Login  |  Register
Nissanhelp.com - All About Nissan
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Owners Manuals Recalls/Campaigns Service Bulletins Service Manuals Nissan OBDII Codes Glossary & Acronyms More...
Member's Ride Photos Stock Photo Gallery
Classifieds - For Sale Classifieds - Wanted To Buy Classifieds - Mechanic Wanted Classifieds - Auto Services Search Auto Parts
Register FAQ Social Groups Mark Forums Read
XTerra Flashing Low Tire Pressure Light Forums > > XTerra Flashing Low Tire Pressure Light XTerra Flashing Low Tire Pressure Light
Forgot Password? Join Us!


Xterra Nissan Xterra Discussion Forum

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 08-01-2014, 07:29 PM
tbird2 tbird2 is offline
Registered User

2007 XTERRA
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Southern California
Posts: 7
Exclamation XTerra Flashing Low Tire Pressure Light

Hello out there While driving, the low tire pressure light on my Xterra started flashing. All tire pressure levels are fine, and I was told there is a problem with the sensors. My mechanic wanted to charge me $$$ to check and reset. I was told the only thing this light/sensor does is monitor tire pressure. I do not wish to pay for the tire babysitter! I'll use the old-fashioned tire gauge to monitor. Is there a way to manually disconnect this? Or is this something only a shop can do? Thank you.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 08-02-2014, 06:21 PM
Administrator Administrator is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,063
Default

Unfortunately there is no way to disconnect the system. By law all vehicles must have a tire monitor system.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 08-05-2014, 08:24 AM
pro 4x's Avatar
pro 4x pro 4x is offline
Enthusiast
2012 Xterra
2012 NISSAN XTERRA
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 25
Default

Some info.....

How-to: Reset TPMS with a Paper Clip - Second Generation Nissan Xterra Forums (2005+)
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 08-07-2014, 04:43 PM
tbird2 tbird2 is offline
Registered User

2007 XTERRA
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Southern California
Posts: 7
Default

I wasn't aware of this. Thanks for your reply.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 08-07-2014, 04:45 PM
tbird2 tbird2 is offline
Registered User

2007 XTERRA
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Southern California
Posts: 7
Default

I appreciate this information. Thank you.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 08-08-2014, 10:44 AM
G47
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

if the sensor is bad it will come back, I would call local tire shops and see how has a TPMS reader, the battery might be low one or more sensor if the light comes back on
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 08-15-2017, 12:20 PM
jay_r00 jay_r00 is offline
Registered User
2012 Titan King Cab
 
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 4
Default TPMS light stays on or blinking

The sensors average life span is about 3-5 years until they can come out with a better battery. There are sites like Titan TPMS Tire Pressure Sensors that sell the sensors way cheaper than dealerships.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 08-15-2017, 01:11 PM
tbird2 tbird2 is offline
Registered User

2007 XTERRA
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Southern California
Posts: 7
Default

Thanks all. I no longer have this vehicle any longer.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 09-04-2017, 05:25 PM
bwcland bwcland is offline
Registered User
2007 Xterra
2015 Frontier
 
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 4
Default

Are the TPMS difficult to change?
Thank you.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 09-04-2017, 07:21 PM
jay_r00 jay_r00 is offline
Registered User
2012 Titan King Cab
 
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 4
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by bwcland View Post
Are the TPMS difficult to change?
Thank you.
Not at all. I watched the tire shop by my house do it in under 20 minutes. They dismount the tire and break the bead an then the stem screws onto the sensor. Just make sure not to over torque it when screwing it on. Every car has its own relearn procedure. With mine it was just driving a few miles and then my tpms light went off and it was done.
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 09-05-2017, 08:58 PM
bwcland bwcland is offline
Registered User
2007 Xterra
2015 Frontier
 
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 4
Default

Awesome! Thanks for the tip jay_r00, now wondering if I could pull the tires from the wheels, may be a project for the tire shop but worth a try! Thanks
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 09-05-2017, 10:37 PM
smj999smj's Avatar
smj999smj smj999smj is offline
Master Enthusiast
2006 Pathfinder
2003 Frontier King Cab
2003 Frontier KC SVE 4x4
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Prospect, VA
Posts: 1,866
Default

If you don't have a tire machine, then you should take the wheels to a shop and have them do it. There are two types of sensors...those that come in "sleep mode" that have to be woke up using a trigger tool and those that are ready to program. I usually use Dorman Direct-fit TPMS sensors from Rockauto because they have a lifetime warranty and are half the price of Nissan sensors, but they do have to be waken with a trigger tool. A TPMS trigger tool can be purchased for around $35. The TPMS system needs to be put into program made, which can be done by shorting the TPMS diagnostic connector (by the OBD II connector) 6 times within 10 secs and either using the trigger tool at each wheel (LF-RF-RR-LR) or without the trigger tool by driving the car with the tires set (in that same order) 36 psi, 33 psi, 30 psi and 27 psi. If you do a search on YouTube, you find vids on the procedure.
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 09-06-2017, 05:43 AM
jay_r00 jay_r00 is offline
Registered User
2012 Titan King Cab
 
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 4
Default

Definitely worth the money to have the shop do it. It costed me 40$ and they had it done quick.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
flashing, light, low, pressure, tire, xterra

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:29 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO v2.0.42 (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.