Anyone used this TPMS reset tool (Autel MaxiTPMS TS301 ) for your Z?
 

Amazon.com: Autel MaxiTPMS TS301 Diagnostic and Service Tool for Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems: Automotive

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Well, I go to the dealer twice a year to get my TPMS reset (for winter and summer rims). I was browsing Amazon and stumbled upon this TPMS tool. Reviews are good but I'm just curious to see if anyone here used this on their Z.

thanks.

:woot: I actually bought it! I'll let you guys know :happydance: . Looks like the regular price was $399 but now it's on sale. Should be good.

I believe Nissan uses 315 MHZ.. we will see how this works out :tiphat:

I'll be interested in this one since I have to do the same thing as you, AK. Swap out the RE-11's and stockies.

In for results.

Yeah def.. I'm going to let you know if it works or no. It's worth a shot.

:tup:

in for results, this may be a good investment for my shop!

For 400 dollars, it's really not that bad.. considering it will pay itself off!


Hope it works

It's on sale for $113 with FREE shipping (72% off)

:eek: ... even better....lol

Based on my research at Tirerack you need an OBDII tool to register new sensors with the car. That tool looks like it just resets existing sensors. You may want to look at something like this

only problem is many manufacturers have specific reset protocols and require specific scanners. i hate tpms and i hope the government follows through on its plan to repeal the law stating new cars have to have them. they are nothing but a problem...

2009Black is correct. The MaxiTPMS® TS301 will retrieve the sensors' ESN's. Then, you need the ATEQ Quickset Device to send them to the ECU.

The unit has been sitting in my room for more than a week now. With all these snow, there's NO WAY I can change my winter rims just yet :(. If the weather DOES get better in the First (or 2nd) week of March, I'll do the Summer Wheels swap and test out this tool. I'll def keep you guys posted. If it doesn't work, I'm looking at the one 2009 black posted. This seems like a new product tirerack is carrying. Def worth the shot. Previous TPMS reset tools were way expansive. :tup: I'll also let you guys know(as vpn said) if you really need both of these to reset the TPMS or just ONE of these is enough for the job.

Thanks for your patience. Here are some pictures

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I bought this but haven't needed to use it yet.
Schrader Bridgeport Nissan TPMS Reset Tool.
I'm hoping it works! I think it was $30 or so...TIRERACK!
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ak just flop your rears around and see if it works i'll rep you if you do ;)

In for results, getting ready to install some factory Nismo wheels I purchased, the TPMS's are installed on them, so maybe they will sync up and I won't have to worry about it, but just in case, I'm subscribing :tup:

BTW: I'm getting the Rims powder coated next week, does the TPMS come off if I unbolt the stem from the front side, or is there some special trick to removing the TPMS/valve stem assembly so that it doesn't get damaged ???

^Yes, it's as simple as loosening the sensor with a deep socket (of course the tire bead needs to be broken to get the internal sensor out but if your rims are getting PC'd you'll have the tires off).

Thanks Jim :tup:

In for updates.

Sorry. But Tbone and I switched wheels, and both TPMS needed to be reset.
Yours will need to be synchronized.

Bad news
 

Hey guys,
I do have bad news. I don't know if I was doing something wrong or no, but this tool DID NOT detect my OEM TPMS. I don't know why. I also tried selecting by vehicle make (I think they had up to 08 350Z) and it still didn't detect it. So, I may send this back and try the TireRack one ATEQ TPM QuickSet Reset Tool

I'll keep you guys updated how that one works out. :tup:

Noooooo!! Thanks for the update AK.

You're welcome.

I just got off the phone with Tirerack. They told me that The ATEQ Tool ATEQ TPM QuickSet Reset Tool WILL NOT work on the 09 370Z YET. The company is trying to update their software so that the 09 or newer cars can use it. The tech did assure me that once the software is updated, this IS the right tool for this kind of TPMS reset. I will probably have to get the tpms reset through the dealer this time.

In for an update too. I would buy the Tirerack tool if it works.

Don't buy that one YET. It won't work on the 370Z. The are updating it's software.

I called Tire rack. Apparently it Does work now. i also called the company (ateq usa) and they confirmed that it should work. I am going to order it with a new set of sensors on my new wheels and i will test it out once my wheels come.

Cool keep us posted!

If anyone would like to offer me free premium membership, I can post instructions on how to program your sensors without needing to buy any tool. :tup:

Hmm. Can this feature just be turned off entirely (either Consult III or UpRev?)? Seems more like a hassle than anything else, especially for guys who regularly track the car.

“It is amazing how much you can accomplish when it doesn't matter who gets the credit.” - Harry S Truman

Are you referring to the 'change the pressure of each tire to some specific PSI then drive at this speed, change the pressure, drive a figure 8, honk the horn twice, open the trunk' convoluted thing?

Awesome Jeff. Keep us posted. I think my new dealer is going to do this for FREE. If he wants to charge me any $, I'll buy this.

Will do. Expect to hear something within the next 2-3 weeks. I really hope it works, i like the idea of spending 135 dollars once, and know that i never have to spend it again, even though thats the cost of like 3 seasons of wheel changes.

:iagree: But then why isnt premium membership free?

Anyways, you guys are silly. Going out to buy expensive equipment to do something that can be done for free. I posted this over at myg37, I guess I'll share over here too.

How many times have we had the tire light come on, whether due to rotating tires, changing wheels, etc? In the past, there was no way of resetting the light unless we brought it to the dealer, which would cost 50-150 bucks. I didnt want to pay for something that would've taken anyone 5 minutes to do. After doing a lot of research, I finally found a DIY method to reset it using only a paper clip.

Step 1: Set the tires to the following pressures, they have to be exact:

Tire position Tire pressure kPa (kg/cm2, psi)
Front LH 240 (2.4, 34)
Front RH 220 (2.2, 31)
Rear RH 200 (2.0, 29)
Rear LH 180 (1.8, 26)

Step 2: Locate the TPMS interface plug. This is a white female plug that is attached to the OBD II wire loom under the dash right about where your left knee would be when sitting in the driver's seat. You may have to cut the tape that is holding the TPMS interface plug to the OBD II wire loom.
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Step 3: Attach a paper clip or wire into the interface plug.

Step 4: Put your key in the ignition and turn it to the last click before the engine starts. This is the KOEO position (Key On, Engine Off).

Step 5: Tap the end of the paper clip (the end NOT in the interface plug, duh!) on any exposed ground (metal) 6 times.

Step 6: If you completed step 5 then the TPMS warning light will start to slowly flash and you have activated the TPMS relearn process. If it flashes fast that's not right. If yours isn't flashing slowly then check your connections, turn the ignition off and start over at step 4.

Step 7: Once you confirm the lights do not stop flashing, step on the clutch/brake and start the car. Do not turn the car to OFF position. Start driving >25mph until the light goes out. It could take as long as ten minutes.

Step 8: The light will quickly come back on due to the low tire pressures. Refill your tires to the correct pressure.

Step 9: Donate 30 bucks to me for saving you >$50 at the dealership for each reset.

If you think my method is convoluted, then go out and buy your expensive equipment. Dont ever use my method.