TPMS throws errors after driving for a while

Autel TS508 is what I have too. I got is off eBay for about 70% off MSRP, and it came with 8 Autel universal TPMS sensors. At the time I bought it, I had three cars that needed to use it for TPMS re-learning twice a year for winter-summer wheel changes. So, it paid for itself very quickly. Now we have only one car, and it does auto-relearn, so does not even need this tool. But our son still owns a Honda that requires OBDII-TPMS relearn tool.

It is a shame the dealer charges 0.4hr to this re-learn procedure. It takes me less than 5 min to complete the process. Even including driving a few miles to activate the new sensors, it should not take more than 15 min. At tire shops in the US, the TPMS relearn service is often included free if the tires were purchased at the shop.

 

I've been driving legally (dad forced some pre-legal rural driving) for 50 years, but despite numerous puncture flats and some other leaks, I've never experienced a pot-hole flat. Don't know if that is from simple luck, or lower traffic roads where maintenance crews can get to them before getting that severe, or if it might be related to my pothole-dodging slalom line habit. Though not practical (or even possible) to miss all potholes, it does seem reasonable to considerably reduce pothole hits compared to habitually staying centered in the lane. The dodging habit also helps with driver engagement, and is also related to minimizing hydroplaning risk in foul weather with the shallow water-retaining pavement ruts of worn roads.

This is also something I want to see more discussion about on Tesla's FSD and other Level 2+ ADAS systems. Are they effective in dodging potholes and staying out of the thickest water on these ruts? Or do they ignore all this and just stay in the lane center, regardless of surface conditions?

 

I’m guessing the latter. Good question though.

 

On numerous roads in moderate to poor repair, this would mean very considerable portions of travel time below speed limits and average traffic speeds.

"Swerve" sounds like such a harsh term, suggesting sharp actions taken quite late. In daylight, a lot of bad and broken pavement can be seen far enough ahead to choose a gentle track line adjustment around, without crossing lane boundaries. At least on un-congested roads when allowing safe Defensive Driving following distances. Certainly not all of them, but most of them, significantly reducing the bouncing and shocks and total suspension travel over the trip.

Sounds like that might consume a significant portion of mobile bandwidth allowances. Well, until 6G comes along.

 

I’ve read (and subscribe to) that approaching pot holes, sunken manhole covers and similar, a good tactic is to brake till you’re almost on it, then let off the brake to free roll over it. Wonder if that could be programmed in. And if someone’s right on your bank bumper, easy on the braking.