Summary
Because of the method used, no additional components are needed. There are a few drawbacks. One, the system cannot tell there is a problem if all the tires are underinflated. Two, the control module first has to learn what is right before it can determine what is wrong. This is done by putting the system into learn mode (some service information calls it initialization), with the tires already adjusted to the correct cold inflation pressures.
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Every tech out there knows the importance of mamtaining proper pressure in their customers' tires. If your experience is anything like mine, you also know the majority of tires that pass through your service bays are underinflated. But did you know (depending on which source you read) nearly 250,000 accidents and more than 800 fatalities each year involve underinflated tires? How about this little tidbit: It is estimated that fuel consumption in the U.S. could be reduced by more th...
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