2009 TPMS Issues
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altimacape
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2009 TPMS Issues
I just purchased a mint 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 se. The only issue when purchasing was that the tpms light was one. I got a great deal, and thought it would be an easy fix--not so. All tires are at 32 psi, and have been filled with nitrogen (green caps). When the car starts the tpms light flashes then stays lit. I've taken it to 2 different garages, who used the tool to check each wheels' sensor and reset light. The light will then stay out for about 30-40 kms before it starts flashing again. I asked the last garage to simply tell me which wheel sensor is bad, which they said they had the ability to do, but each of the sensors always comes back as working. I'm desperately trying to avoid the dealer due to the higher cost. However, ther last garage recommended changind all four sensors, which is rediculous. How can I determine which sensor is bad?
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Re: 2009 TPMS Issues
Sounds like a wiring issue. Can you inspect the harness and plug that connects to each sensor?
Re: 2009 TPMS Issues
Recently had almost the same issue with my 2010 after having all 4 tires replaced. Firestone store tried 3 times to reset the sensors but in the end, I had to take it to the Nissan dealer. They ended up resetting the main computer and reprogramming the frequency for all 4 sensors. Took maybe 5 minutes and they didn't charge me anything.
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altimacape
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Re: 2009 TPMS Issues
OK, I have had the 4 sensors replaced with new oem Schrader sensors. The tire shop installed them and relearned them. Now after 10 mins, the comes on steady and doesn't blink...But it stays on as if a tire is low. So does the whole system need to be reprogrammed for the new sensors?
Re: 2009 TPMS Issues
I always thought the dealership was the only one able to reprogram these. It sucks man. I just learned to live with it (aftermarket wheels)altimacape wrote:OK, I have had the 4 sensors replaced with new oem Schrader sensors. The tire shop installed them and relearned them. Now after 10 mins, the comes on steady and doesn't blink...But it stays on as if a tire is low. So does the whole system need to be reprogrammed for the new sensors?