Autel MaxiTPMS TS501 User Manual
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Safety Information
To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and/or the scan
tool, read this instruction manual first and observe the following
safety precautions at a minimum whenever working on a vehicle:
Always perform diagnosis or service in a safe environment.
Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards.
Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away from all
moving or hot engine parts.
Operate the vehicle in a well-ventilated work area: Exhaust gases
are poisonous.
Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle
unattended while running tests.
Use extreme caution when working around the ignition coil,
distributor cap, ignition wires and spark plugs. These components
create hazardous voltages when the engine is running.
Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline/chemical/electrical
fires nearby.
Put the transmission in PARK (for automatic transmission) or
NEUTRAL (for manual transmission) and make sure the parking
brake is engaged.
Always turn the ignition off before connecting/disconnecting the
OBD II Cable to/from the TPMS tool; otherwise it may cause the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to turn on.
Refer to the user’s manual for the vehicle being serviced and adhere
to all diagnostic procedures and precautions. Otherwise personal
injury or unneeded repairs may result.
Keep the TPMS tool dry, clean, free from oil, water and grease. Use
a mild detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the TPMS
tool when necessary.
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Table of Contents
1. USING THE MANUAL ................................................................... 1
1.1 CONVENTIONS .................................................................................... 1
2. GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................... 3
2.1 TPMS SYSTEM REVIEW...................................................................... 3
2.2 TPMS LEGISLATION ........................................................................... 3
2.3 TPMS TELL-TALE LIGHT .................................................................... 4
2.4 BENEFITS OF TPMS ............................................................................ 4
3. TOOL INFORMATION .................................................................. 5
3.1 TOOL DESCRIPTION ............................................................................ 5
3.2 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................. 7
3.3 ACCESSORIES INCLUDED .................................................................... 7
3.4 ICONS .................................................................................................. 8
3.5 KEYBOARD ......................................................................................... 8
3.6 BATTERY CHARGING .......................................................................... 8
3.7 POWER UP BY DLC............................................................................. 9
3.8 SYSTEM SETTING .............................................................................. 10
3.9 PRODUCT TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................... 18
4. TPMS CHECK & DIAGNOSTICS .............................................. 20
4.1 TPMS SENSOR CHECK...................................................................... 20
4.2 TPMS RELEARN ............................................................................... 30
4.3 REVIEW DATA .................................................................................. 37
4.4 AUDIT REPORT.................................................................................. 38
5. TPMS SENSOR PROGRAMMING............................................. 40
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5.1 AUTO CREATE .................................................................................. 40
5.2 MANUAL CREATE ............................................................................. 50
5.3 COPY BY OBD .................................................................................. 53
5.4 COPY BY ACTIVATION ...................................................................... 53
6. RKE & RF MONITOR .................................................................. 58
7. PRINT AND UPDATE .................................................................. 59
7.1 PRINT DATA ...................................................................................... 59
7.2 SOFTWARE UPDATE .......................................................................... 60
8. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION................................................ 66
9. WARRANTY AND SERVICE...................................................... 68
9.1 LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ...................................................... 68
9.2 SERVICE PROCEDURES ...................................................................... 68
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1. Using the Manual
This manual contains device usage instructions.
Some illustrations shown in this manual may contain modules and
optional equipment that are not included on your system. Contact your
sales representative for availability of other modules and optional tools
or accessories.
1.1 Conventions
The following conventions are used.
Bold Text
Bold emphasis is used to highlight selectable items such as buttons and
menu options.
Example:
Tap OK.
Terminology
The term “select” means highlighting a button or menu item and
tapping it to confirm the selection.
Notes and Important Messages
The following messages are used.
Notes
A NOTE provides helpful information such as additional explanations,
tips, and comments.
Important
IMPORTANT indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result
in damage to the test equipment or vehicle.
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Hyperlinks
Hyperlinks, or links, that take you to other related articles, procedures,
and illustrations are available in electronic documents. Blue colored
text indicates a selectable hyperlink.
Illustrations
Illustrations used in this manual are samples, the actual testing screen
may vary for each vehicle being tested. Observe the menu titles and
on-screen instructions to make correct option selection.
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2. General Information
2.1 TPMS System Review
A tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is an electronic system
designed to monitor the air pressure inside the pneumatic tires on
various types of vehicles. TPMS report real-time tire-pressure
information to the driver of the vehicle, either via a gauge, a pictogram
display, or a simple low-pressure warning light. TPMS can be divided
into two different types — direct (dTPMS) and indirect (iTPMS).
TPMS are provided both at an OEM (factory) level as well as an
aftermarket solution.
2.2 TPMS Legislation
In the United States, the United States Department of Transportation
(NHTSA) released the FMVSS No. 138, which requires an installation
of a Tire Pressure Monitoring System to all new passenger cars,
multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks, and buses that have a gross
vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 4,536 kg (10,000 lbs.) or less,
except those vehicles with dual wheels on an axle, as of 2007. In the
European Union, starting November 1, 2012, all new models of
passenger cars must be equipped with a TPMS, with even tighter
specifications that will be defined by the UNECE Vehicle Regulations
(Regulation No. 64). From November 1, 2014, all new passenger cars
sold in the European Union must be equipped with TPMS. On July 13,
2010, the South Korean Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime
Affairs announced a pending partial-revision to the Korea Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards (KMVSS), specifying that “TPMS shall be
installed to passenger vehicles and vehicles of GVW 3.5 tons or less, ...
[effective] on January 1, 2013 for new models and on June 30, 2014
for existing models”. Japan is expected to adopt European Union
legislation approximately one year after European Union
implementation. Further countries to make TPMS mandatory include
Russia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Israel, Malaysia and Turkey.
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2.3 TPMS Tell-tale Light
When diagnosing TPMS systems, you should understand what the
TPMS tell-tale light means.
When turning the ignition OFF to ON, the TPMS tell-tale should come
on, and then go off, which indicates the system is working fine. If the
light stays on, there would be a pressure problem. If the light flashes,
there would be a system problem, which can range from faulty sensors
to sensors on the vehicle that haven’t been learned to that vehicle.
2.4 Benefits of TPMS
The significant advantages of TPMS are summarized as follows:
Fuel saving.
Extended tire life.
Decreased downtime and maintenance.
Improved safety.
Environmental efficiency.
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3. Tool Information
3.1 Tool Description
1) SENSOR SLOT – Holds the MX-Sensor need to be programmed.
2) LCD DISPLAY – Displays the menus and test screens.
3) N BUTTON – Cancels a selection (or action) from a menu or
return to previous menu.
4) UP SCROLL BUTTON – Moves up through menu and
submenu items in menu mode. When more than one set of data are
retrieved, use this button to move up to previous screens for
additional data. It is also used to view previous trouble code when
viewing DTCs.
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5) LEFT SCROLL BUTTON –When scrolling through a screen
of data or text, moves to previous character and views additional
information on previous screens, if recorded data content covers
more than one screen.
6) DOWN SCROLL BUTTON – Moves down through menu
and submenu items in menu mode. When more than one set of
data are retrieved, use this button to move down to next screens
for additional data. It is also used to view next trouble code when
viewing DTCs.
7) HELP BUTTON – Provides help information.
8) POWER BUTTON – Long press the button to turn on/off the
tool; or, short press the button to return to Home screen.
9) RIGHT SCROLL BUTTON – When scrolling through a
screen of data or text, moves to next character and view additional
information on next screens, if recorded data content covers more
than one screen.
10) TEST BUTTON – Commences a TPMS Test or confirms
selections on screen.
11) Y BUTTON – Confirms a selection (or action) from a menu.
12) USB PORT – Connects the TPMS tool to PC for data printing or
battery charging.
13) POWER PORT – Connects the TPMS tool to the mains with the
charger supplied for battery charging.
14) SD CARD SLOT – Holds SD card.
15) OBD II CONNECTOR – Connects the TPMS tool to the vehicle’s
Data Link Connector (DLC).
NOTE: Figures and illustrations, product’s characteristics and
functions, and included accessories in this User Manual are
provided for reference only and may differ from actual product.
Product design and specifications may be changed without notice.
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3.2 Specifications
1) Display: TFT color display (320 x 240 dpi)
2) Power: 3.7 V Li-polymer battery
3) Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
4) Storage Temperature: -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
5) Dimensions:
Length Width Height
202.2 mm (7.96”) 106.7 mm (4.20”) 37.7 mm (1.48”)
6) Weight: 0.4 kg (0.88 lb.)
3.3 Accessories Included
1) User’s Manual – Instructions on tool operations
2) OBD II Cable – Provides power to tool and communicates
between tool and vehicle
3) USB Cable – Allows easy online update, data printing, and power
charging via PC connection
4) Carry Case – A case to store the tool when not in use
5) Magnet – Used to trigger magnetically activated sensors (early
model TPMS sensors)
6) Power Adapter – Charges the built-in battery
7) CD – Includes user’s manual and PC Suite
8) SD Card – Used to store data
9) Sensors – Supplied with two additional versions:
a) Plus: 1 clamp-in and 1 snap-in sensors in 315MHz freq.
b) Premium: 4 Clamp-in and 1 Snap-in in 315MHz freq., 2
Clamp-in and 1 Snap-in in 433MHz freq.
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3.4 Icons
1) – Indicates battery charging.
2) – Indicates there is data stored in the tool.
3) – Indicates battery volume.
4) – Indicates USB communication with the computer is
established.
5) – Indicates magnet is required to activate TPMS sensor.
6) – Indicates deflation is required to activate TPMS sensor.
7) – Indicates One Wheel test mode is selected.
8) – Indicates ALL Wheels test mode is selected.
9) – Indicates the TPMS tool is sending signals to the tire sensor for
activation and test in activation screen or indicates the sensor
information is read by activation.
10) – Indicates the tool communication with the vehicle’s OBD II
DLC is established or indicates the sensor information is read by
OBD.
3.5 Keyboard
No solvents such as alcohol are allowed to clean the keypad or display.
Use a mild nonabrasive detergent and a soft cotton cloth. Do not soak
the keypad as the keypad is not waterproof.
3.6 Battery Charging
The TPMS tool has a 3.7 V built-in lithium-ion polymer rechargeable
battery. There are two means of battery charging:
To charge battery by power adapter
1) Locate the power port of the device.
2) Connect the device and the power source with the adapter.
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To charge battery by USB cable
1) Locate the USB port of the device.
2) Connect the device and the computer with the USB cable.
For optimum performance, always keep your tool sufficiently charged.
It is recommended that you charge the tool for over 2 hours before the
first use.
NOTE: Only use the power adaptor or USB cable that is included
in our pack to charge this tool. The use of un-approved power
supplies may damage your tool and void the tool warranty.
3.7 Power Up by DLC
The tool can also be powered via the vehicle Data Link Connector
(DLC). Just follow the steps below to turn on the TPMS tool:
1) Connect the OBD II Cable to the TPMS tool.
2) Find DLC on vehicle.
A plastic DLC cover may be found for some vehicles and you
need to remove it before plugging the OBD II cable.
3) Plug OBD II cable to the vehicle’s DLC.
4) Power up the TPMS tool by pressing the Power button, and wait
for the Main Menu to appear (Figure 3.1).
Figure 3.1
NOTE: OBD II connection does not support battery charging.
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3.8 System Setting
The tool allows you to make the following adjustments and settings.
1) Market: Select the area of work, Europe or America.
2) Language: Selects the desired language.
3) Pressure Unit: Sets the pressure unit in kPa, Psi or Bar.
4) Temperature Unit: Sets the temperature unit in degree Celsius or
Fahrenheit.
5) Distance Unit: Sets the distance unit in Km or mile.
6) ID Format: Sets the ID displaying in Hexadecimal or Decimal.
7) Beep Set: Turns on/off key-press beep.
8) Wheels: Sets test modes in One Wheel or All Wheels.
9) Power-off: Sets the time to power off automatically.
10) Date: Allows setting date information of the tool.
11) About: Allows viewing important information of the tool.
Setting will remain until change to the existing settings is made.
To Enter the Setting Menu
From the Main Menu: Use the UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT scroll
button to select Setting, and press the Y button. The Setting menu
displays as below.
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Figure 3.2
Market
This function allows you to switch among the supported corresponding
models for European and American areas.
1) From System Setting screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button and
the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select Market, and press the Y
button.
2) From Market screen, use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select
the work area.
3) The tool will load the new database for the selected zone.
Figure 3.3
NOTE: The Market Setting is available for Global version only.
The SD card is required to get the data when changing the market
area. Please select the correct Market before testing.
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Language
English is the default language.
1) From System Setting screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button and
LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select Language, and press the Y
button.
2) Use the UP/DOWN scroll button and LEFT/RIGHT scroll button
to select the desired language and press the Y button to save your
selection and return to previous menu.
Figure 3.4
Pressure Unit
1) From System Setting screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button and
LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select Pressure Unit, and press the
Y button.
2) From Pressure Unit screen, use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to
select the desired unit: kPa, Psi or Bar.
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Figure 3.5
3) Press the Y button to save your settings and return to previous menu,
or press the N button to exit without change.
Temperature Unit
1) From System Setting screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button and
LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select Temperature Unit, and
press the Y button.
2) From Temperature Unit screen, use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll
button to select the desired unit of temperature.
Figure 3.6
3) Press the Y button to save your settings and return to previous menu,
or press the N button to exit without change.
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Distance Unit
1) From System Setting screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button and
LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select Distance Unit, and press
the Y button.
2) From Distance Unit screen, use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to
select the desired unit of distance: km or mile.
Figure 3.7
3) Press the Y button to save your settings and return to previous menu,
or press the N button to exit without change.
ID Format
1) From System Setting screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button and
LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select ID Format, and press the Y
button.
2) From ID Format screen, use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to
select the desired ID format.
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Figure 3.8
3) Press the Y button to save your settings and return to previous
menu, or press the N button to exit without change.
Beep Set
This function allows you to turn on/off the built-in speaker for key
pressing.
1) From System Setting screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button and
LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select Beep Set, and press the Y
button.
2) From Beep Set menu, use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select
ON or OFF to turn on/off the beep.
Figure 3.9
3) Press the Y button to save your selection or the N button to exit
without change.
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Wheels
This function allows you to set sensor testing mode in All Wheels or
One Wheel.
1) From System Setting screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button and
LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select Wheels, and press the Y
button.
2) From Wheels screen, use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select
All Wheels or One Wheel mode for TPMS sensor testing.
Figure 3.10
3) Press the Y button to save your selection or the N button to exit
without change.
NOTE: In All Wheels mode, the tool will determine if a duplicate
sensor ID has been read. In this case, the tool will display a
message “Sensor ID Duplicated.”. In One Wheel mode, the tool
will not check the duplication of sensor ID.
Power-off
1) From System Setting screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button and
LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select Power-off, and press the Y
button.
2) Press UP/DOWN scroll button to increase or decrease the interval
time for auto power-off, and then press the Y button to confirm
your change or the N button to exit without change.
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Figure 3.11
NOTE: Before the tool powers off automatically, it will save all
the TPMS test data. Next time when the tool is powered on, you
may retrieve the recorded data or return to the last operation.
NOTE: When using external power, the scan tool stays on until
you turn it off. When using internal battery power, the scan tool
turns off automatically after a set time of inactivity.
Date
This function allows setting the date information of the tool.
1) From System Setting screen, use UP/DOWN scroll button and
LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select Date, and press the Y button;
wait for the Date screen to appear.
2) Use UP/DOWN scroll button to increase or decrease the value and
LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select the item need to change.
Figure 3.12
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About
This function allows viewing of some important information such as
serial number and software version number of the tool.
1) From System Setting screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button and
LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select About, and press the Y
button; wait for the About screen to appear.
2) View tool information on screen. Press the N button to exit.
Figure 3.13
NOTE: If the tool is Global version, please select the correct area
under Market Setting before performing test.
3.9 Product Troubleshooting
This part describes problems that you may encounter while using the
TPMS tool.
Vehicle Linking Error
A communication error occurs if the TPMS tool fails to communicate
with the vehicle’s ECU (Electronic Control Unit) when running the
diagnostic function. You need to do the following to check up:
Verify that the ignition is ON.
Check if the TPMS tool’s OBD II connector is securely
connected to the vehicle’s DLC.
Verify that the vehicle is OBD II compliant.
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