Autel MaxiTPMS TS508 User manual

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IMPORTANT
Before operating or maintaining this unit, pleaseread thismanual carefully, paying extra
attention to the safety warnings and precautions.
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Safety Information
For your own safety and the safety of others, and to prevent damage to the device and
vehicles upon which it is used, it is important that the safety instructions herein
presented throughout this manual be read and understood by all persons operating, or
coming into contact with, the device.
There are various procedures, techniques, tools, and parts for servicing vehicles, as
well as in the skill of the person doing the work. Because of the vast number of test
applications and variations in the products that can be tested with this equipment, we
cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice or safety messages to cover every
circumstance. It is the automotive technician’s responsibility to be knowledgeable of the
system being tested. It is crucial to use proper servicemethods and test procedures. It is
essential to perform tests in an appropriate and acceptable manner that does not
endanger your safety, the safety of others in the work area, the device being used, or
the vehicle being tested.
Before using the device, always refer to and follow the safety messages and applicable
test procedures provided by the manufacturer of the vehicle or equipment being tested.
Use the device only as described in this manual. Read, understand, and follow all safety
messages and instructions in this manual.
Safety Messages
Safety messages are provided to help prevent personal injury and equipment damage.
All safety messages are introduced by a signal word indicating the hazard level.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.
Safety Instructions
To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and/or the scan tool, read this
instruction manual first and observe the following safety precautions at a minimum
whenever working on a vehicle:
Always perform diagnosis or service in a safe environment.
Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards.
Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away from all moving or hot
engine parts.

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Operate the vehicle in a well-ventilated work area: Exhaust gases are poisonous.
Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle unattended
while running tests.
Use extreme caution when working around theignition coil, distributor cap, ignition
wires and spark plugs. These components create hazardous voltages when the
engine is running.
Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline / chemical / electrical fires nearby.
Put the transmission in PARK (for automatic transmission) or NEUTRAL (for
manual transmission) and make sure the parking brake is engaged.
Always turn the ignition off before connecting/disconnecting the OBD II Cable
to/from the TPMS tool; otherwise it may causethe Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
to turn on.
Refer to the user’s manual for the vehicle being serviced and adhere to all
diagnostic procedures and precautions. Otherwise personal injury or unneeded
repairs may result.
Keep the TPMS tool dry, clean, free from oil, water and grease. Use a mild
detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the TPMS tool when necessary.

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Contents
1Using the Manual................................................................................................... 1
CONVENTIONS ............................................................................................................ 1
Bold Text .............................................................................................................. 1
Terminology.......................................................................................................... 1
Notes and Important Messages ............................................................................. 1
Hyperlinks............................................................................................................. 1
Illustrations ........................................................................................................... 2
2General Information................................................................................................ 3
TPMS SYSTEM REVIEW ............................................................................................... 3
TPMS LEGISLATION .................................................................................................... 3
TPMS TELL-TALE LIGHT............................................................................................... 3
BENEFITS OF TPMS .................................................................................................... 4
3Tool Information.....................................................................................................5
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION............................................................................................ 5
SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................6
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED .............................................................................................. 6
ICONS........................................................................................................................ 7
KEYBOARD ................................................................................................................. 7
BATTERY CHARGING ....................................................................................................7
POWER UP BY DLC.....................................................................................................8
SYSTEM SETTING ........................................................................................................ 8
To Enter the Setting Menu..................................................................................... 9
PRODUCT TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................... 14
Vehicle Linking Error........................................................................................... 14
Operating Error................................................................................................... 14
4TPMS Check & Diagnostics.................................................................................. 15
TPMS SENSOR CHECK.............................................................................................. 15
Select by Vehicle................................................................................................. 15
Select by Latest Test........................................................................................... 21
TPMS RELEARN ....................................................................................................... 23
Read IDs from Vehicle......................................................................................... 24
Write IDs to Vehicle............................................................................................. 25
Read Codes........................................................................................................ 26

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Erase Codes....................................................................................................... 27
Review Data ....................................................................................................... 28
AUDIT REPORT.......................................................................................................... 29
5TPMS Sensor Programming................................................................................. 30
AUTO CREATE........................................................................................................... 31
Program One by One .......................................................................................... 33
Program in One Operation................................................................................... 35
MANUAL CREATE....................................................................................................... 35
Program One by One .......................................................................................... 36
Program in One Operation................................................................................... 37
COPY BY OBD.......................................................................................................... 38
Program One by One .......................................................................................... 38
Program in One Operation................................................................................... 38
COPY BY ACTIVATION................................................................................................. 39
Program One by One .......................................................................................... 39
Program in One Operation................................................................................... 40
6RKE & RF Monitor................................................................................................ 42
7Print and Update.................................................................................................. 43
PRINT DATA.............................................................................................................. 43
SOFTWARE UPDATE................................................................................................... 44
Register the Tool................................................................................................. 44
Update Procedure............................................................................................... 44
View or Delete Programs..................................................................................... 46
8Compliance Information........................................................................................ 48
9Warranty and Service........................................................................................... 50
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ................................................................................... 50
SERVICE PROCEDURES .............................................................................................. 50

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1 Using the Manual
This manual contains device usage instructions.
Some illustrations shown in this manual may contain modules and optional equipment
that are not included on your system. Contact your sales representative for availability of
other modules and optional tools or accessories.
Conventions
The following conventions are used.
Bold Text
Bold emphasis is used to highlight selectable items such as buttons and menu options.
Example:
Tap OK.
Terminology
The term “select”means highlighting a button or menu item and tapping it to confirm the
selection.
Notes and Important Messages
The following messages are used.
Notes
A NOTE provides helpful information such as additional explanations, tips, and
comments.
Important
IMPORTANT indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the
test equipment or vehicle.
Hyperlinks
Hyperlinks, or links, that take you to other related articles, procedures, and illustrations
are available in electronic documents. Blue colored text indicates a selectable hyperlink.

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Illustrations
Illustrations used in this manual are samples, the actual testing screen may vary for
each vehicle being tested. Observe the menu titles and on-screen instructions to make
correct option selection.

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2 General Information
TPMS System Review
A tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is an electronic system designed to
monitor the air pressure inside the pneumatic tires on various types of vehicles.
TPMS report real-time tire-pressure information to the driver of the vehicle,
either via a gauge, a pictogram display, or a simple low-pressure warning light.
TPMS can be divided into two different types —direct (dTPMS) and indirect
(iTPMS). TPMS are provided both at an OEM (factory) level as well as an
aftermarket solution.
TPMS Legislation
In the United States, the United States Department of Transportation (NHTSA) released
the FMVSS No. 138, which requires an installation of a Tire Pressure Monitoring System
to all new passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks, and buses that
have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 4,536 kg (10,000 lbs.) or less, except
those vehicles with dual wheels on an axle, as of 2007. In the European Union, starting
November 1, 2012, all new models of passenger cars must be equipped with a TPMS,
with even tighter specifications that will be defined by the UNECE Vehicle Regulations
(Regulation No. 64). From November 1, 2014, all new passenger cars sold in the
European Union must be equipped with TPMS. On July 13, 2010, the South Korean
Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs announced a pending partial-revision to
the Korea Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (KMVSS), specifying that "TPMS shall be
installed to passenger vehicles and vehicles of GVW 3.5 tons or less, ... [effective] on
January 1, 2013 for new models and on June 30, 2014 for existing models". Japan is
expected to adopt European Union legislation approximately one year after European
Union implementation. Further countries to make TPMS mandatory include Russia,
Indonesia, the Philippines, Israel, Malaysia and Turkey.
TPMS Tell-tale Light
When diagnosing TPMS systems, you should understand what the TPMS tell-tale light
means.
When turning the ignition OFF to ON, the TPMS tell-tale should come on, and then go
off, which indicates the system is working fine. If the light stays on, there would be a
pressure problem. If the light flashes, there would be a system problem, which can
range from faulty sensors to sensors on the vehicle that haven’t been learned to that
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Benefits of TPMS
The significant advantages of TPMS are summarized as follows:
Fuel saving.
Extended tire life.
Decreased downtime and maintenance.
Improved safety.
Environmental efficiency.

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3 Tool Information
Functional Description
Figure 3-1 TPMS TS508
1. SENSOR SLOT –Holds the MX-Sensor need to be programmed.
2. LCD DISPLAY –Displays the menus and test screens.
3. N BUTTON –Cancels a selection (or action) from amenu or return to previous
menu.
4. UP SCROLL BUTTON –Moves up through menu and submenu items in menu
mode. When more than one set of data are retrieved, use this button to move up to
previous screens for additional data. It is also used to view previous trouble code
when viewing DTCs.
5. LEFT SCROLL BUTTON –When scrolling through a screen of data or text,
moves to previous character and views additional information on previous screens,
if recorded data content covers more than one screen.
6. DOWN SCROLL BUTTON –Moves down throughmenu and submenu items in
menu mode. When more than one set of data are retrieved, use this button to move

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down to next screens for additional data. It is also used to view next trouble code
when viewing DTCs.
7. HELP BUTTON –Provides help information.
8. POWER BUTTON –Long press the button to turn on/off the tool; or, short press
the button to return to Home screen.
9. RIGHT SCROLL BUTTON –When scrolling through a screen of data or text,
moves to next character and view additional information on next screens, if
recorded data content covers more than one screen.
10. TEST BUTTON –Commences a TPMS Test or confirms selections on screen.
11. Y BUTTON –Confirms a selection (or action) from a menu.
12. USB PORT –Connects the TPMS tool to PC for software update, data printing or
battery charging.
13. OBD II CONNECTOR –Connects the TPMS tool to the vehicle’s Data Link
Connector (DLC).
NOTE
Figures and illustrations, product’s characteristics and functions, and included
accessories in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from
actual product. Product design and specifications may be changed without notice.
Specifications
Table 3-1 Specifications
Item
Description
Display
TFT color display (320 x 240 dpi)
Power
3.7 V Li-polymer battery
Operating Temperature
0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Storage Temperature
-20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
Dimensions
215 mm (8.46") / 105 mm (4.13") / 37 mm (1.46")
Weight
0.39 kg (0.86 lb.)
Accessories Included
User’s Manual –Instructions on tool operations
OBD II Cable –Provides power to tool and communicates between tool and vehicle

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USB Cable Adapter –Allows online update, data printing, and power charging via
PC connection or connect the device and power source with the Adapter
Carry Case –A case to store the tool when not in use
Magnet –Used to trigger magnetically activated sensors (early model TPMS
sensors)
CD –Includes user’s manual and PC Suite
Sensors –Supplied with Premium version:
Premium: 4 Clamp-in and 1 Snap-in in 315MHz freq.
2 Clamp-in and 1 Snap-in in 433MHz freq.
Icons
1. –Indicates battery charging.
2. –Indicates there is data stored in the tool.
3. –Indicates battery volume.
4. –Indicates USB communication with the computer is established.
5. –Indicates magnet is required to activate TPMS sensor.
6. –Indicates deflation is required to activate TPMS sensor.
7. –Indicates wheels will be checked one by one.
8. –Indicates the TPMS tool is sending signals to the tire sensor for activation and
test in activation screen or indicates the sensor information is read by activation.
9. –Indicates the tool communication with the vehicle’s OBD II DLC is
established or indicates the sensor information is read by OBD.
Keyboard
No solvents such as alcohol are allowed to clean the keypad or display. Use a mild
nonabrasive detergent and a soft cotton cloth. Do not soak the keypad as the keypad is
not waterproof.
Battery Charging
The TPMS tool has a 3.7 V built-in lithium-ion polymer rechargeable battery.
How to charge battery:
To charge battery by USB cable via PC connection
1. Locate the USB port of the device.
2. Connect the device and the computer with the USB cable.
To charge battery by USB cable adapter
1. Locate the USB port of the device.

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2. Connect the device and the power source with the USB cable adapter.
For optimum performance, always keep your tool sufficiently charged. It is
recommended that you charge the tool for over 2 hours before the first use.
NOTE
Only use the USB cable adapter that is included in our pack to charge this tool. The use
of un-approved power supplies may damage your tool and void the tool warranty.
Power Up by DLC
The tool can also be powered via the vehicle Data Link Connector (DLC). Just follow the
steps below to turn on the TPMS tool:
1. Connect the OBD II Cable to the TPMS tool.
2. Find DLC on vehicle.
TIPS
A plastic DLC cover may be found for some vehicles and you need to remove it before
plugging the OBD II cable.
1. Plug OBD II cable to the vehicle’s DLC.
2. Power up the TPMS tool by pressing the Power button, and wait for the Main
Menu to appear.
Figure 3-2 Sample Main Menu Screen
NOTE
OBD II connection does not support battery charging.
System Setting
The tool allows you to make the following adjustments and settings.
1. Language: Selects the desired language.
2. ID Format: Sets the ID displaying in Hexadecimal or Decimal.

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3. Pressure Unit: Sets the pressure unit in kPa, Psi or Bar.
4. Temperature Unit: Sets the temperature unit in degree Celsius or Fahrenheit.
5. Beep Set: Turns on/off key-press beep.
6. Distance Unit: Sets the distance unit in km or mile.
7. Power-off: Sets the timeto power off automatically.
8. Date and Time: Allows setting date information of the tool.
9. About: Allows viewing important information of the tool.
TIPS
Setting will remain until change to the existing settings is made.
To Enter the Setting Menu
From the Main Menu: Use the UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select
Setting, and press the Ybutton. The Setting menu displays as below.
Figure 3-3 Sample System Setup Screen
Language
TIPS
English is the default language.
1. From System Setup screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Language,
and press the Ybutton.
2. Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select the desired language and press the Y
button to save your selection and return to previous menu.

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Figure 3-4 Sample Language Screen
ID Format
1. From System Setup screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select ID Format,
and press the Ybutton.
2. From ID Format screen, use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select the desired ID
format.
Figure 3-5 Sample ID Format Screen
3. Press the Ybutton to save your settings and return to previous menu, or
press the Nbutton to exit without change.
Pressure Unit
1. From System Setup screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select
Pressure Unit, and press the Ybutton.
2. From Pressure Unit screen, use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select
the desired unit: kPa, Psi or Bar.

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Figure 3-6 Sample Pressure Unit Screen
3. Press the Ybutton to saveyour settings andreturn to previous menu, or press the N
button to exit without change.
Temperature Unit
1. From System Setup screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select
Temperature Unit, and press the Ybutton.
2. From Temperature Unit screen, use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select the
desired unit of temperature.
Figure 3-7 Sample Temperature Unit Screen
3. Press the Ybutton to saveyour settings andreturn to previous menu, or press the N
button to exit without change.
Beep Set
This function allows you to turn on/off the built-in speaker for key pressing.
1. From System Setup screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Beep Set,
and press the Ybutton.
2. From Beep Set menu, use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select ON or OFF to
turn on/off the beep.

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Figure 3-8 Sample Beep Set Screen
3. Press the Y button to save your selection or the Nbutton to exit without change.
Distance Unit
1. From System Setup screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Distance
Unit, and press the Ybutton.
2. From Distance Unit screen, use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select the desired
unit of distance: km or mile.
Figure 3-9 Sample Distance Unit Screen
3. Press the Ybutton to saveyour settings andreturn to previous menu, or press the N
button to exit without change.
Power-off
1. From System Setup screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Power-off,
and press the Ybutton.
2. Press UP/DOWN scroll button to increase or decrease the interval time for auto
power-off, andthen press the Ybutton to confirm your change or the Nbutton to exit
without change.

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Figure 3-10 Sample Auto Power-off Screen
NOTE
1. Before the tool powers off automatically, it will save all the TPMS test data. Next
time when the tool is powered on, you may retrieve the recorded data or return to
the last operation.
2. When using external power, the scan tool stays on until you turn it off. When using
internal battery power, the scan tool turns off automatically after a set time of
inactivity.
Date and Time
This function allows setting the date information of the tool.
1. From System Setup screen, use UP/DOWN scroll button and to select Date and
Time, and press the Ybutton; wait for the Date and Time screen to appear.
2. Use UP/DOWN scroll button to increase or decrease the value and LEFT/RIGHT
scroll button to select the item need to change.
Figure 3-11 Sample Date and Time Screen
About
This function allows viewing of some important information such as serial number and
software version number of the tool.
1. From System Setup screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select About, and

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press the Ybutton; wait for the About screen to appear.
2. View tool information on screen. Press the Nbutton to exit.
Figure 3-12 Sample About Screen
Product Troubleshooting
This part describes problems that you may encounter while using the TPMS tool.
Vehicle Linking Error
A communication error occurs if the TPMS tool fails to communicate with the vehicle’s
ECU (Electronic Control Unit) when running the diagnostic function. You need to do the
following to check up:
Verify that the ignition is ON.
Check if the TPMS tool’s OBD II connector is securely
connected to the vehicle’s DLC.
Verify that the vehicle is OBD II compliant.
Verify that the vehicle is equipped with TPMS.
Verify that the tool battery is sufficiently charged.
Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds. Turn the ignition back to
on and continue the testing.
Verify the control module is not defective.
Operating Error
If the scan tool freezes, then an exception occurs or the vehicle’s ECU (Engine Control
Unit) is too slow to respond to requests, do the following to reset the tool:
Reset the scan tool.
Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds. Turn the ignition back to
on and continue the testing.

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4 TPMS Check & Diagnostics
The MaxiTPMS®TS508 is a new generation TPMS diagnostic & service tool specially
designed to activate all known OEM/Universal TPMS sensors, and provide users with
direct access to the vehicle’s ECU through OBD II connection, thus allowing users to
reprogram sensor IDs and retrieve/clear TPMS DTCs, helping technicians to quickly find
out faulty TPMS and turn off MILs.
NOTE
All software screens shown in this manual are examples, actual test screens may vary
for each vehicle being tested. Observe the menu titles and onscreen instructions to
make correct option selections.
TPMS Sensor Check
The sensor check function allows activating of TPMS sensor to view sensor data such
as sensor ID, tire pressure, tire temperature, sensor battery, sensor position, frequency.
It also sends the sensor data to vehicle’s ECU to let the ECU learn the positions of
sensors whenever wheels are rotated or sensors are replaced.
There are two means to check TPMS sensors:
Select by Vehicle
Users can start activating sensors directly by selecting the specific vehicle make, model
and year. The graphed vehicle with 4 or 5 wheels makes the sensor activation process
more simple and convenient.
1. Use theUP/DOWN scroll button to select TPMS from Main Menu (Figure 3-2), and
press the Ybutton to confirm.
2. From the vehicle make screen, select a specific vehicle brand and press the Y
button (Take Chrysler as an example).