How to choose a best TPMS diagnostic, activator, program and service tool?

Wondering which tool is best for basic TPMS service or both TPMS diagnostic & service. I have some tips and brand/tools comparison table for sharing.

 

Tips:

1. Know what functions you want, you need a basic TPMS service tool or a diagnostic & service tool.
2. Learn the brand reputation, what I can recommend is Autel, Foxwell, Vxscan etc.

 

1. Autel TPMS diagnostic and service tools options

Comparsion	TS408 (New)	TS508 (New)	TS608 (New)	TS401	TS501	TS601	TPMS PAD	MS906TS
TPMS Function
Quick mode & Avance mode		√
Activat TPMS sensor	√	√	√	√	√	√	√	√
Read sensor data	√	√	√	√	√	√	√	√
TPMS diagnose, one step for complete TPMS health check		√	√		√	√		√
Read/clear sensor DTCs;on-screen DTC description		√	√		√	√		√
Scan TPMS sensor ID and copy ID into MX-sensor	√	√	√	√	√	√	√	√
Manual input OE ID into MX-sensor	√	√	√	√	√	√	√	√
Program MX-sensor by auto creating sensor ID	√	√	√	√	√	√	√	√
Read sensor ID by OBD and Copy ID into MX-sensor		√	√		√	√		√
Relearn by OBD function		√	√		√	√		√
Relearn procedure guide on the tool	√	√	√	√	√	√		√
Check key FOB	√	√	√	√	√	√
TPMS toolkit – special TPMS functions			√
Diagnostic function
Basic OBDII code reader			√			√		√
Read/clear codes for all electronic systems			√					√
Support all 10 test models of the latest J1979 specs			√					√
Enhanced OBDII mode 6			√					√
Display live data in text, graph & analog for easy data view			√					√
Relearn parking brake pad after replacement			√					√
Reset steering brake pad after replacement			√					√
Reset steering Angle sensor (SAS)			√					√
Reset service mileage and service intervals			√					√
Forced regeneration and adjusting injectors			√					√
Support battery registration and reset			√					√
Support IMMO function			√					√
Complete diagnostic function								√
Tool features
Built-in rechargeable li-ion battery	√	√	√	√	√	√		√
Strong housing with protective rubber boot	√	√	√	√	√	√		√
Print TPMS sensor data via PC					√	√	√	√
Internet updatable	USB	USB	Wifi	USB	SD card	SD card	USB	Wifi
Multilinggual support	√	√	√	√	√	√	√	√
Historical test records.		√	√		√	√		√
Software update	Free	Free	one year free	Free	free	free	free	one year free
Limited one year warranty	√	√	√	√	√	√	√	√

 

* Best source of Autel TPMS tools: http://www.uobdii.com/producttags/autel-maxitpms.html

 

3.GM Chevrolet TPMS Relearn Tool: VXSCAN EL-50588, EL-50448 (Orange), VXSCAN EL-50448

Please refer to their comparison

https://blog.uobdii.com/gm-tpms-relearn-tool-vxscan-el-50588-vs-el-50448/

And EL-50448 (Orange) feedback

https://blog.uobdii.com/el-50448-gm-tpms-relearn-tool-good-feedbacks/

 

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