Ensuring adequate tire pressure is vital for automotive handling, MPG, and tire health. The TPMS (short for tire pressure monitoring system) helps drivers practice proper tire care using sensors to alert them to drops in tire inflation levels.
Its easy to overlook the importance of your TPMS, but its a valuable piece of technology built into most modern vehicles. As a matter of fact, the benefits of a TPMS are so remarkable that road safety laws in many countries require automakers to include it in all new passenger cars sold in the country since 2012.
TPMS come in two major varieties: direct and indirect; the first one directly gauges the pressure inside each tire, while the other tracks your tirescircumference by comparing each tires rotation rate.
If your Nissan has a direct TPMS, your vehicle relies on a Tire Pressure Monitoring System Sensor mounted inside of each of the tires to constantly monitor PSIs and alert the driver when pressure drops below a specific threshold. Like other vehicle components, a Tire Pressure Monitoring System Sensor may glitch when subjected to impact, rough use, or age, or if it is improperly installed following a tire replacement.
Typically, the dash light that notifies you of low tire air pressure levels will become illuminated when somethings amiss with the TPMS itself. Sometimes a system reset can be a quick fix, but in many cases, a new sensor is needed.
Unless youre a seasoned at-home mechanic, replacing your Nissans Tire Pressure Monitoring System Sensor can be a complicated repair. The process can involve letting all the air out of the tire, unseating the tire from the rim to remove the faulty sensor, and mounting the replacement one. Once the new sensor is installed, the tires need to be inflated to appropriate pressure levels and, typically, re-balanced, too! Additionally, depending on which Nissan model and year you own, you will likely need to go the extra mile when calibrating the sensor.
Whether you choose to visit your local Nissan experts for TPMS-related services, or if you plan on attempting this service at home, one thing is certain: getting Tire Pressure Monitoring System Sensor replacement parts that fit your model and year is the best decision. Find Nissan parts and accessories that fit your Nissan Cube 2012-2014, Nissan 370Z 2009-2011, Nissan Sentra 2012-2012, Nissan Murano 2011-2014, Nissan Versa 2012-2012, Nissan GT-R 2020-2020, Nissan Juke 2012-2014, and Nissan Rogue 2011-2015 now. See the What This Fits tab for more details.
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