TPMS TOOL user guide User guide VT-T56009 TPMS AND RF TOOL P1. SPECIFICATIONS Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Life: Approximately 1,000 activations per full charge. Dimensions (Max. L,W,D): 7.9" x 4.7" x 1.6" (20.0 cm x 12.0 cm x 4.0 cm). Case Material: High Impact ABS. Response Frequency: Main frequencies: 315 MHz and 433.92 MHz (supporting most specific frequencies). Low Battery Indication: LCD bar graph display. Weight: Approx. 2 lbs.
TPMS TOOL user guide P2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not discard. Retain for future reference. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device will not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device will accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired or improper operation.
TPMS TOOL user guide P3. CAUTION READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING Your Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) tool has been designed to be durable, safe, and reliable when properly used. All TPMS TOOLS are intended to be used only by qualified and trained automotive technicians or a in light industrial repair shop environment. Please read all instructions below before using. Always follow these safety instructions.
TPMS TOOL user guide P4. FUNCTION KEYS Power ON /OFF switch Test or trigger sensor. Next, continue or confirm. Cancel, previous step. Navigate to select "up”. Navigate to select “down”. Navigate to select “left”. Navigate to select “right”.
TPMS TOOL user guide P4.1. HEADER ICONS The tool is plugged on USB. The OBD module is plugged to the tool. The Bluetooth is on (not available). The Wifi is on (not available). Wifi signal strength = 100%; = 66%; = 33%. A message is arrived (not available). SD card is inserted. Battery status. The "Tire Tread Depth" option is plugged to the device. P4.2. BOTTOM ICONS This icon is to back to the home page. This icon must be selected to send sensor data to the ECU.
TPMS TOOL user guide P5. GM SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL FUNCTIONS Press key to turn on device, the TPMS TOOL. The tool displays the start screen. Wait a few seconds and the tool displays the main menu. The tool is ready to operate. There are three Special Service functions on the EL-52545 that are specific to GM vehicles. Refer to the support documents and video instructions at https://gmtoolsandequipment.com for complete and proper use of these new functions. P5.1.
TPMS TOOL user guide P5.2. SIGNAL DETECTION The Signal Detect function is used to display the keyfob identification including the last eight digits of the VIN associated with the fob, the fob ID and the fob part number. It also has the ability to check the fob signal strength and to check the low frequency antennas on the vehicle. These features will be used to quickly diagnose customer complaints of “this fob doesn’t work on my vehicle”. P5.3.
TPMS TOOL user guide P6. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS P6.1. TPMS TOOL OVERVIEW Read and diagnose sensors, OBD2 ECU reset and transfer data to ECU. Note: With some vehicles, if the vehicle is in “learn mode” the vehicle will also confirm that the TPM sensor has communicated to the ECM with a series of horn beeps. Service Procedure Section 1.0: Read Sensor Test Before servicing the tires/wheels, using your TPMS TOOL, trigger each of the vehicle's sensors to make sure they are working properly.
TPMS TOOL user guide EL-52545 USE IMPORTANT: Vehicle specific information in this manual is used as an example and may not represent specific instructions each make and model may require. When performing various functions with the tool, it is important to refer to the on-screen prompts and/or repair manual information. Warning! For best sensor triggering, hold the tool against the tire sidewall right above the sensor. 1.
TPMS TOOL user guide 1.1. SELECT THE MMY SELECTION MODE US version only or America zone selected. This is to choose the MMY selection mode manually or with the VIN bar code of the vehicle. = Continue 1.2. SELECT CAR MANUFACTURER = Continue = Previous 1.3.
TPMS TOOL user guide 1.4. SELECT YEAR = Continue = Previous = Continue If year is unknown, select the = Previous button. The following screen displays the VIN location on the vehicle. = Continue = Previous = Continue Check the 10th character of the VIN and select it.
TPMS TOOL user guide Confirm the selection. = Continue = Previous The device confirms the year. = Continue = Previous 1.5.
TPMS TOOL user guide 1.6. TEST SENSORS The tool is ready to trigger sensors. To scroll wheels. The tool is triggering the sensor. LF The tool is triggering the sensor. = Continue = Previous and erase results Trigger all wheels.
TPMS TOOL user guide LF The tool has not detected a sensor. Try again. = Continue = Previous and erase results = Next wheel. 1.7. REPROGRAM ECU THROUGH OBD2 PORT After all sensor IDs are read and displayed on the tool, connect OBD module to the tool. The OBDII icon appears on the header to confirm. Plug OBD2 module to the OBD2 port on vehicle, and turn ignition on. = Continue Select the OBD button . = Previous The device prompts you to continue.
TPMS TOOL user guide Note: Keep the engine OFF. = Continue = Previous = Continue = Previous The transfer begins. The following messages appear briefly. CONNECTED TRANSFER OK = Previous VERIFY OK SUCCESSFUL TRANSFER The data transfer to the ECU is complete. OBD2 module must be unplugged from the DLC connector.
TPMS TOOL user guide 1.8. CUSTOMER PERSONALIZATION This is to personalize the results of the vehicle with its information, Customer name, license plate number, VIN number and the mileage. This information will be written on the printed label. = Continue Select the edition button . = Previous The blank information screen appears, press = Continue to edit the fields. = Previous = to validate the character to select the character. = Previous To validate the data in the field.
TPMS TOOL user guide Once the fields are entered, it seems like the following example (some field can stay blank): = Continue to select the field or icon. = Previous This information will be useful, in searching menu with one of this data, to recover the previous job information, see paragraph "Search menu".
TPMS TOOL user guide 2. SERVICE TPMS This is to service the sensors and more on the vehicle: Relearn procedure, RF detection, Part lookup, Keyfob test, Help. Continue 2.1. SELECT THE MMY SELECTION MODE US version only or America zone selected. This is to choose the MMY selection mode manually or with the VIN barcode of the vehicle.
TPMS TOOL user guide 2.2. SELECT CAR MANUFACTURER = Continue Scroll up and down to select a vehicle make. = Previous 2.3. SELECT VEHICLE MODEL = Continue Scroll up and down to select a vehicle model. = Previous 2.4. SELECT YEAR = Continue Scroll up and down to select a year.
TPMS TOOL user guide 2.5. SELECT SERVICE The following services are available: Part lookup, Relearn OBDII or manual procedures, Keyfob test, TPM DTC, Help. = Continue = Previous 2.5.1. Service "Relearn OBDII" This service explains the procedure to relearn the sensor on the vehicle. = Continue = Previous Follow instructions.
TPMS TOOL user guide 2.5.1. 1) Select the number of wheels = Continue = Previous 2.5.1. 2) Test sensors The tool is ready to trigger sensors. To trigger the sensor. Proceed as "CHECK SENSOR".
TPMS TOOL user guide = Continue = Previous Select the sensors model to paste. To paste the sensor. Select the wheels. Wait a few seconds. Proceed as "Copy sensor ID section".
TPMS TOOL user guide 2.5.2. Read TPMS DTC DTC = Diagnostic Trouble codes. This is for reading only the TPM codes. This menu is currently available for: Acura, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Kia, Lexus, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru and Toyota. = Continue = Previous Note: Keep the engine OFF. = Continue = Previous Plug OBD2 module to the OBD2 port on vehicle, and turn ignition on. The DTC are displayed on the screen.
TPMS TOOL user guide 2.5.3. Keyfob test This is to test the strength of the RF signal of the keyfob. = Continue = Previous 2.5.3. 1) Select the frequency = Continue = Previous 2.5.3.
TPMS TOOL user guide 2.5.3. 3) Read instructions Press keyfob buttons. To reset the device and start a new test. The device waits for RF signal. 2.5.3. 1) Test results PASS: KEYFOB is working within its range to the device. To reset the device and start a new test. MARGINAL: Lower signal strength • May be normal for low power systems compare with 2nd FOB or same Year, Make & Model with same RPOs To reset the device and start a new test.
TPMS TOOL user guide 2.6. SERVICE "PART" This is a spare parts data base for all the sensors available for all cars. = Continue = Previous = Previous to scroll dealer's part number.
TPMS TOOL user guide 2.7. SERVICE "HELP" This feature is to assist the user to troubleshoot the TPMS issue. = Continue = Previous = Continue Select the case of the issue. = Previous = Continue To continue information texts. = Previous Follow instructions on the screen.
TPMS TOOL user guide 3. PROGRAM BLANK SENSOR works with aftermarket universal sensors with the options to create the new sensor IDs and /or to duplicate sensor ID(s) from original sensor(s). = Continue = Previous 3.1. SELECTION BY SENSOR MODEL = Continue = Previous = Continue Scroll up and down to select a brand. = Previous Following your options, some above brands in example may change.
TPMS TOOL user guide = Continue Scroll up and down to select a vehicle make. = Previous = Continue Scroll up and down to select a vehicle model. = Previous = Continue Scroll up and down to select a year.
TPMS TOOL user guide 3.2. SELECTION BY MAKE = Continue = Previous = Continue Scroll up and down to select a vehicle make. = Previous = Continue Scroll up and down to select a vehicle model. = Previous = Continue Scroll up and down to select a year.
TPMS TOOL user guide = Continue Scroll up and down to select a brand. = Previous Following your options, some above brands in example may change. The models of sensors are displayed, use one of these = Continue = Previous 3.3. SELECTION BY HISTORY = Continue = Previous = Continue Scroll up and down to select a vehicle.
TPMS TOOL user guide 3.4. "COPY SENSOR ID" SECTION This section is to recover a sensor ID if the "old" sensor can be cloned. = Continue Scroll Right and left to select the COPY option. Position the sensor in front of the tool antenna to check the sensor. = Previous To trigger the sensor. The tool trigger the sensor, wait a few seconds. The sensor data are displayed.
TPMS TOOL user guide Position the sensor in front of the tool antenna to send the ID to the new sensor. = Continue = Home Wait a few seconds. The tool verifies the ID uploaded. The sensor is cloned.
TPMS TOOL user guide 3.5. "CREATE SENSOR ID" SECTION This section is to create a MMY specific sensor if the "old" sensor can't be cloned. The new sensor ID(s) are generated randomly by the tool, and may not be the same as the original one. Perform TPMS reset, see section 2, is required when replacing new sensors. = Continue Scroll Right and left to select the CREATE option. Position the sensor in front of the tool antenna to send ID to the new sensor. = Previous = Continue = Home Wait a few seconds.
TPMS TOOL user guide The sensor is created. = Continue = Previous 3.6. "COPY ALL SENSORS ID" SECTION This section is to recover all the sensors IDs if the "olds" sensor can be cloned. = Continue Scroll Right and left to select the CREATE option. = Previous Proceed as "CHECK SENSOR" and trigger the 4 sensors.
TPMS TOOL user guide To paste the sensor. Select the wheel to paste. Position the sensor in front of the tool antenna to send ID to the new sensor. = Continue = Home Wait a few seconds. The tool verifies the ID uploaded.
TPMS TOOL user guide The sensor is cloned. = Continue = Previous To paste the sensor. Select another wheel to paste. Proceed as show above for all the remains wheels. 3.7. REPROGRAM ISSUE In case of ID transfer issue, the following message appears, start again.
TPMS TOOL user guide 4. SEARCH MENU This menu allows searching a vehicle already triggered in the device database. = Continue = Previous = Continue The search is possible by: CUSTOMER, PLATE, VIN or MAKE. = Previous = Continue A keyboard is displayed for characters entering, select = Previous to validate.
TPMS TOOL user guide = Continue To select for data displaying. = Previous = Continue To select the vehicle. = Previous = Continue to select the action.
TPMS TOOL user guide 5. HISTORY This feature is to list the last device activity. = Continue = Continue Scroll Right and left to select the HISTORY option. = Previous Recent option = Continue Select the make to display. The screen of the selected vehicle with the last state of triggers appears. It's possible to continue to trigger the vehicle. = Previous To trigger the sensor.
TPMS TOOL user guide = Continue Scroll Right and left to select the HISTORY option. = Previous Statistics option = Continue To change the page. = Previous = Continue Scroll Right and left to select the HISTORY option.
TPMS TOOL user guide 6. SETTINGS 6.1. ENTER SETTINGS MENU = Continue = Previous = Continue Select the function or settings. UM-36600D-U = Previous Note: in each icon is written the state of the setting. LANGUAGE Select displayed language among Cestina, Dansk, Deutsch, English, Español, Français, Italiano, Magyar, Nederlands, Norsk, Polski, Portugues, Romã Nä, Suomi. UNITS Change the air pressure and temperature display (kPa, Bar or PSI with F° or C°).
TPMS TOOL user guide 6.1.1. Change language settings LANGUAGE: select displayed language among Cestina, Dansk, Deutsch, Engelska, English, Español, Français, Italiano, Nederlands, Norsk, Polski, Portugues, Suomi. = Continue Select the function or settings. = Previous = Confirm Scroll up and down to select. = Previous 6.1.2. Change Units settings UNITS: change the air pressure and temperature display (kPa, Bar or PSI with F° or C°). = Continue Select the function or settings.
TPMS TOOL user guide = Confirm Scroll up and down to select the Units. = Previous 6.1.3. Change Format settings FORMAT: change the format of sensor ID display. = Confirm Select the function or settings. = Previous = Confirm Scroll up and down to select a format. = Previous AUTO: display sensor ID format in the way sensor is transmitting. DECIMAL: force to display sensor ID in decimal (0 to 9). HEXADECIMAL: force to display sensor ID in hexadecimal (0 to F).
TPMS TOOL user guide 6.1.4. Change Buzzer settings BUZZER: turn buzzer to ON or OFF. (YES or NO). When buzzer on is set to YES, a beep is triggered when the sensor ID is detected. = Confirm Select the function or settings. = Previous = Confirm Scroll up and down to select Yes or No. = Previous 6.1.5. Change Auto Off settings AUTO OFF: time to turn off the device automatically after not being operated. = Confirm Select the function or settings.
TPMS TOOL user guide = Confirm Scroll up (+) and down (-) to change time. Change by 60 min (maximum) to DISABLED (never). = Previous 6.1.6. Change Zone settings = Confirm Select the function or settings. = Previous = Confirm Scroll up and down to select a zone. = Previous The tool will load the new database for the selected zone.
TPMS TOOL user guide 6.1.7.
TPMS TOOL user guide 7. TRAINING This feature is to show the some processes as various relearns, update tool, etc. = Continue Example of training: = Continue = Previous = Continue To change the page.
TPMS TOOL user guide 8. TIRE TREAD This feature allows by using the gauge tool option to measure the tread depth tire. = Continue If the "Tire Tread Depth" option is not plugged, the VT56 device prompts you to plug it. = Continue = Previous Check for the green light on the back of the "Tire Tread Depth" option. The icon appears in the header. = Continue Once plugged the device prompts you to select the number of wheels.
TPMS TOOL user guide The tool is ready for depth measurements. = Previous To scroll wheels. Press the button on the back of the "Tire Tread Depth" option to start the depth measurement. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen for all the wheels.
TPMS TOOL user guide At each wheel, press the button on the back of the "Tire Tread Depth" option to start the wheel depth measurement Once all the wheels are measured, all the depth measures are displayed. These results can be printed (see "Print sensor details" paragraph). = Previous The results can be recovered in the "History/recent" menu. If one tire is used (more than the depth tolerance) its measures appear in red.
TPMS TOOL user guide MISCELLANEOUS 1. ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP AND COVER ASSEMBLY TO THE TOOL The tool kit includes a protective cover and hand strap assembly, allowing easy use of the tool with one hand. Please follow the instructions below to attach the assembly to the tool First, pull the top side of the cover over the tool. The cover will snap in to place over the top of the tool, and the barcode scanner should be visible.
TPMS TOOL user guide Next, place your hand through the strap and pull the bottom of the velcro strap over the back of your hand until it is tight, then attach to the other velcro end. Finally, Pull the larger velcro piece over the back of the strap to secure it in place.
TPMS TOOL user guide 2. CHARGE Low Battery Indication Battery indicator status: Your TPMS TOOL incorporates a low battery detection circuit. Battery life is an average of 800 sensor tests per battery 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% charge (approximately 160 to 200 vehicles) this may change following the sensor When 0% is flashing the tool will turn off after 10 seconds. model. The battery is charging. The battery has an issue, please contact after sales service.
TPMS TOOL user guide 3. PRINT SENSOR DETAILS Note: This feature is only available after the user has triggered the sensors in the vehicle, and the tool has not been turned off. 1) Put the tool into its docking station; check that the all sensors are triggered. 2) Plug the charger (or check) to the docking station; this is to supply the printer. 3) Power on the printer, press the green light is flashing button until the . 4) The printer will be ready when the battery light is on .
TPMS TOOL user guide 4. TROUBLESHOOTING If the TPMS TOOL is unable to trigger one or more of the sensors, using either electronic or magnetic activation, please use the following troubleshooting guide: 1) The vehicle does not have a sensor even though a metal valve stem is present. Be aware of Schrader rubber style snap-in stems used on TPMS systems. 2) The sensor, module or ECU itself may be damaged or defective.
TPMS TOOL user guide 5.1. INSTALL WEBVT PC SUITE 1) Connect the TPMS tool to the USB port and power the tool ON. 2) Insert the CD, supplied with your tool, into the PC drive and click on the WebVT icon to start the program. 3) A screen will appear that says “Welcome to the Install Shield Wizard for WebVT.” Click “Next >” 4) A window will appear to choose destination location, click “Next >” 5) Follow instructions until the window with the “Finish” button appears.
TPMS TOOL user guide 6. LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY ATEQ Limited Hardware Warranty ATEQ warrants to the original purchaser that your ATEQ hardware product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for the length of time, identified on your product package and/or contained in your user documentation, from the date of purchase. Except where prohibited by applicable law, this warranty is nontransferable and is limited to the original purchaser.
TPMS TOOL user guide Please note that in the European Union, any warranty period less than two years shall be increased to two years. Do not use it as a power source. Unplug it before attempting to service or clean it. About the Battery 7. SAFETY BATTERY INFORMATION AND CHARGE You must read and understand these safety instructions and warnings before using or charging your lithium polymer batteries.
TPMS TOOL user guide ignite, DO NOT use water to extinguish the fire, take some sand or fire extinguisher described above. It must neutralize the Lithium Polymer battery elements unusable. The neutralization process must be performed with very strict security fit. It is recommended that you return us the tool, we will collect the battery out of use and gives to a specialized recycler. A Lithium Polymer battery should be stored with a minimum charge of 30%.
