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Old 09-10-2008, 10:08 PM
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how annoying is the dash light and the beeping? is the beeping permanent, or only for a few seconds?
I want 17" wheels for winter for my 2006 350Z (came with 18" wheels and TPMS). Did Nissan make stock 17" wheels for 350Z that have the TPMS sensors? or aftermarket wheels?
thanks.
P.s. I'm aware of https://my350z.com/forum/350z/197329...44#post3788619
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I think the older 350's beeped. With my 2006, the light flashes only for 60 seconds then stays soild, until you shut the car off, then restart.. I don't even notice the light anymore. If it was a red light I would pull the LED out but it's amber so it blends.
Old 09-11-2008, 03:06 AM
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No, Nissan didn't make 17" wheels that held the sensors.

In general, no it's not annoying at all. The light comes on after about 45 minutes of driving. With the stereo blaring all the time, I've never heard it beep.
Old 09-11-2008, 10:42 AM
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Mine doesn't beep. I got a 2007. Having the light stay on doesn't bother me a bit.
Old 09-11-2008, 10:44 AM
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I don't have TPMS and don't even notice the light anymore. Also doesn't beep but mine is a 2007.

its no problem dont worry. just make sure you check the pressure regularly.
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i have an 03, and it doesnt beep. the pressure indicator comes on after 45 minutes or so
Old 09-11-2008, 12:04 PM
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you notice it for the first week... then you dont.
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wierd, i dont have tpms anymore and i never had it beep or any indicator light come on.

that sucks if it does.
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my 2006 does not beep.
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my 05 base doesn't beep or have a solid light lit up? and no I don't have TPMS on my volks. Maybe I got lucky?
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I have an 07, and after a while you don't notice it. But tbh it annoys me at times.
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Not annoying at all and yeah you get used to the light its no biggie honestly.....
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It takes about a day to get used to.
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I use that light as a warm up light. when it stops blinking, I drive. lol
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i swear this beeping thing has become an Urban Legend.

The car does not beep at you if you dont have your sensors installed. just a warning light on your dash.
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Originally Posted by LAKERSFAN
i swear this beeping thing has become an Urban Legend.

The car does not beep at you if you dont have your sensors installed. just a warning light on your dash.
, i got tired of peeps asking me about light so got tpms reinstalled when it was time for new tires
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I have an 05 and my light is on all the time. Even after resetting the ECU. I think I will reinstall the TPMS when I get new tires.
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I use OEM 17's for winter without TPMS and i get a light after about 40 miles of constant driving. No beeping, just the light, which goes away after shutdown, and then back on if you do another 40ish one trip miles.
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mine's in 04, it doesn't beep. The light in the cluster randomly turns on after a long drive, but it resets itself automatically.
Old 09-11-2008, 05:49 PM
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thanks guys. I'm glad it doesn't beep, and the light is not that bad. There is so much more choices with winter tires in 17" size than 18", so it looks like I can start my search.


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