Autel TS501 Pro is a new generation of TPMS diagnostic and maintenance tool. It is a newly customized upgraded version of T501 in 2024. It is an ideal portable handheld OBD2 scanner tool for TPMS diagnostic and service needs.
Compared with Autel TS501, TS501 Pro has more functions and diagnostic capabilities, and is further improved in terms of functionality and user experience. Here, we compare the functions and performance of the two scanners.
| Comparison | TS501 Pro | TS501 |
| TPMS function | ||
| Easy vehicle identification | (Manually select) | (Manually select) |
| Quick Mode & Advance Mode | × | × |
| Activate TPMS sensors | ● | ● |
| Read sensor data | ● | ● |
| TPMS diagnose, one step for complete TPMS health check | ● | ● |
| Read/clear TPMS 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 | ● | ● |
| Read TPMS live data | × | × |
| Tire Type/Pressure selection | ● | × |
| DOT Scan, Tire Expiration Notice, Tire Recall Lookup | × | × |
| TPMS Toolkit (other function) | ● | ● |
| Diagnostic function | ||
| Electrical park brake (EPB) | × | × |
| Reset Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) | × | × |
| Oil reset | × | × |
| Battery Management System (BMS) Reset | × | × |
| Other service functions | ||
| Basic OBDII code reader | × | × |
| Read/clear codes for all electronic systems | × | × |
| Display live data in text, graph & analog for easy data review | × | × |
| Support IMMO functions | × | × |
| 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 | SD card |
| Multilingual support | ● | ● |
| Historical test records | ● | ● |
| Software Update | free | free |
| Limited one year warranty | ● | ● |
In the promotion of the functions of the car fault diagnosis scan tools, we can always see the words'bi directional control'. So what is bi directional control for cars? How is this function applied in the process of car diagnosis? What are the products of Autel that can be controlled in both directions? What benefits can bidirectional control bring us? Today's blog will answer your questions.
TPMS is the abbreviation of Tire Pressure Monitoring System. A Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is a critical vehicle safety feature that continuously tracks air pressure levels in pneumatic tires.
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