda like these:

Dec 27, 2011 | 12:38 AM

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I was going to post this.... "Dang nanny-state stuff. If you can't check your own tire pressures appropriately, you shouldn't have a vehicle." - but had second thoughts, and I feel much better for it. :-)

Dec 27, 2011 | 12:55 AM

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Dec 27, 2011 | 10:30 PM

Dennis Puskar

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Thanks Sleeper Interesting

Dec 27, 2011 | 10:36 PM

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Dennis- Ur welcome.

Seems since the Firestone / Ford tire problems, this was the guv'ment way to try & make sure people check the air in the tires..

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