$62.50 to reset the TPMS...Are you kidding me!?!?
10-07-2009, 08:53 AM
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$62.50 to reset the TPMS...Are you kidding me!?!?
Called the service dept (Ramsey Nissan in NJ)...They want $62.50 to reset this POS TPMS system.
I laughed and hung up. Unbelievable. I know my tire pressures are ok and I have had the car in (about a year ago) because the light wouldn't go off and there was no fee.
WTF?
I laughed and hung up. Unbelievable. I know my tire pressures are ok and I have had the car in (about a year ago) because the light wouldn't go off and there was no fee.
WTF?
10-07-2009, 09:31 AM
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If the pressure is ok and the TPMS light is on then you have a warranty issue and shouldn't have to pay anything.
10-07-2009, 09:33 AM
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I would think this would still be covered under warranty (as long as you hadn't replaced the wheels.) With Tire Pressure fine, and not going off after a few minutes of driving, it does indeed sound like something is "broke" to me. I (personally) would go down for a face to face and explain the issue....it may be they think you did some "modding" and not a "problem."
10-07-2009, 11:14 AM
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I've had 2 Titans, a 350Z, Pathfinder, and now my Maxima. Every fall when the temperature starts to drop, the cold air (less volume) in the tires causes the TPMS signal to go off. I would just put in some air, and drive it around for a few minutes, and it would reset. If you have done all of this, you have a warranty issue, it's not normal
10-08-2009, 12:11 PM
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I will add that if you have an accurate gauge it helps. On our Frontier w/TPMS, the first time the light came on in cold weather, I put a few squirts of air in and checked with the easiest gauge I could find, as opposed to my old trusty gauge.
When the light would not go out, I took it to the dealer. When I picked it up later and asked what the problem was, he said your tires were low - DOH!
Went home and threw that gauge away.
When the light would not go out, I took it to the dealer. When I picked it up later and asked what the problem was, he said your tires were low - DOH!
Went home and threw that gauge away.
10-08-2009, 05:05 PM
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Cmon are you guys serious i got aftermarket wheels and had them install and that tpms light came on they just add MORE AIR to the wheels....lol wtf think GOD for the NISSAN CARE PROGRAM FREE OIL CHANGES TIRE ROTATION.....ETC
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10-08-2009, 07:19 PM
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10-08-2009, 07:56 PM
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10-09-2009, 12:24 AM
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First, you need to be POSITIVE your gauge is accurate. THEN, you should fill your tires to 35 or 36 psi (leaves NO DOUBT about having enough air). THEN you should drive at least fifteen minutes.
If your TPMS light is still on, there is absolutely no question you have a warranty fix coming. If, however, it goes off, you can try lowering your psi to 33 and see if the light stays off. Or, you may leave the psi at 35/36 (I carry 36 psi in my tires).
I suggest these steps only because going to the dealer may waste an hour or more of your time, when you may be able to quickly resolve this on your own.
10-09-2009, 05:08 AM
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First, you need to be POSITIVE your gauge is accurate. THEN, you should fill your tires to 35 or 36 psi (leaves NO DOUBT about having enough air). THEN you should drive at least fifteen minutes.
If your TPMS light is still on, there is absolutely no question you have a warranty fix coming. If, however, it goes off, you can try lowering your psi to 33 and see if the light stays off. Or, you may leave the psi at 35/36 (I carry 36 psi in my tires).
I suggest these steps only because going to the dealer may waste an hour or more of your time, when you may be able to quickly resolve this on your own.
If your TPMS light is still on, there is absolutely no question you have a warranty fix coming. If, however, it goes off, you can try lowering your psi to 33 and see if the light stays off. Or, you may leave the psi at 35/36 (I carry 36 psi in my tires).
I suggest these steps only because going to the dealer may waste an hour or more of your time, when you may be able to quickly resolve this on your own.
Did I mention this was a great forum by the way?
I appreciate the site and the mature level of discussions that go on here, even when folks disagree.
10-09-2009, 05:49 AM
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10-09-2009, 06:35 AM
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Matt, tsk tsk, you have to admit the 7th gen area is really tame compared to say the 2nd and 3rd gen areas. 
I rarely need to moderate or delete anything!
The economy and price point of the NEW cars right now keeps the numbers low and I'm sure some feel we're all more like a big extended family here.
I rarely need to moderate or delete anything!The economy and price point of the NEW cars right now keeps the numbers low and I'm sure some feel we're all more like a big extended family here.
10-09-2009, 07:20 AM
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Actually I wouldn't know. I think this is the first time I've stepped into this forum. I don't often stray from the 3 gen, track, or suspension forums unless I see something on the main page that catches my eye. (and the TPMS on my G35 was acting funny the other day)..
But umm yeah. I would hope that the 7th gen forum is full of more adults than the 2-3-4-5 gen forums which are mostly populated with high school/college kids ricing out their first cars.
But umm yeah. I would hope that the 7th gen forum is full of more adults than the 2-3-4-5 gen forums which are mostly populated with high school/college kids ricing out their first cars.
10-09-2009, 07:31 AM
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LOL @ Matt,
I have lurked on this forum for at least one year. And I wouldn't have made the same comment in the 'Other Cars' section. I have read arguments from Per/Lightonthehill and Boone. And a few others. And they have all put there points across respectfully and at some point I have seen where there has been a public acknowledgment of having been wrong at a point. maybe its just me, but i think this counts for a lot on a public forum.
But thans for the welcome nonetheless.
I have lurked on this forum for at least one year. And I wouldn't have made the same comment in the 'Other Cars' section. I have read arguments from Per/Lightonthehill and Boone. And a few others. And they have all put there points across respectfully and at some point I have seen where there has been a public acknowledgment of having been wrong at a point. maybe its just me, but i think this counts for a lot on a public forum.
But thans for the welcome nonetheless.
10-09-2009, 08:36 AM
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Thank God that I have a Bullydog, I can reset any trouble light/warning at anytime but of course I paid $400 for it but then again it came with many other benefits for saving fuel, Top End Remover, the ability to advance the timing, and increase my RPMs to 7100.
Sorry to hear about your troubles bro, if I was close I would've reset it for you for free.
Sorry to hear about your troubles bro, if I was close I would've reset it for you for free.
10-09-2009, 12:21 PM
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Thanks Light...I'll give that a try. I filled my tires up to 33psi and thought the light would go off, without any luck.
I just know they're gonna charge me cause I got my rims refinished gunmetal and they'll say that's what caused the problem (even though I have one previous visit to the dealer to get the TPMS reset).
Here's a Rad Silver with gunmetaled rims...
I just know they're gonna charge me cause I got my rims refinished gunmetal and they'll say that's what caused the problem (even though I have one previous visit to the dealer to get the TPMS reset).
Here's a Rad Silver with gunmetaled rims...
10-09-2009, 12:26 PM
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P.S. Thanks MaxDOuT for the wheels color code (K51)...I went with that for my wheels. I love 'em. I'll see about better pics (not from a phone).
Here's another, but it's not that great a pic...
Here's another, but it's not that great a pic...
10-09-2009, 02:32 PM
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These TPMS systems were already on many cars before the government passed their legislation, and would have eventually been on all cars, even without the legislation. I think the problem is that we have a very basic TPMS system that is sometimes giving a false alert. But I suspect that most TPMS alerts are valid. Most alerts posted here have turned out to have resulted from a low psi, whatever may have caused that low psi.
The only time my light came on, the dealer's service techs had (without my knowledge) lowered my psi from 36 (what I usually carry) to 33 (specs) on a very hot day, while the tires were hot. Then a few weeks later, I got in the car on an unseasonably cool morning, and the light came on. I measured, and found the psi of all four tires was 29. I was very glad for the warning. I immediately took the psi back to 36.
But I am skirting the REAL problem. The ONLY TPMS SYSTEM I WOULD REALLY BE HAPPY WITH would be one that displays the EXACT PSI of EACH of the four tires AND the spare. When the warning light came on, I could immediately see which tire was involved, and whether it was marginally low, very low, or flat. I would also be able to tell if the psi was stable, or dropping. All that info would enable me to take the correct action for the situation. Now THAT would be a system I would gladly pay extra for.
10-09-2009, 02:49 PM
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My dad has the one that reads tire pressure of each tire. His melt and fused to the rims and he had to replace 2 rims and all 4 TPS's.
I understand the safety feature of it, but they haven't been perfected yet
I understand the safety feature of it, but they haven't been perfected yet
10-09-2009, 02:54 PM
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11-22-2009, 09:09 PM
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Had same problem recently when I got new tires and rims. Called 3 Nissan dealerships and they said I needed to pay 62.50! 4th dealership I called, I told them my tpms light is on and I don't know why. Said they would check if a sensor is bad and if everything is fine, they will just reset it for free. I drove there, they did just that and reset it for me for free. Go MOSSY NISSAN!!!
12-13-2009, 12:12 AM
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I'm on a trip and left my manual at home! So the light for the TPMS is the one that's yellow around 2K on the tach, I assume. Picture of an exclamation point surrounded by two round globes with slightly zig zag line on the bottom. TPMS warning light, is that correct?
If so, I'll just check the pressure but I'm in a colder climate from usual so from the posts it sounds like the pressure may have dropped a few pounds, hence the warning light.
Does this sound correct?
If so, I'll just check the pressure but I'm in a colder climate from usual so from the posts it sounds like the pressure may have dropped a few pounds, hence the warning light.
Does this sound correct?
12-13-2009, 09:01 AM
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I'm on a trip and left my manual at home! So the light for the TPMS is the one that's yellow around 2K on the tach, I assume. Picture of an exclamation point surrounded by two round globes with slightly zig zag line on the bottom. TPMS warning light, is that correct?
If so, I'll just check the pressure but I'm in a colder climate from usual so from the posts it sounds like the pressure may have dropped a few pounds, hence the warning light.
Does this sound correct?
If so, I'll just check the pressure but I'm in a colder climate from usual so from the posts it sounds like the pressure may have dropped a few pounds, hence the warning light.
Does this sound correct?
12-13-2009, 04:24 PM
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I'm on a trip and left my manual at home! So the light for the TPMS is the one that's yellow around 2K on the tach, I assume. Picture of an exclamation point surrounded by two round globes with slightly zig zag line on the bottom. TPMS warning light, is that correct?
If so, I'll just check the pressure but I'm in a colder climate from usual so from the posts it sounds like the pressure may have dropped a few pounds, hence the warning light.
Does this sound correct?
If so, I'll just check the pressure but I'm in a colder climate from usual so from the posts it sounds like the pressure may have dropped a few pounds, hence the warning light.
Does this sound correct?
Yes. The shape of the light represents the cross-section of a tire (zig-xag bottom is the tread, bloated parentheses represent the sidewalls). Just pump the tires up a bit (I usually carry 36 psi, but some folks carry the wimpy 33 the manual suggests), then drive for awhile, and the warning light will finally go off.