A tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) valve or rim sensor is a component integrated with a TPMS sensor that is mounted on the rim instead of a traditional tire valve.
Its function is to allow air to be filled into the tire, as well as transmitting pressure data from the tire to an internal monitoring sensor, which in turn sends readings to the car's computer.
Tire air sensor specifications:
- Country of Origin: Korea
- Product Brand: Hyundai
- Product Number: 52933-C1100
- Compatible Models: Hyundai Sonata (2014-2019)
- Hyundai Santa Fe (2018-2023)
- Hyundai Palisade (2019-2024)
✅ Main function:
- It acts as an air valve to fill or deflate the tire.
- An essential part of the tire pressure monitoring system, the sensor helps it perform its function accurately.
- Contributes to driving safety by helping to continuously monitor tire pressure.
⚙️ Technical specifications:
- Material:
- Made of high quality aluminum or rubber, pressure and corrosion resistant.
- Type:
- It often comes integrated with the TPMS sensor or is sold as a separate part.
- Composition:
- It mounts directly onto the rim and the air pressure sensor passes through it.
🔧 Signs of a damaged TPMS valve:
- Tire leaking air even though there is no puncture.
- The tire pressure warning light appears on the dashboard.
- Broken or worn valve or cap.
- Failed to read tire pressure correctly.
🛠️ Benefits when replacing it:
- Prevent air leakage from the tire.
- Keep your TPMS system working properly.
- Increase driving safety.
- Extend tire life and save fuel consumption.
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