TPMS Scan Tools
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RTUmark
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I have the thinktool tpms tool to use with my thinktool pros. Works great.
plinker
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There are a few TS508's at the shop, work great. They do make a version that appears to be a relearn tool only, doesnt program sensors.
FWIW, The Autel sensors have been working pretty good, no complaints except for they use their own style valve stem (like every other brand does).
FWIW, The Autel sensors have been working pretty good, no complaints except for they use their own style valve stem (like every other brand does).
I have a brand new Autel MaxiTPMS TS508 tool for sale in the classified section of Garage Journal if anyone is interested?
My sale ad can be seen here:
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My sale ad can be seen here:
BRAND NEW Autel MaxiTPMS TS508 service tool. Never been opened.
Selling this brand new Autel MaxiTMPS TS508 diagnostic and service tool. I purchased this tool myself on Amazon this past May (about 7 months ago) but I ended up never needing it. (long story) The tool case has never been opened as can be seen in the picture of the paper box seal under the...
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Buckgnarly
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I have the Autel for my home shop and for the tech center I teach at. It works to scan all sensors, but only programs the Autel specific sensors.....which I have had good luck with.
ex-x-fire
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Napa was having a deal on the Autel scanner that included 10-12(?) new sensors. It was a no brainer. Our shop actually got a second one because it saved us a lot in buying sensors. Just watch the power supply connection, it seems fragile.
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Love my autel 508.
seber
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Cheaper to just replace the senders at around $10 each. At that point you will know if it was the senders or the system in the car.
Buckgnarly
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That's how my class got ours. 20 sensors and the 508 for 450 bucks.
Buckgnarly
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Where are you getting sensors for 10 bucks?
Never seen them that cheap. Best I've found is Walmart at $30 each---installed and programmed.
Fedwrench
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GM 315MHZ run about $12-$15 a pop on Amazon. Some come in GM packaging, others in AC Delco packaging. However, the last batch I bought only lasted about a year. Possibly old stock, clones, counterfeit
Vercingetorix
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It is very nice to be able to read tire pressures directly without having to pull valve caps and put a gauge on.
are you using cheap junk china sensors from amazon ? i replaced tires on my truck a couple times and put in factory sensors and they link up immediatly. no reason to ever have a scan tool.
i did have to use a autel to lower the tpms thresh hold but thats a different matter
i did have to use a autel to lower the tpms thresh hold but thats a different matter
39CAMC
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These packages are actually even cheaper for registered tire dealers through our local wholesalers. Our at least through mine. Cheap enough that when I need a new stock of sensors, I buy the package and sell the tool for $200 and end up getting the 12 sensors dirt cheap.
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I also have the TS508 and it has performed extremely well. The Autel MX series sensors have met my expectations just fine.
MacMcMacmac
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I just turned the TPMS off with Alfa OBD. No more annoying lights. This is on a 2015 Chrysler 200. May be a bit of useful info for Mopar owners.
picked up some one month old factory sensors from a dealer and they been working fine for 3yr. is everyone just using cheap garbage or why the big rush for a autel ?
I have a couple of 2008/2009 Ford E350 that have a convoluted TPMS reset procedure after adjusting tire pressure. Does anyone know if there is an easy OBD2 plug in that will reset more easily? My other cars have on board computers that make the job easy.
ThePostman
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We have an autel ts508 at the shop, it works fantastically with their sensors, of course. I would buy the same if I had to.
Is this too good to be true?If not can I check the Toyota sensors and then eventually replace them with the ones included in this set?
Autel TS508 /2in1 Sensor TPMS Relearn Reset Diagnostic Tire Pressure Programming | eBay
NOTE: TS508 has added Relearn by OBD comparing with TS408. TS508 can diagnose the TPMS system through OBDII connection to read and clear codes. Buy now to get your TPMS work done! ��【2022 Newest All-In-One TPMS Tool】 As upgraded Ver.
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It’s not cheap at all. Pay attention to what you are paying for. The seller is autel itself. I bought from it before. But I made a mistake and asked it to cancel order for me. And it canceled without any problem. So it is a good seller.
39CAMC
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Not really. I have higher end Autel and Ateq tools and it really just reminds you of the pedal dance procedure to put it in learning mode and then you use the $1000 tool to trigger the sensor just like the $19 garage door opener looking one you get on Amazon.
DaveW
Just to be clear, if I replace them with the Toyota sensors, the car will need reprogrammed by the dealer for the new sensors.
Whereas the Autel unit with the Autel sensors, I can (re)program the sensors and the car?
Whereas the Autel unit with the Autel sensors, I can (re)program the sensors and the car?
Just to be clear, if I replace them with the Toyota sensors, the car will need reprogrammed by the dealer for the new sensors.
Whereas the Autel unit with the Autel sensors, I can (re)program the sensors and the car?
if you use oe sensors wouldnt they connect to the car automatically ? no autel needed. no dealer visit needed. simple as that.
thats how it worked when i put new oe sensors in my truck. all the linking and connecting between tpms and truck was instant and automatic why wouldnt it be the same for every other vehicle.
is why I asked.I aired up my tires the other day and the light did not go off, but the Highlander is almost 9 years old, so maybe a sensor is shot.
Trying to decide which is the best and least expensive way to go. I would not mind having a reader just because I've never had one and the Autel is not super expensive.
dnschmidt
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It always surprises me that people ***** about TPMS as I like it since driving on flat tires seems like a ****** idea to me. When the batteries **** out I go to Discount Tire and have them replaced normally when I need four new tires anyway. Since I only use Michelin tires that only happens once every 50,000 miles so what's the big deal. One of the things that I don't like about my new Toyota Camry compared to my Hyundai Sonata is that I can't see the tire pressures on my instrument cluster like I could on the Sonata. Seems like Toyota cheaped out on that feature.
I aired up my tires the other day and the light did not go off, but the Highlander is almost 9 years old, so maybe a sensor is shot.
Trying to decide which is the best and least expensive way to go. I would not mind having a reader just because I've never had one and the Autel is not super expensive.
first things first. sensors have batteries and thus a lifespan. its best to buy oe sensors , from a known trusted source (like a dealer) and verify the manufacture date is very recent as this ensures new batteries.
unkown **** from ebay , who the hell knows if the batteries are already dead when they reach your mailbox.
second thing. after market , amazon cheap knock offs , sketchy ebay stuff ,is notorious for not working correct ,if at all.
the couple bucks you try to save with cheap **** may cost you 2x more in the end when your paying to have the tires dismounted again.
is there any part of this you dont understand ?
You asked me a question about my question. Just looking for clarification.
As far a aftermarket, many here seem that the Autel stuff is fine.
It's not?
signcrafter
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I dont have experience replacing oe sensors but I dont see how they just link up automatically. Even when I do a tire rotation I have to relearn their positions on the car. The car doesnt automatically know where the tire is.
The autel is a great machine and their sensors are also very good. I've installed a bunch of them and never had any issues.
I doubt "Autel US" is the official Autel company itself. It sounds like just one of the many on-line Chinese Autel sellers.... Such as "Autel Direct", or Autel Online", or "Autel Official", or, "Autel Choice", etc, etc. There are a BUNCH of them..... and none of them are the ACTUAL Autel company. The reason why I say this is because the official name of Autel that is located in Port Washington New York is "Autel North America". Theses on-line sellers make their seller name deceptive for a reason. I'm not saying you wont get what you pay for with these sellers.... but don't be fooled into thinking you're buying direct from the mother ship, either. These on-line sellers are basically Autel "dealers". In fact, if you click on the "About" tab for the seller, you can see information that confirms they are not part of corporate Autel
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im not sure what vehicle your dealing with. is it a older model ? my 2017 ram recognises new sensors right away (oe sensors that is). it recognises if you rotate tires. theres nothing the owner needs to do. its a seemless system
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I work on a lot of different vehicles, never a 2017 ram. But every vehicle I have come across needs to be relearned when you do a rotate. Not saying you aren't correct. Maybe some newer vehicles can tell where the tire is on the vehicle, wouldnt surprise me. I dont have my tpms tool with me or I would go into it to see what they say the relearn procedure is for a 2017 ram.