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Rubber housing Back/Esc Enter Up/Down navigation Test: commence a TPM test, only works on Vehicle Audit Screen On/Off: hold down for a few seconds Home: returns to Home menu OBD cable connector Bartec Auto ID Ltd. SW Version: R.59.1 (English) 2020...
2 0 2 0 OREWORD Thank you for choosing the TECH300. This manual will help you get your tool up and running and explains how to get the most out of all its great features. Please become fully familiar with the instructions in this user’s manual. It should be kept ready to hand for consultation whenever required.
T e c h 3 0 0 User Guide R.59.1 2 0 2 0 IST OF CONTENTS Foreword ......................2 List of contents ....................3 Important Notices ....................4 Safety Precautions ..................... 4 Before Getting Started ..................6 Kit Components ....................6 Charging Tool .....................
T e c h 3 0 0 User Guide R.59.1 2 0 2 0 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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Unauthorised disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment is punishable by law with appropriate penalties. Disposing of batteries • The Tech300 contains a Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery which is not accessible to the user. • Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Do not throw batteries away as part of normal refuse disposal.
ETTING TARTED 1. Charging NOTICE: Only use the power supply or USB cable that is included in the TECH300 tool kit to charge this tool. The use of un-approved power supplies may damage it and will void the tool warranty.
2 0 2 0 HARGING The TECH300 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 TECH300 will flash its battery icon for two seconds, save all of the TPM Data and then power itself off.
T e c h 3 0 0 User Guide R.59.1 2 0 2 0 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...
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T e c h 3 0 0 User Guide R.59.1 2 0 2 0 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.
T e c h 3 0 0 User Guide R.59.1 2 0 2 0 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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T e c h 3 0 0 User Guide R.59.1 2 0 2 0 Copy/Clone Set Used to Copy/Clone a winter tyre set with the same ID´s as the summer 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 TECH300 to directly program the vehicle electronics module with sensor IDs. Note that not all vehicles support vehicle communications modes.
T e c h 3 0 0 User Guide R.59.1 2 0 2 0 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.
T e c h 3 0 0 User Guide R.59.1 2 0 2 0 5/6 T ECHNICAL NFORMATION Gives detailed Technical k07/2011>10/2016 Evoque information about Information replacement parts, Check Sensor service kits, sensors, Programmable Sensor vehicles service Relearn tips. OBD Diagnostics Technical Information Review Vehicle Data Sensor Information...
T e c h 3 0 0 User Guide R.59.1 2 0 2 0 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 Sensor data.
Allows to test the signal strength emitted by a remote keyless entry. Select RKE Test, hold the Key Fob and press the function buttons on the Fob. The TECH300 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.
Note: can only be used if US coverage is downloaded on the tool. Usage View the number of Power Cycles, Sensor Activations and OBD Relearns. Support On screen reference for Bartec Auto ID Ltd support. Workflow Vehicle No. Allows the user to select different formats of licence plates.
T e c h 3 0 0 User Guide R.59.1 2 0 2 0 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. To register a tool, navigate to the Bartec TPMS website at tools.bartecautoid.com/register.aspx .
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T e c h 3 0 0 User Guide R.59.1 2 0 2 0 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’...
> TPMS Dropdown menu > TPMS Support > SW Update Guide. Step 1: UPDATE MODE V5 Power on the TECH300, 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 TECH300 to the computer via USB cable, click and drag the file from the computer’s download section onto the removable disk of the TECH300. 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 TECH300 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 TECH300 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.
User Guide R.59.1 2 0 2 0 The TECH300 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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