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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ® MaxiTPMS TS401...
  • Page 2 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 1. Safety Information To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and/or the scan tool, read this instruction manual before operating tool and observe the following safety precautions: 1. Always perform diagnostics or service in a safe environment. 2. Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards. Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, and test equipment away from mov- ing or hot engine parts. 4. Operate the vehicle in a well-ventilated work area.
  • Page 3 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2. TPMS System Review A tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is an electronic system de- signed to monitor vehicle tire pressure and alert the driver via a dash- board indicator light when tire pressure falls below 25 percent (U.S.) and 15-20 percent (Europe). Typically, the TPMS consists of a sensor attached to the valve stem of each tire that wirelessly transmits tire and sensor data to the vehicle’s Electronic Control Unit (ECU). 2.1 TPMS Legislation In the United States, starting in 2008, all passenger vehicles, SUVs and light trucks are federally mandated to have a Tire Pressure Monitoring System installed. In the European Union, by November 2014, all Europe an manufacturers were required to install TPMS on all new passenger vehicles. In 2013, South Korea, began its phase-in of the passenger vehicle TPMS mandate and now requires TPMS on all new vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 4.5 metric tons (9,921 lbs) or less.
  • Page 4 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2.3 Benefits of TPMS Benefits of the TPMS include: 1. Fuel saving. 2. Extended tire life. 3. Decreased downtime and maintenance. Improved safety. 5. Environmental efficiency.
  • Page 5 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3. Tool Overview 1) RUBBER BOOT – Protects the TPMS tool from falls and abrasions LCD DISPLAY – Displays test results. Backlit, 128 x 64 pixel display with contrast adjustment. UP SCROLL BUTTON – Press to move up through menus and to previously displayed data screens. When viewing diagnostics trou- ble codes (DTCs) use to view previously displayed codes.
  • Page 6 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com HELP BUTTON – Press to display help information. POWER BUTTON – Press to turn on/off the tool. BUTTON – Press to confirms a selection (or action) from a menu or return to previous menu. TEST BUTTON – Press to send signal to activate sensor 10) USB PORT – Connects the TPMS tool to computer with the sup- plied USB cable to update the software or to charge. 11) POWER PORT – Connects to the TPMS tool with the supplied charger. 3.1 Specifications Display: Backlit 128 x 64 pixel display with contrast adjustment Power: 3.7V Li-polymer battery Operating Temperature: 0 to 50°C (32 to 122 °F) Storage Temperature: -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158 °F) Dimensions: Length: 195.5 mm (7.7”) Width: 104 mm (4.09”) Height 37.5 mm (1.48”) Weight: 0.37kg (0.82lb) 3.2 Accessories Included User Manual — Instructions on tool operations.
  • Page 7 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3.3 Understanding Display Icons Icons Meanings Icons Meanings Press to view full text Current selection Current page of total pages Magnet required Data is stored on tool Deflation required Battery Level Tool in One Wheel mode Connected to PC via USB Tool in All Wheel mode Press button to tip. Signalling the tire sensor 3.4 Keyboard Maintenance Use a mild, nonabrasive detergent on a dampened soft cotton cloth to clean keyboard and display. Never use any solvents, especially those that are alcohol-based to clean any part of unit. Do not soak unit; it is not waterproof.
  • Page 8 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4. Settings Menu The tool allows you to make the following settings adjustments. 1) Language: Sets language 2) ID Format: Sets to display sensor ID in either Hexadecimal or Decimal. 3) Pressure Unit: Sets the pressure measurement unit in kPa, psi, or bar. 4) Temperature Unit: Sets unit of temperature,Celsius or Fahren- heit. 5) Beep Set: Enables/disables key-press beep. 6) Wheels to Test: Sets test mode to One Wheel or All Wheels.
  • Page 9 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com To customize the tool settings, power on the tool and use the DOWN Arrow button to select Settings from Main Menu, and press the Y button. Language 1) From System Settings screen, select Language, and press the Y button. 2) The tool can operate in one of several languages.
  • Page 10 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Pressure Unit 1) From System Settings screen, use the UP or DOWN Arrow buttons to select Pressure Unit, and press the Y button. 2) From Pressure Unit screen, select air pressure unit of measure: kPa, psi or bar. (Figure 3.7) 3) Press the Y button to save your selection and return to previous menu, or press the N button to exit without change. Temperature Unit 1) From System Settings screen, use the DOWN Arrow buttons to select Temperature Unit, and press the Y button.
  • Page 11 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2) From Beep Set menu, use the UP or DOWN Arrow buttons to select ON or OFF. 3) Press the Y button to save your selection or the N button to exit without change. Wheels to Test Select to test All Wheels or One Wheel. 1) From System Settings screen, use the DOWN Arrow button to select Wheels to Test and press the Y button. 2) Using the UP or DOWN Arrow buttons choose to test all wheels by selecting All Wheels or to test one wheel select One Wheel.
  • Page 12 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3) Press the Y button to confirm the change or press the N button to exit without change. Note: The tool will save all test data before automatically turning off. This data will be available next time the tool is turned on. If the tool automatically turns off during a test operation, upon restart the tool will return to the test screen.
  • Page 13 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Tool Information Select this setting menu to view tool’s serial number and hard- ware and software versions. 1) From the System Settings screen, use the UP or DOWN Arrow buttons to select Tool Information and press the Y button. 2) The tool information will display.
  • Page 14 5. Update Tool Software Before first using the tool, check the Autel website to ensure it has the latest software installed. It is important to check the website regularly for software updates to ensure the tool continues to work with newer vehicles. Autel makes consistent improvements to the tools system soft- ware and expands the tool vehicle coverage. The TS401 is updated via the MaxiLinkII software installed on a Windows PC and by downloading the Update file from the Autel.com website. 1) To download software updates, go to www.autel.com. Click on Support & Updates, then Firmware & Downloads, click on the Software Update Pack tab and then under the TS401 listing, click on Download Here button to download the zip file. Unzip the file. IMPORTANT:...
  • Page 15 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3) Connect tool to Windows-based PC using the supplied USB and select Update Mode on the tool. 4) Launch MaxiLinkII on the PC and then select the TS401 on the left-hand side of the screen under the TPMS tab. 5) Under Update Program, click on select file and browse to the new software update you downloaded. Open the folder, select the file within (the extension is .bin) and Click Update. The application will communicate with the tool and update its software. The PC application and the tool will display a message once the update is completed. 6) Next, Under UPDATE DTC, Click on Select File, (the extension is .aut) and Click on OPEN. Click on UPDATE. The application will communicate with the tool and update its software.
  • Page 16 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 6. TPMS Sensor Activation The MaxiTPMS TS401 can activate all known sensors and read the sensor ID, frequency, battery level, tire pressure and temperature. The TS401 can activate TPMS sensors in two ways: A. Vehicle Selection: Activate sensor after selecting vehicle make, model and year. B. Latest Scan: the TS401 records the latest activated sensor data and the sensors can be re-activated by using the wave signal of the last test. Vehicle Selection 1) Use the UP or DOWN Arrow button to select Vehicle Selection from the Main Menu and press the Y button to confirm.
  • Page 17 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com To activate a sensor, place the tool alongside the tire valve stem and press the Signal button . Once the sensor is activated, the tool will emit a beep and a test result icon, , X, D, will display. The tire pressure will display next to Result Icon. A solid wheel indicates the activation has been completed. 6.2 Understanding Activation Icons Test Results/ Icon Meaning/Action to Take Message Displayed...
  • Page 18 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 6.3 One Wheel Mode When operating in One Wheel Mode, place the tool alongside the valve stem and press the Signal button . Once the sensor is activated, the tool will beep and display the sensor ID, battery level, frequency and tire pressure and temperature. The screen will display for three seconds before resetting for next sensor test. The tool can save up to five sensor data records at a time. If more than five records are stored, the latest record will overwrite the first one.

  • Page 19: Display Information

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Display Information Pos Wheel position ID-H/D Displays sensor ID kPa/psi/bar -- Air pressure C /F Wheel temperature BAT Battery level Mode TPMS sensor mode Sensor signal frequency Note: ID format, pressure and temperature units will display as selected in Tool Settings.
  • Page 20 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 6.5 Latest Scan Use this function to review the sensor data of the last vehicle tested and activate the sensors. This vehicle will be listed on the display. 1) Use the UP or DOWN Arrow button to select the vehicle from the Main Menu, place the tool alongside the valve stem of each wheel and select the Y button.
  • Page 21 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 7. RKE & RF Testing (electronic key fob button testing) The TS401 can also test electronic key fob buttons for remote vehicle entry. The tool can test 315 MHz and 433 MHz frequency fobs. 1) To test that a vehicle key fob is functioning, use the DOWN Arrow button to select RKE & RF Monitor from the Main Menu and press the Y button. 2) Hold the fob close to the top of the tool and press the fob function buttons one at a time. If the buttons work and the fob is sending a signal,...
  • Page 22 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 8. Program MX-Sensors The TS401 can program Autel MX-Sensors to replace OE sensors. MX-Sensors are available in 433 MHz and 315 MHz frequencies with metal and rubber valve stems. MX-Sensors can be programmed in One Wheel Mode and All Wheels Mode. 8.1 All Wheels Mode: To program an MX-Sensor: 1) Select Vehicle Selection from the Main Menu by using the UP or DOWN Arrow buttons and then selecting the Y button.
  • Page 23 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5) Next, the tool will display the auto-created sensor ID to be programmed. Press the Y button to program the sensor with the ID. 6) A progression bar displays programming status. A message will display when the sensor has been successfully programmed.
  • Page 24 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 9. Relearn Sensors 1) Press the button to display the relearn procedures for the specific vehicle. Use the Down Arrow button to advance to additional instructions if present. Please note: Many European and Asian vehicles require TPMS sensor IDs be written directly to the TPMS module using a tool capable of connecting to the vehicle’s OBDII port.
  • Page 25 10. Warranty and Service Limited One Year Warranty Autel warrants to its customers that this product will be free from all defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of the original purchase subject to the following terms and condi-...