EU law stipulates Digital tyre pressure gauges
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JD said:
Seems like rubbish journalism to me.
Minis have a tyre pressure monitoring system, as do all cars with runflats, they require no extra sensors, just a button to reset and a lightbulb on the dash, all through the ABS system that is already fitted to every car.
The only problem being, the legislation states that systems must be active, not passive. This means in wheel sensors, not wheels speed monitoring systems - which is sMinis have a tyre pressure monitoring system, as do all cars with runflats, they require no extra sensors, just a button to reset and a lightbulb on the dash, all through the ABS system that is already fitted to every car.
te really, as the passive systems (wheel speed based) require no extra parts and are far more reliable than many of the active systems, especially the valve type sensors, which tend to corrode, become brittle and break when removing the valve caps or valve insert.Superhoop said:
JD said:
Seems like rubbish journalism to me.
Minis have a tyre pressure monitoring system, as do all cars with runflats, they require no extra sensors, just a button to reset and a lightbulb on the dash, all through the ABS system that is already fitted to every car.
The only problem being, the legislation states that systems must be active, not passive. This means in wheel sensors, not wheels speed monitoring systems - which is sMinis have a tyre pressure monitoring system, as do all cars with runflats, they require no extra sensors, just a button to reset and a lightbulb on the dash, all through the ABS system that is already fitted to every car.
te really, as the passive systems (wheel speed based) require no extra parts and are far more reliable than many of the active systems, especially the valve type sensors, which tend to corrode, become brittle and break when removing the valve caps or valve insert.king clue about the reality of the engineering.
The great system it is. When its really cold the small amount if water in the threads of the stupid active system expands cracking the outer casing letting the tyre down. Oh it's going to be fun for everybody.
Look at it from the tyre fitters point of view more st to break and fk about with. Can't wait
Look at it from the tyre fitters point of view more s
t to break and fk about with. Can't waitThe great system it is. When its really cold the small amount if water in the threads of the stupid active system expands cracking the outer casing letting the tyre down. Oh it's going to be fun for everybody.
Look at it from the tyre fitters point of view more st to break and fk about with. Can't wait
Look at it from the tyre fitters point of view more s
t to break and fk about with. Can't waitPretty bad they think only 4% of people keep there tyres at the right pressure. Trouble is they always seem to worry about the lowest common lowest common denominator.
Road safety groups are always banging on about speed, but I reckon the fact that most motorists lack of car maintenance / or just not being arsed to look after there car properly is more dangerous.
Road safety groups are always banging on about speed, but I reckon the fact that most motorists lack of car maintenance / or just not being arsed to look after there car properly is more dangerous.
ive checked my tyre pressures every week for a year... they haven't changed at all!
if they absolutely HAD to meddle.. it would have made more sense to fit a system like the Original Hummer has, that can inflate and deflate its own tyres on the fly. legislate something that will actually change the game, instead of creating the possibility of needless bork
Hummer CTIS ( Central Tyre inflation system )
if they absolutely HAD to meddle.. it would have made more sense to fit a system like the Original Hummer has, that can inflate and deflate its own tyres on the fly. legislate something that will actually change the game, instead of creating the possibility of needless bork
Hummer CTIS ( Central Tyre inflation system )
CTIS said:
Another function of the CTIS is to maintain pressure in the tires if there is a slow leak or puncture. In this case, the system controls inflation automatically based on the selected pressure the driver has set.
Edited by SystemParanoia on Thursday 1st November 22:33
dazren said:
Had these sensors go (batteries died) on an 02 SL500 merc when the car was 7 years old. Total cost to do all four corners at an inde was £470. The sensors were £73.50+vat each. Ridiculous legislating that all cars must have these damned things. All because some people are too stupid to keep an eye on tyre pressures.
Why not just leave them when they stop working? You could then just use an airline from time to time like the rest of us. Or am I missing something?All cars sold in the USA have had a TPMS since 2007.
The batteries seem to last about seven years.
In California, any time a vehicle is worked by a repair shop, in other words a work order is produced, the tyre pressures must be checked (California law) and noted on the work order.
It is illegal (Government law) for any repair shop to interfere (turn-off) the warning light or disable the system.
Problem happens if wheels are changed that don't have TPMS onto a car that does:
for example a 997 with 996 wheels and snow tyres.
The batteries seem to last about seven years.
In California, any time a vehicle is worked by a repair shop, in other words a work order is produced, the tyre pressures must be checked (California law) and noted on the work order.
It is illegal (Government law) for any repair shop to interfere (turn-off) the warning light or disable the system.
Problem happens if wheels are changed that don't have TPMS onto a car that does:
for example a 997 with 996 wheels and snow tyres.
Are you sure your 2002 MB has to have TPMS for the MOT as it is for vehicles first registered on January 1 2012.
Or could you disable it or can an aftermarket system be installed that would have a warning light?
Or could you disable it or can an aftermarket system be installed that would have a warning light?
Edited by D900SP on Thursday 1st November 23:42
Edited by D900SP on Thursday 1st November 23:46
Recently had all four tyres replaced on my Passat, TPMS replaced too - only $20 each.
I find it ironic that apparently TPMS is legislated here, but annual checks on vehicle safety are not (at least in Illinois) - I once saw an old pickup truck snap in two in front of our office – due to overloading of scrap metal.
TPMS is actually a good thing (how many people on here check their tyre pressures before a hoon). I always remember my ‘old boy’ checking tyre pressures before a long family outing – but I’ll bet not many of us do now. When my ‘light’ goes on – I know straight away about a leaky valve, or a slow puncture.
Costs will drop, as mentioned previously, because the system is required.
I find it ironic that apparently TPMS is legislated here, but annual checks on vehicle safety are not (at least in Illinois) - I once saw an old pickup truck snap in two in front of our office – due to overloading of scrap metal.
TPMS is actually a good thing (how many people on here check their tyre pressures before a hoon). I always remember my ‘old boy’ checking tyre pressures before a long family outing – but I’ll bet not many of us do now. When my ‘light’ goes on – I know straight away about a leaky valve, or a slow puncture.
Costs will drop, as mentioned previously, because the system is required.
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