How To Perform A Vehicle Inspection Before A TPMS Service

April 6, 2026

This technical process will walk the user through performing a vehicle inspection (Test Before you Touch) before a TPMS Service using a Bartec TPMS tool. Completing a vehicle inspection will allow the user to perform OBD diagnostics (Test Before you Touch), Test Sensors, and Tread Inspection.

OBD Diagnostics (Test Before you Touch): Will allow the user to View DTCs (if applicable), View VIN, view sensor IDs and View Placard Settings (if applicable)
Test Sensors: A diagnostic function used to verify TPMS sensor operation before servicing.
Tread Inspection: Provides the user with the ability to complete a quick service tread inspection before TPMS service.

1. Power on the tool, then select New Service.
2. Use VINdicate® for automatic vehicle recognition or manually select using MMY Listing (Make, Model, Year).
3. Navigate to Vehicle Inspection and complete OBD Diagnostics.
4. After performing OBD Diagnostics, you will have the option to View Data.
5. You can review (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) DTCs, VIN, Sensor IDs, and on supported vehicles, Placard Settings. 

Find the Technical Service Bulletin at https://www.bartecusa.com/tpms-technical-service-bulletins.

Need help getting a Certificate Bundle? E-mail our sales team at sales@bartecusa.com, or call [855]877-9732. Need help updating your Bartec TPMS Tool? E-mail our Tech Support Team at help@bartecusa.com, or call [866]407-8767.

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