ATEQ VT46 User manual

USER GUIDE
ATEQ VT46
Version JA2-04
Reference: UM-36500A-U

REVISION OF THE ATEQ VT46 GUIDE
Due to continuing improvements, the information contained in this user manual, the features and design of
this device are subject to be changed without prior notice.
Edition/
Revision Reference Date
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Table of contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
User Guide 2
ATEQ VT46 TPMS TOOL...............................................................................................2
1. SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................................................2
2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................3
3. CAUTION.............................................................................................................................................4
4. VT46 OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................5
5. FUNCTION KEYS................................................................................................................................6
6. POWER ON..........................................................................................................................................7
7. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................8
VT46 USAGE..................................................................................................................9
1. CHECK SENSOR ................................................................................................................................9
2. SERVICE TPMS.................................................................................................................................12
3. PROGRAM BLANK SENSOR...........................................................................................................15
SETTINGS.....................................................................................................................19
1. ENTER SETTINGS MENU.................................................................................................................19
ABOUT..........................................................................................................................23
1. ENTER THE ABOUT MENU..............................................................................................................23
LANGUAGE..................................................................................................................24
1. ENTER LANGUAGE MENU..............................................................................................................24
MISCELLANEOUS .......................................................................................................25
1. CHARGE............................................................................................................................................25
2. TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................................................................26
3. TOOL UPDATE..................................................................................................................................26
4. LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY ................................................................................................28
5. SAFETY BATTERY AND CHARGE INFORMATION.......................................................................29
6. FCC STATEMENTS...........................................................................................................................30
7. RECYCLING ......................................................................................................................................31
Index 32

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User Guide
ATEQ VT46 TPMS TOOL
1. SPECIFICATIONS
Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
Battery Life: Approximately 300 activations per full charge.
Dimensions (Max. L,W,D): 7.9" x 4.7" x 1.6" (20.0 cm x 12.0 cm x 4.0 cm).
Case Material: High Impact ABS.
Response Frequency: Main frequencies: 315 MHz and 433.92 MHz (supporting
most specific frequencies).
Low Battery Indication: LCD bar graph display.
Weight: Approx. 2 lbs.
Temperature: Operating: -4°F to 131°F (-20°C to +55°C).
Storage: -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to +60°C).
Operating Altitude: Up to 6560 ft (2000 m).
Product content:
VT46 TPMS Instrument.
USB cable.
RJ45 cable.
OBDII Module.
Power supply.
Option accessories:
Re-Learn Magnet (option).

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2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not discard. Retain for future reference.
This device complies with:
- Part 15 of the FCC Rules (FCC ID: 2ABSJ-VT46)
- CE / CEM standards
- ROHS standards
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device will not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device will accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired or improper operation.
WARNING: This product emits electromagnetic and electronically
generated waves that may interfere with the safe operation of
pacemakers.
Individuals that have pacemakers should never use this product.
WARNING:
Do not use on live electrical circuits.
Please read instructions before use.
Wear safety goggles. (User and bystanders).
Risk of entanglement.
Read the Warranty, Safety, FCC Statements and recycling information
at the end of this user guide.

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3. CAUTION
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
Your Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) tool has been designed to be durable, safe, and
reliable when properly used.
All TPMS TOOLS are intended for use only by qualified and trained automotive
technicians or in a light industrial repair shop environment. Please read all instructions
below before use. Always follow these safety instructions. If you have any questions
pertaining to the safe or reliable use of this tool, please call your local dealer.
1. Read All Instructions
All warnings on the tool and in this manual should be adhered to. All operating instructions
should be followed.
2. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings
Users and bystanders must wear safety goggles and must read instructions before use.
Do not use on live electrical circuits, risk of entanglement.
4. Cleaning
Clean with a soft dry cloth, or if necessary, a soft damp cloth. Do not use any harsh
chemical solvents such as acetone, thinner, brake cleaner, alcohol, etc as this may
damage the plastic surface.
5. Water & Moisture
Do not use this tool where contact or immersion in water is a possibility. Never spill liquid
of any kind onto the tool.
6. Storage
Do not use or store the tool in an area where it is exposed to direct sunlight or excessive
moisture.
7. Usage
To reduce the risk of fire, do not operate the tool in the vicinity of open containers or
flammable liquids. Do not use if the potential for explosive gas or vapors exists. Keep the
tool away from heat generating sources. Do not operate the tool with the battery cover
removed.

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4. VT46 OVERVIEW
4.1. LIGHTS
Trigger light Result light
"Fail" Result light "Pass" Battery status
4.2. CONNECTORS
RJ45 connector for OBD
module connection USB connector for battery charge and
firmware update.
Display screen
Keyboard
Antenna

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5. FUNCTION KEYS
Power ON/OFF switch Test or trigger sensor.
Next, continue or confirm. Cancel, previous step.
Navigate to select "up”. Navigate to select “down”.
Navigate to select “left”. Navigate to select “right”.

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6. POWER ON
Press key to turn on device, the
TPMS TOOL
Displays first the logo as Fig. 1.
Fig. 1
The software version as Fig. 2.
Fig. 2
At first start-up or after a factory reset, you will
be requested to set the work zone as Fig. 3.
Fig. 3
The MAIN MENU will then be displayed as
Fig. 4.
Fig. 4

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7. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
7.1. TPMS TOOL OVERVIEW
Read and diagnose sensors, OBD2 ECU reset and transfer data to ECU.
Note: With most vehicles, if the vehicle is in “learn mode” the vehicle will also confirm that the TPM
sensor has communicated to the ECM with a series of horn beeps.
Service Procedure
Section 1.0: Read Sensor Test
Before servicing the tires/wheels, using your TPMS TOOL,
trigger each of the vehicle's sensors to make sure they are
working properly.
This will eliminate the liability associated with replacing
previously damaged or defective sensors. This procedure will
not change the vehicle settings because the vehicle has yet to
be put into learn/retraining mode.
This procedure allows you to quickly identify damaged or defective sensors, because some
vehicles do not report a damaged or defective sensor condition on the instrument cluster for up to
20 minutes.
Note: If the sensors do not trigger, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of this Guide.
Perform tire/wheel service.
For vehicles that require retraining, please see to Section 2.0
Section 2.0: Learning TPM System
With the vehicle in learn mode, begin by triggering the driver's front
left (LF) wheel sensor. Many vehicles will provide an audible beep
confirming that the sensor ID has been learned by the vehicle on
board computer.
The communication between the sensor and the on board computer is also
confirmed on LCD display of the TOOL.
The same procedure should be followed on all wheel sensors, in a
clockwise rotation, until all the vehicle sensors have been retrained.
After triggering the driver's rear wheel sensor, some vehicles will beep
twice, indicating that the TPM system has been retrained.
1 Start FL
4 End RL
FR 2
RR 3
Fig. 5
For vehicles that do not require retraining, we recommend you trigger each wheel sensor, one final time,
to make sure they are working correctly prior to releasing the vehicle to the customer.

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VT46 USAGE
IMPORTANT:
Vehicle specific information in this manual is used as an example and may not
represent specific instructions each make and model may require. When performing
various functions with the tool, it is important to refer to the on-screen prompts
and/or repair manual information.
1. CHECK SENSOR
= continue
= Previous
1.1. SELECT CAR MANUFACTURER
= continue
= Previous
1.2. SELECT CAR MODEL
= continue
= Previous

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1.3. SELECT YEAR
= continue
= Previous
1.4. SELECT WHEEL NUMBER
This option does not
appear for all vehicles.
= continue
= Previous
1.5. TEST SENSORS (TRIGGER)
Select tire.
= continue
= Previous

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1.6. TEST RESULTS
LF
To change tire
The tool is triggering the sensor.
RF
RR
LR
Trigger all wheels.
= Continue = Previous and erase results
LF
The tool does not detect a sensor
Press to test again. Or press to move on to the next step.

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2. SERVICE TPMS
This section details how to relearn the sensor to the ECU with the OBD-II port or to have
the part # lookup for all the sensors available for the vehicle.
Select "SERVICE TPMS"
menu.
= continue
= Previous
Select car manufacturer.
Select car model.
Select year.
2.1. OBD-II RELEARN
Select OBD-II
= continue
= Previous
= continue
= Previous
Select wheel number.
Proceed as "Sensor check" to trigger all the sensors.

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2.1.1. Reprogram ECU through OBD2 Port
The tool is triggering the sensor.
= continue
= Previous
Plug OBD2 module to the
OBD2 port on vehicle.
= continue
= Abort
Note: this following screen message is displayed when all the sensors are triggered and
the OBD2 module is connected to the TPMS TOOL.
Wait a few seconds during
the data upload.
Note: this feature is not supported on all vehicles.
The data is successfully
transferred to the ECU.
OBD-II module can be
unplugged from the ECU.
= Abort

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2.2. PART #LOOKUP
This is a spare parts data base for all the sensors available for all cars.
= continue
= Previous
= continue
= Abort

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3. PROGRAM BLANK SENSOR
This section is to recover a sensor ID in order to enter it in the spare blank sensor. If the
"old" sensor can be read, use the "COPY ORIGINAL SENSOR" section to recover the ID.
If it cannot be read, use the "CREATE NEW SENSOR" section to create a randomized ID.
This section details how to relearn the sensor to the ECU with the OBD-II port or to have
the part # lookup for all the sensors available for the vehicle.
Select
"PROGRAM SENSOR"
menu.
= continue
= Previous
Select car manufacturer.
Select car model.
Select year.
Select the sensor's brand.
= continue
= Previous
The device displays blank
sensor's reference of the
selected dealer.
= continue
= Previous
Note: You may have to choose a generation of sensors, here is an example.

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3.1. "COPY ORIGINAL SENSOR"SECTION
= continue
= Previous
To trigger the
original sensor
Wait a few seconds.
ID of the old sensor is
displayed.
= continue
= Previous

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Hold the new
programmable sensor
near the device antenna.
To upload data
to the blank
sensor.
Wait a few seconds.
The data is successfully
uploaded to the sensor.
= continue

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3.2. "CREATE NEW SENSOR"SECTION
= continue
= Previous
Hold the new
programmable sensor
near the device antenna.
To upload data
to the blank
sensor.
Wait a few seconds.
The data is successfully
uploaded to the sensor.
= continue