First Name Jason Joined Threads 6 Messages 42 Reaction score 6 Location Tampa, FL Vehicle(s) 2023 Maverick Engine 2.5L Hybrid Apr 25, 2023. It may say that in the manual, but I do not see why it would 'forbid' metal valve caps. Thread starter Jamers99 Start date Watchers 3 Jamers99. No matter whether you need to replace the TPMS sensor in your tire, or if you need to replace the sensors in all four, O'Reilly Auto Parts carries TPMS sensors for most vehicles. Never had an issue with metal caps on my TPMS valves. Valve stem cap can attaches valve stem to sensor (sensor not included). If you receive a TPMS alert and aren't sure what may be causing it, or are looking for a few helpful tire pressure tips, visit our How-To Hub to learn more about your vehicle's tire pressure monitoring system, appropriate tire pressure, and proper tire inspection. These are snap-in style valve stems that include valve stem core (already installed). Sensors can also be damaged when rotating, removing, or replacing your tire, or the integral valve stem can be broken if it is bent when adding air to the tire. If your tire gauge reads the correct pressure level, you may have a malfunctioning TPMS sensor in that tire. If you receive a low tire pressure alert, we recommend reading your tire pressure with a tire pressure gauge before filling it with air. Because these sensors are powered by an internal battery, they can wear out or die over time, causing inaccurate tire pressure readings or a lack of signal sent to the TPMS module. TPMS sensors are waterproof, battery-powered components that are either mounted on the valve stem of each tire or located on a band on the wheel inside the tire. Straight rubber valve stems with the Garmin TPMS caps running about 80 mph on the highway and my front tires valve stem failed. Depending on the vehicle, the module may send a signal to a tire pressure warning light on the dash or may display individual tire pressures on your instrument cluster if your sensors recognize low or high-pressure levels in one or more of your tires. Several available online, but all look like they have similar LCD display so are likely the. These sensors read the air pressure inside each tire and send information to the TPMS module or body control module in the vehicle. Get a cheap TPMS system that uses caps on the valve stem. Your vehicle's tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensors are designed to alert you of any problems with your tire pressure level.

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