For now this would be needed for GM and Toyota. I have a cheap reset tool but I would like to read the battery life and not sure if I need anything else to program new sensors for the 2014 Highlander. Budget wise I would like to be under $150, I'm after a small handheld and not a subscription based device.
TPMS tool for checking battery life, and programming
- Thread starter i6pwr
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Autel TS508 or the XTool TP150
I had the Autel, would recommend
I had the Autel, would recommend
I think the Autel can only read Autel sensor battery voltage. With other sensors it just says ok. I remember it being this way, but maybe an update has changed that.
Actually, my Autel TS508WF unit can read many/most OEM installed TPMS sensors and their respective battery "condition" (not specific voltage). The battery's state of health is represented by the number of remaining bars in a battery icon (see below).
I've used it successfully on Toyotas, Nissans, Hondas, Hyundai and Ford sensors.
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The screen above shows actual voltage. Nukeman7 only seems to show ok/not ok.
The Autel looks good but its twice the price of the XTool
Is it worth the price for a casual user? I am looking for one also. Battery life indicator isn't that important to me.
I got mine + 8 sensors for $279?Making the tool almost free.
Something like this:
https://usatoolsinc.com/ts508-tool-...i2rvc1AEkjEKYik1gefmZ1wwLHJkB34ISQ5Zy_TqGWQMS
https://usatoolsinc.com/ts508-tool-...i2rvc1AEkjEKYik1gefmZ1wwLHJkB34ISQ5Zy_TqGWQMS
They can be had for less on eBay
I had two, they were pretty good
I upgraded to the ITS600 tho
https://ebay.us/m/jovAkn
You can order it online from Advance Auto Parts and use the 20% discount code (CARCARE). The newest TS508WF model has WiFi connectivity for free lifetime updates and the kit includes 4 Autel MX sensors and 4 additional metal stems. With the discount, this kit is $200.
EDIT: The AAP photo shows the metal stems, but the Autel site doesn't say they are included with that kit.
EDIT: The AAP photo shows the metal stems, but the Autel site doesn't say they are included with that kit.
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I think the X-Tool is limited to X-Tool sensors with some features...not 100% sure
Thanks for the link, at the top of their page it shows it's 20% off with that coupon code but won't accept the code for me..will need to dig more on it.
Autels will only program Autel sensors. They can read the data and actuate the rest though.
That should be sufficient as the tool will allow to change sensor registration info on the car. With Autel sensors it will also allow to program sensors to match what car is expecting per its registered data.
I got a kit with 8 sensors and extra stems and used the tool a few times, no regrets and would do it again.
True, it will only "Clone" Autel MX sensors
But it will Trigger and OBD Relearn many other sensors
I've used mine on factory GM, factory Toyota, aftermarket Schrader/BH Sens/Amazon no names
If you're shopping on RockAuto, go for sensors under the heading "OE Replacement (Programmed)"
That is a good deal, I did however grab the 580+4 sensors from Advanced last night with the discount.
