TPMS Recalibration issue

chrischhorn · 01-06-2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Welllllllll... Keep us posted, I'm just going off the info I know to be true. And only ASSuming about the '13 part

DE, I think its actually only the sensor on the vehicle itself that has changed to allow it for the beep and the warning. We had a 2013 come in for a flat-repair and the sensor looked the same as my sensors. (used the same tpms rebuild kit.) But like he said, drop by Costco and see if they can reset for you. Our handheld scanners at Costco read the 2013 sensors just fine. As our scanners, it shows information as 2009+ 370z. There is no seperate option for the 2 different sensor years as is. If not, the error is in the sensor not the car itself. Probably a dead battery. They only last 3-5 years. New sensors in the new cars are claimed to only lasting 1-3 years since the car companies arent making enough on them.

PaulZ370 · 01-06-2013, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by chrischhorn

If not, the error is in the sensor not the car itself. Probably a dead battery. They only last 3-5 years. New sensors in the new cars are claimed to only lasting 1-3 years since the car companies arent making enough on them.

The Wheels just came off a 2012, and all four batteries can't be dead at the same time. The odds are pretty astronomical.

gurneyeagle · 01-10-2013, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PaulZ370

The Wheels just came off a 2012, and all four batteries can't be dead at the same time. The odds are pretty astronomical.

Any updates Paul?

I've kind of lost track of the conversation here, but I still believe that a set of the early TPMS (pre mid-2010 for lack of a better definition) will not work on a 2011 or newer.

I sure hope you can prove me wrong.

PaulZ370 · 01-10-2013, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Any updates Paul?

I've kind of lost track of the conversation here, but I still believe that a set of the early TPMS (pre mid-2010 for lack of a better definition) will not work on a 2011 or newer.

I sure hope you can prove me wrong.

My Z is a 2011. The wheels I am using are from a 2012. Same TPM sensor in both sets of wheels -

Had I been using wheels from a 2009 or a pre-Sept 2010 Z, then the TPM Sensors would have been the earlier type.

The Dealer's computer is apparently not capable of reading the newer type sensors for some reason. It is not my Z, and not the TPM Sensors in the 2012 Wheels that are having an issue. It is the handheld computer at the Dealer that is having the issue. It is not reading ANY of the sensors from the 2012 wheels.

... Hope this clarifies the problem...

I check in with the Dealer tomorrow for an update. Stay tuned.

Redglare · 01-06-2013, 05:25 PM

Had the same issue, the dealer calibration tool can pick up the "ID'S" of the new tpms sensors and then upload said id's into your ecu so your car can register them, not sure why your dealership is having trouble with this.

batteries are good for 7-15 years (depending on climate etc etc)

chrischhorn · 01-06-2013, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Redglare

Had the same issue, the dealer calibration tool can pick up the "ID'S" of the new tpms sensors and then upload said id's into your ecu so your car can register them, not sure why your dealership is having trouble with this.

batteries are good for 7-15 years (depending on climate etc etc)

off a'12 then yes not likely.
Redglare- we got an article for the tire shop that said car companies will be having the battieries fail sooner as they are not making any profit on the sensors themselves. The sensors battieries are not replaceable so thr whole sensor has to be replaced. Thats the reason we are now stocking up on multiple sensors for many makes and models at Costco. Call me a liar if you want and ill be glad to upload the article but we'll just see what happens.

DEpointfive0 · 01-06-2013, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by chrischhorn

off a'12 then yes not likely.
Redglare- we got an article for the tire shop that said car companies will be having the battieries fail sooner as they are not making any profit on the sensors themselves. The sensors battieries are not replaceable so thr whole sensor has to be replaced. Thats the reason we are now stocking up on multiple sensors for many makes and models at Costco. Call me a liar if you want and ill be glad to upload the article but we'll just see what happens.

He's not a liar

Redglare · 01-06-2013, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by chrischhorn

off a'12 then yes not likely.
Redglare- we got an article for the tire shop that said car companies will be having the battieries fail sooner as they are not making any profit on the sensors themselves. The sensors battieries are not replaceable so thr whole sensor has to be replaced. Thats the reason we are now stocking up on multiple sensors for many makes and models at Costco. Call me a liar if you want and ill be glad to upload the article but we'll just see what happens.

That's actually believable, I'd love to read the article though, it's ridiculous that they would make them last less...
That would be ridiculous if you had to replace sensors with every tire change.... I hope the car manufacturers will step in and develop in-house sensors that will last as long as they do right now.

I can see an aftermarket company developing sensors with longer lasting batteries.

chrischhorn · 01-06-2013, 09:08 PM

rediculous from our stand point. not so kuch theirs. $100-$200/sensor. 4 per vehicle. a lot more profit as the sensors probably cost them less then $15 to make.

PaulZ370 · 02-08-2013, 08:52 PM

The dealership's computer was finally updated, and I was called to bring my Z in. They had apparently upgraded the software on it and were able to read a 2012 TPMS sensor on a Z they had on the lot.

Sure enough, it took about 5 minutes to read all four sensors and download them into the Car's Computer. The car accepted the sensors and my TPMS light is now gone from my Dash...

Happy Days are here again...!

phohman · 02-11-2013, 03:43 PM

Ok, so if you have two sets of rims/tires (one for the track & one for DD) Is it possiable have both sets calibrated the same or do U have to calibrate each set as U use them? I have purchased a set of 13s Nismo rims (no tires yet) as an extra set for Tracking and need a set of TPMs

Baer383 · 02-11-2013, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by phohman

Ok, so if you have two sets of rims/tires (one for the track & one for DD) Is it possiable have both sets calibrated the same or do U have to calibrate each set as U use them? I have purchased a set of 13s Nismo rims (no tires yet) as an extra set for Tracking and need a set of TPMs

Only 1 set can be programmed to the BCM at a time.

PaulZ370 · 02-11-2013, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by phohman

Ok, so if you have two sets of rims/tires (one for the track & one for DD) Is it possiable have both sets calibrated the same or do U have to calibrate each set as U use them? I have purchased a set of 13s Nismo rims (no tires yet) as an extra set for Tracking and need a set of TPMs

Not sure there is any need to even have TPMS sensors on Wheels that are for the track use only. Usually when you are on the track, you are mindful of every pound of air you have in your tires, and are constantly checking them before every run. If you have a tire go down, you'll know it without any help from a warning light.

The only TPMS needed is on your "Road" set. You're not going to check those every few miles like you do on your track tires...

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chrischhorn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mililani, HI Posts: 1,566 Drives: 2014 Juke Nismo RS Rep Power: 17	rediculous from our stand point. not so kuch theirs. $100-$200/sensor. 4 per vehicle. a lot more profit as the sensors probably cost them less then $15 to make. __________________ R.I.P. 8/01/13 1SlowZ One day I'll have another....

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PaulZ370 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, LA Posts: 956 Drives: 011 370 BSM/T/SP/6MT Rep Power: 16	Resolution! The dealership's computer was finally updated, and I was called to bring my Z in. They had apparently upgraded the software on it and were able to read a 2012 TPMS sensor on a Z they had on the lot. Sure enough, it took about 5 minutes to read all four sensors and download them into the Car's Computer. The car accepted the sensors and my TPMS light is now gone from my Dash... Happy Days are here again...! instroke likes this. __________________ *BD2ZBN :: 2011 BSM/TRG/SP/6MT/Stillen Oil Cooler/K&N CAI/Michelin PSS/Brake Light/EIBACH Sway Bars/FI Res. HFC+18" Res. CBE/Morimoto XB LED/DRLs/10mm Spacers*

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Redglare Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: FL Posts: 387 Drives: C172 Skyhawk GIII Rep Power: 175	Had the same issue, the dealer calibration tool can pick up the "ID'S" of the new tpms sensors and then upload said id's into your ecu so your car can register them, not sure why your dealership is having trouble with this. batteries are good for 7-15 years (depending on climate etc etc)