Continental has introduced its newest line of REDI-Sensor Next Generation Multi-Application Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensors. The company said its new, highly advanced and OE-validated TPMS sensors were specifically developed in response to a growing demand in the aftermarket to make TPMS service simpler, faster and easier, while minimizing application hassles and reducing inventory headaches.
The new REDI-Sensor Next Generation line gives every shop a significant TPMS service advantage by dramatically reducing the different types of sensor SKUs needed to service incoming domestic, European and Asian vehicles, according to Continental. Shops will now only need to keep four REDI-Sensor SKUs on hand to replace more than 290 different OE sensors on more than 150 million VIO from model years 2002 to 2021.
REDI-Sensor Next Generation Sensors come ready to install and require no added sensor programming or cloning. They are pre-programmed from the factory and designed to follow existing OE vehicle relearn procedures. Plus, the company said they work with most major TPMS scan tools and are readily compatible with advanced TPMS features such as autolearning, pressure by position and tire fill alert systems.
“Service techs at both independent repairs shops and tire dealers are very frustrated by the state of TPMS replacement parts,” said Lindsay Smith, REDI-Sensor program product manager. “TPMS service is a complex task and only gets more burdensome when you have to work with sensors that require extra steps for programing or cloning prior to installation, and you have to inventory a wide variety of sensors just to be able to service some of the vehicles that come in the shop. Our REDI-Sensor Next Generation sensors are the TPMS solution that today’s shops need. They’re lean on inventory and come ready to use right out of the box.”
