From what I have seen, the sensor needs to see a certain amount of g-force from spinning in a tire. Then it wakes up and broadcasts the TPMS ID and pressure.
I don't think having the TPMS sensor in an enclosure will be enough to wake it up and send data.

However, on the next episode, due out next week, I'll show how you can change the TPMS sensor without a tire machine and with a $25 set of "tire spoons"
This was to be followed up with a $90 TPMS tool to program the BCM, but that tool is no longer for sale and so that episode is worthless
BUT, I am working a a device to read the individual sensors and program the IDs to the BCM. However, that won't be until the GTR gauges are further along.

 

Thanks! Did exactly that, and it worked fine. Played the MP3 right away.

Well, that's true.

 

I've got to say... the G/Z folks are truly good people!

In my YouTube comments, a guy asked if this works on a 370. I said that I think it should, as it is the same "08IT" nav unit, but I haven't tested it.
He orders the cable, follows the vides and now his 2012 370Z now has a working Tire Pressure menu!

 

I think the natural tendency for the G to share many components and subsystems with the 370Z makes both platforms more compelling. It also helps the aftermarket parts providers to justify the ROI required to invest in new solutions.

 

I'm pretty sure I've got A-A cables in my USB stuff box, probably from cheap external HDD enclosures LOL. Any will do?

 

Correct!

 

I can't seem to generate the generic debug file. When I create and save the txt file it does not give me the option to remove the 'txt' extension. Will the nav unit still recognize the file if it is in the text document format? I have tried two different laptops and two different USB sticks and they save as a text document file and do not allow me to remove the txt extension.

 

From Windows Explorer, select the "View" control in the toolbar ribbon, then "Options".

From the Folder Options dialog window, navigate to the "View" tabpage.

Uncheck the checkbox labeled "Hide extensions for known file types".

 

That worked. I knew you could fiddle around with file extensions but I never really had the need to until today.

Thanks for the tip

 

 

Thank you for the quick tech support!

 

Soooo, how did it go? Do you now have a tire pressure menu?

 

It works on the 370
DIY: Enable the Tire Pressure Menu - Nissan 370Z Forum

 

I still have to track down the USB cable. I haven't been able to find one. Best Buy wanted $20 for one so thats a nope and I live in the middle of Canada so Amazon will be a couple of days. I will probably get around to it this weekend.

 

If your laptop has USB C ports, the standard USB C to USB A cable will also work.