How to choose a best TPMS diagnostic, activator, program and service tool?

Wondering which tool is best for basic TPMS service or both TPMS diagnostic & service. I have some tips and brand/tools comparison table for sharing.

Tips:

1. Know what functions you want, you need a basic TPMS service tool or a diagnostic & service tool.
2. Learn the brand reputation, what I can recommend is Autel, Foxwell, Vxscan etc.

1. Autel TPMS diagnostic and service tools options

Comparsion	TS408 (New)	TS508 (New)	TS608 (New)	TS401	TS501	TS601	TPMS PAD	MS906TS
TPMS Function
Quick mode & Avance mode		√
Activat TPMS sensor	√	√	√	√	√	√	√	√
Read sensor data	√	√	√	√	√	√	√	√
TPMS diagnose, one step for complete TPMS health check		√	√		√	√		√
Read/clear sensor DTCs;on-screen DTC description		√	√		√	√		√
Scan TPMS sensor ID and copy ID into MX-sensor	√	√	√	√	√	√	√	√
Manual input OE ID into MX-sensor	√	√	√	√	√	√	√	√
Program MX-sensor by auto creating sensor ID	√	√	√	√	√	√	√	√
Read sensor ID by OBD and Copy ID into MX-sensor		√	√		√	√		√
Relearn by OBD function		√	√		√	√		√
Relearn procedure guide on the tool	√	√	√	√	√	√		√
Check key FOB	√	√	√	√	√	√
TPMS toolkit – special TPMS functions			√
Diagnostic function
Basic OBDII code reader			√			√		√
Read/clear codes for all electronic systems			√					√
Support all 10 test models of the latest J1979 specs			√					√
Enhanced OBDII mode 6			√					√
Display live data in text, graph & analog for easy data view			√					√
Relearn parking brake pad after replacement			√					√
Reset steering brake pad after replacement			√					√
Reset steering Angle sensor (SAS)			√					√
Reset service mileage and service intervals			√					√
Forced regeneration and adjusting injectors			√					√
Support battery registration and reset			√					√
Support IMMO function			√					√
Complete diagnostic function								√
Tool features
Built-in rechargeable li-ion battery	√	√	√	√	√	√		√
Strong housing with protective rubber boot	√	√	√	√	√	√		√
Print TPMS sensor data via PC					√	√	√	√
Internet updatable	USB	USB	Wifi	USB	SD card	SD card	USB	Wifi
Multilinggual support	√	√	√	√	√	√	√	√
Historical test records.		√	√		√	√		√
Software update	Free	Free	one year free	Free	free	free	free	one year free
Limited one year warranty	√	√	√	√	√	√	√	√

* Best source of Autel TPMS tools: https://www.chinaobd2.com/producttags/autel-maxitpms.html

2. Foxwell TPMS diagnostic and service tools options

Foxwell NT1001 TPMS reset tool

Multilanguage available: English, French, Spanish and more

Functions description and features:

1. Triggers all currently known TPMS sensors, including 2014 models on selected vehicles
   2. Make-Model-Year selection ensures correct activation and avoids crosstalk
   3. Decodes sensor information and helps troubleshooting faulty sensors
   4. Warns of a wrong sensor installed, missing or faulty sensor, duplicate ID, and incorrect sensor mode
   

   5. Checks RF Remote Keyless Entry (key FOB)
   

   6. Prints TPMS health report including sensor ID, tire pressure monitoring, temperature, battery condition, and OE part
   

   7. Built-in rechargeable Li-polymer battery – no batteries to purchase
   

   8. Life time free updates via USB cable
   

   9. Strong housing and protective rubber boot for tough workshop tests

Foxwell NT1001 TPMS Trigger Tool review:

1. Easy to use for resetting the TPMS sensors on our 2013 Cruze. Told me all the info I would want about the wheel sensors, too. The remote control detector was a little iffy though. I tried it with a known good remote and it took a while and several tries to get it to register. The directions on how to use this part were sketchy so maybe I was using it wrong.

2. Can do2014 gm vehicles

3. It works on both 4 and 5 wheel sensorsso if your truck has the sensor in the spare also this will take care of it.

4. Decode and active Cadilac CTS 2013 TPM Sensor ok

Foxwell NT1001 tips:

One uer feedback he has no luck to read the TPM sensor information on 2007 Subaru Outback and 2010 Dodge Ram 1500

Tip: When you use NT1001, firstly please make sure the distance between the vehicle and machine not exceed 5cm, then use the built-in magnet to move around the sensor to adjust the frequency, when the device can read your sensor, it means you have adjusted frequency successfully.

3.GM Chevrolet TPMS Relearn Tool: VXSCAN EL-50588, EL-50448 (Orange), VXSCAN EL-50448

Please refer to their comparison

http://blog.uobdii.com/gm-tpms-relearn-tool-vxscan-el-50588-vs-el-50448/

And EL-50448 (Orange) feedback

http://blog.uobdii.com/el-50448-gm-tpms-relearn-tool-good-feedbacks/

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