Tool Time: Autel TS508 TPMS Tool For The Tech / Shop
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Date: 2020-08-05
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Smitty
Nice setup Autel has with their sensors. That's the only way to go, IMO. Way cheaper than anywhere else.
I bought the Maxisys 906TS just about 3 years ago, since it had the TPMS tool built in. Figured I'd get a lot of use out of it - I haven't used the feature once! I didn't realize at first that you can't fail inspection in MA for the tire light. Anyone that knows that just deals with the light - they don't want to spend the money. Can't blame them there. This state has their hands in every one of their pockets - might as well save a buck where you can.
I got sick of doing the in-vehicle relearn of the sensors long ago in the Silverado. Have to do it every 6 months, since I have 2 sets of wheels & tires for summer and winter. That got old after the 1st year! Removed the sensors from the winter wheels, sold them on eBay, and stuck regular valve stems in. I just deal with the light all winter long. I prefer a tire gauge! Oh the humanity!
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Nice setup Autel has with their sensors. That's the only way to go, IMO. Way cheaper than anywhere else.
I bought the Maxisys 906TS just about 3 years ago, since it had the TPMS tool built in. Figured I'd get a lot of use out of it - I haven't used the feature once! I didn't realize at first that you can't fail inspection in MA for the tire light. Anyone that knows that just deals with the light - they don't want to spend the money. Can't blame them there. This state has their hands in every one of their pockets - might as well save a buck where you can.
I got sick of doing the in-vehicle relearn of the sensors long ago in the Silverado. Have to do it every 6 months, since I have 2 sets of wheels & tires for summer and winter. That got old after the 1st year! Removed the sensors from the winter wheels, sold them on eBay, and stuck regular valve stems in. I just deal with the light all winter long. I prefer a tire gauge! Oh the humanity!
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crapcbm
Mr. O, can you imagine. normaly a car can store 8 sensors. So for summer and winter tires.
But in the EV Renault Zoe we only have 4 sensors we can store at one time. A big shame.
Means, on every change summer / winter tires, the service calls 30 bugs extra for learning the sensors to the car.
That is ridiculous. they found their way to make their money on EVs. There is nothing to do for service. haha
But some of us have clone sensors, or other change the tires theirself and just ignore the warning of missing sensors in the winter time hahaha
The clone sensors are a big topic on these cars since years
PLUS: now we have a way to program the IDs direct to the car with CanZE App.
You only need to type in the ID code. send. that's it.
So not everyone needs DDT4ALL; )
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Mr. O, can you imagine. normaly a car can store 8 sensors. So for summer and winter tires.
But in the EV Renault Zoe we only have 4 sensors we can store at one time. A big shame.
Means, on every change summer / winter tires, the service calls 30 bugs extra for learning the sensors to the car.
That is ridiculous. they found their way to make their money on EVs. There is nothing to do for service. haha
But some of us have clone sensors, or other change the tires theirself and just ignore the warning of missing sensors in the winter time hahaha
The clone sensors are a big topic on these cars since years
PLUS: now we have a way to program the IDs direct to the car with CanZE App.
You only need to type in the ID code. send. that's it.
So not everyone needs DDT4ALL; )
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Ken
I have a question about Tpms sensors.
When you purchase new tires, the new tires may have a different max. Psi rating than the oem spec. Tires.
In my case 35 psi oem tires, 45 psi new tires. Does there need to be a program change in the ECM to accommodate the new psi rating. Or is relearning the sensors enough. I am concerned that the alarm would not set until the pressure drops below 35 psi on a 45 psi tire.
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I have a question about Tpms sensors.
When you purchase new tires, the new tires may have a different max. Psi rating than the oem spec. Tires.
In my case 35 psi oem tires, 45 psi new tires. Does there need to be a program change in the ECM to accommodate the new psi rating. Or is relearning the sensors enough. I am concerned that the alarm would not set until the pressure drops below 35 psi on a 45 psi tire.
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Jim
Thanks to this video, I bought a ts508 and it worked great on our 2012 subaru outback. Never again will I have to take the time to go sit at the tire shop waiting for them to do the relearn when I swap wheels. Very helpful video, it can be quite confusing figuring out exactly what tools you need to read the sensors and perform the relearn. My tire guys don't quite seem to understand about cloning sensors.
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Thanks to this video, I bought a ts508 and it worked great on our 2012 subaru outback. Never again will I have to take the time to go sit at the tire shop waiting for them to do the relearn when I swap wheels. Very helpful video, it can be quite confusing figuring out exactly what tools you need to read the sensors and perform the relearn. My tire guys don't quite seem to understand about cloning sensors.
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MechanicBody54
Hi, I go to a technical high school and I am in the 3rd year of training (Junior year. Me and some of my friends are about to start our co-op program ( real world experience) in dealers Im going to a Ford dealership and I was wondering If SMA or anybody else who has professional experience would have any input on must have tools that you might not instantly think of. Thanks
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Hi, I go to a technical high school and I am in the 3rd year of training (Junior year. Me and some of my friends are about to start our co-op program ( real world experience) in dealers Im going to a Ford dealership and I was wondering If SMA or anybody else who has professional experience would have any input on must have tools that you might not instantly think of. Thanks
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Boofy
Please Help I've got a 2009 F150 Lariat 2 wheel drive TPMS sensor fault continues to come up on dash even after reset several times by shop and one can help me it's pretty annoying having to get out and check tire pressure every time the thing turns on any suggestions they have not replaced any of my sensors as each time they reset and check they come out good with Good batteries
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Please Help I've got a 2009 F150 Lariat 2 wheel drive TPMS sensor fault continues to come up on dash even after reset several times by shop and one can help me it's pretty annoying having to get out and check tire pressure every time the thing turns on any suggestions they have not replaced any of my sensors as each time they reset and check they come out good with Good batteries
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Scott
Eric I have a legit question for you. I just like you are a small shop. If you had a choice between 3 OBDII DIAGNOSTIC units from the after market which, would you choose? Autell /Snap-on/ OTC? I ask because I am wanting someone else's opinion from outside my area here in Missouri. Have been a big fan of Autell because of the customer service and support.
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Eric I have a legit question for you. I just like you are a small shop. If you had a choice between 3 OBDII DIAGNOSTIC units from the after market which, would you choose? Autell /Snap-on/ OTC? I ask because I am wanting someone else's opinion from outside my area here in Missouri. Have been a big fan of Autell because of the customer service and support.
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Abdullah
would you be able to recommend a in-expensive tool that can read OBD / OBD2 codes for an 02 Mitsubishi Magna and a 92 Honda Civic (these are Australian model names I don't know the US equivalents? I've asked at local tool / parts stores and they say Look Online but none of the tools I've found online list the cars they can read.
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would you be able to recommend a in-expensive tool that can read OBD / OBD2 codes for an 02 Mitsubishi Magna and a 92 Honda Civic (these are Australian model names I don't know the US equivalents? I've asked at local tool / parts stores and they say Look Online but none of the tools I've found online list the cars they can read.
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AmtrakSurfliner768
On BMWs, the sensors just get flashed outside the car, don't even need data from old sensors and put them on the wheels. The tool knows this, and doesn't waste your time giving you relearn options that only apply to other cars. This tool is the real deal!
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On BMWs, the sensors just get flashed outside the car, don't even need data from old sensors and put them on the wheels. The tool knows this, and doesn't waste your time giving you relearn options that only apply to other cars. This tool is the real deal!
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Daniel
I looked into Amazon for the 20 sensor kit with 5108 tool and am only finding a kit with 8 sensors. Both. com and. ca Amazon. maybe I'm blind but was interested in the cost for the larger kit.
Have many friends I could help out with this and a few of my own; )
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I looked into Amazon for the 20 sensor kit with 5108 tool and am only finding a kit with 8 sensors. Both. com and. ca Amazon. maybe I'm blind but was interested in the cost for the larger kit.
Have many friends I could help out with this and a few of my own; )
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