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- Page 1 Autel will not be liable for any direct damages or for any special, incidental, or indirect damages or for any economic consequential damages (including the loss of profits).
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Page 2: Safety Information
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. ... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents USING THE MANUAL ..............1 1.1 C ..................1 ONVENTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION ............3 2.1 TPMS S ..............3 YSTEM EVIEW 2.2 TPMS L ................3 EGISLATION 2.3 TPMS T ..............4 TALE IGHT 2.4 B TPMS ................4 ENEFITS OF TOOL INFORMATION .............. - Page 4 5.1 A .................. 40 REATE 5.2 M ................50 ANUAL REATE 5.3 C OBD .................. 53 OPY BY 5.4 C ..............53 OPY BY CTIVATION RKE & RF MONITOR ..............58 PRINT AND UPDATE ..............59 7.1 P ..................59 RINT 7.2 S ................
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Page 5: Using The Manual
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. - Page 6 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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Page 7: General Information
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. -
Page 8: Tpms Tell-Tale Light
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. -
Page 9: Tool Information
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. N BUTTON – Cancels a selection (or action) from a menu or return to previous menu. UP SCROLL BUTTON –... - Page 10 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. DOWN SCROLL BUTTON – Moves down through menu and submenu items in menu mode.
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Page 11: Specifications
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... -
Page 12: Icons
3.4 Icons – Indicates battery charging. – Indicates there is data stored in the tool. – Indicates battery volume. – Indicates USB communication with the computer is established. – Indicates magnet is required to activate TPMS sensor. – Indicates deflation is required to activate TPMS sensor. –... -
Page 13: Power Up By Dlc
To charge battery by USB cable Locate the USB port of the device. 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. -
Page 14: System Setting
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. - Page 15 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.
- Page 16 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.
- Page 17 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.
- Page 18 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.
- Page 19 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.
- Page 20 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.
- Page 21 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.
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Page 22: Product Troubleshooting
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;... - Page 23 Verify that the vehicle is equipped with TPMS. Verify that the tool battery is sufficiently charged. Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds. Turn the ignition back to on and continue the testing. Verify the control module is not defective. Operating Error If the scan tool freezes, then an exception occurs or the vehicle’s ECU (Engine Control Unit) is too slow to respond to requests, do the...
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Page 24: Tpms Check & Diagnostics
4. TPMS Check & Diagnostics ® The MaxiTPMS TS501 is a new generation TPMS diagnostic & service tool specially designed to activate all known OEM/Universal TPMS sensors, and provide users with direct access to the vehicle’s ECU through OBD II connection, thus allowing users to reprogram sensor IDs and retrieve/clear TPMS DTCs, helping technicians to quickly find out faulty TPMS and turn off MILs. - Page 25 Figure 4.1 3) Observe the menu title and use UP/DOWN scroll button to select by model and year to identify the vehicle being tested. The selected vehicle is remembered by the tool when a test is commenced. Select by Model: Figure 4.2...
- Page 26 Select by Year: Figure 4.3 4) For some vehicle types an option screen will show up to let users choose between 4 Wheels and 5 Wheels test mode. Figure 4.4 Depending on the test mode (All Wheels or One Wheel), results are displayed in different manners.
- Page 27 Figure 4.6 Figure 4.5 The tool will do TPMS test in a sequence of FL (Front Left), FR (Front Right), RR (Rear Right), LR (Rear Left) and SPARE, if the vehicle has the option for the spare. Or, you can use the UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to move to the desired wheel for testing.
- Page 28 Press the Y button to read all sensor data, including sensor ID, tire pressure, temperature, battery condition and modulation. Under All Wheels mode, the tool can save up to 5 TPMS sensor data records at each time. Press the UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to turn over data screens while viewing.
- Page 29 Figure 4.9 Once the first sensor test is completed, the screen will remain for 3 seconds for data viewing and then automatically switch to next sensor test. Follow the same procedure for the other sensor tests. Under One Wheel mode, the tool can save up to 10 TPMS sensor data records at each time.
- Page 30 Wrong Sensor A TPMS sensor is activated and decoded, Type but does not match the protocol for the Make, Model or Year that the tool was set-up for. The tool displays a message “Sensor triggered but cannot be known”. In this case, verify the Make, Model or Year or other features you have selected as well as the sensor part number that was fitted.
- Page 31 Figure 4.11 Anytime while doing the TPMS test, pressing button allows reading the sensor make, OEM part no., and relearn information for the vehicle being tested for reference. Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to view all details if the data information covers more than one page.
- Page 32 Figure 4.13 Figure 4.14 [Pos] – Indicates the wheel sensor position. [ID-H/D] – Shows sensor ID data. [kPa/Psi/Bar] – Indicates tire pressure. [° C/° F] – Indicates tire temperature. [BAT] – Indicates battery condition. [Mode] – Defines tire sensor working mode or status. [Modulation] –...
- Page 33 which is very convenient and useful for technicians to wake up sensors of the same vehicle. 1) Use the UP/DOWN scroll button and LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select Latest Test from Main Menu (Figure 3.1). 2) An activation screen with the previously activated sensor information will show up (Figure 4.15).
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Page 34: Tpms Relearn
Figure 4.17 4) Press the Y button to delete all test records and enter test mode. Or press the N button to reserve the previous data and check the remaining untested sensors. 4.2 TPMS Relearn This function, which provides users with quick access to the vehicle’s ECU, enables users to do TPMS diagnostics, such as reading/writing sensor IDs on vehicle ECU and reading/ clearing codes of TPMS system, and to save data for later reviews and printing. - Page 35 Figure 4.18 5) The tool will display a function screen as below. Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select the desired menu and press the Y button to continue (Figure 4.19). Figure 4.19 6) The OBD II Relearn allows user to write the IDs to the system directly without performing other procedures.
- Page 36 For some vehicles users may be asked to choose the specific engine model or other features before turning to the function menu. The procedure may vary by the vehicle being tested. NOTE: In this manner, the scan tool will communicate with the vehicle being tested.
- Page 37 Figure 4.21 The tool will display the sensor IDs and positions for your confirmation. Press the Y button to register ID in vehicle ECU, or N button to exit. Figure 4.22 Once the sensor IDs are successfully written, a confirm screen will show up.
- Page 38 Figure 4.23 NOTE: The sensor writing procedure may vary for different vehicles being serviced. Please follow the onscreen instruction and take appropriate measures and selections to complete the process. NOTE: If there are untested sensors in the vehicle, the writing ID process cannot proceed.
- Page 39 turn on. Read IDs from Vehicle 1) From TPMS Diagnosis Menu, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select the Read IDs from Vehicle, and press the Y button (Figure 4.21). 2) The tool will display the sensor IDs and positions for your viewing. Press the Y button to save data for future review, or the N button to exit without saving.
- Page 40 Figure 4.26 The saved DTC and sensor data can be reviewed in Review Data, which supports easy data playback and printing. Erase Codes 1) From TPMS Diagnosis Menu, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select the Erase Codes, and press the Y button (Figure 4.21). 2) The tool will display a warning message for your confirmation.
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Page 41: Review Data
Figure 4.28 4.3 Review Data The Review Data function allows user to view and print out saved data of the latest TPMS diagnostic recordings by the service tool. Use the UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select Review Data from Main Screen (Figure 3.1), and wait for the review data menu to appear. -
Page 42: Audit Report
Figure 4.30 Print -- Select this function to print out the data on screen. For detailed instructions, refer to 7.1 Print Data. Delete -- Use the RIGHT scroll button to delete the selected data. Delete All -- Use the LEFT scroll button to delete all data on the screen. - Page 43 the date. It also provides data entry areas for other tester and vehicle data. Figure 4.31...
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Page 44: Tpms Sensor Programming
The scan tool is easy-to-use with a proven efficiency and guaranteed accurate results. NOTE: Programming function will only work with Autel’s MX-Sensor. Currently, there are two models available: Clamp-in Sensor and Snap-in Sensor, both with two types, one in orange color with 433MHz frequency, and one in dark gray color with 315MHz frequency. - Page 45 Figure 5.1 3) Observe the menu option and use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select by model and year to identify the vehicle being tested. NOTE: Please pay attention to the frequency used in the vehicle. Refer to the original sensor information for the exact frequency. ...
- Page 46 Select by Year: Figure 5.3 4) For some vehicles (like Chrysler), an option screen will show up allowing users to choose between 4 Wheels test and 5 Wheels test mode before accessing the activation screen. Figure 5.4 Depending on the test mode (All Wheels or One Wheel), results are displayed in different manners.
- Page 47 Figure 5.5 NOTE: The MX-Sensor icon on the lower right corner will not appear if the TPMS Sensor Programming is not supported by the selected vehicle. 2) Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select the wheel which needs to be programmed. Figure 5.6 3) Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Auto Create to create a new random sensor ID.
- Page 48 Figure 5.7 4) Insert the correct MX-Sensor into the sensor slot as displayed below: Figure 5.8 NOTE: Please pay attention to the MX-Sensor type displayed in the screen and insert the correct MX-Sensor. Inserting incorrect MX-Sensor will cause programming failure. 5) Press the Y button to write in the new created sensor ID to the MX-Sensor and the screen will show as below (Figure 5.9), or the N button to exit without change.
- Page 49 Figure 5.9 Figure 5.10 If programming failed, the screen will show as below, in this case, please perform programming function again. Figure 5.11 After programming is finished, a series of beep sound will be heard and the tool will display the data details such as the sensor ID, the temperature and the battery voltage after testing the new programmed MX-Sensor.
- Page 50 Figure 5.12 Press OK to return to the previous screen, and a sensor mark will appear on the right side of the screen, indicating the wheel sensor has been programmed. Figure 5.13 The Programmed option is available when selecting the programmed wheel sensor.
- Page 51 Figure 5.14 After all required MX-Sensor is programmed, please select Write IDs to Vehicle in Relearn function, and refer to 4.2 TPMS Relearn for details. One Wheel Mode 1) In this mode, the screen will show as below. Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select MX-Sensor icon on the lower left corner.
- Page 52 Figure 5.16 3) Insert the correct MX-Sensor into the sensor slot as displayed below: Figure 5.17 NOTE: Please pay attention to the MX-Sensor type displayed in the screen and insert the correct MX-Sensor. Inserting incorrect MX-Sensor will cause programming failure. 4) Press the Y button to write in the new created sensor ID to the MX-Sensor and the screen will show as below (Figure 5.18).
- Page 53 Figure 5.18 Figure 5.19 If programming failed, the screen will show as below. In this case, please perform programming function again. Figure 5.20 After programming is finished, a series of beep sound will be heard and the tool will display the data details such as the sensor...
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Page 54: Manual Create
ID, the temperature and the battery voltage after testing the new programmed MX-Sensor. Figure 5.21 After all required MX-Sensor is programmed, please switch to All Wheels Setting and select Write IDs to Vehicle in Relearn function, refer to 4.2 TPMS Relearn for details. - Page 55 Figure 5.22 Figure 5.23 3) Use the UP/DOWN scroll button and the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select the character and press the TEST button to confirm. Figure 5.24 4) Use the N button to select “Backspace” to remove the entered...
- Page 56 character. Use the Y button to finish the input and the screen will display a message requiring the user for confirmation. Select “Yes” to save the sensor ID and continue programming or “No” to return to the previous screen. Figure 5.25 NOTE: Different sensor from manufacturer may have different ID character length limit.
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Page 57: Copy By Obd
5.3 Copy by OBD This function allows users to write in the saved sensor information to MX-Sensor after performing Read IDs from Vehicle in Relearn function. NOTE: This function is not available under One Wheel mode. 1) Follow the steps in 5.1 Auto Create to select MX-Sensor to enter the Programming function. - Page 58 Figure 5.29 2) Select MX-Sensor icon and a trigger mark will appear on the right side of the screen. Figure 5.30 3) Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select the corresponding wheel, press the Y button. 4) Select Copy by Activation, insert the correct MX-Sensor into the sensor slot, and then press the Y button to start programming the retrieved sensor information to the MX-Sensor.
- Page 59 Figure 5.31 One Wheel Mode 1) From the activation screen, press the TEST button to trigger the original sensor. You can use the LEFT/RIGHT button to select the specific tire to be triggered. When the information is retrieved, a series of beep sound will be heard and the sensor information will display.
- Page 60 Figure 5.33 3) Select the IDs you want to program with. Figure 5.34 NOTE: In One Wheel mode, the tool can save at most 10 triggered sensors’ information each time. Please do not use the MX-Sensors with the same ID in the same vehicle. In All Wheels mode, if you had successfully performed both the Read IDs from Vehicle function and the activation function, the screen may show as below.
- Page 61 Figure 5.35 Once programmed with Copy by Activation or Copy by OBD, the MX-Sensor can be installed in the wheel directly to be mounted on the car and the TPMS warning light will turn off without needing to write IDs to the vehicle. NOTE: For the vehicles not supported by Relearn function, please select the “Manual Create”...
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Page 62: Rke & Rf Monitor
6. RKE & RF Monitor Today's keyless remotes -- also known as key fobs -- make life easier. But when your key fob stops working or starts to perform sporadically, it will be particularly frustrating. Check your key fob to make sure it is in top condition so it will work when you really need it. -
Page 63: Print And Update
7. Print and Update To print out retrieved data or update software, you will need the followings: TS501 tool with SD card inserted PC or laptop with USB ports USB cable 7.1 Print Data The Print Data function allows printing out TPMS DTC data recorded by the service tool by connecting the scan tool to a PC or laptop with the USB cable supplied. -
Page 64: Software Update
This function allows you to update the scan tool software through a computer. Register the Tool User could update the scan tool ONLY after you had registered the tool on our website: www.autel.com. Then you could download software, update online, retrieve information and get warranty service. - Page 65 2. On the Sign In page, input your account ID and other information to log in, if you already have an account. 3. If you are a new member to Autel and do not have an account yet, click the Create Autel ID button on the left side.
- Page 66 Figure 7.2 2) Enter your Autel ID and password and wait for the Update window to display. If you forget your password unintentionally, you may always click the [Forget Password?] to link to our website and get your password back.
- Page 67 updatable items will be selected automatically. Then click the Update Selected Items button on the right side of screen. 3) Check the updating process by observing the upper left progress bar [Downloads] and upper right progress bar [Installs]. You may also find progress information in the Status column of updated items.
- Page 68 6) Once the update is complete, disconnect the tool from the computer. It is now updated and ready to go. 7) For users who choose to update by SD card, please insert the SD card into the scan tool, and switch on the TPMS tool. It’s now updated and ready to go.
- Page 69 program list in the UPDATE page in case you would like to install again. Theoretically, all programs of the latest versions will be automatically compatible with the older versions, but if your TPMS tool does have a problem of compatibility and need to retrieve the older version for some programs, please delete the new versions first then install the older version again.
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Page 70: Compliance Information
8. Compliance Information FCC COMPLIANCE FCC ID:WQ83017501601 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. - Page 71 RF warning statement: The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction。 The term “IC” before the radio certification number only signifies that IC technical specifications were met. RoHS COMPLIANCE This device is declared to be in compliance with the European RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
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Page 72: Warranty And Service
9. Warranty and Service 9.1 Limited One Year Warranty Autel warrants to its customers that this product will be free from all defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase, subject to the following terms and...
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язык только английский . другие не включаются
To change the language settings on the Autel MaxiTPMS TS501 to English:
1. From the System Setting screen, use the UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT scroll buttons to select "Language."
2. Press the Y button.
3. Use the UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT scroll buttons to select "English."
4. Press the Y button to save the selection and return to the previous menu.
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@Mr. Anderson язык вибирается но не активируется.
@Mr. Anderson кроме английского ни один язык не работает. хочу русский. пишет ваш язык не активирован. Как активировать?