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Infiniti G35 Tires and Wheels

355 messages,  Last post on Mar 25, 2013 at 12:06 AM

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#347 of 355 Re: TPS problems [knr5] by capriracer

Feb 16, 2013 (7:20 am)

Replying to: knr5 (Feb 15, 2013 8:28 pm)
First, these systems are known by the initials TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems).
 
Second, it could be the device you are using to check the pressure is faulty - so to be sure it is the TPMS, over inflate the tire a bit - say 5 psi. Then see what happens.
 
If the light comes on again, then it might be the TPMS. If not, the problem is likely your pressure gauge.

#348 of 355 Re: TPS problems [capriracer] by knr5

Feb 16, 2013 (8:19 am)

Replying to: capriracer (Feb 16, 2013 7:20 am)
Thank you for your prompt response! I suppose it was an oversight to miss the 'monitoring' part of TPMS, but I am glad you understood what I was talking about.
 
I have checked pressure using different devices at home and at the service centers. I have a powered air pump with a pressure gauge at home and have, as a first step, checked pressure in all tires and have slightly over-inflated them. Before I needed to replace my first sensor, this used to fix the problem. Not so lately. As against the recommended tire pressure of 33 psi, I currently have 35-36 psi in my tires, partly because it is winter. Clearly one of the sensors is defective, but we are unable to figure out which one needs to be replaced. The service guys are stymied precisely because of that issue. Resetting the system with their hand-held tool seems to fix the problem (TPMS warning light goes out), for a while. Is there a way to figure out which sensor is the culprit?
 
Thanks, again, for your willingness to help.

#349 of 355 Re: TPS problems [knr5] by pscheid

Feb 21, 2013 (10:59 am)

Replying to: knr5 (Feb 16, 2013 8:19 am)
knr5........I have an 04 G35 Coupe purchased 9/2003. At the five year mark the TPMS light went on, wouldn't go off even after monkeying with the tire pressures.
 
It was time for new tires, so I thought I'd let the tire dealer rectify the TPMS matter. Tire dealer could not reset and eliminate the warning light but told me that one sensor was bad, told me which one. I drove to my Infinity dealer and got a replacement sensor for about $150. The tire dealer installed it and the TPMS light issue was resolved......though the light has come back on once since then, it went off when the psi was adjusted about 3 psi in one of the tires.
 
I did some reading up on this when I was having the issue. The batteries in the sealed sensors are not replaceable. The battery life according to what I read should be about 7 years, maybe less. I am still running the original sensors on the other three wheels. So I am living on borrowed time with them.
 
Maybe your tire dealer can tell you which one is bad.
 
PJ

#350 of 355 Re: TPS problems [pscheid] by rhard49

Feb 21, 2013 (11:53 am)

Replying to: pscheid (Feb 21, 2013 10:59 am)
Its interesting I have a 2008G AWD my tires lasted about 32k miles or 3 years. When I replaced the tires at COSTCO with new michelins they said they needed to put in new TPMS sensors and charged about 8 dollars a tire that was about 18 months and 18k miles ago. I know they work because I have had them come on and go off when I rectified the reason. BTW I don't think a nitrogen fill means crap I still lost air.

#351 of 355 Re: TPS problems [pscheid] by knr5

Feb 23, 2013 (1:36 pm)

Replying to: pscheid (Feb 21, 2013 10:59 am)
Thank you for sharing your experience. I have so far replaced my LF sensor (about two years ago) and my LR sensor (about a week ago). Whenever the sensors are reset, the indications are that all the batteries are ok. I suspect the lives of batteries are like the lives of light bulbs -- may last another few minutes or another few years. Since no one is able to figure out what the issue is with my TPMS sensors (including Infiniti dealership), as a last resort, I am taking my car in to have the remaining two sensors replaced (i.e., on the RHS). I will keep you guys posted on developments.
 
Thanks for all your suggestions.

#352 of 355 Re: TPS problems [rhard49] by knr5

Feb 23, 2013 (1:38 pm)

Replying to: rhard49 (Feb 21, 2013 11:53 am)
I hope you mean that COSTCO charged you $8 per tire labor. The parts are much more expensive

#353 of 355 Possible Solution to TPMS Gremlins! by knr5

Feb 26, 2013 (8:24 am)

It appears that my local service place, whose service has been excellent over the past twenty years or so, had used an after-market sensor (universal type, apparently says it fits the G35) in trying to save me money (I had not asked for a cheaper solution). They sheepishly admitted that some cars are finicky about after-market sensors, but most are not, including many 'luxury' brands. So they are going to obtain the genuine OEM sensor and replace the universal sensor. I think this should do it!
 
Thank you all for your help!
 
p.s.: The nearest Infiniti dealer is 2 hours away, and another is 3 hours away!

#354 of 355 Possible Solution to TPMS Gremlins! Update by knr5

Mar 13, 2013 (6:03 pm)

OEM sensor installed. Problem remains! TPMS light came on within two days! I will have to visit with the good folks at Infiniti. Keep you guys posted -- may be useful to someone else.

#355 of 355 Re: Possible Solution to TPMS Gremlins! Update [knr5] by knr5

Mar 25, 2013 (12:06 am)

Replying to: knr5 (Mar 13, 2013 6:03 pm)
I am afraid I will not be able to provide any further update on the matter. I traded-in my 2006 G35 for an Acura TL SH-AWD 6M a few days ago.

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