Autel Intelligent Tech MTPMS508WF User Manual

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IMPORTANT

Before operating or maintaining this unit, please read this manual carefully,
paying extra attention to the safety warnings and precautions.

For Services and Support:

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For details, please refer to the Service and Support section in this manual.

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Safety Information

For your own safety and the safety of others, and to prevent damage to the
device and vehicles upon which it is used, it is important that the safety
instructions herein presented throughout this manual be read and understood
by all persons operating, or coming into contact with, the device.

There are various procedures, techniques, tools, and parts for servicing
vehicles, as well as in the skill of the person doing the work. Because of the
vast number of test applications and variations in the products that can be
tested with this equipment, we cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice
or safety messages to cover every circumstance. It is the automotive

technician’s responsibility to be knowledgeable of the system being tested. It

is crucial to use proper service methods and test procedures. It is essential
to perform tests in an appropriate and acceptable manner that does not
endanger your safety, the safety of others in the work area, the device being
used, or the vehicle being tested.

Before using the device, always refer to and follow the safety messages and
applicable test procedures provided by the manufacturer of the vehicle or
equipment being tested. Use the device only as described in this manual.
Read, understand, and follow all safety messages and instructions in this
manual.

Safety Messages

Safety messages are provided to help prevent personal injury and equipment
damage. All safety messages are introduced by a signal word indicating the
hazard level.

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.

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Safety Instructions

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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CONTENTS

1 USING THIS MANUAL ................................................................................. 1

CONVENTIONS ................................................................................................. 1

2 TOOL INFORMATION .................................................................................. 3

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ............................................................................... 3

SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................. 4

ACCESSORIES INCLUDED ................................................................ .................. 5

ICONS ................................................................ ............................................. 5

KEYBOARD ...................................................................................................... 5

BATTERY CHARGING ........................................................................................ 6

3 TPMS QUICK MODE .................................................................................... 8

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION .................................................................................. 8

SCAN SENSOR .............................................................................................. 10

PROGRAM SENSOR ........................................................................................ 12

RELEARN PROCEDURE ................................................................ ................... 20

SENSOR INFORMATION ................................................................................... 21

4 TPMS ADVANCED MODE ......................................................................... 23

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................ 23

TPMS DIAGNOSE .......................................................................................... 24

PROGRAM SENSOR ........................................................................................ 31

POSITION RELEARN ....................................................................................... 43

INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 49

5 MISCELLANEOUS ..................................................................................... 54

TOOLKIT ....................................................................................................... 54

LATEST TEST ................................................................................................ 55

REVIEW DATA ............................................................................................... 55

MY DEVICE ................................................................................................... 55

PRINT ........................................................................................................... 71

PRODUCT TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................ 72

6 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION .................................................................. 74

7 WARRANTY AND SERVICE ...................................................................... 76

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LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ....................................................................... 76

SERVICE AND SUPPORT .................................................................................. 77

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1 Using This Manual

This manual contains device usage instructions.

Some illustrations shown in this manual may contain modules and optional

equipment that are not included in your system. Contact your sales

representative for availability of other modules and optional tools or

accessories.

Conventions

The following conventions are used.

Bold Text

Bold text is used to highlight selectable items such as buttons and menu

options.

Example:

 Tap OK.

Notes and Important Messages

Notes

A NOTE provides helpful information such as additional explanations, tips,

and comments.

Example:

NOTE

New batteries reach full capacity after approximately 3 to 5 charging and

discharging cycles.

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Important

IMPORTANT indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage

to the test equipment or vehicle.

Example:

IMPORTANT

Keep the cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts. Replace

damaged cables immediately.

Hyperlink

Hyperlinks or links that take you to other related articles, procedures, and

illustrations are active in electronic documents. Blue italic text indicates a

selectable hyperlink and blue underlined text indicates a website link or an

email address link.

Illustrations

Illustrations used in this manual are samples, and 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 Tool Information

Functional Description

Figure 2-1 MaxiTPMS TS508WF

1. SENSOR SLOT – holds the MX-Sensor 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

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Item

Description

Display

TFT color display (320 x 240 dpi)

this button to move up to previous screens for additional data. It is also
used to view previous trouble code when viewing DTCs.

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 software update, data
printing or battery charging.

13. 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.

Specifications

Table 2-1 Specifications

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Item

Description

Power

4.10 V Li-polymer battery

Operating Temp.

-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

Storage Temp.

-10°C to 45°C (14°F to 113°F)

Dimensions

215 mm (8.46”) / 105 mm (4.13”) / 37 mm (1.46”)

Weight

0.39 kg (0.86 lb.)

Accessories Included

Please refer to the packing list for accessory details.

Icons

1. – green changing internal block 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 wheels will be checked one by one.

8. – 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.

9. – indicates the tool communication with the vehicle’s OBD II DLC
is established or indicates the sensor information is read by OBD.

Keyboard

Use a mild nonabrasive detergent and a soft cotton cloth to clean the keypad
and display. No solvents such as alcohol are allowed for device cleaning. Do
not soak the keypad as the keypad is not waterproof.

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Battery Charging

The TPMS tool has a 4.10 V built-in lithium-ion polymer rechargeable battery.

How to charge battery

To charge battery by USB cable via PC connection

1. Locate the USB port of the device.

2. Connect the device and the computer with the USB cable.

To charge battery by USB cable adapter

1. Locate the USB port of the device.

2. Connect the device and the power source with the USB cable adapter.

For optimum performance, always keep your tool sufficiently charged. It is
recommended that you charge the tool for at least 2 hours before the first use.

NOTE

Only use the USB cable adapter included in our pack to charge this tool. The
use of unapproved power supplies may damage your tool and void the tool
warranty.

Power up by DLC

The tool can also be powered by the vehicle via OBD II cable connection to
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.

TIPS

A plastic DLC cover may be found for some vehicles and you need to remove
it before plugging the OBD II cable.

3. Connect 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 display.

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Figure 2-2 Sample Main Menu Screen

NOTE

OBD II cable connection does not support battery charging.

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= Confirm

= Confirm

3 TPMS Quick Mode

Perform basic TPMS functions through the Quick service mode.

Scan Sensor, Program Sensor, Relearn Procedure and Sensor
Information.

Select test vehicle to start a TPMS service session.

Vehicle Identification

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Select by Model

= Confirm

= Confirm

Follow the instructions displayed
to perform Relearn for indirect
TPMS.

Select by Year

1. For vehicles using indirect TPMS:

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2. For vehicles using direct TPMS:

= Confirm

Functions provided in Quick
Mode: Scan Sensor, Program
Sensor, Relearn Procedure, and
Sensor Information.

Hold the tool close to the sensor
or close to the tire sidewall right
above the sensor.

Scan Sensor

1. For first time use:

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Press Y or Trigger to trigger the
sensor.

The device is receiving data from
the sensor.

Trigger Successful.
The ID, pressure, temperature

and voltage of the sensor display
on screen.

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Failed.
Press Y or Trigger to try again.

Program Sensor

Copy by Activation

This function is used to activate or trigger the original sensor and retrieve the
ID of the sensor, and then write the original sensor ID into the new MX-Sensor.

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Press to select Copy by
Activation. Place the tool near
the sensor to be copied. If the
sensor is still attached to the
wheel, hold the tool close to the
tire sidewall right above the
sensor.

= Confirm

Press Y or Trigger to trigger the
sensor.

Trigger Succeessful.
Original sensor ID displays on

the screen.
Press Trigger to trigger again

and press Y to program the
original sensor ID into MX­Sensor.

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Trigger failed.
Press Y or Trigger to try again.

Place a new MX-Sensor in the
sensor slot or hold the top of the
tool close to the sensor to
program.

Sensor Programming

The programming function
automatically begins.

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Once programmed, sensor and
tire data will display.

A failure message displays if the
sensor fails to program. Press
any key to continue. Ensure a
MX-Sensor with the correct
frequency is used. Try to
program sensor again. The
number in the brackets indicates
the fault code, it can be used for
Autel techincians to quickly
identify the fault.

No sensor detected.
Ensure the unit software is up to

date.

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Multiple sensor detected.
Ensure that only one sensor is

close to the tool.

= Confirm

Press Trigger to select the numbers,
press N to exit and once a number is
selected, the N button can be used
to delete the entered number. After
all the numbers are entered, press Y
to confirm.

Copy by Manual Input

This function is used to manually input the original sensor ID and program it
to new MX-Sensor.

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= Exit

= Confirm and Program

Sensor Programming

The programming function
automatically begins.

Once programmed, sensor and
tire data will display.

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A failure message displays if the
sensor fails to program. Press
any key to continue. Ensure a
MX-Sensor with the correct
frequency is used. Try to
program sensor again.

No sensor detected.
Ensure the unit software is up to

date.

Multiple sensor detected.
Ensure that only one sensor is

close to the tool.

Auto Create 1-16 Sensors

This function is used to auto create new unique ID(s) into 1-16 MX-Sensor(s).

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Place 1-16 MX-Sensor(s) close to
the top of the tool.

The tool will automatically detect the
sensors near the tool.

= Cancel

= Continue

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= Confirm

Read the Relearn Procedure
carefully to complete the operation.

Once the sensors are successfully programmed, the sensor IDs and the
PSNs (Product Serial Number) will display on the tool.

Relearn Procedure

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