tracks the reason s why the sensor taken from the vehicle of interest has failed thereby providing valuable fault diagnostics tool for the tire industry fig1 the system and method identifies tpms parts parts aliases parts suppressions parts interchanges parts service components vehicle tpms relearn processes and tpms scan tool compatibility this is achieved through a tpms software program u201c wizard u201d walk through that incorporates images text videos and multiple filters that allow the user to complete the process with accuracy by accessing a tpms manager database which is the driver behind the value and usefulness of the information presented to a user through a graphical user interface gui the content population of the tpms manager database comprises data tables that include the following general categories 1 vendors 2 vehicles 3 service tools 4 original equipment oe sensors 5 interchanges and aftermarket sensors 6 service kits and 7 service kit components the database population details are given in the appendix attached hereto there are basically two types of searches for an original equipment manufacturer oem part that can be performed by the user 1 a quick search and 2 an advanced search as shown in fig2 and 3 a user can perform a quick search of the tpms manager database by entering a group of subsets into the gui of the tpms software program.