JJNornIron Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Hi everyone! I have had a search and couldn't find a thread on TPMS so hope this is in the correct section. Basically, I know if you have problems with the standard TPMS sensors in the wheels you need the special tool, or a dealer to reset them. My question is, if i change my standard wheels and put on aftermarket wheels WITHOUT swapping over the TPMS sensors, I know the light will come on and remain on. However, will it clear itself AUTOMATICALLY when I put the standard wheels back on in the correct corners? Basically I don't want to have to go to the dealer every time I change my wheels in winter/summer! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 I'm sure someone more with more knowledge can give a better answer, but I think you have a couple of options: 1. Live with the warning light. 2. Try to remove the TPMS fuse to get rid of the light. 3. Fit sensors to the valve stem of your new wheels / tyres so that it works with both sets. 4. Might not actually be an issue as the TPMS may only work if it detects 1 or more sensors. No sensors = no TPMS? I have no idea how the system works though and I think TPMS is only on imported cars, so not very common in the UK. The above just seem like the most logical solutions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNornIron Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 Thanks!! I think I could live without the TPMS, haven't tried yet, but ill let you know how it goes! I just can't see the point in spending the £200 (amazon price) for the reset tool as the OBD2 software can't reset it! I think the light will be annoying but thats what black electrical tape is for!!!! Now the only choice is stay with 19' or buy 20's!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 (edited) try a search on 370.com I'm sure this will have been covered over there as the tpms is a lot more common http://www.the370z.com/wheels-tires/42437-reset-tpms-warning-yourself-free.html Edited September 20, 2014 by GIXXERUK 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstraw Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 umm what is the toms sensor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Tyre pressure sensors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstraw Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Oh I didn't even know we had them in our cars! Hope it's not an issue when I change my wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNornIron Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 Im the same, Im still reading through the electrical drawings to try and find the fuse as Paddy78 mentioned, and where they connect into the loom, but there are a lot of pages!!! Guess there is only one way to find out lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbonesmcgee Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I don't think we have TPMS because I have a late 2010 GT pack with connect premium and it did not alert me to my flat rear tyre, while our American cousins almost always have the light on because it is so sensitive to varying pressures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) Mine was on for a few weeks. I thought the sensor was faulty but when the car was serviced it turned out the front left tyre was very slightly down. Edited September 29, 2014 by sipar69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlh Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 TPMS has been available on US spec Zs since the car was introduced in 2003. Initially the system had its own control unit with its own fuse, but in 2005 the TPMS was integrated into the Remote Keyless Entry system, so pulling the fuse disables the remote lock and unlock functions. The answer to the OP's original question is yes, when you put the original wheels with the original sensors back in their original positions, the light will go out. When the system cannot detect one or more sensors it declares a fault and illuminates the warning light. On US cars prior to model year 2007, individual tire pressures could be read on the trip computer. For whatever reason, Nissan deletes this function in model year 2007, an absolutely stupid move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbonesmcgee Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Right....so do I not have TPMS or is mine broken. Because my rear tyre was flat enough to cause the car to "pull" under acceleration but I still got no light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlh Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Right....so do I not have TPMS or is mine broken. Because my rear tyre was flat enough to cause the car to "pull" under acceleration but I still got no light? You can check if you have TPMS a couple of ways. First, look at the valve stems on the tires. If they are rubber, you don't have TPMS. If they are metal, you probably do. Second, look for the low pressure warning light to come on briefly when you first turn the ignition key on. If it doesn't come on you either don't have the system or the LED is bad. On US spec cars the warning light should come on when any tire drops below 28 psi (1.94 bar). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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