Infiniti Q60 Code C1711: TPMS 'No Data' from Rear Left Sensor Causes and Fixes (2014-2015)

What's Unique About the 2014-2015 Infiniti Q60

For this Infiniti platform, a dead sensor battery is the most likely culprit due to the vehicle's age. However, a unique and well-documented issue is susceptibility to Radio Frequency (RF) interference from aftermarket accessories like phone chargers or dash cams plugged into the 12V outlets. Infiniti issued a Technical Service Bulletin (ITB13039A) highlighting this exact problem, making it a critical first diagnostic step before replacing any parts. Low-quality chargers are known to emit RF noise that can disrupt the 315 MHz TPMS signal.

Diagnostic Flowchart

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Symptoms You May Notice

• TPMS warning light flashes for approximately one minute on startup, then stays on solid.
• "TPMS Error" or similar message appears in the vehicle information display.
• Tire pressure reading for the rear left tire shows dashes (---) or is blank.

Most Likely Causes

1. Dead TPMS Sensor Battery 🔴 High Probability → Shop Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensor TPMS sensors contain non-replaceable batteries with a 5-10 year lifespan. Vehicles from 2014-2015 are at the age where battery failure is common and expected.
   How to confirm: Use a TPMS activation tool (like an Autel MaxiTPMS or Signal Tech II) at the rear left wheel. If the tool cannot get a response or shows a 'low battery' status, its battery is dead or the sensor has failed.
   Typical fix: Replace the rear left TPMS sensor. It is often recommended to replace all four sensors at once, as the others are likely near the end of their service life. The new sensor ID must be registered to the BCM.
   Est. part cost: $40-$120
2. Radio Frequency (RF) Interference 🟡 Medium Probability As documented in Infiniti TSB ITB13039A, the TPMS receiver in these vehicles can be disrupted by signals from aftermarket devices (especially cheap or unshielded phone chargers, dash cams, and power inverters) plugged into the 12V power outlets.
   How to confirm: Unplug all aftermarket electronic accessories from the vehicle's power ports. Clear the code and drive the vehicle above 16 mph for several minutes to see if the light turns off and stays off.
   Typical fix: Identify and remove the source of the RF interference. Use higher quality, shielded electronic accessories or add a ferrite choke to the power cord of the offending device.
   Est. part cost: $0 - $20
3. Damaged or Defective TPMS Sensor ⚪ Low Probability → Shop Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensor Sensors can be damaged during tire changes, from road impacts like potholes, or by using aftermarket tire sealants which can corrode the electronics.
   How to confirm: A TPMS tool will fail to read the sensor even after RF interference has been ruled out. Visual inspection during tire dismounting may show physical damage or corrosion from sealant.
   Typical fix: Replace the damaged TPMS sensor and register the new one.
   Est. part cost: $40-$120

Rare But Worth Checking

• Faulty TPMS Receiver / Control Unit: This is very rare. If multiple TPMS sensor codes (C1708, C1709, C1710, C1711) appear simultaneously, persist after checking for RF interference, and new sensors cannot be registered, the central receiver module may be at fault. On the related G37 platform, a user on MyG37.com fixed this issue by replacing the TPMS Control Unit (P/N 40740-1NC2A).
🎬 See how a faulty module prevents the system from resetting
• Faulty HVAC Blower Motor: → Shop HVAC Blower Motor Extremely rare, but documented in Nissan TSB NTB19-062 for the 2018 370Z and GT-R. A faulty blower motor can create electrical noise that interferes with the TPMS receiver. If the sensor is confirmed to be transmitting but the code returns during a road test (especially with the A/C on max cool), the blower motor could be the cause.

Diagnosis Steps

1. Verify the code with an OBD-II scanner capable of reading Chassis (C) codes.
2. CRITICAL FIRST STEP: Unplug all aftermarket accessories from 12V power outlets (phone chargers, dash cams, etc.) to eliminate RF interference, as noted in TSB ITB13039A.
3. Clear the code and drive the vehicle for 5-10 minutes at speeds above 16 MPH. If the light does not return, an accessory was the cause.
4. If the code returns, use a TPMS activation tool at the rear left wheel to check if the sensor is transmitting data (ID, pressure, battery status). The tool should be held on the tire's sidewall near the valve stem.
5. If the tool gets no response ('NO TPM FOUND') or shows a low battery, the sensor has failed and must be replaced.
6. If the tool reads the sensor, but the car still shows the code, the sensor's ID may not be correctly registered in the BCM. Attempt a relearn procedure.
7. After replacing the sensor, use a TPMS tool to perform the OBD-II relearn procedure to write the new sensor's ID to the Body Control Module.

Parts You'll Likely Need

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensor (OEM #40700-3JA0B (replaces 40700-3JA0A)) — This is the component that fails, most often due to its internal battery reaching the end of its 5-10 year service life. The entire unit is sealed and must be replaced.
  Trusted brands: Infiniti (OEM), Schrader, VDO/Continental, Denso, Huf, Autel
  OEM price range: $65-$115
  Aftermarket price range: $40-$90

Related Codes That Often Appear With This One

• C1708 — Code for the front-left sensor. Seeing multiple 'no data' codes together (C1708, C1709, C1710, C1711) points towards a systemic issue like widespread sensor battery failure due to age or significant RF interference.
• C1709 — Code for the front-right sensor. When seen with C1711, it suggests multiple sensors are failing from age or are being affected by interference.
• C1710 — Code for the rear-right sensor. If both rear sensor codes appear, it could indicate localized RF interference in the rear of the vehicle or that both sensors have failed around the same time.

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) & Recalls

• ITB13039A / NTB13-088a: Details service information for the TPMS/LTPWS system, specifically mentioning radio frequency interference from devices like 'cell phone chargers' as a cause for 'No Data' codes C1708, C1709, C1710, and C1711.
• NTB19-062: A related TSB for 2018 Nissan 370Z/GT-R models that identifies a faulty HVAC blower motor as a rare cause of electrical interference leading to the same set of TPMS codes.

Platform-Specific Known Issues

• As per TSB ITB13039A, this vehicle is known to be sensitive to radio frequency interference from aftermarket electronics, which can cause this specific 'No Data' code.
• The BCM can only store one set of four TPMS sensor IDs. When swapping between summer and winter wheel sets, the new set's sensors must be registered to the vehicle each time, as the system does not have a memory for multiple sets.

Scan Tool Commands That Help

• Infiniti CONSULT-III plus: ID Read & Write — This is the dealer-level function used to read the existing sensor IDs stored in the BCM and to write new sensor IDs after replacement.
• Infiniti CONSULT-III plus: Work Support > TPMS Configuration — This function is required after replacing the Body Control Module (BCM). If this configuration is not performed, the BCM will not be able to complete the TPMS transmitter ID registration process.
• DIY Paperclip Method: TPMS Relearn Activation — For owners without a scan tool, grounding a specific pin in the TPMS interface plug (a white connector near the OBD-II port) six times with the key on can put the system into relearn mode, indicated by a slowly flashing TPMS light.

Wiring & Ground Locations

• TPMS Control Unit / Receiver — Located behind the glove box compartment. The glove box must be removed to access it.. This is the central radio receiver for all four TPMS sensors. If it fails, or its connector becomes loose, it can cause 'No Data' codes for one or all wheels. It is a common point of failure when multiple TPMS codes (C1708, C1709, C1710, C1711) appear at once.
• Body Control Module (BCM) — Located behind the right kick panel in the passenger footwell.. The BCM is the main computer that processes the signal from the TPMS Control Unit. While BCM failure is rare, checking its connectors is a valid diagnostic step if a new TPMS receiver does not solve a multi-sensor communication issue.
• TPMS Interface Plug — A single-wire white female plug, often taped to the OBD-II port wiring harness under the driver's side dash, near the left knee.. This connector provides a manual interface to the TPMS system. Grounding the pin in this connector is used for DIY diagnostic and relearn procedures.

Real Owner Repair Stories

• MyG37.com user 'milosz' (2013 Infiniti G37x) — TPMS light flashing for a minute then staying solid. OBD-II scan showed 'No Data' codes for all four wheels (C1708, C1709, C1710, C1711).
  ❌ Tried (didn't work) Initially suspected the BCM or individual sensors.
  ✅ What actually fixed it The owner deduced that all four sensors failing simultaneously was unlikely and correctly identified the central TPMS Control Unit (Receiver) as the probable cause. They replaced the module (P/N 40740-1NC2A) located behind the glove box with a used unit and cleared the codes, which resolved the issue.

OEM Part Supersession History

• 40700-3JA0A → 40700-3JA0B — Standard part revision by the manufacturer.
  Heads up: The new part number (40700-3JA0B) is a direct replacement for the old one and is fully compatible.
• None → 40740-1NC2A — This is the established part number for the TPMS Control Unit/Receiver for this platform.