Which TPMS Tool is the Best for Your Work?

Wondering which tool is best for basic TPMS service or both TPMS diagnostic & service. I have some tips and brand/tools comparison table for sharing.

 

Tips:

  1. Know what functions you want, you need a basic TPMS service tool or a diagnostic & service tool.
  2. Learn the brand reputation, what I can recommend is Autel, Foxwell, Vxscan etc.

 

  1. Autel TPMS diagnostic and service tools options
Comparsion TS408 (New) TS508 (New) TS608 (New) TS401 TS501 TS601 TPMS PAD MS906TS
TPMS Function  autel ts408  autel-ts508  autel ts608  nt1001-tpms-trigger-tool-feature-9  tpms-ts501-diagnostic-and-service-tool  autel-ts601-tpms-diagnostic-and-service-tool-maxitpms  MaxiTPMS PAD  autel-m906ts
Quick mode & Avance mode
Activat TPMS sensor
Read sensor data
TPMS diagnose, one step for complete TPMS health check
Read/clear sensor DTCs;on-screen DTC description
Scan TPMS sensor ID and copy ID into MX-sensor
Manual input OE ID into MX-sensor
Program MX-sensor by auto creating sensor ID
Read sensor ID by OBD and Copy ID into MX-sensor
Relearn by OBD function
Relearn procedure guide on the tool
Check key FOB
TPMS toolkit – special TPMS functions
Diagnostic function
Basic OBDII code reader
Read/clear codes for all electronic systems
Support all 10 test models of the latest J1979 specs
Enhanced OBDII mode 6
Display live data in text, graph & analog for easy data view
Relearn parking brake pad after replacement
Reset steering brake pad after replacement
Reset steering Angle sensor (SAS)
Reset service mileage and service intervals
Forced regeneration and adjusting injectors
Support battery registration and reset
Support IMMO function
Complete diagnostic function
Tool features
Built-in rechargeable li-ion battery
Strong housing with protective rubber boot
Print TPMS sensor data via PC
Internet updatable USB USB Wifi USB SD card SD card USB Wifi
Multilinggual support
Historical test records.
Software update Free Free one year free Free free free free one year free
Limited one year warranty

 

* Best source of Autel TPMS tools: http://www.uobdii.com/producttags/autel-maxitpms.html

 

  1. Foxwell TPMS diagnostic and service tools options

Foxwell NT1001 TPMS reset tool

Multilanguage available: English, French, Spanish and more

Functions description and features:

  1. Triggers all currently known TPMS sensors, including 2014 models on selected vehicles
    Wondering which tool is best for basic TPMS service or both TPMS diagnostic & service. I have some tips and brand/tools comparison table for sharing. Tips: 1. Know what functions you want, you need a basic TPMS service tool or a diagnostic & service tool. 2. Learn the brand reputation, what I can recommend is Autel, Foxwell, Vxscan etc. 1. Autel TPMS diagnostic and service tools options 插入对比代码 * Best source of Autel TPMS tools: http://www.uobdii.com/producttags/autel-maxitpms.html 2. Foxwell TPMS diagnostic and service tools options Foxwell NT1001 TPMS reset tool Multilanguage available: English, French, Spanish and more Functions description and features: 1. Triggers all currently known TPMS sensors, including 2014 models on selected vehicles 2. Make-Model-Year selection ensures correct activation and avoids crosstalk 3. Decodes sensor information and helps troubleshooting faulty sensors 4. Warns of a wrong sensor installed, missing or faulty sensor, duplicate ID, and incorrect sensor mode 5. Checks RF Remote Keyless Entry (key FOB) 6. Prints TPMS health report including sensor ID, tire pressure monitoring, temperature, battery condition, and OE part 7. Built-in rechargeable Li-polymer battery – no batteries to purchase 8. Life time free updates via USB cable 9. Strong housing and protective rubber boot for tough workshop tests Foxwell NT1001 TPMS Trigger Tool review: 1. Easy to use for resetting the TPMS sensors on our 2013 Cruze. Told me all the info I would want about the wheel sensors, too. The remote control detector was a little iffy though. I tried it with a known good remote and it took a while and several tries to get it to register. The directions on how to use this part were sketchy so maybe I was using it wrong. 2. Can do 2014 gm vehicles 3. It works on both 4 and 5 wheel sensors so if your truck has the sensor in the spare also this will take care of it. 4. Decode and active Cadilac CTS 2013 TPM Sensor ok Foxwell NT1001 tips: One uer feedback he has no luck to read the TPM sensor information on 2007 Subaru Outback and 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Tip: When you use NT1001, firstly please make sure the distance between the vehicle and machine not exceed 5cm, then use the built-in magnet to move around the sensor to adjust the frequency, when the device can read your sensor, it means you have adjusted frequency successfully. 3.GM Chevrolet TPMS Relearn Tool: VXSCAN EL-50588, EL-50448 (Orange), VXSCAN EL-50448 Please refer to their comparison http://blog.uobdii.com/gm-tpms-relearn-tool-vxscan-el-50588-vs-el-50448/ And EL-50448 (Orange) feedback http://blog.uobdii.com/el-50448-gm-tpms-relearn-tool-good-feedbacks/ 插图 www.uobdii.com 2. Make-Model-Year selection ensures correct activation and avoids crosstalk
    nt1001-tpms-trigger-tool-feature-23. Decodes sensor information and helps troubleshooting faulty sensors
    nt1001-tpms-trigger-tool-feature-34. Warns of a wrong sensor installed, missing or faulty sensor, duplicate ID, and incorrect sensor mode
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    5. Checks RF Remote Keyless Entry (key FOB)
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    6. Prints TPMS health report including sensor ID, tire pressure monitoring, temperature, battery condition, and OE part
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    7. Built-in rechargeable Li-polymer battery – no batteries to purchase
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    8. Life time free updates via USB cable
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    9. Strong housing and protective rubber boot for tough workshop tests

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Foxwell NT1001 TPMS Trigger Tool review:

  1. Easy to use for resetting the TPMS sensors on our 2013 Cruze. Told me all the info I would want about the wheel sensors, too. The remote control detector was a little iffy though. I tried it with a known good remote and it took a while and several tries to get it to register. The directions on how to use this part were sketchy so maybe I was using it wrong.

 

  1. Can do2014 gm vehicles

 

  1. It works on both 4 and 5 wheel sensorsso if your truck has the sensor in the spare also this will take care of it.

 

  1. Decode and active Cadilac CTS 2013 TPM Sensor ok

 

Foxwell NT1001 tips:

One uer feedback he has no luck to read the TPM sensor information on 2007 Subaru Outback and 2010 Dodge Ram 1500

Tip: When you use NT1001, firstly please make sure the distance between the vehicle and machine not exceed 5cm, then use the built-in magnet to move around the sensor to adjust the frequency, when the device can read your sensor, it means you have adjusted frequency successfully.

 

 

3.GM Chevrolet TPMS Relearn Tool: VXSCAN EL-50588, EL-50448 (Orange), VXSCAN EL-50448

Please refer to their comparison

http://blog.uobdii.com/gm-tpms-relearn-tool-vxscan-el-50588-vs-el-50448/

And EL-50448 (Orange) feedback

http://blog.uobdii.com/el-50448-gm-tpms-relearn-tool-good-feedbacks/

 

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