Not exactly sure what model, I know it is a '99 but have a question for my Brother-In-Law:

His Son just got new tires, but claims the place that mounted the Tires did not replace the Valve Stems because of the expense do to the TPS.

I am not sure of all the details, but he got a Flat and the Tow Truck Driver said he needed to go to a Dealer to have the TPS looked at. I am not familiar with how TPS works, but didn't think it had anything to do with the Valve Stems?

Also, we are on a Family Reunion in Williamsburg, VA, can anyone recommend a Mechanic in this area if we need to? Or if none, which dealer?

Thanks

Kevin

The TPM(monitoring)S is indeed part of the valve stem and most tire shops have new ones on the shelf, part of the new tire cost. The son should have been notified that one of his tires was low on pressure, there is a warning light for that if the TPMS is functioning. A 'blow out' will result in the TPMS message at the same time the son is trying to keep the car on the road.

Your 1999 does not have TPMS unless it is an aftermarket system.

The Canadians are lucky, as they can see the individual tire pressures on each wheel. The American TPMS only says one tire is low and it is up to the driver to figure out which one - a really dumb system.
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