Autel MaxiTPMS TS501 used on a Subaru Outback | Man About Home

[@jtr990]

I can tell you what RKE & RF stood for. They stood for Remote Keyless Entry & Radio Frequency. Useful for checking the keyfob's signal strength and identifying the radio frequency. As for the TS501 you're using, you did an impressive job doing the relearn.

[@manabouthome]

Thank you! I purchased the TS501 just to help with my seasonal wheel changes. Which it does well. I'll want to gradually learn more about all of its functions, in case they become useful for me.

[@jtr990]

@@manabouthome No worries. There is one feature I can also tell you. You can also program up to 16 blank Autel MX TPMS sensors at the same time (when running the latest software in the TS501 or TS601). Just select the make, model, and year of the vehicle you're working on. Then choose MX Sensor and select wheel position you want to work on (regardless of wheel position). From that menu, you have four options: Copy by OBD, Copy by Activation, Manual Create, and Auto Create 1-16 Sensors. I use a TS508 with the Autel MX 1-Sensor (a combination of 315 MHz and 433 MHz frequencies in one TPMS sensor) at my workplace and it's been a time saver when it comes to TPMS service.

[@manabouthome]

@@jtr990 Excellent! Good info here for anyone who may want to replace their TPMS sensors with the Autel MX-Sensors (315 & 433MHz), the programmable universal sensors. I'm keeping this idea in my back pocket for future reference. Thank you.

[@jtr990]

@@manabouthome You're welcome. Stay safe out there.

[@tfaubus]

speaking of cool features, so I had 1 oem sensor go bad, so i used the tool to walk around testing to find which one it was completely independent from using the obd diagnostic option; I found and had a set of new generic compatible sensors handy, so, since the vehicle couldn't 'read' the bad sensor i set one of the new sensors on the passenger seat and used the obd 'repair' option which found the new sensor and put it in the place of the failed one logically and cleared the code, I was so happy I immediately put the outback into the garage and popped bead, swapped sensor and done. The best part is I now have 3 more spares and a cool tool so i can not only get more data anytime but change them for about $10 each from now on. I must say though that we wouldn't need the tool if subaru would just do tpms like other mfrs, they shouldn't care what sensors are used just that there are 4 within proximity, a $20 activation pinger is all you sometimes need for gm.

[@Nakaamaa]

Great video!!! Never understand why techs write on tires, especially the wheels. Not hard to forget which tire goes where depending on the tread

[@manabouthome]

Thank you! I mark things because I have CRS... Can't Remember Sh__. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jigg346]

Thank you sir for the video. It’s exactly what I needed to learn. Very helpful!

[@manabouthome]

You're welcome. That's great! I'm glad it was helpful.

[@rahmanenam]

So this tool will work any senser or has to be autel

[@manabouthome]

It will read and download other brands. Not just Autel. However, if you want to program a sensor with a duplicate ID, so you have WInter wheels and Summer wheels with matching IDs, one set will need to be Autel. This reads other brands, but it doesn't program IDs to other brands. It's not a problem for me. I put all new Schrader TPMS sensors in my wheels when I installed new tires. I was able to read and download their IDs, no problem. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@rahmanenam]

@@manabouthome but how i know the id

[@manabouthome]

@@rahmanenam You scan the sensor with the TS501 tool, just like I showed in the video... it reads the sensor ID.

[@eddelaney3834]

Thank you. 8/27/2023. I purchased a TS501, and the menus have changed a bit. On mine, to get to Relearn, one must be in the System menu. Your instructions were just what I needed to see the process.

[@manabouthome]

Great to hear! Thank you for watching!

[@justinb3462]

Just had to come back and say thanks! Helped so much. Scored one of these off ebay for not much. Great for same application as yours and our other vehicle keeps track of each location. Watched your vid closely before my first try and had successful first try in minutes. Over the moon to not have to stop into shop multiple times a year.

[@manabouthome]

That's awesome! I'm glad it helped! Thank you for watching.

[@09markzeronine]

Thank you for the video, I think you sold me on it for my Subaru too. Curious were these aftermarket sensors? I ordered some aftermarket ones that I hope will be able to be read and flashed into the ecu as well

[@manabouthome]

I don't actually know what the sensors are. They were in the wheels/rims when I got them. I'm pretty sure the sensors in the steel rims on my 2009 are aftermarket. I believe the sensors in my 2014 are a Schrader universal type. They were purchased from Walmart when we originally got the Winter tires mounted. What you saw in the video is the extent of my knowledge about TPMS! I'm no expert. I just figured I have 8 good sensors that are from random Subarus, so they should work, and it turns out they do. A previous commenter said the Autel MX universal programmable sensors work well. Subaru OEM are Schrader TPMS sensors. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@09markzeronine]

Great info thank you

[@tfaubus]

@@manabouthome my oem sensors from my 13 outback have the schrader logo on them too

[@tfaubus]

yeah works good and so easy

[@danbirch8939]

Excellent job on using this device. I almost returned mine; then tried doing the relearn tpms like you showed; worked perfect! 2008 Prius. Thanks!

[@manabouthome]

You're welcome! Happy to hear it! Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@sp33dp4reak]

Thank you for sharing.. I have an 11 Impreza and am going to start winter/summer tire rotations. I wanted to make sure this tool would work before I bought it.

[@manabouthome]

Glad it was helpful! I have an Amazon link you could use if you'd like. Thank you for watching! amzn.to/30iWruf

[@justinsoler0614]

I just bought this device for my Corolla 2011 so let see but very good video

[@manabouthome]

Good luck with it! Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@montrose5paulina]

Thank you so much. You convinced me to purchase one, great video

[@manabouthome]

I'm glad it was helpful. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@sabiolams6406]

very nice 👍 video did you have ideas how to repair my maxi tpms ts501

[@manabouthome]

Thank you! I found this information here: autel.com/c/www/support/3105.jhtml *Service Procedures -If you are experiencing trouble with your tools,please contact your local store,distributor or contact Autel's free technical support.Specialists are available via phone,email,and chat. -Products requiring service should be returned as follows -Call or email the Technical Service Center with your model and serial number to obtain a Return Reference Number. USA&Canada Tel:1-855-AUTEL-US(288-3587)(Monday-Friday,9:00AM-6:00PM Eastern Time) Email:[e-mail] Tech support contacts are listed here: autel.com/c/www/support/3132.jhtml Good luck! Thank you for watching.

[@jean13byb]

thank you it was easy when i saw how you put it in words, great teacher you are.

[@manabouthome]

You are welcome! I'm glad it helped! Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@richrock455]

what kind of sensors did u use? do they have to be autel brand?

[@manabouthome]

If you want to use the TS501 to set IDs in sensors, then yes, they have to be Autel brand. One gentleman wanted to have two complete sets of wheels with matching IDs, so he could just change them out as the seasons change without doing anything else. That would require using at least 4 Autel sensors. My Subaru wheels have original Subaru equipment Schrader TPMS sensors. My steel Winter wheels have some other brand... I don't know what they are. But you can scan the codes from other brands and Relearn (download) them to the computer, and that works just fine. I'm planning to replace my Summer tires and TPMS sensors. So, I purchased Subaru (Schrader) TPMS sensors. I already tested them, so I know I can scan their codes. But I can't change their codes. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@justinsoler0614]

I have a question because when I did mine it was asking for the spare tire did you have that show up on your screen. Thanks

[@manabouthome]

No. The Subaru just looks for the 4 main wheels. Interesting that you had that. Does your spare have a TPMS sensor?

[@justinsoler0614]

I called a friend and he said that the spare doesn’t have a sensor so I am not sure why it would ask but I already got my answer for my tires my front right passenger was a 19 pressure so thanks

[@manabouthome]

Interesting! Thank you for your comments.

[@johntran4162]

Very good video.👍

[@manabouthome]

Thank you!

[@4KVegas]

Good job buddy! I did find this helpful, just bought the same thing for my WRX does this have the setting for 2017 WRX model?

[@manabouthome]

Thank you! I'm happy to hear it was helpful. I just looked at my Autel TS501, and it does cover the 2017 WRX. Enjoy using it! These are actually kinda fun to use!

[@yadayadayadame]

Is the WRX on that list as well?

[@manabouthome]

Yes. My TS501 has WRX 2014 - 2020. I'm thinking if I update it, it'll cover 2021 as well. Cheers!

[@manabouthome]

I just did the on line registration, then the download and update for the first time. My TS501 now covers WRX 2013 - 2021! Thanks for your question.

[@yadayadayadame]

@@manabouthome Thank you for checking for me, you are awesome!!!

[@manabouthome]

My pleasure. Thank you for watching.

[@brivettn]

I just purchased this unit for my 2008 Lexus rx350, I replaced all the batteries in the old sensors and was able to use the unit to relearn the codes as 2 were not original. I did everything you did testing the signals and finishing off with the OB2 harness, it is a great tool even for the $200 dollar price!

[@manabouthome]

That's great! I'm glad it worked so well for you Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@dinokarakostas6407]

Damn you. Now I have to go buy this thing. Your video was very good

[@manabouthome]

Ha! I use mine every Spring and Fall. It's been worth every cent.