User's Manual

iSmartTool Series User Manual

5 TPMS (only applies to iSmartTool 601TT &

iSmartTool 601Max)

This module provides the ability to activate most OEM/Universal TPMS sensors,

reprogram sensor IDs, retrieve/clear TPMS DTCs and relearn sensors, helping

technicians quickly find out faulty TPMS and turn off MILs.

In general, the following steps are required for the TPMS detection.

1. Enter TPMS.

2. Select vehicle manufacturer.

3. Select vehicle model and year.

4. Select the TPMS function*.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.

Note: For indirect TPMS vehicle, only the Learning function is supported. For

vehicle using Direct TPMS, it generally includes: Activation, Programming, Learning and

Diagnosis. The available TPMS functions may vary for different vehicles being serviced.

5.1 Activate TPMS Sensor

This function allows users to activate TPMS sensor to view sensor data such as

sensor ID, tire pressure, tire frequency, tire temperature and battery condition.

Note: The tool will do TPMS test in a sequence of FL (Front Left), FR (Front Right),

RR (Rear Right), LR (Rear Left) and SPARE, if the vehicle has the option for the spare.

For universal sensors, place the tool alongside the valve stem, point the trigger

antenna (located on top of the back of the tool) toward the sensor location, and

tap Active. Once the sensor is successfully activated and decoded, the screen

will display the sensor data.

Notes:

1. For early magnet-activated sensors, place the magnet over the stem and then place