One of the most common sensor issues you may encounter is with your car's TPMS sensor, but is it a sensor that you can replace by yourself?

Replacing a TPMS sensor almost always necessitates the removal of the tire from the wheel, which is difficult without proper tools.

But, the Dorman TPMS (PN RNB-974-009) come with metal valve stems and are a fraction of the cost of the GM sensors at under $31. So I figured we’d give them a shot in the name of science.

A TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensor is a device that is installed in a vehicle's tires to monitor the air pressure and temperature of the tires. The primary function of the TPMS sensor is ...

By its very nature, TPMS is an electronic component integrated into a heavy mechanical process. With that, sensors are prone to fail. Aside from the sensor running low and needing replaced, one of the ...

I have found out that under the initial ruling most tire dealers interpreted the law that they could still mount tires/wheels legally as long as they did not disconnect the vehicles’ TPMS system.

While a TPMS light should let you know if there is a problem, it is always a good idea to do manual checks just in case the tire pressure sensors are not functioning like they should.