Autel TS501 Pro vs TS508WF vs TS501 vs TS408

 Autel MaxiTPMS TS501 Pro is the 2024 new generation TPMS service tool from Autel. What’s the difference between TS501 Pro and other hand-hand TPMS tools?

 

Check the table comparison below:

TS501 Pro vs TS501 vs TS508WF vs TS601 vs TS408

 

Features	TS501 Pro	TS501	TS508WF	TS601	TS408
Update	Via USB	Via SD Card	WiFi+ USB	SD Card	USB
Tire Type/Pressure selection	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No
Read Sensor ID by OBD and copy ID into MX-Sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
OBD relearn	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Read/clear TPMS DTCs, On-screen DTC description	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
One step for complete TPMS diagnostics	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
MX-Sensor Programming	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Activate TPMS Sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Built-in Relearn Guide	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Read Sensor Data	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Key Fob Testing	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Historical Test Records & Print	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Price	$199	$199	$272	$269	$159

 

In sum:

TS501 Pro has the same function as TS508/TS508WF, same price. TS501 Pro>TS501>TS408S.

TS501 Pro adds RKE & RF monitor, tire type/pressure selection, supports key fob tect and updates via USB.

 

Tire Type/Pressure selection (Note: ONLY serve American-made vehicles)

Autel TS408 Program McLaren 570S TPMS Sensor

 Autel MaxiTPMS TS408 is the least expensive tool to program TPMS Sensors on McLaren vehicles. Here comes the unbiased review on MacLaren 570s TPMS programming by TS408.

 

Tool used:

Autel MaxiTPMS TS408 $159 (or TS508 TS608 or MaxiTPMS TS tablets)

Autel MX-sensors 315MHz +433Mhz TPMS sensors ($112 for a set of 4)

Really easy to use, simply register the device online and select TPMS mode followed by selecting McLaren (covers off basically all modern McLarens)

It also will do McLaren 500 series, 600 series, 650S series, 675LT, 700 series, 720S, Artura, GT, MP4-12C, P1, Senna etc.

Select 570S

Scan All Sensors by holding the unit up to the valve stem of each wheel, LF, RF, RR and finally LR

Program sensors menu and copy by Activation

Mark each sensor (you can use a sharpie to mark location on the back of each one).

Super easy and now you can do the same for all other vehicles when the time comes.

www.obdii365.com

Autel TS508 Review on Subaru Crosstrek

I just picked up the Autel MaxiTPMS TS508. probably similar in operation, although the TS408 does not have an OBDII port/cable for relearning like the 508, which worked fine to relearn my Method wheels on my 2019 Limited with AUZONE Pro-sensors (same as OEM). Be sure to check Autel website for Firmware updates. You simply scan the sensors, and then download to the ECM with the OBDII cable included after installing and/or rotating. I believe only option with the 408 is to clone OEM sensors to Autel MX sensors.

Recently switched to Method 502 wheels and BFG AT KO2's in LT215/75-15 size.

Purchased from obdii365.com along with TPMS sensors and was able to use the TS508 without issue. The sensors provided are AUZONE pro-sensors (433Mhz) type and are equivalent to Subaru OEM sensors.

Prior to programming I updated the tool firmware from Autel's support site.
I used the Relearn function and simply scanned the sensors in sequence from LF, RF, RR, LR and then write the sensor ID's to the ECM using the OBDII cable included. It then verifies the sensor ID's and positions match the vehicle ECM, and clears the DTC codes and TPMS light. 

After driving about 5 or 6 miles the DIC was displaying pressures properly, as I'm running my BFG's at 42 front and 40 rear.

Not sure if relearning is necessary at tire rotation or if the positions will update automatically but I'll find out in 3000 miles when I rotate. 

Last pic shows s/w revisions after updating from Autel website.

If you go with Autel MX sensors you can simply clone your OEM sensors to run two sets of wheels without relearning at each tire swap.