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Display Back/Esc Up/Down Enter navigation Test: commence a TPM On/Off: test, only works on hold down for Vehicle Audit Screen a few seconds Home: returns to Home menu OBD cable connector Bartec Auto ID Ltd. SW Version: R.58.0 (English) 2018...
TECH500 User Guide R.58.0 2018 OREWORD Dear customer, Thank you for having chosen one of our tools. We are certain that it will give the utmost satisfaction and be a great help on the job. Please become fully familiar with the instructions in this user’s manual. It should be kept ready to hand for consultation whenever required.
TECH500 User Guide R.58.0 2018 MPORTANT OTICES SAFETY DEFINITIONS All Danger, Warning, Important, and Note messages must be followed for your safety. These safety messages are in the following form DANGER: Means you may risk possible loss of life. WARNING: Means you may risk possible bodily harm.
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12 months as of date of invoice (parts and labour) only if product has been correctly used. Serial number must stay readable and proof of purchase must be retained for presentation upon request. Bartec Auto ID Ltd Unit 9 Redbrook Business Park...
ETTING TARTED 1. Charging NOTICE: Only use the power supply or USB cable that is included in the TECH500 tool kit to charge this tool. The use of un-approved power supplies may damage it and will void the tool warranty.
2018 HARGING The TECH500 is shipped with a charged battery. It is recommended that the tool is charged 2+ hours before first use. For optimum performance, always keep it sufficiently charged. When there is an insufficient amount of power remaining in the battery, the TECH500 will flash its battery icon for two seconds, save all of the TPM Data and then power itself off.
TECH500 User Guide R.58.0 2018 The service menu consists of the following points and will only show functions that are applicable for the preselected make model year combination. All captured data will be stored automatically. 1/6 C HECK ENSOR Use this function to test the fitted sensors before continuing with further steps.
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TECH500 User Guide R.58.0 2018 Possible Reading Scenarios Note that if a faulty Sensor has been replaced, some method of relearn procedure will need to be followed, as explained later in this manual. Successful Sensor Read Sensor was successfully activated and decoded.
TECH500 User Guide R.58.0 2018 Valve Condition Press enter at the particular wheel position to select the Valve condition. Valve Condition Sensor OK Corroded Stem Enter for valve condition Press Test To Activate Successful Sensor Read When all four wheels have been read, the tool will automatically save all Data and come up with the following three options.
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TECH500 User Guide R.58.0 2018 Used to Copy/Clone a winter tyre set with the same ID´s as the summer Copy/Clone Set tyre set. Requires the reading of the old sensor to program the same ID on the replacement sensor to avoid the relearning process.
It can take up to 20 minutes to relearn the sensor IDs. OBD Relearns: OBD connection allows the TECH500 to directly program the vehicle electronics module with sensor IDs. Note that not all vehicles support vehicle communications modes.
TECH500 User Guide R.58.0 2018 As well as the pressure and temperature, we also display the “mode” of the sensor. In some cases the mode cannot be changed and isn’t important, but in some cases it will need to be changed in order for the relearn to work.
TECH500 User Guide R.58.0 2018 5/6 T ECHNICAL NFORMATION Technical Gives detailed 07/2011>10/2016 Evoque information about Information replacement parts, Check Sensor service kits, sensors, Programmable Sensor Relearn vehicles service OBD Diagnostics tips. Technical Information Review Vehicle Data Sensor Information Information View Replacement Parts View Sensor Info.
TECH500 User Guide R.58.0 2018 6/6 R EVIEW EHICLE Sensors and OBD need to have been read for data to be shown. 07/2011>10/2016 Evoque Check Sensor Programmable Sensor Relearn OBD Diagnostics Technical Information Review Vehicle Data The menu gives direct access to specific screens that display the Vehicle data. This option is helpful if the user wants to have a second look at the Sensor Data, OBD Data or wants to print the data from the last processed vehicle via the Bluetooth printer.
Select RKE Test, hold the Key Fob and press the function buttons on RKE Test the Fob. The TECH500 will check only for a signal present. When performing relearn processes that use the Key Fob it is important to verify that the Key Fob is transmitting.
TECH500 User Guide R.58.0 2018 Sub-menu containing important information and settings about the tool itself. Settings TPM ID Select whether the tool displays the TPM ID in DECIMAL or HEXIDECIMAL Pressure Change how pressure is displayed, choose between PSI or Bar.
TECH500 User Guide R.58.0 2018 Support On screen reference for Bartec Auto ID Ltd support. Workflow Vehicle No. Allows the user to select different formats of licence plates. EGISTRATION It is essential to register the tool as it enables the notification of software updates and the ability to download update files to the tool.
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TECH500 User Guide R.58.0 2018 After Login, the personal settings will show, which can be changed as required. Selecting Tools gives the user the option to register a new tool. The serial number is printed on the back of the tool or in ‘My Tool’ menu ‘Tool Info’.
> TPMS Dropdown menu > TPMS Support > SW Update Guide. Step 1: UPDATE MODE V5 Power on the TECH500, select My Tool from the Main Menu, select Software Updates and select Enter Update Mode. INSERT USB LEAD TO TRANSFER Tool will prompt user to “Insert USB Lead to Transfer...
US Coverage The file will be downloaded onto your computer. Connect the TECH500 to the computer via USB cable, click and drag the file from the computer’s download section onto the removable disk of the TECH500. Once the update is completed the tool is ready to switch from EU coverage to USA coverage.
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ETTINGS To be able to use the TECH500 with Bluetooth, the tool first needs to be configured. Go to My Tool > Networks > Bluetooth and choose ‘Enabled’. If there are problems using the built-in Bluetooth, the user can use a USB dongle. Select Devices and Printers in Control Panel.
PPENDIX APPENDIX A: Vehicle Identification Number VIN) When using the TECH500 tool, it is important for the user to verify the Model Year to help insure looking for that proper sensor and using the proper vehicle Digit in COMs when necessary.
“Park”, as otherwise it will not work on the vehicle. The TECH500 tool has the ability to perform the necessary mode change. If a sensor is shown as “Ship”, “Test” or “Off” and the relearn toolkit provides the option “Set Sensor to Park Mode”, please use this option to change the sensor mode into the correct one: ...
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