Far superior product to ATEQ QuickSet TPMS Reset Tool This modern and up to date machine does the work of the item above and ATEQ VT31 TPMS Reset Activation Programmer Tool at less cost, as you must have BOTH of those machines to do the work of this one machine. I was working on a 2018 Subaru. After learning the machine it took a couple minutes to read the new generic TPMS sensors in the winter tires, then through the vehicle OBD port write them to the car's computer. EXCELLENT. This device, unlike those above, doesn't require a computer, it has up to date software, it has a color display with easy to follow instructions. It took me, a complete novice, about 15 minutes of reading the instructions to get it all sorted out, and these instructions are actually USEFUL and complete. It appears to have all common car makes/models in its onboard memory. It also comes with a year of "free" updates, although as I mentioned, it was already up to date and fully powered, right out of the box. Best buy here.
It's a nice quality tool. Very slick packaging in it's fitted hard case. And the case looks like it will last w/o breaking apart. I wish the unit had a touch screen. I wish it could program other wheel sensors than Autel's.. maybe I'm wrong here. I wish it could store more cars & wheel sensors-- in a little database. That is keep a record or list of cars and their wheel sensor data. But maybe it's not that big a deal. Otherwise I like. A very annoying bug-a-boo (no pun intended) is my unit had a software bug right out of the box. I didn't find it (naturally) until I put the unit on the job-- first car I worked on-- bang! and of course I couldn't complete the task. Software update fixed the problem but now I wonder when am I going to find the next software bug and not be able to complete the job... Sometimes it's tough to drop what one is doing and go update the software. Oh well. In the end I got the job done at a very attractive price. One last thing-- the MAXI (suffix) name-- reminds me of the feminine hygiene product.
Comes with everything pictured. It's easy and simple to use. Had no problems updating it. Ordered on a Friday, got it on Monday. I bought it because I bought 4 new rims/tires/TPMS sensors. I wanted to scan the 4 new TPMS Sensor codes in my new summer rims/tires and upload them to my car's ECU (aka relearn procedure) through the ODB II and I did the whole procedure in less then 5mins. I wanted to be able to do this myself since I have 4 summer tires/rims that I just bought and will use my old rims for 4 winter tires so when I take my new rims off to put my old rims back on for winter I have to do the relearn procedure again because your car will ONLY remember 4 or 5 sensor codes (4 ties 1 spare). The prices that shops charge for a relearn procedure vary, some places charge $20 - $40 and others charge $10 - $15 per tire. For me changing winter to summer rims/tires and summer to winter rims/tires every year that would cost me as little as $40 and high as $60 a year; I think I could avoid this if I buy MX sensors and program each one with the same codes as my 4 other sensors so the car never has to relearn codes but for me I couldn't go this route. A few people that I know asked about my TPMS sensors like is my TPMS light on or did I get them programed when I got my new rims and when they found out that I had this device... well... I have my work cut out for me but it's worth the money and free beer.
Edit: corrected prices, was way wrong on my previous prices since they included the cost of a new sensor.
I have extra wheels and tires for winter driving so change out my wheels a couple of times a year. I'm a do-it-yourself kind of person, so I don't want to be driving a half hour or more to my Subaru dealer and sitting around for a couple of hours while they reprogram my TPMS sensors and clear the error codes. At $80 or more each time they do it, I figured that this tool would pay for itself - plus I would own a new tool.
I'm incredibly impressed with the quality and functionality of the TS501. The first one I received had a problem but they quickly replaced it. Like, I had my replacement two days later. Thanks Amazon! And, the TS501 I received arrived fully charged and as updated as I need it to be. I noticed there was a ROM update but the only change for me would be a Korean language addition, so not a factor. The vehicle options programmed into the TS501 are vast, and for my model of car current through this model year. Activating, scanning, programming the new codes into my cars computer and clearing the codes (warning light) was simple. Very straightforward.
I compared other options, and had previously purchased and returned a different brand of TPMS tool that didn't work on my vehicle at all. The Autel MaxiTPMS TS501 worked perfectly, and quickly. Ten minutes start to finish even reading the manual for the first time.
I bought the TS501 to read and reset the sensor IDs in my Subaru Outback after a seasonal tire change. It took about 10 minutes to unpack it, read the sensor IDs in the tires, and reprogram the TPMS. After reprogramming and 5 minutes of driving, the TPMS warning light went off. Since I do not have a Windows PC, I was very glad that the software on the unit did not need an update and it functions well without a need to connect to a computer.
This unit solves a long-standing issue with TPMS on my Subaru. I previously needed an inconvenient trip to the Subaru dealer or a tire shop to reset the TPMS after a seasonal tire change. Subaru charges for the relearn procedure. The America's Tire shop where I buy tires would do the job, but they were not usually successful on the first trip. As it turns out, Subaru TPMS relearn isn't the simple procedure it is on other brands. That means that I usually went through the winter with an annoying TPMS light illuminated on the dash. Or worse, the Subaru dealer would reset the TPMS for the winter tire sensors when I took it in for a service, causing the TPMS light to illuminate 2 weeks later when I rotated back to summer tires.
I was able to do the job easily on my first attempt using the Autel TS501.
Feature Product
- ACCURATE & FAST CAR DIAGNOSIS: The MaxiTPMS TS501 is capable of wirelessly diagnosing TPMS problems as well as activate any known OEM / Universal TPMS sensors, ID clone or reprogram sensors to the vehicle's ECU, and turn off warning lights.
- POWERFUL&SIMPLE:At-A-Glance TPMS Status Screen,The single screen organization allows you to easily read direct feedback from all 4 sensors, clearly understand the status of all TPMS features, then instantly pinpoint system faults to identify the fix.
- EASY TO OPERATE:Performing a basic sensor activation or complex diagnostic tool functions, is easy as following the program options and on-screen display instructions.
- OBDII CONNECTED TPMS DIAGNOSTICS:The TS501 can provide relearn procedures for specific sensors and connect with the OBDII cord to the vehicle's ECU to offer multiple programming options
- SOFTWARE UPDATING:Download FREE software updates for enhanced diagnostic functions and extended vehicle coverage. Now even your old TPMS tool can perform like new!
Description
The MaxiTPMS TS501 TPMS diagnostic & service tool is specially designed to activate any known OEM/universal TPMS sensors and turn off warning lights. This ergonomic tool provides you easy and quick access to the faulty TPMS sensors to help you increase customer satisfaction and boost your bottom line.
I purchased this tool on sale at a reduced price, but not by much. I have a 2011 Dodge Nitro that I installed a 3rd party sensor on and was wanting to use this to reset it. The dealership charged me almost $60 purely for reprogramming the sensor, but later I learned my car doesn't have such a feature. The only way to program it is to fill the tires to the proper psi and drive it at a reduced speed for a short time. My sensor displayed as being unable to be located which is why I bought this tool. I tried unplugging the battery on my car but the issue came back immediately, in case anyone wonders.
Now back to this awesome tool. It reset my sensor but it didn't fix my problem. However I will be buying compatible sensors to this device because this tool allows special features with their own sensors. The tool had about three different reset methods which it also included details on how to activate those or use the tool itself to reset them. It's able to tell you the connection and battery, tire pressure and some other very cool details. In general it does exactly what it claims to do and it does it well. The "kink" I ran into was a software issue I believe. I didn't update the device immediately but it appeared to have jammed one of the times I plugged it in. It got stuck turning on and wouldn't load. I assume a software update would fix that but I can't test that because it's a rare glitch. I'm giving it 5 stars because I wish it had more customizability with other sensors but that's ok and it was my sensor that ultimately is the issue. I'm keeping the device because it'll be helpful with my other vehicles and the sensors I plan to buy next time. Do take note that this device only deals with the TPMS and won't diagnose or fix engine light issues.
This tool can do just about everything except the one rare thing I ended up needing it to do. Replacement TPMS units are made to work in many different cars. Each car can have a different protocol and the activation is what sets the TPMS unit with the correct protocol for that car. So for instance, if your 7003a DILL redi-sensor auto sets itself for a 2015/7 Ford F-150 your attempts to activate it for a Toyota RAV4 will NOT work. It will be like the TPMS unit is dead. BUT it isn't. Set your scan tool for a Ford and it will show up just fine.
This tool will not Unlock or Reset the TPMS unit back to default so it can be activated for the right car. The only unit I know of that will unlock or reset a TPMS unit is the professional Bartec units that cost $1400.00+.
Instructions that explain all these kinds of details are non-existant.
It's a great tool! So far it's done exactly what I need it to.
I have a 2010 Subaru Outback. I purchased a set of summer tires and rims which NTB installed on the car. The original rims and tires ( a winter set) were stored. I recently switched from summer to winter and the tire pressure monitoring light stayed illuminated. I thought since this set was the original rims and sensors that I would have this problem. I purchased the Autel MaxiTPMS TS501 OBD2 tool to turn off this light. This tool worked. I read the sensors that were on the car, connected the unit to the OBD plug on the car and did the re-learn procedure. The light turned off. I expect in a few months when I reinstall the summer tires I will need to do this again. Instead of bringing the car to the shop every time I need to change tires, I will use this tool. Saves me the hassle of going to the shop.
I purchased a set of these sensors https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JZ3QGYB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Despite the name, they are Subaru branded sensors. My review of them shares a lot with this review.
I used the TS501 to "wake" the units and reprogram the computer. It was as simple as sticking the sensor in the top of the scan tool and searching. It's imperative that you do this before installation as the sensor needs to be as close to the scan tool as possible. I tried an unscannned sensor from a few inches away and it couldn't be read. After the initial scanning they scan correctly from a few inches away. You can see that it reads the unit's ID, PSI, and tells you they are in fact 315mhz frequency. Subaru unfortunately doesn't let us see the temp or battery level like other units.
After the sensors were installed I was able to use the scan tool to scan the IDs in the order it wanted them. Then you plug in the cable and write the data to the computer. By the time I backed out of the driveway, the TPMS light had turned off. The TS501 even has the directions on the device. It is super simple and literally took less than 5 minutes. I know there are other tools out there, but be warned, they are not as complete as this tool and sometimes require a second tool to do what the TS501 can do. The tool is also extremely simple to use. I actually found the manual was a little more confusing than just using the tool. The manual talks about all possibilities, where as the tool makes you select your make, model, and year, then only gives you info about that specific car. I didn't find the manual to be poorly written like other reviewers. It just has a lot of information and is written in a very technical way. But I also have a pretty new revision of the manual, so it's possible it's different.
The sub $200 investment (I bought it during a flash sale) is quickly paying itself off. The local dealer wanted $125 to reprogram. That's not counting the time I have to spend waiting for it too. Because you know they're going to make it take an hour so you feel like you got your moneys worth.
