Tire Pressure Monitor Systems

Tire Pressure Monitor Systems: Tracking Your Nissan's Inflation

Our experts at Metro Nissan of Dallas are well aware of how critical components like tire pressure monitor systems are for ensuring your safety while driving. These electronic sensors measure air pressure inside each tire and transmit data to your dashboard. TPMS alerts you when pressure drops below safe thresholds, preventing dangerous underinflation. Your Sentra or Murano depends on functioning sensors to maintain proper tire pressure for safety and efficiency.

How TPMS Protects Your Drive

Sensors mounted inside each wheel assembly measure pressure and sometimes temperature continuously. Radio frequency signals transmit this information to a receiver module in your vehicle. The system compares readings against programmed thresholds and illuminates warning lights when pressure falls too low. This monitoring prevents tire damage, improves fuel economy, and reduces accident risk from underinflated tires.

Why TPMS Sensors Fail

Internal batteries powering sensors eventually deplete after six to ten years of operation. Corrosion from moisture exposure damages electronic components and valve stems. Physical damage during tire mounting or dismounting breaks sensor housings or valve connections. Extreme temperature fluctuations stress electronic components. Road salt accelerates corrosion of metal valve stems attached to sensors.

Identifying TPMS Problems

Dashboard warning lights staying illuminated indicate sensor malfunction or system communication failure. Intermittent warnings suggest weak sensor batteries nearing end of life. Inaccurate pressure readings point to failing sensor electronics. Genuine Nissan TPMS sensors integrate seamlessly with your vehicle's computer systems, ensuring accurate monitoring that generic sensors often fail to provide.

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