The Nissan Altima has enjoyed a strong history of five generations and continues to please new vehicle buyers. Largely known as a lower-priced sedan, the Nissan Altima is pretty reliable and easy to repair.
However, a common problem on the Nissan Altima is the tire pressure monitoring system producing a dashboard error. Several different sources may cause this error and therefore, may require different remedies. Here is a guide to how to reset a TPMS error code.
Upon seeing the TPMS error code on your dashboard, immediately pull over on the road’s side. If your driving home or on a road trip, DO NOT wait until your next destination. It may be possible that you do have a deflating or flat tire.
If you drive on a flat tire, you face damaging the wheel, then the axel, and your suspension. All of which will require a considerably more amount of time and money to fix than is necessary. Even worse, you could lose control of your vehicle and end up in a collision because you didn’t stop driving when you should have.
Follow these steps if your TPMS throws an error code (or lights up on the dashboard).
1) Pullover safety to the side of the ride or a parking lot.
2) Put on your hazards to indicate you’ve stopped for an emergency.
3) Check each tire’s tire pressure with a pressure gauge (you should always have one in your vehicle since they are cheap and small).
4) Visually inspect each tire to see if they visibly look flat or low on air. At the same time, listen for leaking air, which should be a “hissing” noise.
5) If there is no leak, then move on to the next step.
6) If you notice a tire has a considerably different pressure than all other tires, attempt to balance it. If the pressure is more than other tires, then pressure the release valve for a short period and check the pressure again. Continue until it is more in line with the other tires.
If the tire pressure is less than the other tires, consider finding a gas station with an air pressure pump. Do not drive more than a mile or so depending on your tire pressure. You may need to call a tow truck if the pressure is too low.
Should your vehicle be serviced by an auto body shop, they will most likely reset your TPMS light. However, if the error could be corrected on your own, consider this method to reset the light.
After fixing the tire pressure, simply drive more than 16 mph for 10 minutes or more, and the light should turn off. If that doesn’t happen, then consider the brake reset method.
1) Remove the lower dash panel to expose several fuses and wires.
2) Find the white two-pin connector for the TPMS.
3) Take this wire and ground it to the chassis of your Altima.
4) Turn the car to the ON position.
5) Depress the brakes six times.
6) If successful, the TPMS should blink.
7) Your blinker light will also blink, indicating you successfully reset the TPMS light.
8) Next, continue onto the other tires to reset each tires sensor.
9) Keep in mind you MUST follow a specific pattern (below).
Front left tire, then front right tire, then rear right tire, and finally, the rear left tire.
After doing this procedure, drive at 16 mph or faster for ten or more minutes to reset the TPMS light. This will reset the TPMS error Nissan Altima.
Here is a video demonstrating this technique:
Hopefully, this resolves the TPMS warning indicator. If not you may want to take your car in to a dealership for help getting rid of this light.
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