Program Aston Smarttire System Sensors by Autel TS401

 Question:

Can we clone the original (my car is an Aston Martin 2007) Smarttire system sensors with Autel? And the whole system is about $1500?. That's favorable to getting this done a couple times at a dealer, right?

Solution:

The Autel MaxiTPMS TS401 has the ability to program Autel MX universal sensors, which are around $20-$25. I've used the TS401 and the MX universal sensors on other cars and they worked without any problems.

I've not tried to program the MX universal sensors with the DB9 Smartire system yet; however, all indications seem that it's doable. Indications meaning -- I was able to pull the codes of the Smartire and the Autel site link I provided above seems to indicate that Smartire codes can be copied to the MX sensors. I've not done it yet -- mainly because my sensors are fine, but I'll likely experiment in the spring out of curiosity. I will, however, pull all the codes off the sensors and store them -- in case the sensor batteries die before i have a chance of testing it.

Related, the $1K+ MaxiSys MS906TS does an excellent job on reading the codes, resetting the service light,  program TPMS sensors like the TS401 etc. for a number of the higher end vehicles.

Below are instructions for programming a 433 MHz Autel MX sensor to support a Smartire system.

Relearn Procedure:

Please note:

If new ID is created for the this sensor, OE tool is needed to perform relearn.

With Autel tools, the only solution is to copy the OE Sensors' IDs, and no relearn needed.

There are two methods to copy the OE sensors' IDs.

Method 1:

1. Please perform a rapid tire deflation while pressing the trigger button on Autel tool to receive sensor data.

2. Then use the 'Copy By Activation' function to program Autel sensor.

3. Install the duplicated Autel sensor to the location corresponding to the OE sensor.

Method 2:

1. Uninstall the OE sensor, a series of numbers (173-1-1-XXXXXXX) are printed on its surface, among which XXXXXXX is the OE sensor's decimal ID.

2. Use the 'Manual Create' function to program Autel sensor.

3. Install the duplicated Autel sensor to the location corresponding to the OE sensor.

Note:

If necessary, please pay special attention to the sensor ID format conversion when using the 'Manual Create'.

I used method 2 and it worked perfectly. Went ahead and replaced all 4 SmarTire sensors. Saved a fortune.

Autel TPMS Software Update in July 2021

 Autel TPMS series tools released new software updates in July 2021.

Autel MaxiSys MS906TS TPMS Update

Version: 906TS_Sensor_V6.20; Diag_V1.78; EPC_V1.03

Release Date: July 30, 2021

Highlights:

US Region:

1. Adds Automatic Selection Function for Porsche (up to 2020.12), Kia (up to December 2018), Mitsubishi (up to November 2020), and Subaru (up to 2019).

2. Updates Automatic Selection Function for Toyota and GM up to January 2021.

3. Adds Diagnostic Support for 371 Models up to 2021 including Mazda MX-5 and Cadillac XT4.

EU Region:

1. Adds Automatic Selection Function for Porsche (up to 2020.12), Kia (up to December 2018), and Mitsubishi (up to November 2020).

2. Updates Automatic Selection Function for Toyota and GM up to January 2021.

3. Adds Diagnostic Support for 458 Models up to 2021 including BMW ix, BMW ix3, and Aiways U5.

CN Region:

1. Adds Automatic Selection Function for Porsche (up to 2020.12), Kia (up to December 2018), and Mitsubishi (up to November 2020).

2. Updates Automatic Selection Function for Toyota and GM up to January 2021.

3. Adds Diagnostic Support for 369 Models up to 2021 including Xpeng G3, Aiways U5, and MG MG6.

Other Upgrades:

1. Updates System Texts in 13 Languages including English, French and Spanish. (EU)

2. Fixes the Problem of OBD Relearn Failure on Part of Models including Jaguar, Chrysler, and Nissan. (Global)

3. Adds ID Registration Function for Mitsubishi. (Global)

MaxiCOM MK808TS, MaxiPro MP808TS, MX808TS, TS608 Update

Version: Sensor_V6.20; Diag_V1.78; EPC_V1.08

Release Date: July 15, 2021

Highlights:

US Region:

1. Adds Automatic Selection Function for Porsche (up to 2020.12) and Kia (up to December 2018).

2. Updates Automatic Selection Function for Toyota and GM up to January 2021.

3. Adds Diagnostic Support for 371 Models up to 2021 including Mazda MX-5 and Cadillac XT4.

EU Region:

1. Adds Automatic Selection Function for Porsche (up to 2020.12) and Kia (up to December 2018).

2. Updates Automatic Selection Function for Toyota and GM up to January 2021.

3. Adds Diagnostic Support for 458 Models up to 2021 including BMW ix, BMW ix3, and Aiways U5.

CN Region:

1. Adds Automatic Selection Function for Porsche (up to 2020.12), Kia (up to December 2018), and Mitsubishi (up to November 2020).

2. Updates Automatic Selection Function for Toyota and GM up to January 2021.

3. Adds Diagnostic Support for 369 Models up to 2021 including Xpeng G3, Aiways U5, and MG MG6.

Other Upgrades:

1. Updates System Texts in 13 Languages including English, French and Spanish. (EU)

2. Fixes the Problem of OBD Relearn Failure on Part of Models including Jaguar, Chrysler, and Nissan. (Global)

3. Adds ID Registration Function for Mitsubishi. (Global)

ITS600

Version: Sensor_V1.11; Release Date: July 8, 2021

Version: Diag_V1.03; Release Date: July 19, 2021

US Region:

Adds Diagnostic Support for 347 Models up to 2021 including Mazda MX-5 and Cadillac XT4.

EU Region:

Adds Diagnostic Support for 406 Models up to 2021 including Audi RS6, BMW M3 and MG MG5 EV.

CN Region:

Adds Diagnostic Support for 342 Models up to 2021 including XPENG G3, NIO ES8 and Geely Atlas Pro.

Other Upgrades:

1. Updates System Texts in 13 Languages including English, French and Spanish. (EU)

2. Fixes the Problem of OBD Relearn Failure on Part of Models including Jaguar, Chrysler, and Nissan. (Global)

3. Adds ID Registration Function for Mitsubishi. (Global)

TS508

Version: TS508_Sensor_V6.21

Release Date: July 24, 2021

Highlights: None

Other Upgrades:

1. Adds Diagnostic Support for 14 Chinese car First Released Models, including ChangAn E-Star, Jetour X70M, 2020 BYD Song Plus, 2021 Xpeng P7, 2021 Haval Big Dog, 2021 GreatWall Tank 300, Haval H6 and 2017 Lifan X70.

2. Upgrades for a Total of 229 New Models in 2020-2021.

TS408

Version: TS408_Sensor_V6.21

Release Date: July 24, 2021

Highlights: None

Other Upgrades:

1. Adds Diagnostic Support for 14 Chinese car First Released Models, including ChangAn E-Star, Jetour X70M, 2020 BYD Song Plus, 2021 Xpeng P7, 2021 Haval Big Dog, 2021 GreatWall Tank 300, Haval H6 and 2017 Lifan X70.

2. Upgrades for a Total of 229 New Models in 2020-2021.

Autel MS906TS Updated 41 Latest Models of 2020

Autel MaxiTPMS New Software Update- adds 41 latest models of 2020. 

Autel MS906TS 
SENSOR: V6.13, DIAGNOSTIC: V1.72 (April 14th, 2020)

The tool must be registered in order to download new software updates.
In the tool, make sure the market selection is reset to your region before use. 

New:
41 MY2020 vehicles including EU & US Mazda 3, US Honda Passport and Ford Escape, etc

FIXED

• OBD relearning issues for all regions on Peugeot 508 2013-2019, Dodge Charger 2017, Acura RDX 2018-2019, etc.
• Backup failure of retrofit function for CN & EU Nissan X-Trail 2013-2019.
• OBD relearning issues caused by exchanging wheels on some CN vehicles.
• Failure of entering system for Mercedes A Class 2019, and prompt of "indirect system" for some Hyundai vehicles.
• Issue with tool crash caused by activating sensor after selecting it from the history record.