Fake China TPMS hitting the market, buyer BEWARE!

There is a large amount of FAKE Chinese TPMS products coming into the US market.  Buyer BEWARE!  These products may appear visually similar however the electronics, battery, and materials are significantly different.  Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors are a safety device.  No one should take chances with non validated, untested parts.  This puts drivers as well as passengers at risk.  Look for obvious signs on the product:

-Does it appear sub standard quality?

-Are words and manufactures names misspelled?

-Is it labeled with country of origin?

 

Its always best to buy from reputable resellers that you can verify work with OEM suppliers!

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Huf ATEQ VT46 OBD TPMS Diagnostic Tool Start Kit with Intellisens TPMS sensors

Huf/ATEQ VT46 features

The ATEQ VT46 is an affordable, TPMS programming tool packed with essential features and functions. Designed with mid-sized tire shops in mind, its color interface guides the user when replacing and servicing TPMS sensors. With the addition of the optional OBD2 module, users can reset the ECU in less than 2 minutes. The ATEQ VT46 supports all known TPMS sensors and is frequently updated with new features and up-to-date vehicle and sensor coverage.

-Easy to operate with ATEQ’s icon interface and bright color display
-Activates and reads TPMS sensors of all light vehicle brands globally
-Displays all sensor data in seconds: ID, tire pressure, tire temperature, battery status, etc.
-Provides indirect, manual and auto relearn procedure information
-Selects vehicles via make, model, year look-up
-Provides TPMS sensor part numbers
-Checks Remote Keyless Entry signal
-Frequent database updates via PC desktop software
-Interface and relearn procedures in 23 languages
-The optional OBD2 module gives access to OBD relearns for 60% of all car models worldwide

The VT46 TPMS tool with OBD, IntelliSens Universal Sensor, and
metal valve replacement provides everything your shop needs
to service more than 140 million vehicles in operation today.

-OE Quality & Performance Standards
-Precision German Engineering
-Three Second Set-Up & Programming
-Best TPMS Warranty Available
-Best-In-Class Customer Service
-130 MPH High Speed Valve

Huf Sensor is the same technology and made by the same manufacturer as your OE sensor

Quality OE replacement from the same manufacturer as your OEM sensors.
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems by Huf

Huf offers direct measuring tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). The advantage of Huf TPMS are reliable warning against loss of pressure, maintain long-life of tires, optimization of fuel consumption, reduction of CO2 emission.

The mounting is quick and easy. Huf supplies car manufacturers in Europe, USA and Asia. Besides this Huf supplies a universal sensor “IntelliSens” to the independent aftermarket.

IntelliSens is the tire pressure monitoring system that is motoring further ahead in the market. The new generation has everything for top service and will also stay up-to-date in future. Experience innovation and quality, Made by Huf, for yourself.

Smaller, lighter, smarter. The new Huf IntelliSens universal sensors combine the benefits of two concepts. The new programming function for the universal sensors is a major innovation. Via the TPMS tool, the sensors receive an update of the protocols that always keep the tire pressure sensors up-to-date. Old stocks of universal sensors are now consigned to the past. The compact design of the new generation of sensors reduces the housing and therefore also the weight.

The advantages at a glance

– Always up-to-date with the new programming function via the TPMS tool
– Small, light, smart with a new design
– Best coverage on the market
– Proven and established OE quality
-Made by Huf: Huf tire pressure sensors can be used with metal or rubber valves.

Huf aTEQ VT46 TPMS Tool
Huf ATEQ VT46 TPMS Tool

Toyota TPMS relearn issues!

Toyota has changed some of its TPMS sensor protocols and use a new signal to activate their sensors during the relearn process. We have seen a significant number of shops having issues with triggering the new part numbers during a scan with their TPMS scan tools. Be sure your shops TPMS tool is running the latest version of software or it will not trigger the sensor into active mode. Please check with www.tpms.com for more info.


Toyota TSB about new TPMS Sensors