Introduction: Repair Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor (TPMS)

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Tire pressure monitoring is mandated on all new cars.

These systems are fragile and expensive to repair.

After the tire stem broke off on my 2013 Nissan Altima I make research
for a economical fix.. I was dismayed to find that the tire stem/TPM part for 2013 Nissan Altima costs more than $120. Moreover, the engine computer must be reset to recognized a new sensor, The repair, parts and labor, can cost nearly $250 in Nissan Dealership and $290 in PepBoys. This instructable describes how a repair can be made for less than $15 The sensor and transmitter of the TPM were still good.

All that is needed is to change the broken stem.

Reprogramming the engine computer is therefore avoided.

Step 1: Step 1

I found that same stem I can buy on Amazon just for $8.10 + free shipping.

In my case it was "Vdo Instruments Se54191 Tpms Rplcmnt Stem Kit Tg1c"

Step 2: Step 2

  • Remove all nuts from stem,
  • Keep the TPM sensor in left hand and push stem down by your right hand, (no special tools needed.)

Step 3: Step 3

  • Take new stem and push it up right on this place were was old one.(no special tools needed)

Step 4: Step 4

  • Put all nuts which came with replacement stem Kit, or use old nuts if you want.

Step 5: Step 5

  • Setup the TPM Sensor back to tire.
  • Reprogramming the engine computer not needed

You're Done!

You saved $250 - $8.10 - $15 (tire service).= $226.90