Autel TS401 Tyre Valve Tester and Frequency Recorder (Set of 8)

I originally had some problems with one of my vehicles and support was incredible and proactively worked to get my vehicle working on the TS-401. It now works great on all my vehicles and I plan on using it for an upcoming review on youtube where I compare tire pressure gauges vs. the TMPS (adjusted for my altitude).They provide updates on their website and while the process is a bit technical (for some) ... you basically download the update, using the maxi software ... you connect it via micro USB cord to your PC and then update two files with the latest versions. For those who have done firmware upgrades this is nothing new.SO the cool thing about these updates ... is you get newer vehicle support over time and at no additional cost!I am thankful that Autel really worked with me to make this product as good as possible ... and now I am checking tire pressures right and left, which is my primary use.The product does have two modes: all tires and single tire mode. I personally strongly prefer the all tires mode, as the single tire mode still wants to check all the tires, just in a different and to me, slightly confusing way. I do wish it had a mode to just spot check a single tire and not try to walk me through all 4/5 tires. I would think single tire mode would be more logical as a single tire checking mode.The interface actually is pretty good ... but does have a little learning curve at first.Basically in all tires mode is walks you through FRONT LEFLT (FL), FRONT RIGHT (FR), REAR RIGHT (RR), REAR LEFLT (RL) and spare (if applicable on your vehicle). Then when done you can view the details of all tires. SOmetimes it seems to overstep and make me repeat a tire for some reason. It shows the pressures after each successful reading. WHen reading each tire, I put it over the valve stem and press the button (it beeps) and then move slightly up/down and within a second or two I get a reading. Slick!Thanks again Autel for the excellent product and even better support!

J'utilisais jusqu'à présent un outil d'activation de valves de marque ATEC et de qualité médiocre et qui n'activait les valves uniquement quand il en avait envie, tout l'inverse de celui-ci ! Cet appareil Autel est de bonne facture, fonctionne parfaitement. Une fonction bien pratique également de l'appareil, la détection d'onde Hz pour contrôler le bon fonctionnement d'une télécommande automobile. Je recommande.

Works as promised, worth the purchase for the do-it-yourself person.Pro: Works great on my vehicle, plus I can help friends with theirs!Con: Software update made unit useless? what the heck? had to roll back to older firmware to get it to work again.... so test after updates...Overall: If you want to do your own tire swaps and tire rotations on a TPMS vehicle, this makes it very convenient. Also its nice being able to check your own sensors for status, and possible future tpms troubleshooting. 100% worth it.

Does not program the sensor to car, only reads the sensor code. Autel do better versions of this device but non are officially imported to the UK, so you would have to take a gamble with a grey import.

Works great and was able to read the TMPS sensors on my 2013 dodge dart 1.4L with after market rims and sensors. I was worried it wouldn't as many tire places did not have an updated tool in order to read sensors on newer cars. I wanted to avoid the stealership as they wanted $70 just to pull my car into the garage.The only draw back is it is not able to program codes to the sensors. The dodge dart is suppose to "automatically" learn the new sensors while driving, but for whatever reason my car won't let go of the old sensor codes. I was able to confirm the new sensors are working and sending signal with this tool. Additionally Autel does sell a higher model that can reprogram sensor codes this but it costs considerably more. The price increase for the higher model is hard to justify unless you plan on making your money back or own a shop.The software included worked on a windows 7 computer and I was able to update the software fairly easy. Like many have stated be sure to get your updates from http://www.auteltech.com/ and not http://www.autel.us/ as the auteltech site seems to be better managed and updated.Overall it's easy to use, works as it should, seems well built, and is a cheaper investment for the home garage.