A lot of expenses come with owning a car from loans to insurance fees. If you have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), then you have to add a TPMS sensor replacement to the list of things you need to spend on. 

What Is a Tire Pressure Sensor?

Each wheel has a tire pressure sensor or transponder. They monitor how much air each wheel has, specifically if it is at the recommended level. 

The sensor always communicates with the TPMS, transmitting the information to the vehicle’s computer system. When any of the tire is underinflated, the TPMS warning light turns on. 

In case you didn’t know, it is the icon on the dashboard that is horseshoe-shaped with an exclamation point in the middle. The sign is actually an image of a flattened tire tread and sidewall.

The sensors continuously work, staying on while your vehicle is running. However, they can stop working due to a variety of reasons. When this happens, you have to replace them.

Importance of a Tire Pressure Sensor

Essentially, the sensors are an integral part of the TPMS as it is responsible for determining if the tire’s pressure is within the manufacturer’s recommended level.

Maintaining normal tire pressure is key to staying safe on the road. Having an overinflated tire is just as dangerous as having an underinflated one. 

When there is too much air in the wheel, the tires may wear down on you at a faster rate than they should. Worse, the tire may burst. Meanwhile, if the air is not enough, you are going to have a difficult time controlling your vehicle. As a result, your tires may overheat and even blowout.

When the TPMS alerts you about an overinflated or underinflated tire, all you need to do is to add air to your tire or take air out of it.

Tire Pressure Sensor Cost and Other Facts

Like your tires, TPMS sensors do go through wear and tear and eventually, they need to be replaced. 

The price of tire pressure replacement sensor varies depending on various factors like type, brand and the kind of vehicle you have. It can range from €38 to €100 for the valves alone. You also have to pay for the mounting and programming of these sensors.

The expense may seem manageable, especially since these devices usually just need replacing (due to battery issues) after 4 to 5 years. However, TPMS sensors do not just bog down because their battery ran out.

They also stop working when they get damaged. But unlike a sensor with a battery that is not working, a broken one can be annoying because it can cause the TPMS warning light to come on. The light does not go off until the damaged sensor is fixed or replaced.

As mentioned earlier, the cost to have the tire pressure fixed or replaced is relatively affordable. However, if the sensors keep getting damaged, then you would have to repeatedly spend on replacements, and this can be hard on your wallet. 

Remember, while these devices are created to withstand harsh driving conditions, they can still get damaged when you always run over potholes or drive on rough roads. 

Hence, some people just opt to disable their tire pressure monitoring system, instead of repeatedly dealing with and spending on a busted tire pressure sensor. They do this using a using a top-quality TPMS bypass emulator.

Ultimately, a tire pressure sensor is worth spending on given its safety benefit. It should be noted though that having them can result in a huge expense if you are not diligent in caring for your tires.

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