Autel Intelligent Technology Co TS508 Complete TPMS Tool

I bought this unit in February of 2018. We've been using it sparingly because it has always been a little quirky. Recently, a rep from a local company that sells tire supplies gave me a free TS508 for buying 15 new Autel TPMS Sensors. The rep came in and set us up and updated the unit I got from him with the latest software and it is so much faster than the one I bought here on Amazon. Thinking that my unit just needed updating, I asked him to get it "up to snuff". As soon as he turned it on, he said, "...this is not real Autel TS508". He then proceeded to demonstrate why; the screen resolution was much less sharp than the real unit, it was slower (ah!), and it presented weird messages when he tried to update it.Autel has agreed to replace it free of charge. While I am sure Amazon does what it can to police what is sold as being original and verified items, I am sure knock offs get through from time to time. The TS508 I received was a really close copy...but when put against a real one, the physical differences are subtle but apparent. Even the tones that my "gray market" unit (that's what I am calling it) were different.I'd suggest you only buy units from official Autel resellers. Buyer beware.

Got this tool after being frustrated with TPMS problems and local shops not being proficient in programming TPMS sensors for different makes/models. Did not want to go to the dealer every time there was a TPMS issue on any of my vehicles and discussions with local tire shops left me convinced that some of the techs were not technically savvy in programming the sensors for various makes and models. Recently had to have a TPMS sensor replaced and the shop did the replacement no problem and only charged me $16. They stated the TPMS light would go out after a few miles of driving. I knew from past experience that my 2009 Forester requires the new ID number of the sensor to be programmed into the TPMS system in the car once the sensor is activated. So the TPMS light, of course, did not turn off on my drive home. I pulled out this tool and in only a few minutes, I programmed the new sensor ID number into the car's TPMS system and the TPMS warning light turned off. This tool will scan all the sensors and let you know if they are active, it will activate new sensors, it will diagnose the TPMS system, it will program the new sensor ID numbers into your car's TPMS system, and probably lots of other features I probably will not use. It was expensive, but now that TPMS is mandatory on all cars, I feel it is a good tool to have on hand.

I bought this MaxiTPMS TS508 Complete TPMS Tool to reprogram my 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X MR to accept a replacement OEM Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor that my tire dealer had installed.The MaxiTPMS TS508 was the least expensive, well-reviewed device that I could find that claimed to work with a 2008+ Mitsubishi Lancer and that handled both chores: Activating the sensor at the wheel and re-programming the car’s TPMS codes via the car’s OBDII port. It was incredibly easy to use: Multiple YouTube videos showed general usage, and the device, itself, provided written, step-by-step instructions on the screen as I followed the process.I’d already bought and had my tire shop install a Mitsubishi OEM sensor that I’d purchased at my local Mitsubishi dealer, so I needed a device that could activate any manufacturer’s sensor, read its code and reprogram my car with the code it had read. The TS508 did all that. Note that this model’s older cousin, the TS501, appears to perform this task just as readily as the TS508 for — potentially — a few dollars less. I bought the TS508 because I wanted the latest and greatest, as that’s how I roll. Autel touts the TS series TPMS tools’ ability to re-program Autel-brand TPMS sensors to match the codes of original equipment sensors they replace. I’d definitely consider going that route and just buying an Autel sensor to replace an OEM sensor if I ever have another sensor failure, but that’s not functionality I sought or tested in this instance.I should also note that I could have accomplished the re-programming with a visit to my dealer for approximately half the price of buying this device, but. 1) I hate needless dealer visits. 2) I fear that any dealer contact with my OBDII port may over-write performance programming I’ve performed on my car. 3) I figure this device will have paid for itself if/when I ever change sensors, again.

Direction on updating software is hard I think the website need better instruction on how to update and keep the update info up to date (example) Windows 10. When I try to update it still using old info like Windows XP, Vista, Win 7If you are not tech savey you will have hard time getting the MaxiTPMS updating to the latest software.I spent almost 30min to figure out the issue of updating to the latest software because the direction was poorly written.I bought my MaxiTPMS from Amazon and there was no CD software included.1. When you try to register the product it took me almost 15 attempt until it finally send me a code to authenticate the email.2. Once you create an account you will need to find your way around to look for the software, nothing mention your product is associate with the software. It is like they skip the model # but I was able to figure out.3. Once everything is install this is where my issue is, the software can't find or detect the USB MaxiTPMS it does not matter how many time I reboot or refresh the software button. The software never detect the MaxiTPMS even when Windows show that it detect a USB device plugin.4. I went back and found a video clip on how to make the software recognize the USB MaxiTPMS.5. Boom! when I hit the refresh button on the software it finally detect after 10 to 15 plug and unplug the USB MaxiTPMS.6. You can't update all software at the same time even when you select all. You will need to redo the software manually when the other are finished.7. Overall the MaxiTPMS tool is a very good and easy to use. I gave 3 stars due to poorly written info.

Works very well for my Acura