Originally Posted by
davidricardo86
When you say clone your existing TPMS sensors, you mean cloning the OE sensors to Autel MX sensors correct?
Correct. You can clone using Autel's MX sensors or they also have something called a "1-Sensor" that can be programmed.
...these Autel TPMS tools can only "program" Autel MX sensors, but can position "relearn" just about any sensor.
Correct. You must use an Autel "programmable" sensor if you want to clone your sensors with an Autel tool.
The Autel tool can "trigger" almost any TPMS sensor out there. So it can help you do a "relearn" on a lot of cars...except for Mirages and a handful of other vehicles that require an OBDII connection for the relearn process.
I wanted to help out my family with their car's if they ever have TPMS issues.
Chances are pretty good that you will be able to help out with this tool. You would still be able to clone a sensor in most cases. There are just some odd-ball TPMS systems out there that require a more expensive scan tool for relearns...like the Mirage. But as long as you can clone a sensor, you will never have to do a relearn!
Is this what you meant by these TPMS tools can't talk to the Mirage's TPMS ECU?
This video mentions something similar to what you brought up regarding Mitsubishi.
That's exactly what I'm talking about! Unless Autel has updated their tools (which is always possible), they will not communicate with a Mirage computer through the OBDII port for TPMS servicing. What they are demonstrating in that video absolutely won't work on a Mirage...unless they have made some changes in the last couple of years. Again...that's possible.
I've emailed Autel several times about this over the last few years. In the past they acknowledged that their TPMS tools don't work on a Mirage. However...it's possible that they have finally corrected this. Here's what their coverage chart says for the TS601 tool:
According to that chart, the TS601 can do OBD relearns on a Mirage. I have seen manufacturers make that claim before. If you decide to buy a more expensive tool like the TS601, be sure it has a good return policy...because there's a reasonable chance you'll be sending it back.
Last edited by Top_Fuel; 09-21-2021 at 08:10 PM.
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