How to choose an Autel TPMS diagnostic & service tool?

Autel MaxiTPMS tools comparison, user instruction and frequently asked questions.

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  1. Autel MaxiTPMS TS401,TS408,TS501,TS508, TS601, TS608 and TPMS PADcomparison table.
Comparison TS401 TS408 TS501 TS508 TS601 TS608 TPMS PAD
TPMS function
Quick Mode & Advanced Mode Quick Mode Y
Activate TPMS sensors Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Read sensor data Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
TPMS diagnose, one step for complete TPMS health check Y Y Y Y
Read/clear TPMS DTCs; on-screen DTC description Y Y Y Y
Scan TPMS sensor ID  and copy ID into MX-Sensor Y Y Y Y Y Y Y(out of tire)
Manual input OE ID into MX-Sensor Y Y Y Y Y Y Y(out of tire)
Program MX-Sensor by auto creating sensor ID Y Y Y Y Y Y Y(out of tire)
Read Sensor ID by OBD and copy ID into MX-Sensor Y Y Y Y
Relearn by OBD Y Y Y Y
Relearn procedure guide on the tool Y Y Y Y Y Y
Activate/Program TPMS sensors by OE Number Y Y(out of tire)
TPMS Toolkit – RKE&RF Y Y Y Y Y Y
TPMS Toolkit – Check MX-Sensor information Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
TPMS Toolkit – Unlock REDI7002A, Sleep/Park Mode Y
TPMS Toolkit – Unlock Toyota ECU Y Y Y Y
Wheel Size Modification Y Y
Program multiple MX-Sensors in one time with Auto Create method (up to 16) Y Y Y Y Y
Activate sensors on the wheels while communicating with the Vehicle to register TPMS Y Y
Service Functions
Oil Serive Reset Y
Parking brake pad relearn after replacement Y
Steering Angle Sensor Relearn Y
Battery registration and reset Y
Diesel particulate filter regeneration Y
Tire pressure monitoring system
Immobilizer function Y
Basic Diagnostics (all systems in all makes and models)
Read Codes Y Y
Erase Codes Y Y
Live Data Y Y
ECU Information Y Y
Complete OBD Diagnositcs Y Y
Tool features
Built-in rechargeable li-ion battery Y Y Y Y Y Y
Strong housing with protective rubber boot Y Y Y Y Y Y
Print TPMS sensor data via Windows PC Y Y Y Y Y/WiFi Printer Y
Internet updatable USB USB SD card USB SD card WIFI USB
Multilingual support Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Historical test records Y Y Y Y Y
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  1. How to use Autel MaxiTPMS to test, clone and create TPM sensor and program MX-sensors

-> Guide with words & pictures

-> Youtube video

3.  Autel MaxiTPMS frequently asked questions

1).TPMS parts related problems

2).Relearn procedure related problems

3).Tire pressure related problems

4).Sensor mounting related problems

5).Sensor ID related problems

6).Sensor frequency related problems

7).OBD issue related problems

8).Model year related problems

9).Indirect TPMS related problems

10).Software version related problems

11).What are high- and low-line TPMSs?

12).How to locate and solve TPMS troubles?

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