Autel TPMS Sensors

[99Saturn]

Are Autel TMPS sensors anything special versus other aftermarket brands?

I'm replacing tires on one car soon and couldn't believe the cost of the sensors (granted installed) compared to what I can get from a dealer (technically order online and shipped to local dealer). I'm inclined to go OE given the life I have gotten from my original ones but recognize its my problem from day 1 if they malfunction (and have to look for a shop that will let me bring my own).

 

[The_Jeff]

They probably make sense if you have their tool.

 

[dubber09]

IMHO, Autel sensors are a valid alternative as they are relatively cheap, easy to program, should last about 5 years which is in line with how long tires last on average too. I only installed 4 and they worked perfectly for 2+ years before car was sold, dunno their history since then.

 

[dubber09]

They probably make sense if you have their tool.

Tire shop should be able to either program them to match what car expects or to program car with new IDs, even if sensors were already put in the tires.
When I needed sensors I bought a kit consisting of Autel TS 508 too and 8 sensors. Considering tool's value sensors ended up costing about US$60 for set of 4.

 

[Nukeman7]

The Autel MX sensors are pretty good quality items but require the Autel proprietary tool to program. A cheap alternative is to have WalMart install and program their Bartec brand sensors for $30 apiece. That price includes re-balancing the tire, so it is a bargain.

 

[LenZee]

I bought the autel programmer with 8 sensors for $300 on amazon, I've used the same tool in work at least 50x's with no problems.
On my Suzuki Kizashi it was supposed to be compatible but wasn't, Got generic pre programmed sensors for amazon for that application.
On my Toyota sienna it worked great, In work mostly Explorers and Tahoes and it works great in those applications.

 

[The Critic]

I have installed 6 sets, zero issues with all of them. As the others mentioned, you do need the Autel tool to "write" ID's to the Autel sensors since the sensors come blank.

I have the tool so if anyone needs it done, I can help.

 

[dogememe]

They’re a great option for shops that want to stock one sensor that can be programmed to fit anything. It’s what we put in our Equinox EV. We tried the cheaper ones from the parts store that would supposedly fit but they didn’t work.

 

[Jay73]

I had Discount Tire toss in 4 new Dill TPMS Sensors @$63 each with a 6 year/72k warranty included when I just purchased 4 new rims/tires. I know Walmart will do TPMS Sensors more around the @$28 range but I'm not sure how the warranty compares to Discount Tire.

 

[Kira]

Just running into this now.
At least one sensor in a 2015 appears to have died as I have a TPMS warning light and 4 tires which hold air.
A tire shop tells me they use Autel sensors without issue. $100 per.

 

[Rand]

Just running into this now.
At least one sensor in a 2015 appears to have died as I have a TPMS warning light and 4 tires which hold air.
A tire shop tells me they use Autel sensors without issue. $100 per.

that price is gross. At that price find a new place.

 

[Kira]

that price is gross

I'm not arguing.
However, the bloke implied they could find a single bad sensor (if that was the problem). If a guy can do that...replace just one and remount the tire and balance it for the $100, that might be good.
But yes, I'll look around at other shops.

It'd be fun to get an Autel machine and their cheap sensors, but then I'd own a setup I'd likely never need again.

 

[LenZee]

I'm not arguing.
However, the bloke implied they could find a single bad sensor (if that was the problem). If a guy can do that...replace just one and remount the tire and balance it for the $100, that might be good.
But yes, I'll look around at other shops.

It'd be fun to get an Autel machine and their cheap sensors, but then I'd own a setup I'd likely never need again.

If they are all around the same age you will be replacing the rest soon, I see it often in work. Might as well get it done in one appointment.

 

[Kira]

That's the first thing I thought of.

 

[99Saturn]

Just running into this now.
At least one sensor in a 2015 appears to have died as I have a TPMS warning light and 4 tires which hold air.
A tire shop tells me they use Autel sensors without issue. $100 per.

I'm getting quoted $80 each, which I thought was crazy high. Mine is a chevy and I can source OE from the dealer (online shipped to dealer) for $50-55.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Walmart installs new TPMS sensors for $30 or so, parts and labor. If you bring in your own sensors, they install them at no extra charge beyond the regular tire installation cost

Rock Auto has TPMS sensors cheap, often under $20 each. There's also eBay and Amazon if that's still too much.

Autel sensors require their special tool, while most other sensors don't require any special tool

 

[melk]

Too bad Autel locks into their own sensors. I’ll have to look up the details on that.

I’m due for new tires on the CRV and I’m sure the sensors are original (2007)

 

[BrokenAudiTT]

I'm getting new tires for my mazda c9x, I was looking at theese aulink sensors https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BXHHQQZW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A22Z89JXVTRO8D&psc=1.
It says no programming required, is that correct?

 

[PandaBear]

I'm using their MX sensors on my IS250. Bought them for an experiment that I scrapped and I had some hard time doing their own programming using some cheap Autel tool on Amazon. America's Tire installed the sensors for me and programmed them all together for a good price ($20 without tire installation and $10 with tire installation).

They are dual "band" so they basically are supposedly compatible with everyone. Not sure how long they will last but they are cheap enough if they last me 5 years. If I were to do it again I would pick the ones supplying the OEM, in my case would be Pacific, just to be easier to work with.

 

[PandaBear]

I'm getting new tires for my mazda c9x, I was looking at theese aulink sensors https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BXHHQQZW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A22Z89JXVTRO8D&psc=1.
It says no programming required, is that correct?

That's just marketing jargon.

You either have to use a tool to clone your old sensor's ID over or you have to use a tool to tell your car what sensor ID to look for. I'm not sure what they mean by no programming required, but it did say something like "Fast to be Relearned with the TPMS learning tool".