The tool I used can be found here: Autel TS508 tool only: amzn.to/3cLfYO7 Autel TS508 tool plus 4x sensors: amzn.to/3qa587k 4x Autel MX tire pressure sensors: amzn.to/3BiwnD7
Thanks for posting a great video. It's very helpful and the details were good. I just purchased the tool and 4x sensors (via your link). Apparently Amazon is packaging the tool and 4 sensors for $339. They don't have the tool with 8x sensors anymore.
@@darylvoorhees2629 Hi Daryl! I really appreciate the support! I'm not used to comments like this. The comments I normally get are to criticize the work I do instead of saying thank you! I'm glad this video was helpful!
@@DIYDanCars it was very helpful in fact, better seeing someone using the tool, the way you have instead of reading the documentation in their users guides.
Thank you sir, For a better how to vid than Autel did. No LOUD music drowning out your voice, straight to the point descriptions and explanations even Cave Man like me can understand 👍 I just ordered the same tool with 8 sensors for my Subaru, but also fit my own tyres after refurbishing my winter wheels with a nice Japanese super glossy black 2K paint job. Being Cave Man, I'll have take them get balanced still.👣
This is by far the best how to program tpms video. The tutorial was easy to understand and demonstrating the 2 different options made it even better. The mistake of programming one of the sensors to the same position was a good mistake. Now we know the sensors can be reprogrammed again without any issues. Thank you for making this video.
Shame that you get more criticisms than thank yous for your videos but I want to personally thank you for your your work. I have the same model and year GS. I love the car and have been able to save a lot of money by changing my own oil and spark plugs so far. I have a bad tpms sensor in one of the tires and its cheaper to buy this tool and sensor and do it myself than the price I was quoted to have it done by the dealership. Thank you thank you thank you.
Thank you! I really appreciate the kind words! That's great! I'm glad the video helped you get the job done. That's what this entire channel has been about -- helping people maintain their cars. Glad to hear it's paying off.
Excellent video and just what I needed to remind myself how this process works after not having done it for 4yr. For those who might not know, 4-5yr is when the sensors will begin to die, at least that was my experience. $100 for sensors, $100 to get the installed and under 15min to program them, this is the way to go! I have multiple Toyota vehicles and their TPMS system is more complicated than most. Autel makes it simple again.
First off I don't leave a comment unless someone makes a great TH-cam video. And your video on the use of this tpms tool is the tops. Just one thing to mention is you say to put the ignition into accessory mode. In in fact you're really putting the ignition on engine off. Accessory mode is if your parked and you just want use the radio.
It's a great tool, saves a ton of money. Lexus charged me $467 to install/program 2 sensors last time. Now go this tool (Also have their OBD Reader) and I can take the wheels/tires off the car, take them to the tire shop, have the sensors swapped and I'm good. Can do everything else myself.
What an awesome video. I ordered the Autel MaxiTPMS off Amazon, received it today and just programmed 4 of the 8 sensors for my Lexus. Will be taking them in tomorrow to have them installed. Thanks for the recommendation and the video. Very clear cut and concise 👍👍
@@DavidLee-vp3nr the sensors were included… 8 of them. I had 4 of them installed the next day ($25 each including rotating my tires) and they work great. My only regret is that I bought it off Amazon for about $390.. I could have gotten it cheaper for $300 if I had just googled. Someone else had them for cheaper.. but I still came out way ahead from what the dealer wanted to charge me to replace 4 sensors at $1000
I believe the copy sensor ID method is overall the best approach. First of all, the car computer is not involved at all. This is good if you have a brand new model such as the 2023 Toyota Crown, the Autel tool might not have the vehicle in the drop down list to select. Secondly, cloning means that you can keep multiple sets of wheels, such as summer and winter sets and just swap the wheels the TPMS would work flawlessly.
@@josa7203 I've only used on Autel programmable sensors and I wouldn't be surprised if Autel tool only works with Autel sensors. One odd thing I found using Autel sensors on my Lexus IS 350 (late model year) is that those Autel sensors would go to sleep if kept at constant speed. I notice if I cruise control for long time those sensors would go dormant and I'd get TPMS warnings. As soon as I brake or change speed dramatically they wake up again
@@phoenixpai954thanks for the fast response, I guess I gotta go to an auto shop, bought this tool after installing bosch sensors, not reading about the compatibility, cause they are advertised to function on 99% of car models, not mentioning that it's regarding the obd compatibility.
My company just purchased this and it's so difficult for me I like to Snap-On scanner I'm used to that one but the new one they having I'll tell they want everybody so I'm paying close attention to both of the first one you showed me is from the program that's in the vehicle and I like to know how to use the other way to thank you appreciate your time you're doing a great job by the way 😎
My sensors were OEM from the dealer who used the VIN to program them for me. In this case the Advanced-Position Relearn-OBD approach works better rather than the Quick function.
Thank you for creating this video I was at my wits end trying to find a solution after putting 20" aftermarket wheels on my toyota sienna. Will give this a try.
Dan, I have a 2022 Toyota Tacoma . Can I duplicate the sensors ID on the Tacoma to a new Mx sensor. ? I do not want to use the oem sensor on a 4 sets of wheel rims. I’m keeping the stock tires only 6k miles on it 😊
Question....... when you picked which sensor on the tool did you have to pick from pacific or trw type of sensor? ...... My 2017 rav4 had the option of the two different types and after doing some digging I found out it was the pacific type.
Question.......the sensor ID #'s you retrieved from your car, were those the original sensors that came with the car? Just curious because the original ID#'s that popped up on my 2017 Rav4 (we bought it new) had a combination of numbers and letters, maybe that is how they are doing it on newer vehicles, just curious.
hi, can you add a new toyota sensor to your toyota car using that? i have a sensor which run out of battery - got a new toyota sensor (which has a hardcoded sensorID on it) and need to add it to the car...
I understand that the Autel TS508 tool used here in this video does read the code (programmed information) on the new preprogrammed sensors, and then by plugging the Autel TS508 tool into the car's OBD port, that information can be transferred into your car's TPMS.
This tool can read sensor information from OEM sensors but it cannot program OEM sensors. This tool will only program Autel sensors as stated in this video.
I have an Autel MK808TS which is suppose to do the same thing as TS508, but it can only read sensors information. It doesn't let me programmed sensors for my 2020 Rav4.
I myself bought this tool and was impressed but I've been having trouble trying to program one of our vehicles and that is the 2008 Acura TSX. I don't know what I am doing wrong but it just doesn't want to dance with that car. Could be me, I dunno but it's driving me nuts
just bought winter tires with sensors but sensors not communicating with my tpms so it lights up in the dash. Should I relearn or clone from my summer tpms valves that are working and that I will re-install in the summer ? txs so much
Thank you! The AW11 MR2 is such a blast to drive. You might like my MR2 restoration video that I did years ago. You can view it here: th-cam.com/video/ooW7sIN6XNY/w-d-xo.html
Great video... Question, can I replace a dead tpms sensor by using a non MX-SENSOR , I mean can I use an old tpms sensor that was already use in another car of a different brand?
Yep, I discuss this in the first half of the video. You will need to change some settings on the tool in order to program sensors that have already been installed in an inflated tire.
Thanks alot for your explenations very helpfull, but i have a problem downloading the sensors ids from ecu, i got onlyn3 ids FL,FR and RR. The RL id is not showing can you help? Its a 2015 dodge ram 1500, thanks
So can I program the sensors and put them in my winter rims and remount the tires and when I install my winter tires in the fall everything will work fine even though they haven’t been installed on the car until winter?
Tire shop installed autel mx sensors the other day that they apparently didn’t program with the car because they are not registering with the car but they say their machine scans the sensors but this scanner you mention in the video I have that as well but it won’t trigger any of the sensors when I try on each tire so is there something to do to possibly wake them up? Besides just the trigger button.
Its actually quite easy to perform once you understand how the tool works. It now takes me less than 15 mins to program sensors and link them to the car's computer.
There is a way you could bypass it all as long as you're okay to visually inspect and gauge your tire pressure. I still have a few cars that don't have tpms so this would be normal for me. Hit me up if you want to know. I don't want to spam on OP's post. He did a great job at it.
It does sound complicated. But once you actually do it in hand with the device, it is rather simple. As a consumer AND employee of Autel, we try to make sure to make these steps as simple as possible. If you ever have any questions, our tech support will always be able to walk you through the steps in just a few minutes time. 😊
To clone new sensors like you did from what i read on Autel site it has to be autel brand sensors, for any others brand aftermarket sensors the ''start fresh method ' rule has to be done ,did i understand correct? Thanks
Question.......Have you had good luck with these sensors and have you had issues with the sensors or the MaxiTPMS TS508 TPMS Tool as of 9-25-24? Thank you for the great video!
I have had zero issues with the tool and sensors. I installed these sensors two years ago on my Lexus and they are still going strong. I even programmed new sensors for my wife's Maserati using this tool and had no problems with it.
I have two complete sets of rims mounted with OEM Toyota TPMS Sensors. Can I use the the Autel tool you used in the video to relearn the OEM Sensor ids when I swap my rims?
Autel claims it works with 99% of sensors and vehicles. I bought 4 and just cloned them for my winter steelies. Be aware, if you park near where your other set is stored it may give a false reading until you drive away. Meaning if you got a flat over night it could read the inflated tire stored near by ;) That was older sensors tho... May have changed
Comment......so far from watch lots of different vids, I would agree the the cloning method is the best to lessen the chance of the car having issues with the new sensors.
Yes, you can get the TPMS code by getting it from the car's computer -- pretty sure I show you this process in this video. This tool will read all automotive brand sensors but can only program Autel sensors.
I didn't start with a blank sensors hence the reason I labeled them. The car will automatically pickup the new sensor location when you rotate the tires.
Same way. Read the old ESNs (Electronic Serial Number) from the car via OBD-II. Turn off the pressure thing in the TS-508 he covered first thing in the video (but didn't fully explain why, for what he did he didn't need it off, lets you initialize or change an ESN in a tire without deflating). Then go around to each wheel and write (copy, program) the data (ESN and the protocol your car needs to speak) into the sensor in each inflated tire.
I have a 2013 Toyota Avalon and purchased the TS508 tool and 4 new Autel sensors. Programmed them easily and had them installed in my wheels when I had new tires installed. The issue I'm having is clearing the low pressure waring light on the dashboard. I have tried to use the TPMS reset button on the car but no luck reseting the warning light. Is there anything else you can suggest or is disconnecting the battery the last thing to try? Thanks
Hi Dayrl, have you tried airing the tire? If the low pressure light is still on, then you must have a tire with low tire pressure! If you look in the driver's side door jam there should be sticker telling you the proper tire pressure for you car.
@@DIYDanCars all tires are inflated to 35#. I checked the pressure with the TPMS tool and a mechanical tire pressure gauge. I will have to disconnect the battery and try it again
@@darylvoorhees2629 What pressure does the car tell you the tire is inflated at. If the tire is at 35# like you said, then a low pressure warning light shouldn't luminate. I wonder if you received a bad sensor?
Changed our winter tires with tpms at our dealer to all season tires with tpms as well. Dealer reprogrammed the tires when they installed them. Do I have to do this everytime I swapped tires assuming all the 8 tpms sensors are working?
I don't completely under stand the question. If you have one set of wheels that have MX sensors installed and 2 sets of tires (winter and summer), then no you shouldn't have to reprogram the sensors every time you swap tires. If you have two sets of wheels and tires, one a set is for summer and another set is for winter and both sets use unique sensor IDs, then yes you will have to perform the "relearn" procedure every time you swap wheels and tires. I got around this by programming both my winter and summer set of wheels and tires with the same unique IDs. Hope this helps.
Hi Dan! Very informative and great to watch after purchasing the tool. Did you create the second video by chance ? As the vehicle I am repairing is under the second method you mentioned
I have the same tool, but then scanning the ID using the OBD port, does not identify the rear TPMS id, only the two front ones. Any idea why? Without the OBD I could scan one of the rear sensors, as one is dead. I now have 3 sensor id but miss one. How can I clone it without the id?
I believe the old factory-installed Tire Pressure Sensors each have their ID Code printed on the outside of the sensor. Once that old sensor is removed, that number can be used to program the new sensors. However, the new sensors for this tool to perform its sensor programming function. That bit of information is glossed over (briefly noted) in most videos produced on the subject. Dan does mention it though. You can purchase OEM tire pressure sensors which are preprogrammed for the correct tire pressure, too. Then all you have to do is tell your car computer what ID code each new sensor has. This tool can perform that function, too.
If I understand you right, when you use the "Copy by OBD" function it only retrieves the sensor codes for the front tires and not the rear tires? If so, that means someone deleted the sensor IDs for the rear wheels from the car's computer. If you walk around the car scanning the sensors are you able to detect the unique IDs for the rear wheels?
I have the newer version (TS501Pro) which has two less features than yours in the video, Quick & Advanced mode, nothing 'Pro' about that not being included in the programmer. Any way i wasn't able to get programmed the Schrader EZ-Sensors # 33500 for my winter set of tires that are already installed on the wheel/tire combo. Waiting for contact back from Autel before i return it. Your video was excellent BTW.
Glad the video was helpful! As far as I know or at least when I did this video I was told by Autel that these tools will only program Autel branded sensors. They will not program any other sensor unless its made by Autel. Hope this helps.
@@DIYDanCars Response from Autel CS; Sorry, the TS501 Pro can only program Autel MX-sensor or relearn/activate OE sensors. Kind Regards, Cordelia| Autel Support Team Would've been nice if they put that specifically in the product detail instead of the general statement "programs 99% of sensors"" anyway no hassle return to Amazon and thanks for your great video
The more expensive Autel TS601 tool includes the ability to read OBD codes. This model, the Autel TS508, does not read OBD codes. The Autel TS601 OBD2 scan tool is a diagnostic tool that can perform a wide range of functions, including reading and clearing codes, retrieving live data, and performing OBDII diagnostics. However, it does not have an automatic scanning feature. You will need to manually initiate the scan by selecting the appropriate option from the menu.
Great video, but am a bit unclear on one thing.. I want to install a set of TPMS sensors on my winter wheels, can I add them into my Lexus IS as a second set? The car has the option on the dash to switch to a second set of tires fyi.
I have a 2019 colorado that the sensors taken out...trying to fit 4 new autel sensors but none of the sensors is working to the scan tool..the sensors have been installed on mags...
It sounds like you may have skipped through this video? If the scan tool isn't reading the sensors that are already installed in an inflated tire that can only mean one thing. Rewatch this video at 2:41 mark and I show you how to setup the tool to read and program sensors in an already inflated tire.
I own a 22 GX460. I lifted and bought new off road tires. I had the sensors transfer to new tires including spare. After installing the tires I realized that oversized wheel won’t fit until GX(as it did in my 4Runner). As of now I’ll be keeping the stock until I buy a tire carrier for the bigger tire. Since I had already transferred the sensors I bought a new matching Lexus sensor for the original spare which I’ll be keeping under. Basically 4 sensors will be the original and 1 will be new. Since it’s factory matching sensor do I still need to program the TPWS? Or it’s plug and play?
@@DIYDanCars Actually it’s not required to program the car’s computer if you are installing the exact same part number. I installed the matching sensor (same part number from Lexus) and after driving over 50 mph for 10 minutes the computer recognized the sensor.
You don't have to keep them in correspondence to where you copy them. Once installed you can relearn the position after it's been installed just like if you were to rotate the tires. You have to make an extra trip around the car but easier then trying to keep them is the correct spot. I bet that's what the shop did
How did you know that your sensors were 315 megahertz? Also I had the new sensors installed already before buying the tool or seeing your video. Can I copy by OBD from outside the wheel by the air valve or do I need to remove it and insert it on the tool?
The tool will tell you what frequency the TPMS sensors are using. You can program the sensors while being installed in the tire or outside of the wheel. Whatever you prefer.
It sounds like the sensors are already in the car? If so, follow the video from the 2:42 second mark. You need to turn TPMS prog limit to "off" in order to program sensors that have already been installed in an inflated tire.
Thanks! I appreciate the kind words, but my days of doing detailed step by step videos have come to an end. This tool will only work with Autel sensors.
It’s just an annoying warning light, I have a 2010 ES 350 that somehow still has all of its TPMS sensors working but it’s way cheaper to just keep a digital tire gauge & air compressor in the trunk. When the light eventually comes on permanently, I’ll live with it.
i want to use this in india and there are no indian cars mentioned in menu. can i straight up copy program and re write onto a new sensor without choosing a vehicle? direct bypass kinda
Nice! What I want to know ....can you program 8 unique sensors (summer and winter set) to avoid reprogramming every season? I usually take it to Sam's $35 for the new sensor, installed and delivered. Costco charges around $70. Even though tool is cool you are paying the tire shop to install it anyway. I think wholesale club is the way to go since tpms sensors don't go out too often.
Yes, you can program 8 unique sensors. We actually do that now. I have 2 sets of wheels and tires (winter and summer). All you have to do is write the car's computer with the new unique ID's every time you swap wheels/tires.
I just bought a new 2023 Toyota Highlander, I have a winter set of tires from my old 2017 Toyota Highlander, which I plan to use on the new one. Do I need to reprogram the old sensors or just hit the reset button in my new Highlander to learn the winter set of codes? Thank you.
Hi. Just a thought for anyone interested. You always have the option to deflate the tire and break the bead yourself to install the sensor. I gave it a shot and it was pretty easy. There are a lot of videos on various was to do this. I just did it with some large clamps I already owned and a 2x4. Broke the bead and installed the sensor. The one I was replacing weighed within grams of each other so I didn’t mess with balancing. It all went well and I learned something new along the way.
The "Reset" Button under the dash of Toyota/Lexus models will not reset the Computer... all it will do is reset the set pressure to activate the low tire light. For example... if you have your tires at 30 psi when you press and hold the reset button, it will have the light come on 5 psi less than that (25 psi)... if your tires are set to 40 psi when you press and hold the button, the light will now come on when the tire is deflated to 35 psi.
The tool I used can be found here:
Autel TS508 tool only: amzn.to/3cLfYO7
Autel TS508 tool plus 4x sensors: amzn.to/3qa587k
4x Autel MX tire pressure sensors: amzn.to/3BiwnD7
Thanks for posting a great video. It's very helpful and the details were good. I just purchased the tool and 4x sensors (via your link). Apparently Amazon is packaging the tool and 4 sensors for $339. They don't have the tool with 8x sensors anymore.
@@darylvoorhees2629 Hi Daryl! I really appreciate the support! I'm not used to comments like this. The comments I normally get are to criticize the work I do instead of saying thank you! I'm glad this video was helpful!
@@DIYDanCars it was very helpful in fact, better seeing someone using the tool, the way you have instead of reading the documentation in their users guides.
You should do a video on the road force balancing
Thank you sir,
For a better how to vid than Autel did.
No LOUD music drowning out your voice, straight to the point descriptions and explanations even Cave Man like me can understand 👍
I just ordered the same tool with 8 sensors for my Subaru, but also fit my own tyres after refurbishing my winter wheels with a nice Japanese super glossy black 2K paint job.
Being Cave Man, I'll have take them get balanced still.👣
I hear 👂 yah. Don’t know why people amp up the music speakers 🔊 on a tutorial
This is by far the best how to program tpms video. The tutorial was easy to understand and demonstrating the 2 different options made it even better. The mistake of programming one of the sensors to the same position was a good mistake. Now we know the sensors can be reprogrammed again without any issues. Thank you for making this video.
I want to say this is the best video on how to use the Autel 508 Tums. Thank you!!!!!
The best video ive seen on the Autel tpms tool and cloning sensors!
Shame that you get more criticisms than thank yous for your videos but I want to personally thank you for your your work. I have the same model and year GS. I love the car and have been able to save a lot of money by changing my own oil and spark plugs so far. I have a bad tpms sensor in one of the tires and its cheaper to buy this tool and sensor and do it myself than the price I was quoted to have it done by the dealership. Thank you thank you thank you.
Thank you! I really appreciate the kind words! That's great! I'm glad the video helped you get the job done. That's what this entire channel has been about -- helping people maintain their cars. Glad to hear it's paying off.
Excellent video and just what I needed to remind myself how this process works after not having done it for 4yr. For those who might not know, 4-5yr is when the sensors will begin to die, at least that was my experience. $100 for sensors, $100 to get the installed and under 15min to program them, this is the way to go!
I have multiple Toyota vehicles and their TPMS system is more complicated than most. Autel makes it simple again.
For my 2013 Lexus GS; i had to tell the Autel unit that it was a 2015+ for it to work
Thank you for this video.
First off I don't leave a comment unless someone makes a great TH-cam video.
And your video on the use of this tpms tool is the tops.
Just one thing to mention is you say to put the ignition into accessory mode. In in fact you're really putting the ignition on engine off. Accessory mode is if your parked and you just want use the radio.
Nice video, can you share how to program sensor already installed in car and missed to program before installing. What option do I have? Car ES300h.
It's a great tool, saves a ton of money. Lexus charged me $467 to install/program 2 sensors last time.
Now go this tool (Also have their OBD Reader) and I can take the wheels/tires off the car, take them to the tire shop, have the sensors swapped and I'm good. Can do everything else myself.
This is the best video I ever saw
What an awesome video. I ordered the Autel MaxiTPMS off Amazon, received it today and just programmed 4 of the 8 sensors for my Lexus. Will be taking them in tomorrow to have them installed. Thanks for the recommendation and the video. Very clear cut and concise 👍👍
Did you also buy their sensors?
@@DavidLee-vp3nr the sensors were included… 8 of them. I had 4 of them installed the next day ($25 each including rotating my tires) and they work great. My only regret is that I bought it off Amazon for about $390.. I could have gotten it cheaper for $300 if I had just googled. Someone else had them for cheaper.. but I still came out way ahead from what the dealer wanted to charge me to replace 4 sensors at $1000
Thanks!
Thank you!
I believe the copy sensor ID method is overall the best approach. First of all, the car computer is not involved at all. This is good if you have a brand new model such as the 2023 Toyota Crown, the Autel tool might not have the vehicle in the drop down list to select. Secondly, cloning means that you can keep multiple sets of wheels, such as summer and winter sets and just swap the wheels the TPMS would work flawlessly.
Just did the update and Toyota Crown 2023 is listed FYI. Did mine 👍
Can I copy the sensor ID to an aftermarket sensor like bosch or does it only work on autel sensors?
@@josa7203 I've only used on Autel programmable sensors and I wouldn't be surprised if Autel tool only works with Autel sensors. One odd thing I found using Autel sensors on my Lexus IS 350 (late model year) is that those Autel sensors would go to sleep if kept at constant speed. I notice if I cruise control for long time those sensors would go dormant and I'd get TPMS warnings. As soon as I brake or change speed dramatically they wake up again
@@phoenixpai954thanks for the fast response, I guess I gotta go to an auto shop, bought this tool after installing bosch sensors, not reading about the compatibility, cause they are advertised to function on 99% of car models, not mentioning that it's regarding the obd compatibility.
Dear sir
Thank you for the video.
Is it possible to program even with tpms installed?
My company just purchased this and it's so difficult for me I like to Snap-On scanner I'm used to that one but the new one they having I'll tell they want everybody so I'm paying close attention to both of the first one you showed me is from the program that's in the vehicle and I like to know how to use the other way to thank you appreciate your time you're doing a great job by the way 😎
Love your red 1st gen MR2 in the background.
Thank you for the info! PLEASE DONT LET THE NEGATIVE CLOWNS STOP YOU FROM HELPING OTHERS.....
My sensors were OEM from the dealer who used the VIN to program them for me. In this case the Advanced-Position Relearn-OBD approach works better rather than the Quick function.
No problem! Use whatever works best for your application.
Thank you for creating this video I was at my wits end trying to find a solution after putting 20" aftermarket wheels on my toyota sienna. Will give this a try.
No problem 👍
I spent about $275 for winter to summer tire swap with tpms reprogramming on 2011 lexus is250 awd. May get the autel 508
No doubt its a very handy tool.
Thanks for your video! It was really helpful.
Thank you sir ! Autel TPMS College course 101 in 16 minutes 😊
Happy to help!
Dan,
I have a 2022 Toyota Tacoma . Can I duplicate the sensors ID on the Tacoma to a new Mx sensor. ?
I do not want to use the oem sensor on a 4 sets of wheel rims. I’m keeping the stock tires only 6k miles on it 😊
@@JPHET37 Absolutely! If you can program sensors for a Bugatti Veyron, then you can definitely program sensors for a Tacoma!
Question....... when you picked which sensor on the tool did you have to pick from pacific or trw type of sensor? ...... My 2017 rav4 had the option of the two different types and after doing some digging I found out it was the pacific type.
Question.......the sensor ID #'s you retrieved from your car, were those the original sensors that came with the car? Just curious because the original ID#'s that popped up on my 2017 Rav4 (we bought it new) had a combination of numbers and letters, maybe that is how they are doing it on newer vehicles, just curious.
Do the tires/wheels need to installed on the car (or the car needs to be present) before the programming can be done? Thx
Is there any way to reprogram genuine sensors from different vehicle brand into different vehicles?
Can i reprogram genuine tpms sensors instead of aftermarket as you did the autel tpms?
Is it possible to program the new sensors even if they are already in the tire without taking them out?
Very well explained. Does this unit work on Honda CR-V 2011 and Mitsubishi RVR 2013? Thanks
what do you do if you order new wheels and tires that are mounted and balanced already with new sensors installed already?
Perform the relearn method from the main menu. That way the car will know what the new sensors are from your new wheels and tires.
Can you relearn oem sensor with this AUTEL tool?
Can I program an OEM genuine Toyota valve for my Rav 4?
How do you program and activate new sensors when they are installed on car ?
Great video, thanks! Can you program a new unprogrammed Autel sensor that has already been installed in a wheel/tire? Thank you sir.
Hi Dan I am from portugal got problem with my Peugeot 508 sw 2015 by upgrading my wheels FROM (16 TO 17) with my TPMS ANY TIPS
hi, can you add a new toyota sensor to your toyota car using that? i have a sensor which run out of battery - got a new toyota sensor (which has a hardcoded sensorID on it) and need to add it to the car...
I understand that the Autel TS508 tool used here in this video does read the code (programmed information) on the new preprogrammed sensors, and then by plugging the Autel TS508 tool into the car's OBD port, that information can be transferred into your car's TPMS.
This tool can read sensor information from OEM sensors but it cannot program OEM sensors. This tool will only program Autel sensors as stated in this video.
I have an Autel MK808TS which is suppose to do the same thing as TS508, but it can only read sensors information. It doesn't let me programmed sensors for my 2020 Rav4.
The MK808TS can only read sensor information. You need the MK808S-TS in order to get full TPMS functionality.
I myself bought this tool and was impressed but I've been having trouble trying to program one of our vehicles and that is the 2008 Acura TSX. I don't know what I am doing wrong but it just doesn't want to dance with that car. Could be me, I dunno but it's driving me nuts
Oh man that sucks! Did you contact Autel support? When I had a few questions about the tool they were very responsive. It might be worth a shot?
just bought winter tires with sensors but sensors not communicating with my tpms so it lights up in the dash. Should I relearn or clone from my summer tpms valves that are working and that I will re-install in the summer ? txs so much
Nice video! The show stopper is the 1986 MR2 in the background!!🙏🏿🙏🏿🫶🏿
Thank you! The AW11 MR2 is such a blast to drive. You might like my MR2 restoration video that I did years ago. You can view it here: th-cam.com/video/ooW7sIN6XNY/w-d-xo.html
How do you program with this tool to your ecu if they were installed prior by a tire shop ?
Exactly
Great video...
Question, can I replace a dead tpms sensor by using a non MX-SENSOR , I mean can I use an old tpms sensor that was already use in another car of a different brand?
The Autel tool will only program Autel branded sensors.
Can you program the new sensor that’s already in tire?
Yep, I discuss this in the first half of the video. You will need to change some settings on the tool in order to program sensors that have already been installed in an inflated tire.
Thanks alot for your explenations very helpfull, but i have a problem downloading the sensors ids from ecu, i got onlyn3 ids FL,FR and RR. The RL id is not showing can you help? Its a 2015 dodge ram 1500, thanks
Battery is probably dead in the RL sensor. You can connect the tool to the car's OBDII port and download the codes from the car's computer.
Can you make a video for changing brake fluid? Thank you!
So can I program the sensors and put them in my winter rims and remount the tires and when I install my winter tires in the fall everything will work fine even though they haven’t been installed on the car until winter?
Tire shop installed autel mx sensors the other day that they apparently didn’t program with the car because they are not registering with the car but they say their machine scans the sensors but this scanner you mention in the video I have that as well but it won’t trigger any of the sensors when I try on each tire so is there something to do to possibly wake them up? Besides just the trigger button.
Start watching the video at 2:43.
Thanks I remember watching that first time and never thought about doing that. Thanks for the reminder.
i has the same problem with the new tool but i set up date and time and star working find
this whole concept is just insane .... wish i could just bypass the whole system 😅😂😊😮😢
Its actually quite easy to perform once you understand how the tool works. It now takes me less than 15 mins to program sensors and link them to the car's computer.
There is a way you could bypass it all as long as you're okay to visually inspect and gauge your tire pressure. I still have a few cars that don't have tpms so this would be normal for me. Hit me up if you want to know. I don't want to spam on OP's post. He did a great job at it.
It does sound complicated. But once you actually do it in hand with the device, it is rather simple. As a consumer AND employee of Autel, we try to make sure to make these steps as simple as possible. If you ever have any questions, our tech support will always be able to walk you through the steps in just a few minutes time. 😊
To clone new sensors like you did from what i read on Autel site it has to be autel brand sensors, for any others brand aftermarket sensors the ''start fresh method ' rule has to be done ,did i understand correct? Thanks
Hey that's what I want to know can it program other brands of sensor. And if so how do you do ???
This tool will only program Autel branded sensors which I stated in this video.
Can the tool tell you which one of the sensors is having issues?
Does the TPMS Maxi tool need any sort of subscription to work?
Yes. No subscription needed.
Question.......Have you had good luck with these sensors and have you had issues with the sensors or the MaxiTPMS TS508 TPMS Tool as of 9-25-24? Thank you for the great video!
I have had zero issues with the tool and sensors. I installed these sensors two years ago on my Lexus and they are still going strong. I even programmed new sensors for my wife's Maserati using this tool and had no problems with it.
@@DIYDanCars thank you. I'm in the process of looking to buy the same one.
I have two complete sets of rims mounted with OEM Toyota TPMS Sensors. Can I use the the Autel tool you used in the video to relearn the OEM Sensor ids when I swap my rims?
Autel claims it works with 99% of sensors and vehicles. I bought 4 and just cloned them for my winter steelies. Be aware, if you park near where your other set is stored it may give a false reading until you drive away. Meaning if you got a flat over night it could read the inflated tire stored near by ;) That was older sensors tho... May have changed
This tool will only program Autel sensors so as long as those sensors don't need programing you will be fine.
Comment......so far from watch lots of different vids, I would agree the the cloning method is the best to lessen the chance of the car having issues with the new sensors.
How can I just replace one dead tpms sensor and if the other three are good?
Hi, great video. Can The tool only work with Autel sensors?
Thanks! As stated in the video it can read any TPMS sensor but can only program Autel branded sensors.
can you get the TMPS code from a sensor that has a dead battery? will the tool work with any brand of sensor?
Yes, you can get the TPMS code by getting it from the car's computer -- pretty sure I show you this process in this video.
This tool will read all automotive brand sensors but can only program Autel sensors.
Does this have to be with a Autel maxi sensor ?
Or could you use a different brand sensor ? I have a REDI sensor , should that work?
Autel tool only programs Autel MX sensors.
If you have blank sensors it stands to reason LF RF etc wouldn't matter. Plus they will be out of order as soon as you rotate.
I didn't start with a blank sensors hence the reason I labeled them. The car will automatically pickup the new sensor location when you rotate the tires.
My question is can I only change 1 sensor? And how do I know which one is dead?
Yes. You know because it is the one the tool cannot read
What happen if u already installed the sensors in ur car how do u program it
Same way. Read the old ESNs (Electronic Serial Number) from the car via OBD-II. Turn off the pressure thing in the TS-508 he covered first thing in the video (but didn't fully explain why, for what he did he didn't need it off, lets you initialize or change an ESN in a tire without deflating). Then go around to each wheel and write (copy, program) the data (ESN and the protocol your car needs to speak) into the sensor in each inflated tire.
this video is honestly very helpful very glad i found this video i have the same tool✍🏻👍
I have a 2013 Toyota Avalon and purchased the TS508 tool and 4 new Autel sensors. Programmed them easily and had them installed in my wheels when I had new tires installed. The issue I'm having is clearing the low pressure waring light on the dashboard. I have tried to use the TPMS reset button on the car but no luck reseting the warning light. Is there anything else you can suggest or is disconnecting the battery the last thing to try? Thanks
Hi Dayrl, have you tried airing the tire? If the low pressure light is still on, then you must have a tire with low tire pressure! If you look in the driver's side door jam there should be sticker telling you the proper tire pressure for you car.
@@DIYDanCars all tires are inflated to 35#. I checked the pressure with the TPMS tool and a mechanical tire pressure gauge. I will have to disconnect the battery and try it again
@@darylvoorhees2629 What pressure does the car tell you the tire is inflated at. If the tire is at 35# like you said, then a low pressure warning light shouldn't luminate. I wonder if you received a bad sensor?
Changed our winter tires with tpms at our dealer to all season tires with tpms as well. Dealer reprogrammed the tires when they installed them. Do I have to do this everytime I swapped tires assuming all the 8 tpms sensors are working?
I don't completely under stand the question. If you have one set of wheels that have MX sensors installed and 2 sets of tires (winter and summer), then no you shouldn't have to reprogram the sensors every time you swap tires. If you have two sets of wheels and tires, one a set is for summer and another set is for winter and both sets use unique sensor IDs, then yes you will have to perform the "relearn" procedure every time you swap wheels and tires. I got around this by programming both my winter and summer set of wheels and tires with the same unique IDs. Hope this helps.
Hi Dan! Very informative and great to watch after purchasing the tool. Did you create the second video by chance ? As the vehicle I am repairing is under the second method you mentioned
I didn't. I only demonstrate the cloning method in this video, but starting from scratch is just as simple.
I have the same tool, but then scanning the ID using the OBD port, does not identify the rear TPMS id, only the two front ones. Any idea why?
Without the OBD I could scan one of the rear sensors, as one is dead.
I now have 3 sensor id but miss one. How can I clone it without the id?
I believe the old factory-installed Tire Pressure Sensors each have their ID Code printed on the outside of the sensor. Once that old sensor is removed, that number can be used to program the new sensors. However, the new sensors for this tool to perform its sensor programming function. That bit of information is glossed over (briefly noted) in most videos produced on the subject. Dan does mention it though. You can purchase OEM tire pressure sensors which are preprogrammed for the correct tire pressure, too. Then all you have to do is tell your car computer what ID code each new sensor has. This tool can perform that function, too.
If I understand you right, when you use the "Copy by OBD" function it only retrieves the sensor codes for the front tires and not the rear tires? If so, that means someone deleted the sensor IDs for the rear wheels from the car's computer. If you walk around the car scanning the sensors are you able to detect the unique IDs for the rear wheels?
will this tool program all makes of sensors or just read them
It will read any brand sensor but will only program Autel branded sensors as stated in the video. The Autel sensors sell for $30 each.
Is their a tool that can program all major brands of sensors
I have the newer version (TS501Pro) which has two less features than yours in the video, Quick & Advanced mode, nothing 'Pro' about that not being included in the programmer.
Any way i wasn't able to get programmed the Schrader EZ-Sensors # 33500 for my winter set of tires that are already installed on the wheel/tire combo. Waiting for contact back from Autel before i return it. Your video was excellent BTW.
Glad the video was helpful! As far as I know or at least when I did this video I was told by Autel that these tools will only program Autel branded sensors. They will not program any other sensor unless its made by Autel. Hope this helps.
@@DIYDanCars
Response from Autel CS;
Sorry, the TS501 Pro can only program Autel MX-sensor or relearn/activate OE sensors.
Kind Regards,
Cordelia| Autel Support Team
Would've been nice if they put that specifically in the product detail instead of the general statement "programs 99% of sensors"" anyway no hassle return to Amazon and thanks for your great video
I have question! Is the sensor you have is preprogram? I can not program mine
This tool will ONLY program Autel branded sensors.
Have you made a video on method 2. Writing new IDs to the car's computer.🙂
I have not.
Does this come with the OBD II dongle?
The more expensive Autel TS601 tool includes the ability to read OBD codes. This model, the Autel TS508, does not read OBD codes.
The Autel TS601 OBD2 scan tool is a diagnostic tool that can perform a wide range of functions, including reading and clearing codes, retrieving live data, and performing OBDII diagnostics. However, it does not have an automatic scanning feature. You will need to manually initiate the scan by selecting the appropriate option from the menu.
Great video, but am a bit unclear on one thing.. I want to install a set of TPMS sensors on my winter wheels, can I add them into my Lexus IS as a second set? The car has the option on the dash to switch to a second set of tires fyi.
Can the tool program new oem sensors to a lexus as well?
This tool will only program Autel branded sensors.
I have a 2019 colorado that the sensors taken out...trying to fit 4 new autel sensors but none of the sensors is working to the scan tool..the sensors have been installed on mags...
It sounds like you may have skipped through this video? If the scan tool isn't reading the sensors that are already installed in an inflated tire that can only mean one thing. Rewatch this video at 2:41 mark and I show you how to setup the tool to read and program sensors in an already inflated tire.
I own a 22 GX460. I lifted and bought new off road tires. I had the sensors transfer to new tires including spare. After installing the tires I realized that oversized wheel won’t fit until GX(as it did in my 4Runner). As of now I’ll be keeping the stock until I buy a tire carrier for the bigger tire. Since I had already transferred the sensors I bought a new matching Lexus sensor for the original spare which I’ll be keeping under. Basically 4 sensors will be the original and 1 will be new. Since it’s factory matching sensor do I still need to program the TPWS? Or it’s plug and play?
Programming of the sensors is required. The Autel tool will only program Autel sensors.
@@DIYDanCars Actually it’s not required to program the car’s computer if you are installing the exact same part number. I installed the matching sensor (same part number from Lexus) and after driving over 50 mph for 10 minutes the computer recognized the sensor.
@@kamrouzsaifi3845 This is incorrect. Even the Lexus shop manual states that the TPMS sensors need to be programmed before installing them.
You don't have to keep them in correspondence to where you copy them. Once installed you can relearn the position after it's been installed just like if you were to rotate the tires. You have to make an extra trip around the car but easier then trying to keep them is the correct spot. I bet that's what the shop did
How did you know that your sensors were 315 megahertz? Also I had the new sensors installed already before buying the tool or seeing your video. Can I copy by OBD from outside the wheel by the air valve or do I need to remove it and insert it on the tool?
The tool will tell you what frequency the TPMS sensors are using. You can program the sensors while being installed in the tire or outside of the wheel. Whatever you prefer.
What if it has files for both megahertz. How do you know
@@bayouranch By scanning the original sensor. Scanning it will tell you what frequency it operates on.
My sensors were dead. I went into the computer system. And I chose the first one.
The 315 megahertz
Hey, Dan! Great video! I put 50 PSI tires on my Lexus IS250, do you know how to change the native TPMS accepted PSI from the default 35 PSI to 50 PSI?
My rear tires have the same I'd tool reads duplicate id.. is there a way to fix that or just replace 1 of them with a new sensor? Thx
Why not reprogram that last sensor with a new unique ID and then bind it to the car? Problem solved. :)
@@DIYDanCars how do I do that? Do program sensor then do by activation? I have to let the air out below 10 psi?
@@DIYDanCars or can I do auto create and scan sensor still in tire inflated if I turn off the tpms prog ? Thx for ur help
YOU ARE THE MAN! THANK YOU SO MUCH
Trying to copy 2018 Corolla sensors to the same. Comes up no sensor or deflate. I deflated and it still can’t find the sensor. Any ideas please?
It sounds like the sensors are already in the car? If so, follow the video from the 2:42 second mark. You need to turn TPMS prog limit to "off" in order to program sensors that have already been installed in an inflated tire.
What tire shop? Le’s Schwab told me they would not install using tpms sensors I bring in.
Both Discount Tire and Belle Tire had no problems installing my TPMS sensors.
Your videos are great!!! don't pay attention to the haters... Will this tool work with OEM Toyota/Lexus sensors??
Thanks! I appreciate the kind words, but my days of doing detailed step by step videos have come to an end. This tool will only work with Autel sensors.
It’s just an annoying warning light, I have a 2010 ES 350 that somehow still has all of its TPMS sensors working but it’s way cheaper to just keep a digital tire gauge & air compressor in the trunk. When the light eventually comes on permanently, I’ll live with it.
I heard Nissan / Infiniti is NOT friendly with this Autel product... Is it true?
I haven't heard that.
Thanks borther why my Toyota Camry I use same tool check dup in my tool what means can you help me
No problem! Happy to help!
Does the tool work for all brand sensors?
Or only Autel sensors
Only Autel sensors. I mention this in the video too.
Would this work on Toyota RAV4 2015?
If this tool can work with a Bugatti Veyron, then this tool can definitely program TPM sensors for a RAV4.
What is the magnetic used for
Some brands use a magnet to activate the sensors with.
Does this Autel tool be used to read or program any brands of tpms or only autel tpms?
You need to use Autel branded sensors. They are much cheaper than OEM.
would this tool tell you that you have two tires with 315 mhz and two tires with 433 mhz Not working
Yes, this tool can trigger the sensors to find out what frequency they operate on.
i want to use this in india and there are no indian cars mentioned in menu. can i straight up copy program and re write onto a new sensor without choosing a vehicle? direct bypass kinda
I don't see why not, but can't guarantee it will work.
What happen if I already install the all new tpms in the car already what should I do?
Watch the video at 2:42 seconds. I talk about that scenario in this very video.
Nice! What I want to know ....can you program 8 unique sensors (summer and winter set) to avoid reprogramming every season? I usually take it to Sam's $35 for the new sensor, installed and delivered. Costco charges around $70. Even though tool is cool you are paying the tire shop to install it anyway. I think wholesale club is the way to go since tpms sensors don't go out too often.
Yes, you can program 8 unique sensors. We actually do that now. I have 2 sets of wheels and tires (winter and summer). All you have to do is write the car's computer with the new unique ID's every time you swap wheels/tires.
I just bought a new 2023 Toyota Highlander, I have a winter set of tires from my old 2017 Toyota Highlander, which I plan to use on the new one. Do I need to reprogram the old sensors or just hit the reset button in my new Highlander to learn the winter set of codes? Thank you.
Hi. Just a thought for anyone interested. You always have the option to deflate the tire and break the bead yourself to install the sensor. I gave it a shot and it was pretty easy. There are a lot of videos on various was to do this. I just did it with some large clamps I already owned and a 2x4. Broke the bead and installed the sensor. The one I was replacing weighed within grams of each other so I didn’t mess with balancing. It all went well and I learned something new along the way.
Install yourself it’s easy
@@DIYDanCars or you can clone 1 set the same as the other and you'll never have to write to the car's computer until it goes bad.
Informative explanation thanks alot
Is the Autel universal? Meaning can I buy tire pressure sensors that are not autel brand and use it?
You need to buy Autel branded sensors if you are using the Autel programmer.
The "Reset" Button under the dash of Toyota/Lexus models will not reset the Computer... all it will do is reset the set pressure to activate the low tire light.
For example... if you have your tires at 30 psi when you press and hold the reset button, it will have the light come on 5 psi less than that (25 psi)... if your tires are set to 40 psi when you press and hold the button, the light will now come on when the tire is deflated to 35 psi.
Interesting because my shop manual states something different. It will also resync communication between sensor and transmitter.
@@DIYDanCars Try it, It wont. it only does what I explained. This comes from a toyota, lexus master tech.
@@1jzMKIII My apologies. I was only relying what my shop manual stated.
So when I try to copy it gives me an error 1-no sensor detected . Sensor being programmed is not Mx sensor etc
In the video I mention that this programmer will ONLY program Autel branded sensors.
Thanks for sharing! This is very good and helpful information!