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GTE TPMS Survey
In preparation for the 2025 Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show educational sessions, TIA invites you to take part in a brief survey. Your feedback will help us ensure the sessions address the topics and issues that matter most to you and the industry.
1.
Are you aware of the “make inoperative” clause in 49 USC 30122(b) that makes it illegal to knowingly disable a TPMS?
Yes
No
2.
Do you regularly install new service kits or valve stems before mounting new tires?
Yes
No
3.
Do you regularly install new sensors to restore TPMS operation?
Yes
No
4.
Do you inform the customer or service advisor before working on a vehicle with a TPMS MIL?
Yes
No
5.
Do you inform the customer or service advisor before working on a vehicle with a TPMS telltale?
Yes
No
6.
Do you perform a “test before you touch” before servicing the tires on a vehicle with TPMS sensors?
Yes
No
7.
Do you apply rubber lubricant to rubber snap-in valve stems with TPMS sensors?
Yes
No
8.
Do you reuse the rubber grommet or hex nut when servicing aluminum clamp-in sensors?
Yes
No
9.
Do you use a torque wrench when installing the hex nut on an aluminum clamp-in sensor?
Yes
No
10.
Do you use a torque tool when installing a valve core in an aluminum clamp-in sensor?
Yes
No
11.
Do you pay attention to sensor position when demounting and/or mounting tires?
Yes
No
12.
Have you broken any sensors when demounting and/or mounting tires?
Yes
No
13.
Have you broken any aluminum clamp-in sensors when removing the hex nut?
Yes
No
14.
Have you broken any aluminum clamp-in sensors when removing the valve core?
Yes
No
15.
Have you broken any aluminum clamp-in sensors when removing the valve cap?
Yes
No
16.
Which type of relearn procedure is most common at your shop?
Auto Relearn
OBD Relearn
Stationary Relearn
17.
How often do you update your TPMS Activation Tool?
Don't Know
Once a Month
Once a Year
Whenever an Update is Available
18.
What type of replacement sensor is used for broken, damaged or dead batteries?
1-to-1 original equipment sensor OE or original equipment sensors
Programmable sensor
Preprogrammed sensor
19.
Rate each of the following manufacturers on the serviceability of the TPMS.
Easy – It Depends - Difficult
Easy
It Depends
Difficult
Acura
Easy
It Depends
Difficult
Audi
Easy
It Depends
Difficult
BMW
Easy
It Depends
Difficult
Buick
Easy
It Depends
Difficult
Cadillac
Easy
It Depends
Difficult
Chevrolet
Easy
It Depends
Difficult
Chrysler
Easy
It Depends
Difficult
Dodge
Easy
It Depends
Difficult
GM
Easy
It Depends
Difficult
Honda
Easy
It Depends
Difficult
Hyundai
Easy
It Depends
Difficult
Infiniti
Easy
It Depends
Difficult
Jaguar
Easy
It Depends
Difficult
Jeep
Easy
It Depends
Difficult
Kia
Easy
It Depends
Difficult
Lexus
Easy
It Depends
Difficult
Mazda
Easy
It Depends
Difficult
Mini
Easy
It Depends
Difficult
Mercedes-Benz
Easy
It Depends
Difficult
Mitsubishi
Easy
It Depends
Difficult
Nissan
Easy
It Depends
Difficult
Ram
Easy
It Depends
Difficult
Subaru
Easy
It Depends
Difficult
Tesla
Easy
It Depends
Difficult
Toyota
Easy
It Depends
Difficult
Volkswagen
Easy
It Depends
Difficult
Volvo
Easy
It Depends
Difficult
20.
Is there anything you would like TIA or Panelists to discuss or explain during TPMS @ Ten ?
