Autel TS601 User manual

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IMPORTANT: Before operating or maintaining this unit, please read this manual

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Safety Precautions and Warnings

To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and/or the scan

tool, read this instruction manual first and observe the following

safety precautions at a minimum whenever working on a vehicle:

 Always perform diagnosis or service in a safe environment.

 Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards.

 Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away from

all moving or hot engine parts.

 Operate the vehicle in a well-ventilated work area: Exhaust gases

are poisonous.

 Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle

unattended while running tests.

 Use extreme caution when working around the ignition coil,

distributor cap, ignition wires and spark plugs. These

components create hazardous voltages when the engine is

running.

 Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline/chemical/electrical

fires nearby.

 Put the transmission in PARK (for automatic transmission) or

NEUTRAL (for manual transmission) and make sure the parking

brake is engaged.

 Always turn the ignition off before connecting/disconnecting the

OBD II Cable to/from the TPMS tool; otherwise it may cause the

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to turn on.

 Refer to the user’s manual for the vehicle being serviced and

adhere to all diagnostic procedures and precautions. Otherwise

personal injury or unneeded repairs may result.

 Keep the TPMS tool dry, clean, free from oil, water and grease.

Use a mild detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the

TPMS tool when necessary.

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Table of Contents

1. USING THE MANUAL ................................................................... 1

1.1 CONVENTIONS .................................................................................... 1

2. GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................... 3

2.1 TPMS SYSTEM REVIEW....................................................................... 3

2.2 TPMS LEGISLATION ........................................................................... 3

2.3 TPMS TELL-TALE LIGHT .................................................................... 4

2.4 BENEFITS OF TPMS ............................................................................ 4

3. TOOL INFORMATION .................................................................. 5

3.1 TOOL DESCRIPTION ............................................................................ 5

3.2 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................. 7

3.3 ACCESSORIES INCLUDED .................................................................... 7

3.4 ICONS .................................................................................................. 7

3.5 KEYBOARD ......................................................................................... 8

3.6 BATTERY CHARGING .......................................................................... 8

3.7 POWER UP BY DLC............................................................................. 9

3.8 SYSTEM SETTING ................................................................................ 9

3.9 PRODUCT TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................... 17

4. TPMS CHECK & DIAGNOSTICS .............................................. 19

4.1 TPMS SENSOR CHECK...................................................................... 19

4.2 TPMS RELEARN ............................................................................... 29

4.3 AUDIT REPORT.................................................................................. 42

5. TPMS SENSOR PROGRAMMING............................................. 44

5.1 AUTO CREATE .................................................................................. 44

5.2 MANUAL CREATE ............................................................................. 53

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5.3 COPY BY OBD .................................................................................. 55

5.4 COPY BY ACTIVATION ...................................................................... 56

6. OBD II DIAGNOSTICS ................................................................ 61

6.1 READ CODES ..................................................................................... 62

6.2 ERASE CODES ................................................................................... 64

6.3 LIVE DATA ........................................................................................ 64

6.4 FREEZE FRAME ................................................................................. 67

6.5 RETRIEVING I/M READINESS STATUS ............................................... 68

6.6 O2 MONITOR TEST ........................................................................... 69

6.7 ON-BOARD MONITOR TEST .............................................................. 71

6.8 COMPONENT TEST ............................................................................ 72

6.9 VIEWING VEHICLE INFORMATION .................................................... 74

6.10 MODULES PRESENT .......................................................................... 75

7. RKE & RF MONITOR .................................................................. 76

8. REVIEW DATA ............................................................................. 78

9. PRINT AND UPDATE .................................................................. 80

9.1 PRINT DATA ...................................................................................... 80

9.2 SOFTWARE UPDATE .......................................................................... 81

10. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION................................................ 87

11. WARRANTY AND SERVICE...................................................... 89

11.1 LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ...................................................... 89

11.2 SERVICE PROCEDURES ...................................................................... 89

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1. Using the Manual

This manual contains device usage instructions.

Some illustrations shown in this manual may contain modules and

optional equipment that are not included on your system. Contact

your sales representative for availability of other modules and

optional tools or accessories.

1.1 Conventions

The following conventions are used.

Bold Text

Bold emphasis is used to highlight selectable items such as buttons

and menu options.

Example:

 Tap OK.

Terminology

The term “select” means highlighting a button or menu item and

tapping it to confirm the selection.

Notes and Important Messages

The following messages are used.

Notes

A NOTE provides helpful information such as additional

explanations, tips, and comments.

Important

IMPORTANT indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may

result in damage to the test equipment or vehicle.

Hyperlinks

Hyperlinks, or links, that take you to other related articles,

procedures, and illustrations are available in electronic documents.

Blue colored text indicates a selectable hyperlink.

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Illustrations

Illustrations used in this manual are samples, the actual testing screen

may vary for each vehicle being tested. Observe the menu titles and

on-screen instructions to make correct option selection.

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2. General Information

2.1 TPMS system review

A tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is an electronic system

designed to monitor the air pressure inside the pneumatic tires on

various types of vehicles. TPMS report real-time tire-pressure

information to the driver of the vehicle, either via a gauge, a

pictogram display, or a simple low-pressure warning light. TPMS

can be divided into two different types — direct (dTPMS) and

indirect (iTPMS). TPMS are provided both at an OEM (factory)

level as well as an aftermarket solution.

2.2 TPMS Legislation

In the United States, the United States Department of Transportation

(NHTSA) released the FMVSS No. 138, which requires an

installation of a Tire Pressure Monitoring System to all new

passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks, and buses

that have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 4,536 kg

(10,000 lbs.) or less, except those vehicles with dual wheels on an

axle, as of 2007. In the European Union, starting November 1, 2012,

all new models of passenger cars must be equipped with a TPMS,

with even tighter specifications that will be defined by the UNECE

Vehicle Regulations (Regulation No. 64). From November 1, 2014,

all new passenger cars sold in the European Union must be equipped

with TPMS. On July 13, 2010, the South Korean Ministry of Land,

Transport and Maritime Affairs announced a pending partial-revision

to the Korea Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (KMVSS), specifying

that “TPMS shall be installed to passenger vehicles and vehicles of

GVW 3.5 tons or less, ... [effective] on January 1, 2013 for new

models and on June 30, 2014 for existing models”. Japan is expected

to adopt European Union legislation approximately one year after

European Union implementation. Further countries to make TPMS

mandatory include Russia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Israel,

Malaysia and Turkey.

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2.3 TPMS Tell-tale Light

When diagnosing TPMS systems, you should understand what the

TPMS tell-tale light means.

When turning the ignition OFF to ON, the TPMS tell-tale should

come on, and then go off, which indicates the system is working fine.

If the light stays on, there would be a pressure problem. If the light

flashes, there would be a system problem, which can range from

faulty sensors to sensors on the vehicle that haven’t been learned to

that vehicle.

2.4 Benefits of TPMS

The significant advantages of TPMS are summarized as follows:

 Fuel saving.

 Extended tire life.

 Decreased downtime and maintenance.

 Improved safety.

 Environmental efficiency.

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3. Tool Information

3.1 Tool Description

1) SENSOR SLOT – Holds the MX-Sensor needs to be

programmed.

2) LCD DISPLAY – Displays the menus and test screens.

3) FUNCTION BUTTONS – Corresponds with “buttons” on

screen for executing commands.

4) UP SCROLL BUTTON – Moves up through menu and

submenu items in menu mode. When more than one set of data

are retrieved, use this button to move up to previous screens for

additional data. It is also used to view previous trouble code

when viewing DTCs.

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5) N BUTTON – Cancels a selection (or action) from a

menu or return to previous menu.

6) LEFT SCROLL BUTTON – When scrolling through a

screen of data or text, moves to previous character and views

additional information on previous screens if recorded data

content covers more than one screen.

7) HELP BUTTON – Provides help information.

8) POWER BUTTON – Long press this button to turn on/off

the tool; or, short press the button to return to Home screen.

9) DOWN SCROLL BUTTON – Moves down through menu

and submenu items in menu mode. When more than one set of

data are retrieved, use this button to move down to next screens

for additional data. It is also used to view next trouble code

when viewing DTCs.

10) RIGHT SCROLL BUTTON – When scrolling through a

screen of data or text, moves to next character and view

additional information on next screens if recorded data content

covers more than one screen.

11) Y BUTTON – Confirms a selection (or action) from a

menu.

12) FUNCTION BUTTON/TEST BUTTON – Corresponds

with “buttons” onscreen for executing commands, or

commences a TPMS Test in sensor activation mode.

13) USB PORT – Connects the TPMS tool to PC for software

update, data printing or battery charging.

14) POWER PORT – Connects the TPMS tool to the mains with

the charger supplied for battery charging.

15) SD CARD SLOT – Holds SD card.

16) OBD II CONNECTOR – Connects the TPMS tool to the

vehicle’s Data Link Connector (DLC).

NOTE: Figures and illustrations, product’s characteristics and

functions, and included accessories in this User Manual are

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provided for reference only and may differ from actual product.

Product design and specifications may be changed without

notice.

3.2 Specifications

1) Display: TFT color display (320 x 240 dpi)

2) Power: 3.7 V Li-polymer battery

3) Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)

4) Storage Temperature: -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)

5) Dimensions:

Length Width Height

202.2 mm (7.96”) 106.7 mm (4.20”) 37.7 mm (1.48”)

6) Weight: 0.4 kg (0.88 lb.)

3.3 Accessories Included

1) User’s Manual – Instructions on tool operations.

2) OBD II Cable – Provides power to tool and communicates

between tool and vehicle.

3) USB Cable – Allows easy online update, data printing, and

power charging via PC connection.

4) Carry Case – Used to store the tool.

5) Magnet – Used to trigger magnetically activated sensors (early

model TPMS sensors).

6) Power Adapter – Charges the built-in battery.

7) CD – Includes user’s manual and PC Suite.

8) SD Card – Used to store data.

3.4 Icons

1) – Indicates battery charging.

2) – Indicates there is data stored in the tool.

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3) – Indicates battery volume.

4) – Indicates USB communication with the computer is

established.

5) – Indicates magnet is required to activate TPMS sensor.

6) – Indicates deflation is required to activate TPMS sensor.

7) – Indicates One Wheel test mode is selected.

8) – Indicates ALL Wheels test mode is selected.

9) – Indicates the TPMS tool is sending signals to the tire sensor

for activation and test in activation screen or indicates the sensor

information is read by activation.

10) – Indicates the tool communication with the vehicle’s OBD

II DLC is established or indicates the sensor information is read

by OBD.

3.5 Keyboard

No solvents such as alcohol are allowed to clean the keypad or

display. Use a mild nonabrasive detergent and a soft cotton cloth. Do

not soak the keypad as the keypad is not waterproof.

3.6 Battery Charging

The TPMS tool has a 3.7 V built-in lithium-ion polymer rechargeable

battery. There are two means of battery charging:

 To charge battery by power adapter

1) Locate the power port of the device.

2) Connect the device and the power source with the adapter.

 To charge battery by USB cable

1) Locate the USB port of the device.

2) Connect the device and the computer with the USB cable.

For optimum performance, always keep your tool sufficiently

charged. It is recommended that you charge the tool for over 2 hours

before the first use.

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NOTE: Only use the power adaptor or USB cable that is

included in our pack to charge this tool. The use of un-approved

power supplies may damage your tool and void the tool

warranty.

3.7 Power Up by DLC

The tool can also be powered via the vehicle Data Link Connector

(DLC). Just follow the steps below to turn on the TPMS tool:

1) Connect the OBD II Cable to the TPMS tool.

2) Find DLC on vehicle.

 A plastic DLC cover may be found for some vehicles and you

need to remove it before plugging the OBD II cable.

3) Plug OBD II cable to the vehicle’s DLC.

4) Power up the TPMS tool by pressing the Power button, and

wait for the Main Menu to appear.

Figure 3.1

3.8 System Setting

The tool allows you to make the following adjustments and settings.

1) Market: Selects the area of work, Europe or America.

2) Language: Selects the desired language.

3) Pressure Unit: Sets the pressure unit in kPa, Psi or Bar.

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4) Temperature Unit: Sets the temperature unit in degree Celsius

or Fahrenheit.

5) Distance Unit: Sets the distance unit in km or mile.

6) ID Format: Sets the ID displaying in Hexadecimal or Decimal.

7) Beep Set: Turns on/off key-press beep.

8) Wheels: Sets the test modes in One Wheel or All Wheels.

9) Power-off: Sets the time to power off automatically.

10) Date: Allows setting date information of the tool.

11) About: Allows viewing important information of the tool.

 Setting will remain until change to the existing settings is

made.

To Enter the Setting Menu

From the Main Menu: Use the UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT

scroll button to select Setting, and press the Y button. The Setting

menu displays as below.

Figure 3.2

Market

This function allows you to switch among the supported

corresponding models for European and American areas.

1) From System Setting screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button

and the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select Market, and

press the Y button.

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2) From Market screen, use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to

select the work area.

3) The tool will load the new database for the selected zone.

Figure 3.3

NOTE: The Market Setting is available for Global version only.

The SD card is required to get the data when changing the

market areas. Please select the correct Market before testing.

Language

 English is the default language.

1) From System Setting screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button

and LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select Language, and press

the Y button.

2) Use the UP/DOWN scroll button and LEFT/RIGHT scroll

button to select the desired language and press the Y button to

save your selection and return to previous menu.

Figure 3.4

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Pressure Unit

1) From System Setting screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button

and LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select Pressure Unit, and

press the Y button.

2) From Pressure Unit screen, use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll

button to select the desired unit: kPa, Psi or Bar.

Figure 3.5

3) Press the Y button to save your settings and return to previous

menu, or press the N button to exit without change.

Temperature Unit

1) From System Setting screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button

and LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select Temperature Unit,

and press the Y button.

2) From Temperature Unit screen, use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll

button to select the desired unit of temperature.

Figure 3.6

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3) Press the Y button to save your settings and return to previous

menu, or press the N button to exit without change.

Distance Unit

1) From System Setting screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button

and LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select Distance Unit, and

press the Y button.

2) From Distance Unit screen, use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll

button to select the desired unit of distance: km or mile.

Figure 3.7

3) Press the Y button to save your settings and return to previous

menu, or press the N button to exit without change.

ID Format

1) From System Setting screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button

and LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select ID Format, and

press the Y button.

2) From ID Format screen, use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button

to select the desired ID format.

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Figure 3.8

3) Press the Y button to save your settings and return to previous

menu, or press the N button to exit without change.

Beep Set

This function allows you to turn on/off the built-in speaker for key

pressing.

1) From System Setting screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button

and LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select Beep Set, and press

the Y button.

2) From Beep Set menu, use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to

select ON or OFF to turn on/off the beep.

Figure 3.9

3) Press the Y button to save your selection or the N button to exit

without change.

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Wheels

This function allows you to set sensor testing mode in All Wheels or

One Wheel.

1) From System Setting screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button

and LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select Wheels, and press

the Y button.

2) From Wheels screen, use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to

select All Wheels or One Wheel mode for TPMS sensor

testing.

Figure 3.10

3) Press the Y button to save your selection or the N button to exit

without change.

NOTE: In All Wheels mode, the tool will determine if a

duplicate sensor ID has been read. In this case, the tool will

display a message “Sensor ID Duplicated.”. In One Wheel

mode, the tool will not check the duplication of sensor ID.

Power-off

1) From System Setting screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button

and LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select Power-off, and press

the Y button.

2) Press the UP/DOWN scroll button to increase or decrease the

interval time for auto power-off, and then press the Y button to

confirm your change or the N button to exit without change.

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Figure 3.11

NOTE: Before the tool powers off automatically, it will save all

the TPMS test data. Next time when the tool is powered on, you

may retrieve the recorded data or return to the last operation.

NOTE: When using external power, the scan tool stays on until

you turn it off. When using internal battery power, the scan tool

turns off automatically after a set time of inactivity.

Date

This function allows setting the date information of the tool.

1) From System Setting screen, use UP/DOWN scroll button and

LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select Date, and press the Y

button; wait for the Date screen to appear.

2) Use UP/DOWN scroll button to increase or decrease the value

and LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select the item need to

change.

Figure 3.12

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