Bosch TPA 300 User manual

USER GUIDE
TPA 300
Version BTPA1-7-1949
Reference: UM-BTPA1-6

REVISION OF THE TPA 300 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
(week/year)
Chapters updated
First edition
UM-BTPA1-7
07/2020
Firmware version BTPA1-7-1949.13.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TPA 300 INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................2
1. SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................................................2
2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................3
3. CAUTION .............................................................................................................................................4
4. TPA 300 OVERVIEW...........................................................................................................................5
5. FUNCTION KEYS ................................................................................................................................5
6. HEADER ICONS..................................................................................................................................6
7. BOTTOM ICONS..................................................................................................................................6
8. POWER ON..........................................................................................................................................6
9. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................7
TPA 300 USAGE IN STANDALONE MODE....................................................................9
1. CHECK TPMS SENSORS...................................................................................................................9
2. PROGRAM TPMS SENSORS .......................................................................................................... 15
3. RECENT VEHICLE........................................................................................................................... 22
4. KEYFOB TEST ................................................................................................................................. 25
5. SETTINGS......................................................................................................................................... 27
TPA 300 USAGE WITH BOSCH SCAN TOOL..............................................................34
1. BLUETOOTH PAIRING .................................................................................................................... 34
2. OBDII RELEARN .............................................................................................................................. 37
MISCELLANEOUS ........................................................................................................40
1. CHARGE........................................................................................................................................... 40
2. TOOL UPDATE................................................................................................................................. 41
3. PRINT SENSOR DETAILS............................................................................................................... 47
4. LIMITED WARRANTY / CERTIFICATE(S) ...................................................................................... 48
5. SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE AGREEMENT .......................................................................... 48
6. SAFETY BATTERY AND CHARGE INFORMATION ...................................................................... 51
7. FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT............................ 53
8. INDUSTRY CANADA STATEMENT ................................................................................................ 53
9. RECYCLING...................................................................................................................................... 54
INDEX............................................................................................................................55

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TPA 300 INTRODUCTION
1. SPECIFICATIONS
Battery Type:
3.000 mAh rechargeable lithium-polymer battery.
Battery Life:
Approximately 300 activations per full charge.
Dimensions (Max. L,W,D):
178.9 mm x 99.7 mm x 35.8 mm (7.04”x 3.92”x 1.40”).
Case Material:
High Impact ABS.
Response Frequency:
Main frequencies: 315 MHz and 433.92 MHz.
Low Battery Indication:
LCD bar graph display.
Weight:
Approx. 328 grams (0.72 lbs.)
Temperatures:
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)
Screen:
2.8”display
Warranty:
1 year
Product content:
➢TPA 300 Tool
➢QuickStart Guide
➢Universal charger
➢USB-B cable
➢USB key with User Manual
➢Carrying case

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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
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.
Must read instructions before use.
Wear safety goggles. (User and bystanders).
Risk of entanglement.
Read the Warranty, Safety and Recycling information at the end of this user guide.

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3. CAUTION
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
Your Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) tool has been designed to be durable, safe, and
reliable when properly used.
All TPMS TOOLS are intended to be used only by qualified and trained automotive
technicians or a in light industrial repair shop environment. Please read all instructions
below before using. Always follow these safety instructions. If you have any questions
pertaining to the safe or reliability use of this tool, please call your local dealer.
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. 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
User 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. Use
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. TPA 300 OVERVIEW
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. HEADER ICONS
The tool is connected to PC via USB cable.
The tool is connected via Bluetooth to the BOSCH scan tool.
The tool is connected to the optional OBDII module.
SD card is inserted.
Battery status.
7. BOTTOM ICONS
Selecting this icon will take you to the Main Menu.
Selecting this icon will delete the sensor data displayed.
Selecting this icon will allow the user to input the job information.
Selecting this icon will jump to the Program Sensor function.
Selecting this icon will jump to the Key Fob test function.
8. POWER ON
Press the key to turn on the TPMS TOOL.
To power off the tool, press and the key for about 3 seconds

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9. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
9.1. TPA300 OVERVIEW
The Bosch TPA 300 offers the versatility to work in conjunction with a Bosch scan tool or as a
stand-alone TPMS tool, depending of the task you want to achieve.
Stand-alone mode can be used to read, program and copy TPMS sensors, test RKE, save and
retrieve jobs, and setup the tool.
Connect to scan tool mode offers the ability to connect wirelessly to a Bosch scan tool and to
register the TPMS sensors IDs into the vehicle ECU.
9.2. SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 1 - 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. You can either use the standalone or the connect to scan
tool mode to select the make, model, and year of your vehicle.
1 Start FL
4 End RL
FR 2
RR 3
I- Select the Make, Model,
Year of the vehicle.
II - Hold the tool facing the tire flank
near the valve.
III - Read all the sensors
starting from front left.
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
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: With some vehicles, if the vehicle is in “learn mode” the vehicle will also confirm that the
TPM sensor has communicated to the ECU with a series of horn beeps.
Note: If the sensors do not trigger, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of this Guide.
For vehicles that require relearn procedure, please see Section 2.

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Section 2 –Relearn TPMS system
After selecting the Make-Model-Year of the vehicle, the tool systematically displays which relearn
procedure is required for that particular vehicle: automatic, manual or OBDII relearning procedure.
For manual and OBDII relearn procedures, follow the instructions displayed on the tool screen. For
vehicles with an automatic relearn procedure, where the TPMS system is automatically reset when
driving the car, it is recommended to trigger each wheel sensor one final time, to make sure they
are in correct working order.
An OBDII relearn requires the use of a Bosch scan tool paired with the TPA 300. Follow the
dedicated section in this user manual to do the pairing procedure for the first time. When the two
tools are already paired you have to use the “Connect to scan tool”mode from the TPA 300 main
menu. All the other steps –except the sensor reading –are made directly from the Bosch scan
tool.
I- Put the TPA 300 into “Connect to
scan tool”mode.
II - Select the make, model, year of the
vehicle from the scan tool menu.
III - With the TPA 300, read all the
sensors starting from front left.
IV - Follow the scan tool on-screen procedure to
register the sensors IDs into the vehicle’s ECU.