Autel TS401, how to program MX sensors

[@4xAbuse]

Just got done swapping out 2 new VDO sensors that my TS508 couldn't see. The sensors were already installed in the tires and aired up to 30psi and driven on before I got around to doing a re-learn or triggering them. (Installed a couple days before I had the Autel.) After a couple calls to VDO tech support, they told me that their Redi-Sensor SE10003A and either 2A or 4A (don't remember) sometimes need a higher end scan tool to Activate (vs Trigger) their sensors and that the Autel wouldn't work... They also said that I should've 'Activated' or triggered them before installing, inflating, balancing, and driving on them and that because of that, they must've locked into a random (wrong signal) and now need to be unlocked with a better tool. *Since I started this comment, I went back out to the garage to see if the Autel TS508 could see / trigger the VDO sensors now that they're uninstalled, however it still doesn't see them. This was my first time doing TPMS's. Live and learn, but thought I'd share for any other noobs out there.

[@davidvennel720]

Thanks for taking the time to share this info.

[@frederickhambre184]

Question, i lost my 4 oem ford escape 2014 tire pressure sensors, im planning to buy 4 pcs new Autel MX-Sensor 2 In 1 (315MHz + 433MHz), can I use the autel ts401 to install it ?

[@FlashPerformance]

You can see the coverage and process at www.maxiTPMS.com. On your GC it looks like it is an OBD relearn on WK model, and Auto Relearn on WK47 model. Since you have the pad I would recommend reading the old sensors and just copying them into the MX sensors. Then you would not need to relearn.

[@kennethng5548]

I have aftermarket rims with purple max duel frequency tpms and I purchased the autel ts 401 is there a way to clone the ID to my new sensors? Or will I need the ts508? With OBII cable

[@FlashPerformance]

You can ready the ID'S out of the purple sensors and clean them into the Autel MX sensors

[@HellBoundProjects]

I have a 2015 Honda CR-Z. It has MX sensors. AUTEL had no re learn procedure for my car. I don't know what to do. Help.

[@FlashPerformance]

Honda requires an OBD2 relearn, you would need a TS501 or better to do that relearn. With the TS408 you can only do copy. Meaning you would read the old sensor and copy the information into the new sensor

[@danielgeorge4992]

I tried to manually program an Autel MX programmable universal sensor with the ts401. The id number doesn't change. i followed the onscreen instructions.

[@FlashPerformance]

First, Make sure your tool is up to date with the latest software. Second, try picking a totally different vehicle with a different frequency. then try to go back to your original vehicle and see if it takes.

[@danielgeorge4992]

@@FlashPerformance Great advice. I programed it for a 433mhz BMW successfully and then reprogrammed it for The 315mhz Toyota. Success.

[@valdeera]

Hi. Im using my ts401. Had used it before bo problem. This time im having a small issue. So ts 401 was able to scan all 4 oem sensors. Im trying to copy them to new autel 1 sensors. Regardless of what function i use i got an message Multi-Sensor. Even if i try to read the mx sensor from setting function, same result. Any idea why?

[@valdeera]

Lol nevermind. I found the answer in your FAQ site. Too many sensors too close at the same time of programming...duh...lmao...after that worked perfectly.

[@teamcummins]

Will this only program new MX sensors? Will it program other new sensors like ac delco?

[@FlashPerformance]

The Autel TPMS tools can only program Autel Sensors. However it can relearn all OE sensors, information ready sensors, and pre-programmed sensors

[@javierperez9703]

Hi, I have a 2018 Wrx STI with aftermarket wheels, I purchased the TS401, will I need to buy another tool in order to program the new OEM subaru sensors that I will be installing in the new tires? Or can I simply use the copy by activation with the programmed TPMS sensors in the stock tires? Please help!

[@FlashPerformance]

The WRX requires an OBD2 relearn process, the TS401 does not have the ability to do that. You would need to have a TS501 or better to do that relearn. If you have not purchased and installed sensors yet you can use Autel MX sensors with your TS401 and copy and program each sensor and that would solve your issue as well.

[@gene6195]

Is it possible to train a TPMS sensor on my 06 Explorer before installing it in the tire ?

[@FlashPerformance]

Yes, The Explorer is a stationary relearn. You would use the TS401 or any other Autel TPMS tool to Auto Create to be a Ford Explorer, then you would do the relearn process. During the relearn process you would scan the wheel or MXsensor that you what in each position to learn it to the vehicle. The horn will honk after each sensor is scanned.

[@audreyfk5267]

Hi, looking to purchased the TS508 , and I was wondering if it can work with Multi-protocol sensor. Or at the very least capture the sensor ID and then copy it to a Mx sensor? Thanks

[@FlashPerformance]

The Most common Multi-Protocol sensor is the VDO sensor. Yes, they will work with those and others. In this video I called them information ready sensors

[@FlashPerformance]

@@plowe6751 VDO is an information ready sensor, once you scan it with the TS401,after selecting Year Make and Model, the sensor will be ready for install.

[@FlashPerformance]

@@plowe6751 No, they are ready to go, when you do the relearn process it will pick up the new OE sensor ID

[@TRUENLIVING7]

I want to buy this for my nissan will this help with relearn/ or activate them procedure because I put new tpms on

[@FlashPerformance]

You will need the TS501 and if you use OE sensors, VDO, or the Autel sensors you can relearn them

[@TRUENLIVING7]

@@FlashPerformance just bought the ts 501 thanks for your] response 👍

[@raymond5068]

thanks you for information and for replying so quickly.

[@icefxtoronto]

I have my Stock Factory Wheels on a Honda and i was wondering could i clone the original Honda one with this unit and program the ones that are on my winter wheels, every winter i switch to winter wheels and the light is always on, on the dash and Honda says we need to program the Car Computer to use the winter wheels and then reprogram the car to use the summer wheels on so they want me to pay every time i switch wheels in order to get the light off the dash,

[@FlashPerformance]

Honda uses OBDII relearn, you would need the TS501, TS508, TS601 or TS608. All of these tool can do the cloning procedure with Autel MX-Sensors and do the relearn

[@raztechstudios]

icefxtoronto - Would you not be able to just copy the info off the TPMS from the original Honda wheels and then program that info over to the TPMS on the winter wheels. So when You swap wheels the car reads it as being the same sensor or will that not work for the Honda

[@FlashPerformance]

@@raztechstudios Yes, you absolutely could, if you purchased 4 Autel MX-Sensors and cloned each one of them to the same as the ones that are on the current wheel that would work. My concern is that you would not ever be able to rotate your tires. If your Honda shows the location of each tire displayed with PSI on the dash, and they were not put in the same position the pressure readings would be incorrect.

[@icefxtoronto]

@@FlashPerformance - Yeah we dont even know that brand or Sensor is on the winter tires now, it was installed by the tire shop when winter wheels were purchased, so if they are not the AUTEL MS Sensors then there is no guarantee it could even be reprogrammed correct, So based on your experience being that this is for the Honda Odyssey Mini Van 2017 i believe, what do you recommend should be done, so that i dont need to go to the dealer every season and get charged $80 every time we do a wheel swap so they can update the Vehicle Computer with the new tire settings so the light doesn't stay on? of am i just stuck in this scenario, and just let it be

[@FlashPerformance]

@@icefxtoronto If you already have sensors in your winter tires, and they are working, just leave them in there. Purchase a TS501 and just do a relearn each winter. Then swap the tires and do another relearn. The relearn takes 10 min and is very easy to do. This way you don't need to break down any tires and you can use what you have. The TS501 will be able to read the sensor you have and gives you step by step how to do the relearn process.

[@gene6195]

I am looking at buying the TS 408 to clone/copy my defective sensors as I have purchased programmed sensors that are not MX sensors. I looked at the TS601 which has the computer linking ability but I don't plan to do this professionally and that unit is pricey. Do you think the TS 408 will meet my demands ?

[@FlashPerformance]

Check out the TS508, you can get it in a kit with sensors. kzbin.info/www/bejne/baPWq4aigLCtl8k

[@davidjacobs8558]

is it possible to re-program already installed, in the tire Autel TPMS sensor, from outside of the tire using TS401 ? or does it have to be outside of the tire to be re-programmed?

[@FlashPerformance]

The tool is powerful enough to program through the sidewall. Just make sure you are at 0 PSI when programming.

[@davidjacobs8558]

@@FlashPerformance I checked with manuals, and it says keep it under 10 PSI. which is achievable without a jack.

[@kennethkruse2535]

Will the TS508k acknowledge all sensors??

[@FlashPerformance]

Any sensor that has already been programed, yes. As long as the sensor has information in it the TS508 will be able to do the relearn

[@bassinbillRC5300]

2014 Kia Rio LX. I bought OEM used sensor. Will this work for me?

[@FlashPerformance]

The Kia Rio requires you to write the sensor ID's to the PCM. You can do this a few different ways. If you have a TS501 TPMS tools or better these will perform that function with no issue. If you have a professional level scan tool you can use the TS401 to ready the IDs and use the Scan tool to write them to the PCM. To answer your questions, the TS401 can not do the process alone.

[@OliveiraPaulo1978]

@@FlashPerformance I believe the same applies for the KIA Forte 2020, right? My understanding is that there's no way to clone the sensor IDs from the original sensors into the spare ones I'm buying for my winter tire set (and plus, the car's ECU needs to receive the IDs from the spare set of sensors I buy).

[@FlashPerformance]

@@OliveiraPaulo1978 You are in a unique situation. If you are going to run a set of winter tires you could purchase the TS401 or better and clone the OE sensor ID into the new Autel MX Sensors. As long as you write the location on each wheel you could swap summer and winter tires and never have to worry about TPMS. Essentially when you clone the sensors you would put the exact same ID in the exact same location just in a different tire.

[@DerGolf2000]

When you have to change a broken TPMS sensor, can you adapt /clone the new one to the cars TPMS system or do you have to buy the TS601?

[@FlashPerformance]

The best way is to clone the broken sensor to a new MX sensor with the TS401, that way you are using the same sensor ID the car is already looking for. This can be done with the TS401, TS408 or any other Autel TS tool. If you do an auto create or you use a different sensor you would have to use a scan tool to write the sensor IDs to the car, or a TS501, TS508, TS601, TS608. Here is a video where I used the TS401 and programmed a sensor for my Wifes Toyota: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWXJiKyHqb2Aq9k

[@Eng.abdulbast]

Flash Performance I want to start working with tpms.... where to start what tools I need... any instructions, videos.... Can you recommend please, I will appreciate it.

[@raymond5068]

what maxisys model did you use?

[@FlashPerformance1]

raymond navarro Any of the MaxiSys tools will program sensor IDs to the PCM. in this video I used an MS908

[@matttrotta57]

So the MaxiSys MS906 will that also do this function? I plan on picking one up this week and it is packaged with the 401 So i guess that makes sense they would combine them. But I would still like to hear someone say yes. Thanks

[@3lsalvy4life]

Can I use a TS608 to program sensor Ids to the pcm?

[@cyborgc4799]

Good info Autel sensors are compatible with isuzu dmax Pcm?

[@FlashPerformance1]

Please refer to coverage list for all sensor applications www.maxitpms.com/getCoverage.jspx

[@cyborgc4799]

Chad Schnitz What does it mean if NA is the search result on the frequency. Indirect on the oem part number. NA on number of the sensor. S -on the relearn?

[@FlashPerformance1]

"NA" means "Not Available" The "S" Shows "Stationary" relearn. It look like the Autel tools do not support the DMax at this time.

[@cyborgc4799]

Chad Schnitz Ok. Thanks for helping me understand the system.Can you recomend any tpms brand for isuzu d max?

[@FlashPerformance1]

Unfortunately, I can't help you with that. The D-Max is not offered in North America and those are the only tools I am familiar with.

[@fredrickafrifaboateng5243]

very good i love it

[@mingzhu8093]

So TS-401 only can tell you the sensor code.

[@FlashPerformance]

It can do the relearn process on 33% of the vehicles on the road. As long it does not require OBD relearn

[@geoffmooregm]

It can copy the original sensor code and program an Autel sensor. So relearn should not be necessary. Looks like every sensor brand requires their programming tool in order to keep you on one brand. Ecample: I can use an Autel tool to read any sensor but I cannot program a Schrader sensor, only an Autel one.

[@rickblot1547]

Thanks!

[@theidealist9793]

All bullcrap before 3:40

[@khangnguyen-vg4tz]

talking too much not thing help