are there other alternatives to the banding method? Like using some type of adhesive to stick the tire pressure monitor onto the rim. If so, what kind of adhesive would i use? Would epoxy work? or crazy glue?

 

Some great info China Clipper! I was always wondering what made the batteries last so long that Nissan felt comfortable sealing them in the wheels.
I would guess that these batteries are not replaceable, which means another case of planned obsolescense where we must shell out for new TPS sensors every three years. Does anyone know how long they are supposed to last???

 

Jules, you are correct. The batteries are permanently potted into the TPS sensor. According to the OEM manufacturer of these TPS units, the designed battery life "under normal conditions" is rated at ten years. My guess is that your mileage as well as living in ambient conditions would tend to shorten this designed battery life.

 

I'm obviously going to tell my installer to be careful putting the tire on once the TPS valve is on the wheel, but is there anything they can really do?

Was the guy who did THX723's car just a little careless?

 

I didn't even try glue or epoxy for two reasons: The wheels heat up and cool down everytime you drive and you are dealing with serious centrifugal forces when your tire is spinning at high speeds. This is not to say it won't work but the band method to me seemed the most secure. I didn't want to have to keep dismounting and re-mounting and balancing my tires.

 

well valve stem broke off last night.. i think some *** was trying to steal it and just kick it or something and my valve stem snapped off and left me with a flat. I went to the dealer this morning and it would cost me 300 bucks cuz they have to change out the whole thing. i said **** it and let them put a normal valve stem in for 45 bucks. 300 is not worth it. i can live with the light and sound. unless someone knows how to turn it off!!

 

The dude was actually being very careful ... as I've asked him to do so. However, the procedure was incorrect leading to breakage. Again ... follow the directions as noted in the ESM, which I didn't have at the time, and you should be ok.