ATEQ TPMS User Manual

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Table of Contents
1. USER MANUAL............................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1. SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2. WARNINGS ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.1. Read all the instructions ............................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.2. Keep these instructions in a safe place ........................................................................................................ 7
1.2.3. Take heed of warnings ................................................................................................................................. 7
1.2.4. Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
1.2.5. Water & Moisture ........................................................................................................................................ 7
1.2.6. Storage ......................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.7. Usage ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
1.3. KEY FUNCTIONS ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.3.1. Status bar icons (at the top of the screen) ................................................................................................... 9
1.3.2. Action bar icons (at the bottom of the screen) .......................................................................................... 10
1.4. TURNING THE TOOL ON ......................................................................................................................................... 11
1.5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................................... 12
1.5.1. Positioning the tool .................................................................................................................................... 12
1.5.2. Service procedures...................................................................................................................................... 12
1.5.2.1. Check sensors ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
1.5.2.2. Relearning TPMS sensors ................................................................................................................................... 13
2. USING THE TOOL .........................................................................................................................................14
2.1. CHECK TPM ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.1.1. Selecting the vehicle model ........................................................................................................................ 14
2.1.2. Specific case for vehicles fitted with indirect TPMS ................................................................................... 18
2.1.3. Reading sensors .......................................................................................................................................... 19
2.1.4. Reprogramming the ECU using the OBD-II module ................................................................................... 21
2.1.4.1. OBD-II errors: descriptions and resolution ........................................................................................................ 23
2.1.5. Personalization and saving vehicle data .................................................................................................... 24
2.2. TPMS SERVICE .................................................................................................................................................... 26
2.2.1. Vehicle make, model, year selection mode ................................................................................................ 26
2.2.2. Select vehicle manufacturer ....................................................................................................................... 27
2.2.3. Select vehicle model ................................................................................................................................... 27
2.2.4. Select year of construction ......................................................................................................................... 28
2.3. SELECT A SERVICE ................................................................................................................................................. 28
2.3.1. Relearning .................................................................................................................................................. 29
2.3.2. Reading TPMS DTC error codes .................................................................................................................. 33
2.3.3. Unlocking TPMS ECU .................................................................................................................................. 34
2.3.4. Key fob test ................................................................................................................................................. 35
2.3.5. Spare parts ................................................................................................................................................. 37
2.3.6. Help ............................................................................................................................................................ 39
2.3.7. Placard Adjustment .................................................................................................................................... 40
2.4. PROGRAMMING A BLANK SENSOR ............................................................................................................................ 44
2.4.1. Select by sensor make ................................................................................................................................ 44
2.4.2. Select by vehicle make ................................................................................................................................ 46
2.4.3. Select by history.......................................................................................................................................... 48
2.4.4. Creating a TPMS sensor.............................................................................................................................. 49
2.4.5. Copying a TPMS sensor .............................................................................................................................. 51
2.4.6. Copying all TPMS sensors ........................................................................................................................... 53
2.4.7. Programming fault ..................................................................................................................................... 55
2.4.8. Retrieving the ID of a TPMS sensor ............................................................................................................ 56
2.4.9. Manual ID entry.......................................................................................................................................... 58
2.5. SEARCH .............................................................................................................................................................. 62
2.5.1. Search by VIN ............................................................................................................................................. 64
2.6. TRAILER TPMS .................................................................................................................................................... 66
2.7. HISTORY ............................................................................................................................................................. 70
2.7.1. Recent history ............................................................................................................................................. 70
2.7.2. Statistics history ......................................................................................................................................... 72

ATEQ TPMS Specifications

General

Category	Test Equipment
Frequency	315 MHz, 433 MHz
Compatibility	Works with most TPMS sensors
Connectivity	Bluetooth
Connectivity Type	USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Weight	Approx. 0.5 kg
Dimensions	Approx. 20 x 10 x 5 cm
Functionality	Activation, Programming