This article explains how to install a cap-based tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) on your vehicle. It includes options for other types of TPMS, but they are not recommended for home installation.
How to Install a Tire Pressure Monitoring System in Your Car
Tire pressure monitoring systems are a vehicle safety technology that prevents you from driving with a flat tire. Some vehicles come with built-in systems, but you can install a tire pressure monitoring system at home.
There are two main types of aftermarket tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). One type uses sensors that are installed in the tires, and the other type uses sensors that are built into the valve stem caps. You can only install the cap type at home.
Before you begin a cap-based installation, make sure you have the following:
