I searched, only found threads on fixing the TPMS light issue. I don't want to fix it, (everything checks out) I just want the light OFF!
TPMS light on, how do I remove the bulb in the gauge cluster or is there a fuse?

Thanks

 

The bulb is actually an led that is soldered to the circuit board.

 

+1 on this problem

 

Wow, bummer! I guess it's gonna have to be a piece of black electrical tape then...

 

TPMS is a good system, stop being lazy and fix the cause! Knowing when you have a tire going down gives you time to take care of the tire before you're in an accident or the rim is destroyed. Nissan installed the system for a reason, most major tire companys can fix the sensor without going to the stealership...Gary

 

you probably have a sensor on its way out so its intermittent. when it cuts out your tpms light goes off but when you go check its back bec its just on and off again.

 

I have gotten really good at just ignoring mine.

 

I have to say, this system actually saved my *** once. The light came on suddenly on the highway and I was able to take an exit and roll up to a gas station's air pump (to top off the spare!). Had run over something small which punctured the right rear. Not a blow out but it went down fast enough that it was flat by the time I stopped.

The point is, in my opinion it would be worth the effort to get your system back to spec rather than trying to defeat the warning light. Many tire places have the sensor "registration" device which will either fix it or determine if you have any bad sensors. If I understand the system correctly, rotating your tires requires a reset...

 

No reset needed for rotation.

It also does not monitor the spare tire despite some reports here. The system only monitors the 4 wheels on the car, and doesn't care where they are located.


The system is primitive, i hate to say it. There are ways to troubleshoot it however, and they have been detailed on here. There is a way to initiate the code generation sequence and get the TPMS light to "blink" a code to you. This will help identify the issue. You can also reset the light this way, but has a specific method i won't detail here.

With these cars being 8-11 years old, i'm afraid the most promising reason as to the failure is the TPMS sensor batteries reaching the end of their lifespan. They are only rated for 6 years. The battery dies, and the light will come on (will blink for 60 seconds, then stay solid). At this point, you need to replace the sensor, and reset the system.

There are ways to identify the dead sensor so you can replace it, and reset the system. It's in the FSM, and commonly discussed on these boards. It is a little primitive, but I've done it myself. It works.

 

I also want to delete it. I live in NY where the temperature fluctuates so often that it sets off everyone's TPMS sensors, who have them installed. I am going to change the gauge color to white/orange. When doing so I may take the gauges apart and look at the circuit and see if I can disable the bulb itself. I check my pressure regularly and I also have the 19" Forged Rays on my sedan with low pros. This system may be good for some but for others

 

Has anyone taken the gauge cluster apart to disable the light like I said above? Is it possible to break that part of the circuit without damaging others?

 

Probably, but it might be a little tricky.

Without actually having looked at the cluster itself i'd imagine it's a surface mount LED. Would need to figure out the resistance of the LED and then remove and solder in a resistor (if even possible) to take it's place. I haven't actually done this to say this is the method to use...just my speculation based on electronics experience.

Might be easier to just remove the plastic lense and paint the light black.

I've learned to ignore the light as one of my sensors has died. One of these days i'll get around to fixing it...but not very high on my list