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  • Page 1 TPA 300 User Guide (en-US)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    | 2 | User Guide | TPA 300 Table of Contents TPA 300 Introduction Specifications Product Content Important Safety Instructions Safety Precautions TPA 300 Overview Function Keys Header Icons Bottom Icons Power On Operating Instructions TPA 300 Standalone Mode...

  • Page 3: Tpa 300 Introduction

    TPA 300 | User Guide | 3 | en-US TPA 300 Introduction Specifications Battery Type: 3.000 mAh rechargeable lithium-polymer battery Battery Life: Approximately 300 activations per full charge Dimensions 7.04” x 3.92” x 1.40” (Max. L,W,D): (178.9 mm x 99.7 mm x 35.8 mm)

  • Page 4: Product Content

    | 4 | User Guide | TPA 300 Product Content Item Kit Component Image Quantity Part Number Bosch TPA 300 Tool Quick Start Guide 1699502722 Wall Charger 3934-02 USB B Cable 3934-01 USB Key with PC Software 3939-04 Carrying Case ©...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    TPA 300 | User Guide | 5 | en-US Important Safety Instructions Do not discard. Retain for future reference. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device will not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device will accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired or improper operation.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    | 6 | User Guide | TPA 300 Safety Precautions READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING The Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) tool has been designed to be durable, safe, and reliable when properly used. All TPMS TOOLS are intended to be used only by qualified and trained automotive technicians or a in light industrial repair shop environment.

  • Page 7: Tpa 300 Overview

    TPA 300 | User Guide | 7 | en-US TPA 300 Overview Front LF Antenna For best sensor triggering, hold the tool against the tire sidewall close to the sensor. Bottom Charging/USB Port Used for charging the tool, as well as connecting to a PC for updates.

  • Page 8: Header Icons

    | 8 | User Guide | TPA 300 Header Icons The tool is connected to PC via USB cable. The tool is connected via Bluetooth to the BOSCH scan tool. The tool is connected to an optional module. SD card is inserted.

  • Page 9: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions 10.1. TPA 300 Overview The Bosch TPA 300 offers the versatility to work in conjunction with a Bosch scan tool or as a stand-alone TPMS tool. Stand-alone mode can be used to read, program and copy TPMS sensors, test RKE (Remote Keyless Entry), save and retrieve jobs, and setup the tool.
  • Page 10 When the two tools are already paired, use the “Connect to scan tool” mode from the TPA 300 main menu. All the other steps – except the sensor reading – are made directly from the Bosch scan tool.

  • Page 11: Tpa 300 Standalone Mode

    (RKE), save and read recorded jobs, and setup the tool. To register the TPMS sensor ID’s into the vehicle ECU, use the TPA 300 Connect to scan tool mode. See this user manual dedicated section to learn how to operate this mode.
  • Page 12 | 1 2 | User Guide | TPA 300 1.2 Select Vehicle Model Continue Previous 1.3 Select Year Continue Previous 1.4 Read Relearn Procedure Depending of the selected make/model/year vehicle, the tool displays which relearn procedure is required: automatic, manual or scan tool (OBDII) relearning procedure.
  • Page 13 TPA 300 | User Guide | 13 | en-US 1.5 Select Number of Wheels On some vehicles, the tool will request to confirm the number of wheels fitted with TPMS sensors. Continue Previous 1.6 Test Sensors The tool is now ready to trigger sensors.
  • Page 14 | 1 4 | User Guide | TPA 300 The first sensor has been read successfully. The tool will automatically advance to the Scroll wheels next wheel. if needed Right Front Right Rear Exit and record the Left Rear When all sensors have been read, use the icon bar located at the very bottom of the screen, to navigate to other functions.
  • Page 15 TPA 300 | User Guide | 15 | en-US 1.7 Sensor Reading Problems If the tool has problems reading sensors, use the troubleshooting guide below. Trigger Sensor Change selected wheel The tool has not detected a sensor. Try again. TPMS sensor reading problems – Troubleshooting guide 1) The vehicle has no TPMS sensors even if a metal stem is present.
  • Page 16 | 1 6 | User Guide | TPA 300 4) The TPMS sensor mounted in the tire is not the correct type for the vehicle. ▶ Each vehicle model can be fitted with a different style or type of TPMS sensor.

  • Page 17: Program Tpms Sensors

    TPA 300 | User Guide | 17 | en-US Program TPMS Sensors The TPA 300 works with most known aftermarket universal programmable sensors, with the option to create new sensor ID’s and/or duplicate sensor ID’s from the original sensor(s). To access the program sensor function, start by selecting the Make/Model/Year of the targeted vehicle.
  • Page 18 | 1 8 | User Guide | TPA 300 Continue The available sensors are displayed, select the one that is being used. Previous 2.1 Create Sensor This section is to create a Make / Model / Year specific sensor if the “old” sensor can’t be cloned.
  • Page 19 TPA 300 | User Guide | 19 | en-US Wait a few seconds during the programming process. The tool confirms the new sensor ID has been successfully Continue created. The tool is now ready Program a to create another new new sensor sensor (if applicable).
  • Page 20 | 2 0 | User Guide | TPA 300 2.2 Copy Sensor This section is to recover a sensor ID for an old/existing sensor. Continue Select the Copy option. Previous Position the old sensor to copy in front of the tool Read sensor antenna.
  • Page 21 TPA 300 | User Guide | 21 | en-US Wait a few seconds during the programming process. The tool confirms the new sensor ID has been successfully Continue created. The tool is now ready Program a to create another new new sensor sensor (if applicable).
  • Page 22 | 2 2 | User Guide | TPA 300 2.3 Copy Set This section is to copy a complete set of sensor IDs and transfer them to blank sensors. This option can be used to create a set of winter tires, for example.
  • Page 23 TPA 300 | User Guide | 23 | en-US Position the blank Program a sensor in front of the new sensor tool antenna to send the existing ID to the new sensor. Abort and go home Wait a few seconds during the programming process.
  • Page 24 | 2 4 | User Guide | TPA 300 The tool is now ready Program a to create another new new sensor sensor (if applicable). Abort and go home Programming Issue: In case of a programming issue, read the message...
  • Page 25 TPA 300 | User Guide | 25 | en-US Use the virtual keyboard to enter the sensor ID of the damaged sensor. Send the Ensure to enter new ID to only a valid sensor the sensor ID in the correct format (decimal or hexadecimal).
  • Page 26 | 2 6 | User Guide | TPA 300 The tool is now ready to program a new sensor (if applicable). Programming Issue: In case of a programming issue, read the message and follow the Start again recommendations. After applying the changes, start again.

  • Page 27: Recent Vehicle

    TPA 300 | User Guide | 27 | en-US Recent Vehicles This feature lists all the TPMS activities recorded in the tool. Continue Previous 3.1 Recent Vehicles Continue Select the recorded vehicle to display. Previous The screen displays the details of the selected vehicle.
  • Page 28 | 2 8 | User Guide | TPA 300 3.2 Statistics Continue Select the Statistics option. Previous 3.3 Usage Continue Select the USAGE option. Previous © Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc. 1699502721 | REV. A | MAY 2020...

  • Page 29: Key Fob Test

    TPA 300 | User Guide | 29 | en-US Key Fob Test This function tests the strength of the RF signal of the key fob. Click the key fob icon. Continue Previous Continue Select the key fob frequency depending Previous on your region.
  • Page 30 | 3 0 | User Guide | TPA 300 Press key fob buttons. GREEN: Key fob is working within its Reset range to the device. device and start a new test Reset device and RED: Low signal start a new...

  • Page 31: Settings

    TPA 300 | User Guide | 31 | en-US Settings 5.1 Enter Settings Menu Continue Previous Continue Select the various Previous settings. Region & Select the working region (America or Europe) and the interface Language language (English, Spanish, French). Change the air pressure and temperature display (kPa, Bar or PSI Format and F°...
  • Page 32 | 3 2 | User Guide | TPA 300 5.1.1 Change Zone Settings Region: Select the working zone among America and Europe. Continue Select the Region & Previous Language setting. Continue Select the Region function. Previous Continue Select a region.
  • Page 33 TPA 300 | User Guide | 33 | en-US 5.1.2 Change Language Settings Language: Select displayed language, English, Spanish or French. Continue Select the Region & Previous Language setting. Continue Select the Language function. Previous Continue Select the preferred language.
  • Page 34 | 3 4 | User Guide | TPA 300 5.1.3 Change Unit Settings Units: Change the air pressure and temperature display (kPa, Bar or PSI with F° or C°). Continue Select the Format Previous setting. Continue Select the Units function.
  • Page 35 TPA 300 | User Guide | 35 | en-US 5.1.4 Change Format Settings Format: Change the format of sensor ID display. Continue Select the Format Previous setting. Continue Select the ID Format function. Previous Continue Select a preferred format. Previous Auto: Automatically identifies the sensor ID as decimal or hexadecimal.
  • Page 36 | 3 6 | User Guide | TPA 300 5.1.5 Change Buzzer Settings Buzzer: turn buzzer to On or Off. (Yes or No). When buzzer is set to Yes, a beep is triggered when the sensor ID is detected.
  • Page 37 TPA 300 | User Guide | 37 | en-US Continue Scroll up (+) and down (-) to change Previous time. Change by 60 min (maximum) to Disabled (Never). 5.1.7 About (TPMS Tool Information) Displays the current version and information about the device.

  • Page 38: Connect To Scan Tool Mode

    Connect to Scan Tool Mode IMPORTANT: TPA 300 Connect to scan tool mode is used to register the TPMS sensors IDs into the vehicle’s ECU. To program and copy TPMS sensors, test RKE, save and read recorded jobs, and setup the tool, use the TPA 300 in Standalone mode. For basic checking of the TPMS sensors –...
  • Page 39 TPA 300 | User Guide | 39 | en-US Use the Bosch TPA 300 is ready scan tool to pair with Bosch for the next scan tool. steps. From the main menu of the Bosch scan tool, click “All Apps”...
  • Page 40 TPA 300. Confirm Note: Now the TPA 300 is capable of working in conjunction with the Bosch scan tool. There is no need to repeat the pairing process the next time the devices are used together. Instead, simply select the Connect to scan tool mode on the TPA 300 and follow the instructions from the Bosch scan tool screen.
  • Page 41 Now the TPA 300 is awaiting instruction from the Bosch scan tool. Simply use the Bosch scan tool to do the next steps. © Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc. 1699502721 | REV. A | MAY 2020...

  • Page 42: Tpms Ecu Relearn

    Note: Follow the standard process to select the Make/Model/Year from the Bosch scan tool and then use the TPA 300 to trigger all the TPMS sensors. The Bosch scan tool will automatically transfer the sensor IDs from the TPA 300 and record them into the vehicle ECU.
  • Page 43 TPA 300 | User Guide | 43 | en-US Turn on the TPA 300 and activate the “Connect to scan tool” function in main menu. Then press Continue on the Bosch scan tool to confirm. Wait while the Bosch scan tool connects to the TPA 300.
  • Page 44 At this stage, you have to read all the TPMS sensor IDs using the TPA 300 tool, exactly the same way you do in Standalone mode. If you are not already familiar with this procedure, see the dedicated section in this user manual.
  • Page 45 TPA 300 | User Guide | 45 | en-US The sensors’ IDs automatically appear on the Bosch scan tool. Press Continue to register the new IDs to the vehicle ECU. The Bosch scan tool will confirm the correct recording of the new sensors’...

  • Page 46: Miscellaneous

    | 4 6 | User Guide | TPA 300 Miscellaneous Tool Charging Low Battery Indication Battery indicator status: The TPMS Tool incorporates a low battery detection circuit. Battery life is an average of 300 sensor tests per battery charge (approximately 60 to 80 vehicles).

  • Page 47: Tool Update

    TPA 300 | User Guide | 47 | en-US Tool Update Updating the TPMS Tool As new coverage becomes available, it will become necessary to update the tool. Follow these steps below: Important: To ensure a successful update, temporarily turn off all anti-virus and spam blocking software on your computer.
  • Page 48 | 4 8 | User Guide | TPA 300 Step 3: Read the software product license agreement, select “I accept the terms of the license agreement” and click on “Next”. Step 4: Click “Install” to start the installation process.
  • Page 49 TPA 300 | User Guide | 49 | en-US Step 6: When the installation is complete, click on “Finish”. Step 7: Click “Next” to continue to “Welcome to the Install Shield Wizard for USB Driver”. Step 8: Click “Install” to install the USB driver.
  • Page 50 Note: If sometimes the Windows © Security prompts you, please click on “Continue Anyway”. Note: To order annual update software license part number, please contact BOSCH technical support. © Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc. 1699502721 | REV. A | MAY 2020...
  • Page 51 TPA 300 | User Guide | 51 | en-US 2.2. PC Software for TPA 300 Updates Step 1: Connect the USB cable from the TPMS Tool to the PC, and turn the device on. Step 2: Start the TPMS Tool software.
  • Page 52 | 5 2 | User Guide | TPA 300 Step 6: Renew Subscription Call your distributor to purchase a new subscription code. To enter the new subscription code, click on the Renew License button. Step 7: Main windows in the “My Tools”...
  • Page 53 TPA 300 | User Guide | 53 | en-US Step 10: Main windows in the “My Jobs” Tab Displays the sensors triggered by the vehicle. To print these results click on the Print icon. Step 11: Print Example The results will be printed like the following example.

  • Page 54: Limited Warranty/Certificates

    | 5 4 | User Guide | TPA 300 Limited Warranty/ ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY Certificates OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT BOSCH® AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE SOLUTIONS SHALL BOSCH BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, LIMITED WARRANTY –...

  • Page 55: Software Product License Agreement

    TPA 300 | User Guide | 55 | en-US Software Product License use the Software Product in a computer-based services business; (d) remove any proprietary Agreement notices or labels relating to the Software Product and will include such notices on any IMPORTANT: Do not continue until you have authorized copies of the Software Produce;...
  • Page 56 | 5 6 | User Guide | TPA 300 but not limited to technical information about customer’s vehicle using the device that this your device, system and application software, Software Product is housed on and the sharing and peripherals; and (c) vehicle data obtained with and use of such data by Bosch and third from a customer’s vehicle including but not...
  • Page 57 TPA 300 | User Guide | 57 | en-US WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OF LACK SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY, AND YOU MAY NOT OF VIRUSES, LACK OF NEGLIGENCE OR RELY ON ANY SUCH INFORMATION OR ADVICE.
  • Page 58 | 5 8 | User Guide | TPA 300 and/or costs (including, but not limited to, GENERAL. You are solely responsible for reasonable attorneys’ fees) resulting from or installation, management and operation of the arising out of any claim, suit, action, arbitration Software Product.

  • Page 59: Battery Safety And Charge Information

    TPA 300 | User Guide | 59 | en-US Battery Safety and Charge Use the specified charger supplied by BOSCH for this device. Information Opening the tool or tampering with the seal Read and understand these safety instructions placed on the tool, if broken will void the and warnings before using or charging lithium warranty.

  • Page 60: Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement

    | 6 0 | User Guide | TPA 300 The Lithium Polymer battery is not suitable for determined by turning the equipment off and children under 14 years. Keep Lithium batteries on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the out of reach of children.

  • Page 61: Recycling

    TPA 300 | User Guide | 61 | en-US Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 10cm between the radiator & your body.

  • Page 62: Index

    | 6 2 | User Guide | TPA 300 Index Product Content About (TPMS Tool Information) Program Sensors Auto Off 19,24,26 Programming Issue Battery Reading Problems Battery Replacement Recent Vehicles Bluetooth Pairing Recycling Bosch Scan Tool Region Buzzer Relearn Procedure...
  • Page 63 Bosch Automotive Service Solutions, Inc. 655 Eisenhower Drive Owatonna, MN 55060 USA Phone: 1-855-267-2483 Option 1 www.boschdiagnostics.com 1699502721 Rev. A...

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