Sprinter 3500 V6-3.0L DSL Turbo VIN 45 (2007)
Tire Pressure Sensor: Description and Operation
Description
DESCRIPTION
On vehicles equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring System, one tire pressure sensor (6) is mounted to each wheel in place of the traditional tire valve
stem. Each sensor has an internal battery that lasts up to 10 years. The battery is not serviceable. At the time of battery failure, the sensor must be
replaced.
NOTE: If aftermarket wheels are installed and do not contain tire pressure sensors, the system will not function properly and the driver will be
continuously notified of a system malfunction.
The TPM sensors are designed for original style factory wheels. It is not recommended to install a tire pressure sensor in an aftermarket wheel.
(This could cause sealing and system performance issues).
The serviceable components of the tire pressure sensor are:
NOTE: Any time a sensor is installed on a wheel, a new Sensor-To-Wheel Seal (4) must be installed to ensure proper sealing.
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Sensor-To-Wheel Seal (4)
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Valve Stem Cap (1)
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Valve Stem Core
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Valve Stem Nut (2)
The valve stem caps and cores used are specifically designed for the tire pressure monitoring sensors. Although similar to standard valve stem caps and
cores, they are different. The valve stem cap (1) has a special seal inside to keep moisture and corrosion out. The valve stem core has a special nickel
coating to protect from corrosion.
