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I have an '06 z, with TPMS. I'm still using the stock rims. Anyway, a couple months back one of my sensors stopped working, and then last month a second one stopped working.
My thought was two things - first, both of these sensors have gone bad. Second, they have become de-synced with the ECU, but aren't actually bad. So my question is, has this second thing ever been the case or is it pretty much always a bad sensor?
Also, has anyone replaced their sensors with one from here? --> www.tpmswholesalers.com
I see they are a different brand than the ones that are stock.
My thought was two things - first, both of these sensors have gone bad. Second, they have become de-synced with the ECU, but aren't actually bad. So my question is, has this second thing ever been the case or is it pretty much always a bad sensor?
Also, has anyone replaced their sensors with one from here? --> www.tpmswholesalers.com
I see they are a different brand than the ones that are stock.
Q: How does the system work?
A: Each wheel has a sensor that is part of the valve stem in the wheel. The sensor transmits the tire's pressure. To conserve battery power, a centrifugal switch turns the sensor on when the car starts moving faster than 20 mph. There is an antenna in the "A" pillar that picks up the signal from each sensor. The computer in the car displays the pressure on the multi-display (2006 and earlier) and handles the low pressure warning when the tire pressure drops below a pre-set value.
Q: I'm buying some new wheels. What do I need to do to keep the Tire Pressure Monitoring System working properly?
A: You need to get the sensors moved from your old wheels to your new wheels. It won't require re-programming if you take care to move the sensors to the same position on the car that they came from. That is, FL to FL, FR to FR, RL to RL and finally RR to RR. You have to have the tires dismounted from the old wheels to get the sensors out of them. Then install them on the new wheels before mounting the new tires. (Note: for 2007+, there's no need to keep the sensors on the same locations as there is no long a pressure display to worry about.)
Q: Can I buy a second set of sensors for my other wheels and get both to work on my car?
Q: One of my sensors died. I got a replacment installed by it's still not displaying a pressure.
A: Each sensor has a unique ID number. It transmits that ID along with the pressure reading. The car's computer uses that ID to tell which wheel's pressure it's reading. The computer only recognizes the four IDs associated with the car. If you get new sensors, a dealer must "re-program" the car to recognize the ID from that new sensor.
Q: Will the sensors fit this wheel?
A: It depends. They fit on forged or cast one-piece wheels in which the valve stem is aligned in a similar fashion (angled) as the OEM wheels.
They usually don't fit multipiece wheels or wheels where the stem is perpendicular to the wheel barrel.
They definitely fit:
18" & 19" OEM wheels
Nismo LMGT4
Volk LE/TE37, CE28N. They will fit the Volk GTS but sensor must point "up" toward tire.
PIAA Rozza (adapter available from Z1 Performance)
They can be made to fit almost any other wheels with the "banding" method, described in these three threads:
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-suspension-diy/186197-how-to-make-your-own-aps-tire-bands.html
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-suspension-diy/30147-designed-a-way-to-mount-tire-pressure-sensor-to-any-wheel.html
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...s-sensors.html
Q: I bought aftermarket wheels and didn't move the TPMS sensors to the new wheels. What's up with the warning light (!).
A: After about 30 minutes of continual driving, if the system doesn't detect a signal from the four sensors, the warning will beep and the dash light (!) will illuminate. You CAN'T disable the warning or the light. Neither Nissan or any shop can disable it (it illegal if they do it).
Q: How can I make the warning light go away?
A: Install the sensors in the new wheels. See question above.
Q: I bought a (2003,2004) base model Z. Can I buy sensors or wheels from another model and put them on my car?
A: Yes you can but they won't show the pressure on the multi-function display (triple-meter) or warn you when the pressure is too low. Your car doesn't have the antenna to pick up the signals from the sensors and your computer isn't setup to display them.
Q: It got cold last night and this morning, the Low Pressure Warning came on after I started driving. The display shows the pressure at 27 psi. I usually keep my pressure at 30psi.
A: The normal pressure for the OEM Z tires/wheels is 35 psi. The warning goes off when the pressure drops about 25% below normal, which is about 26-27 psi.
Q: I'm getting new tires on my Z, do I need to do anything to the TPMS sensors? Do they need recalibration?
A: No, there's nothing that needs to be done. The sensors are mounted to the wheels, not the tires.
Q: I have a 2007 (and later) 350Z and I can't find the tire pressure display in the triple-meter.
A: Sadly, that feature is no longer available to you. Starting in 2007, the individual pressures are no longer displayed. All you get is the low pressure warning from the system.
A: Each wheel has a sensor that is part of the valve stem in the wheel. The sensor transmits the tire's pressure. To conserve battery power, a centrifugal switch turns the sensor on when the car starts moving faster than 20 mph. There is an antenna in the "A" pillar that picks up the signal from each sensor. The computer in the car displays the pressure on the multi-display (2006 and earlier) and handles the low pressure warning when the tire pressure drops below a pre-set value.
Q: I'm buying some new wheels. What do I need to do to keep the Tire Pressure Monitoring System working properly?
A: You need to get the sensors moved from your old wheels to your new wheels. It won't require re-programming if you take care to move the sensors to the same position on the car that they came from. That is, FL to FL, FR to FR, RL to RL and finally RR to RR. You have to have the tires dismounted from the old wheels to get the sensors out of them. Then install them on the new wheels before mounting the new tires. (Note: for 2007+, there's no need to keep the sensors on the same locations as there is no long a pressure display to worry about.)
Q: Can I buy a second set of sensors for my other wheels and get both to work on my car?
Q: One of my sensors died. I got a replacment installed by it's still not displaying a pressure.
A: Each sensor has a unique ID number. It transmits that ID along with the pressure reading. The car's computer uses that ID to tell which wheel's pressure it's reading. The computer only recognizes the four IDs associated with the car. If you get new sensors, a dealer must "re-program" the car to recognize the ID from that new sensor.
Q: Will the sensors fit this wheel?
A: It depends. They fit on forged or cast one-piece wheels in which the valve stem is aligned in a similar fashion (angled) as the OEM wheels.
They usually don't fit multipiece wheels or wheels where the stem is perpendicular to the wheel barrel.
They definitely fit:
18" & 19" OEM wheels
Nismo LMGT4
Volk LE/TE37, CE28N. They will fit the Volk GTS but sensor must point "up" toward tire.
PIAA Rozza (adapter available from Z1 Performance)
They can be made to fit almost any other wheels with the "banding" method, described in these three threads:
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-suspension-diy/186197-how-to-make-your-own-aps-tire-bands.html
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-suspension-diy/30147-designed-a-way-to-mount-tire-pressure-sensor-to-any-wheel.html
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...s-sensors.html
Q: I bought aftermarket wheels and didn't move the TPMS sensors to the new wheels. What's up with the warning light (!).
A: After about 30 minutes of continual driving, if the system doesn't detect a signal from the four sensors, the warning will beep and the dash light (!) will illuminate. You CAN'T disable the warning or the light. Neither Nissan or any shop can disable it (it illegal if they do it).
Q: How can I make the warning light go away?
A: Install the sensors in the new wheels. See question above.
Q: I bought a (2003,2004) base model Z. Can I buy sensors or wheels from another model and put them on my car?
A: Yes you can but they won't show the pressure on the multi-function display (triple-meter) or warn you when the pressure is too low. Your car doesn't have the antenna to pick up the signals from the sensors and your computer isn't setup to display them.
Q: It got cold last night and this morning, the Low Pressure Warning came on after I started driving. The display shows the pressure at 27 psi. I usually keep my pressure at 30psi.
A: The normal pressure for the OEM Z tires/wheels is 35 psi. The warning goes off when the pressure drops about 25% below normal, which is about 26-27 psi.
Q: I'm getting new tires on my Z, do I need to do anything to the TPMS sensors? Do they need recalibration?
A: No, there's nothing that needs to be done. The sensors are mounted to the wheels, not the tires.
Q: I have a 2007 (and later) 350Z and I can't find the tire pressure display in the triple-meter.
A: Sadly, that feature is no longer available to you. Starting in 2007, the individual pressures are no longer displayed. All you get is the low pressure warning from the system.
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^^ The problem you describe sounds like a sensor-battery failure since one went out, and then soon the second one failed.
But, I have a 2003 Performance model (and thus TPMS), and the sensors are still working perfectly.
I’m not sure what to tell you. Obviously your sensors quit sending to the ECU. But why?
--Spike
But, I have a 2003 Performance model (and thus TPMS), and the sensors are still working perfectly.
I’m not sure what to tell you. Obviously your sensors quit sending to the ECU. But why?
--Spike
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Well, I figured out that it's my passenger side TPMSes that are out. First the front, then the rear. The front one went out while I was driving during a really bad storm, not sure that means anything. About a month or so before that, lightning struck a tree about 20 feet from my car on that side (the car was parked in a lot), again not sure if that could mean anything.
it could be battery life..it could be that its broken...or it could be like my LF sensor....itll randomly stop reading for a couple mins. but when the light comes on and it doesnt read its not something to get worked over for. when you hear the beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep then you know you got a problem...and writing the id's to the sensors are easy for nissans...go to discount tire ...as long as its the right type of sensor...all you do is get a bartech scan tool, connect to the obd located under the steering wheel, put make,model,year and then read and write id's...i can do this in probably thirty seconds tops 
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