Tool Time: Autel TS508 TPMS Tool For The Tech / Shop

In this video I briefly go over one of my favorite TPMS tools. I love my Bartec 400sd but I am really liking the Autel TS508 TPMS tool. It is inexpensive, free updates and works really well overall. -Enjoy!
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[@aleblanc3547]

There's a lot more to that TPMS than I first thought. Thanks, Eric.

[@Haywoodjablomie100]

Love the tool time videos, please make more.

[@arthurfricchione8119]

Thanks for the info, Eric. Good to know ❤️️

[@aaroncampbell9290]

I use this in our shop aswell. Love it. Much faster and less hassle imo compared to the bartek tool

[@michaelmankowski5092]

Great tool info. I just put 4 new Schaders in my Yukon.. But still good to know. Thank you

[@IIGBII]

Wow! You get to play with all the cool toys.

[@powayimports4175]

I’m suprised you have good luck with aftermarket. I get lots of customers that come in saying “i already” changed the sensors. Only to find they are aftermarket. Then we put oe or oe style and they are good to go. Glad it’s worked out for you!

[@brotherbrian1]

We use the same one in the shop. Very easy to use, even for the non tech savvy folks.

[@jimcrane6862]

Thanks to this video, I bought a ts508 and it worked great on our 2012 subaru outback. Never again will I have to take the time to go sit at the tire shop waiting for them to do the relearn when I swap wheels. Very helpful video, it can be quite confusing figuring out exactly what tools you need to read the sensors and perform the relearn. My tire guys don't quite seem to understand about cloning sensors.

[@pidgeiam4979]

Never knew any of that. That’s pretty neat, I learned something new. Thanks man!! -Pidge

[@wyattoneable]

You represented the tool perfectly.

[@cristhoferpalacios8111]

Thanks for the video Eric!!!

[@josecolon9659]

I learn a lot with your videos! Thanks alot

[@DiyMech]

Superb video, I bought the TS501 in the uk for doing my own vehicles around the £180mark (buy the sensors for around £22/4 ea, when needed e.g. i aint a mechanics shop), but the TS508 comes as a kit (with 8 sensors) in the UK for around the £350 mark. So good reasonably priced system for small shop or diy, as long as you only use the autel sensors.

[@charles733]

When you talk about the tools. Is more helpful than others on KZbin. Everyone else is trying to sell instead of explaining so we can see if it works for us. Ty

[@benjaminstockton3917]

Pretty neat tool Eric O. Thanks

[@jmcenterprises9591]

Thanks Eric. That tool is 389.00 on Amazon with a few sensors. I'll wait for now but good to know its there.

[@baxrok2.]

Gettin' all Tech-nical! Thanks Dr. O!

[@mikechiodetti6737]

I've only used the Bartec. Had two sensors go intermittent on my 06 Frontier in 2016, so I replaced all 4. The batteries go out on them. I used new Nissan sensors, the Bartec worked great. The Autel looks good.

[@donnierobertson3088]

Great job again like always

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video Eric O

[@johnrschmidt2]

That's slick. I stopped wrenching "professionally" when OBD 2 was coming out and didn't need all these fancy tools.

[@FORDTECH313]

Happy Sunday God Bless Eric O

[@MrRoy-rb1je]

Absolutely outstanding!

[@rolandotristan8105]

Great information. Time do do some research on this for now I've always gone to dealer for replacement ones.

[@EvansFTW]

The shop i work at switched to Autels over Schrader. I like the TPMS tool much more. It gives you a lot more options and seems to trigger sensors from a lot further away. Also allows you to reprogram the vehicles computer to look for whatever pressures you set it to. Helpful when installing 10 plys that need a higher pressure than most stock 1/4 ton trucks

[@CopCat34]

Thanks for the video. I’m gonna look into it.

[@Autofixpals]

Was thinking about getting one of those TPMS tools. That looks like it works great... Most vehicles, you can skip the road test, just start the car then go around the car and activate each sensor with the tool and the TPMS module should pick up the activation's and turn out the light. Does not work on every vehicle but i would say 90% of the time this works for me.

[@JPilot2]

G'day, Mr. O! Wow! Thumbs up!! The Importance of Having the Right Tools for the Job! If you ask anyone with a little experience in DIY for advice, the one thing that I've heard (even mum, has always said) time and time again is that you should always use the right tool for the job. Most of us have learnt this the hard way but, despite this, (as you know) many newcomers will still look for the quick-fix when they can. Not only does this result in a lacklustre job in the short-term, but it can also lead to much more problems down the line. Well, the Maxi TPMS TS508 a must have tool for an auto mechanic or just a do-it-yourselfer. Pays for itself after doing two vehicles! As noted: It can program, reprogram, relearn/retrain the tire pressure sensor. Great tool for the money! Thank you! Cheers! 😊✌🏼🛠❤️

[@davidbrown1037]

After your last video using one of these tools, I was surprised to see you read Key FOB Data. I bought one the next day, just mainly for that feature. I had a few Key FOBs that did not work or would not program. This tool confirms that the FOB is transmitting from each button and takes the frustration out of NOT knowing if the FOB, Button, and Battery are functioning. This makes Key FOB repair and function testing easy, which then helps you in ensuring that you are programming a "Functioning FOB" to the vehicle. (Often a FOB only needs a battery, battery contact cleaning, and/or Button Contact Cleaning. You can do this on the bench and verify each key function without the car. I do not have access to a tire machine, so TPMS functions are only for reading each sensor, reading sensor data, and primarily re-learning tire positions after tire rotation. Those functions can make this tool valuable for the DIY'r just for FOB & Tire Rotation functions alone. Interesting Video showing what the tool can do.

[@samrugtiv3839]

Well done Eric

[@joehomanick]

I love my autel tools can’t beat them

[@tonybelisle423]

SWEET THANK YOU JUST ORDERED MINE

[@omegaswarriors]

i have that tpms tool works like a charm

[@63256325N]

Slick.👍 Thanks for the video.

[@jamesbruno5896]

Sweet video thanks for the review!

[@RCRULER]

thanks for the great info.

[@bobac1083]

well im glad i bought the tool as im a DIY'er. I also got sensors too for my mud tires. I want to be able to swap between my daily setup and my mud tires for when i offroad and still have TPMS working on my tacoma.

[@davidhollfelder9940]

Yep .. I have this .. cloning old sensor with Autel MX sensors with this Autel tool is the way to go.

[@ivorwm2291]

I always wondered how this was done. Thanks

[@garycampbell8663]

Good video and what a great value for the money.

[@gatekeeperofchaos]

Thank you for the enlightenment!

[@soundman447]

This is what I love about my VW TPMS with no sensors

[@crapcbm]

not only VAG detects by ABS sensors It is the better car owner friendly way.

[@TheWarjunkie666]

Hey there I just wanted to say thank you so much for your vids... I've been going through a lot of b.s in my life and have been looking for direction... I've always worked on cars in my spare time and watching your vids has given me the confidence to do more substantial repairs on my vehicle... and it has also spurred me to go to school to become an apprentice. To those of you out there... it's never to late to change what's going on in your life and you can always better yourself..

[@sabergermd]

I've been using the TS508 for about 6 months. I love the tool, not so much the Autel MX sensors, I installed 3 in my 2007 Jeep GC 5,7 Limited. I cloned them from the existing sensors. They initially all showed up in the EVIC. Subsequently they would drop out when the vehicle was left parked over night. Then they would randomly drop out while driving. I did an OBD relearn with some improvement but still with random drop outs from the EVIC and flashing TPMS warning light. Autel acknowledged there are issues with some OEM's as they use a different method of sending the data to the ECU. I checked the Autel scan tool users Facebook page. There are known issues with Jeep Grand Cherokee, Compass, and Liberty. Also Toyota. I continue to use the tool, but I switched to VDO RediSensors.

[@upallnight888]

Just got my Autel 508 TPMS tool. Found two bad sensors on my daughter's Honda Fit. Will need to replace the sensor once it is a little warmer outside.

[@nicke2307]

I just ordered the TS601!! I have a bartec Tech 300c pro but the cost of subscription for one year alone is the price of the 601 so thats a no brainer!!!

[@haroldsegnitz7437]

I own the same tool it performs excellent.

[@michaelherbert8213]

Great video. FYI, I've programmed aftermarket sensors other than the autel ones with this tool. Great tool. It's my go to over the snap on because I got burned by the snap on (2009 Hyundai Tucson, I'll never forget)

[@IronCan88]

hi, can you tell me a few brands of aftermarket sensors (besides autel) that you were able to program using the ts508? I am interested so I know what else I can purchase if I can't find autel in the future. Thank you.

[@T-Wyler]

It will relearn other brands but will not “program” other brands. If that makes sense? If you have a blank shrader sensor for example, it will not program it. If you have one that has existing info on it, it will relearn positioning, reset etc.

[@alanmatthews5949]

Nice tool especially if you can get it with the sensors. I still like my Snapon TPMS4.

[@StilettoSniper]

Just ordered one of these off eBay brand new for $125. Thought that was a pretty good deal. I don't need to buy the MX sensors right now, just want the tool to interrogate the OE sensors on my Toyota and see where they stand since they are 7 years old. Then I will decide what I want to do.

[@dougborrett3566]

South Mian Auto Channel is just as good as the South Main Auto Channel.:-)

[@franksgarageandcustoms8321]

I have been resisting the whole tpms thing for too long. Im going to look into the autel kit. Would prefer a universal one, but expensive isnt in my vocabulary. Thanks for the demo.

[@neverstoplearning382]

Great tool indeed. Regards.

[@elmecanico4943]

Thank you so much..

[@maxvolovich9407]

Thank you for this video.! I am looking to buy a tpms tool and find lots of vids but you post the good and bad lol Autel dealer dose not go into detail like you did

[@Texantroll]

Just a tip the rubber stems that screw to the sensor the screw will work with the Autel sensor and don’t fall off at high speed like the click in stem...

[@chelmer1]

South Mian Auto is back!! Lol.

[@constructiontech1970]

I said the same thing!! Hahahaha!!

[@SmittySmithsonite]

His Thai division is doing very well this year. 😁

[@JacobEcret]

Where did he go!?!? I can’t live without my south main auto “fix”.....😂

[@jimmcgettigan1326]

Very interesting.

[@pepeshopping]

Exact brand and setup I got for my winter wheels.

[@michaelb.5345]

A great salesman also...!

[@rjh2459]

Thanks

[@mudbugsoff-road4081]

We have the ateq vt56 its amazing quick simple and can use a vast number of different manf sensors

[@manuelsalvatierra2940]

I heard they are good. Prema has a tool made by ateq, i think it is about the same as the v56

[@tonymonastiere8510]

Nice "AIR" time:)

[@willr6596]

We've been using these at work for about a year now and they have been great. The only problems we've had with them is with earlier Toyota / Lexus systems.

[@IronCan88]

do you know if this will work with 2006 lexus is350? I am going to get one to program my 2006 is350, but your comment about issues with earlier lexus makes me worried. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated.

[@user-ge1gs8tk9s]

@@IronCan88 You need a scan tool to write the IDs in on Lexus/Toyota.

[@IronCan88]

@@user-ge1gs8tk9s thank you. I actually bought one and even though it's not perfect, it worked on my Lexus is350 2006 and also 2015 Subaru, as well as 2021 Toyota RAV4 hybrid. So I think I got my money's worth already so far :)

[@sparklander]

That tool plus 8 sensors is available at Advance Auto for around $300 (plus tax) with a coupon.

[@tonywoodard9450]

For the money Autel is the best!

[@josephlanguemi]

Nice

[@phillully4472]

Eric, that's interesting information about the TPMS... never knew this much technology was available for tire pressure I guess this almost makes tire inflation fool proof? unless the vehicle owner just keeps ignoring the low pressure warnings.? have a good Sunday Eric. Catch ya on the next video. Just wondering how expensive is the RD 508 ?

[@jkbrown5496]

A Swiss electronics youtuber Andreas Spiess recently reverse engineered TPMS sensors to use them to monitor beer fermentation. Interesting look inside the blackbox. One thing I learned is that they only transmit when moving or interrogated, unless the pressure is changing rapidly then they transmit. So putting off having that slow leak repaired is draining your TPMS battery and probably means sooner replacement needed. video title: #261 Measure Pressure Remotely (including TPMS Hacking / Attack) for Beer Brewing

[@DaddyBeanDaddyBean]

Fun & games with TPMS. The TPMS malfunction light was on in my daughter's 10yo hi-YOON-day. The Buffalo-based tire chain (the one I'm I'm DONE with) sells aftermarket sensors for $100 installed & programmed; when we got there , the guy said he couldn't program hi-YOON-day and we'd have to go to the dealer. Dealer wanted $95 diagnostic fee, plus $130 per sensor, plus $ridiculous for programming. On a whim I called a non-chain local tire shop - $65 installed and programmed, and hi-YOON-day was no problem. A few weeks later, all the staff at the chain store had training on new TPMS computers; I wonder if they can do hi-YOON-day now?

[@vantime2911]

That is one HANDY TOOL.

[@SimplyDiagnostics]

Awesome tool, I've got one of these but never seen the offer on the sensors here in the UK, thx for sharing 👍

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Nice setup Autel has with their sensors. That's the only way to go, IMO. Way cheaper than anywhere else. I bought the Maxisys 906TS just about 3 years ago, since it had the TPMS tool built in. Figured I'd get a lot of use out of it - I haven't used the feature once! I didn't realize at first that you can't fail inspection in MA for the tire light. Anyone that knows that just deals with the light - they don't want to spend the money. Can't blame them there. This state has their hands in every one of their pockets - might as well save a buck where you can. I got sick of doing the in-vehicle relearn of the sensors long ago in the Silverado. Have to do it every 6 months, since I have 2 sets of wheels & tires for summer and winter. That got old after the 1st year! Removed the sensors from the winter wheels, sold them on eBay, and stuck regular valve stems in. I just deal with the light all winter long. I prefer a tire gauge! Oh the humanity! 😂

[@jtr990]

For the record, Eric, REDI-Sensors come pre-programmed and ready to install right out of the box. I tried the TS508 and it recognized the multi-application TPMS sensors without any problems.

[@LC-go1uh]

Yep, they sell all kinds of pre-programmed sensors. You can buy them from numerous people. You can get them for about 1/4 of the price he is paying for these Autels. They jack the price of so much on the sensors that you're not even getting a free tool. I can buy all four sensors for about 15.00 already programmed. You are paying 15 to $30 for One Autel.

[@LC-go1uh]

These rookies don't know this type of stuff, though. Us all stars have known this for years. Rookies have a lot to learn from the all stars!

[@SierraOne]

Why is it so much fun to ride on the cart, we may never know Yea, slight watermark error, so what Great video, these things are (have been) a mystery devcie to the common folk, thanks

[@daveyio87]

Autel for the win! I have this tool and i love it. At first I Didn't realize it would only program Autels a/m sensor but thats not a big deal. Either get theirs or go OEM. I use a $20 generic amazon tire tool for GM cars just because all i have to do is hit the button and go around the vehicle.

[@AS768]

On BMWs, the sensors just get flashed outside the car, don't even need data from old sensors and put them on the wheels. The tool knows this, and doesn't waste your time giving you relearn options that only apply to other cars. This tool is the real deal!

[@AS768]

(The reason I mention BMW specifically is that I work at a dealership), we just started using this tool for our off brand cars that get traded in too. On my bimmer, I used these sensors for my winter tires and they work great.

[@agostinodibella9939]

I cloned MX sensors on an ‘07 Toyota RAV4 but the TPMS light would come on and go off randomly. I then got regular replacement sensors and used the tool to successfully program them.

[@archibaldgeorge8916]

like it thanks

[@VolleyballSetter-rt3jh]

Great video. Do the tires need to be rebalanced when sensors are changed from OE to Autel and the bottom bead isn't broken?

[@mikecole6842]

Can you make a video like this showing how to make new ids for sensors that are not there ! My gfs vans has a tpms but the last time she had tires installed the put valve stems in instead of tpms sensors

[@jasonjgr8580]

I have to change my tpms sensors on my 08 Hyundai Elantra .I can't believe you have to do all that to program them.

[@gregeconomeier1476]

Great video. Thanks. I have a 2005 4runner LTD. The TPMS light comes on in the summer and goes off in the winter. This leads me to believe the temp range needs to be adjusted. Is this possible? If so, is it the sending unit or the ECU that gets adjusted? BTW, it's a florida vehicle. Thanks, again. P.S. This stared happening after the local dealership replaced the sensors.

[@Doc.Saucedo]

Great Vid! i just saw an Autel Ts 508 Kit that include 8 sensors, 4 for each frecuency, but i can´t find the info if it include the obd cable. I also saw another sell for the same TS508 but this one says it is a complete tool, that actually includes a lot of stuff. U think any option should come with the cable?

[@pplusbthrust]

Somewhere there is a little barn in China where they make this equipment. Fifty or sixty people making a living. There used to be thousands service station attendants pumping gas, checking tire pressure for ya making a living. Now we've got thousands of college grads with degrees sitting on the couch playing video games who don't have a job. GO FIGURE.

[@civiccruiser7025]

You mean you can't pump fuel and check you're own pressures?

[@phillipreynolds8459]

Y Back in my day soda pop use to be a nickel and it was a real treat when we got one.

[@charltonwoods2184]

I have this tool.you can program bwd and oe sensors with it.

[@nicke2307]

Hey eric, kinda off topic but do you frequently run into tires that need blast inflation? Any tips on stubborn tires that dont want to seat... I always have a hell of a time with truck/suv tires

[@BUDREAUX15]

I noticed the quality of the video has changed. Looks like more resolution and better light balance .Very impressive. Are you using a new camera?

[@nrvsauto8990]

Lol it's probably because its not winter anymore so the doors can be open

[@TonyGi11]

Hello Eric. I have 4 new Mercedes Wheels. Bought 4 oem TPSM sensors. Also bought the TS508. How should I use the TS508 to install the sensors in the wheels at once or should they be done one at a time? Thanks much.

[@twig3288]

Don't know how I managed so long without one.

[@loneflwolf]

Would u recomendations the Autel scan tool I seen the MaxiCOM MK908P and it comes with a scope and all the goodies how does there stuff compare to others

[@williammason7092]

After watching your video I bought one but couldn’t find the 20 pack

[@jayhernandez6812]

Which one is the best tpms sensor program tools can read and brand sensor or OEM sensor?

[@jayusher576]

What is the typical life span of a tpms sensor .. Would you recommend. Putting in New ones with an installation of a Michelin 70k tire which will be on a Silveradoo 4 a couple yrs...?

[@NoWr2Run]

Eric, If you rotate your tires you have to relearn the position of the sensors ? Also the Main in the lower corner of vid. is spelled Mian ?

[@vincentiocco2007]

I have an 09 GMC 2500 and when empty I run 50 psi front and 45 psi rear tire pressure. I sure wish there was a way to reset tpms press to a lower value so I would not have to see that light/with associated msg. Instead of resetting just the tpms tire location.

[@justaguy1576]

Could you please provide a link to the 20 pack of sensors with free tool?

[@wickedcoolname399]

If you just swap out your winter air for summer air every spring you'll never have a pressure issue.

[@rrmech11]

👍👍