Smartire TPMS early sensor replacement
Discussion
I'm trying to determine which item I need. The Autel website (maxitpms.com) shows a Sensor M (Press-in) and a Sensor R (Screw-in). The sensor itself is the same, but does anyone have any experience or advice regarding whether the Press-in or Screw-in stem is preferred? Would one be more secure or capable of higher speeds than the other?
Here's the website: https://www.maxitpms.com/tpmscms/product2/798.jhtm...
Also, is there enough space on the valve stems for the color-coded rings?
Here's the website: https://www.maxitpms.com/tpmscms/product2/798.jhtm...
Also, is there enough space on the valve stems for the color-coded rings?
I bought and used these from Amazon:
Autel MX-Sensor Dual Frequency (315MHz + 433MHz) Screw-in OE-Level Universal Programmable TPMS Sensors for Tire Pressure (Screw-In Metal Valves Pack of 4)
I had them installed last year when I bought new tires for my V12 Vantage. My dealer worked with me to do the install using the Autel TS401 programmer that I also bought on Amazon. I believe its been superseded by the TS408. They work great.
The colored circles do fit on the valve stems but they are a bit loose, held on by the Valve stem caps.
Henry
Autel MX-Sensor Dual Frequency (315MHz + 433MHz) Screw-in OE-Level Universal Programmable TPMS Sensors for Tire Pressure (Screw-In Metal Valves Pack of 4)
I had them installed last year when I bought new tires for my V12 Vantage. My dealer worked with me to do the install using the Autel TS401 programmer that I also bought on Amazon. I believe its been superseded by the TS408. They work great.
The colored circles do fit on the valve stems but they are a bit loose, held on by the Valve stem caps.
Henry
Johnny, thanks for the link. The Press-in setup seems to be new, though I could be wrong.
Henry, thanks for the info. Does your car have the same Smartire system my '09 has, or the later system that shows the pressures on the dash? Hope you're well -- missed you in Lenox!
Henry, thanks for the info. Does your car have the same Smartire system my '09 has, or the later system that shows the pressures on the dash? Hope you're well -- missed you in Lenox!
Edited by Speedraser on Wednesday 25th May 16:40
Edited by Speedraser on Wednesday 25th May 16:41
Another happy forum customer with newly programmed sensors cloned off the old smartire ones. Thanks to @verniermike, @evr and everyone else who contributed along the way
I have a shiny new autel ts508, so if anyone in Australia needs their sensors programmed just shout out
I have a shiny new autel ts508, so if anyone in Australia needs their sensors programmed just shout out
Edited by mrpseudonym on Friday 10th June 13:05
Edited by mrpseudonym on Friday 10th June 13:06
The quick, easy and cheapest way to programme the Autel MX-Sensors, that replace the old, defunct or even the not working Smartire sensors, in or out of the tyres is by using the Autel MaxiTPMS PAD:
As the MaxiTPSM Pad is currently available from China on eBay for just £67.37 it is by far the cheaper option for programming the replacement valves.
Autel UK told me “The minimum tool for the programming is the MaxiTPMS TS508WF” which they sell for £795 plus postage!
How to do it.
Install the updated Beta version of the Maxipad software from https://we.tl/t-RHdNM4aVCQ
If the Smartire sensor is in the tyre and working:
1. The tyre will need to be deflated and re-inflated a number of times so get ready to be able to do this easily.
2. In the AM section of the Maxipad programme select the correct AM model and year.
3. Go to the ‘create’ tab and ensure HEX is selected. VERY IMPORTANT!
4. Go to the ‘copy’ tab.
5. Hold the Maxipad next to the Smartire sensor
6. Press Test
7. While the programme is testing deflate the tyre down to about 10psi and then re-inflate.
8. You will probably need to repeat 6 and 7 a number of times to get a reading.
9. Once you see ‘Test Success’ place the Autel sensor on the Pad and Click ‘Program’
10. Wait until you see ‘Programming Successful’ and the sensor is then ready to be installed.
FYI: When you remove the Smartire Sensor the ID code on it will be the Decimal equivalent of the HEX found by the PAD.
If the Smartire sensor is out of the tyre and working or not working:
1. Look for the ID code on the sensor like this 173-1-1-0026106
2. Go to https://www.binaryhexconverter.com/decimal-to-hex-...
3. Enter the last 7 digits from the sensor code (0026106) into the ‘Decimal Value’ box and click ‘Convert’.
4. Or if you use MS Excel convert with the formula =DEC2HEX(number)
5. Note on the ‘Hexadecimal Value’. (FYI: Three of my HEX codes were numeric and the fourth was an alpha-numeric).
6. In the AM section of the Maxipad programme select the correct AM model and year.
7. Go to the ‘create’ tab and ensure HEX is selected. VERY IMPORTANT!
8. Enter the ‘Hexadecimal Value’ into the Sensor ID box. (I added 0000 in front to make an 8-digit code but this may not be necessary).
9. Place the Autel sensor on the Pad and Click ‘Program’.
10. Wait until you see ‘Programming Successful’ and the sensor is then ready to be installed.
In either procedure the Sensors can also be programmed while still in the tyre.
The newly programmed Autel sensor can be tested by holding the pad next to the valve in the tyre or by placing the sensor on the pad and clicking ‘Check MX-Sensor’ in the Test Tab.
I won’t go into details here on how I discovered how to do it but it took me four days with absolutely NO HELP from Autel support Asia, EU or UK who only gave me misleading information and wanted me to purchase their expensive option. UK even said “The maxipad was never officially sold in the UK, and it will NEVER be able to programme your sensors”.
One further worthwhile task was, as the OE coloured rings do not fit the MX sensors, I used electrical coloured shrink wrap tubing – looks great!
My new sensors are now installed and working perfectly with a nice green LED on the control module.
Autel TPSM sensors have various details in the Information box after you have clicked 'Check MX-Sensor’ in the Test Tab.
Just curious, I was wondering if anyone knows what HW, SW, AC, PSN or PV/PT stand for and what they mean?
Peter
As the MaxiTPSM Pad is currently available from China on eBay for just £67.37 it is by far the cheaper option for programming the replacement valves.
Autel UK told me “The minimum tool for the programming is the MaxiTPMS TS508WF” which they sell for £795 plus postage!
How to do it.
Install the updated Beta version of the Maxipad software from https://we.tl/t-RHdNM4aVCQ
If the Smartire sensor is in the tyre and working:
1. The tyre will need to be deflated and re-inflated a number of times so get ready to be able to do this easily.
2. In the AM section of the Maxipad programme select the correct AM model and year.
3. Go to the ‘create’ tab and ensure HEX is selected. VERY IMPORTANT!
4. Go to the ‘copy’ tab.
5. Hold the Maxipad next to the Smartire sensor
6. Press Test
7. While the programme is testing deflate the tyre down to about 10psi and then re-inflate.
8. You will probably need to repeat 6 and 7 a number of times to get a reading.
9. Once you see ‘Test Success’ place the Autel sensor on the Pad and Click ‘Program’
10. Wait until you see ‘Programming Successful’ and the sensor is then ready to be installed.
FYI: When you remove the Smartire Sensor the ID code on it will be the Decimal equivalent of the HEX found by the PAD.
If the Smartire sensor is out of the tyre and working or not working:
1. Look for the ID code on the sensor like this 173-1-1-0026106
2. Go to https://www.binaryhexconverter.com/decimal-to-hex-...
3. Enter the last 7 digits from the sensor code (0026106) into the ‘Decimal Value’ box and click ‘Convert’.
4. Or if you use MS Excel convert with the formula =DEC2HEX(number)
5. Note on the ‘Hexadecimal Value’. (FYI: Three of my HEX codes were numeric and the fourth was an alpha-numeric).
6. In the AM section of the Maxipad programme select the correct AM model and year.
7. Go to the ‘create’ tab and ensure HEX is selected. VERY IMPORTANT!
8. Enter the ‘Hexadecimal Value’ into the Sensor ID box. (I added 0000 in front to make an 8-digit code but this may not be necessary).
9. Place the Autel sensor on the Pad and Click ‘Program’.
10. Wait until you see ‘Programming Successful’ and the sensor is then ready to be installed.
In either procedure the Sensors can also be programmed while still in the tyre.
The newly programmed Autel sensor can be tested by holding the pad next to the valve in the tyre or by placing the sensor on the pad and clicking ‘Check MX-Sensor’ in the Test Tab.
I won’t go into details here on how I discovered how to do it but it took me four days with absolutely NO HELP from Autel support Asia, EU or UK who only gave me misleading information and wanted me to purchase their expensive option. UK even said “The maxipad was never officially sold in the UK, and it will NEVER be able to programme your sensors”.
One further worthwhile task was, as the OE coloured rings do not fit the MX sensors, I used electrical coloured shrink wrap tubing – looks great!
My new sensors are now installed and working perfectly with a nice green LED on the control module.
Autel TPSM sensors have various details in the Information box after you have clicked 'Check MX-Sensor’ in the Test Tab.
Just curious, I was wondering if anyone knows what HW, SW, AC, PSN or PV/PT stand for and what they mean?
Peter
Hi, this explained below, it is valid for the early 2006 vantage, 4.3 that has the early smartire and the controller under the passenger glove box....there are some cheap spare parts....
pcarmour said:
The quick, easy and cheapest way to programme the Autel MX-Sensors, that replace the old, defunct or even the not working Smartire sensors, in or out of the tyres is by using the Autel MaxiTPMS PAD:
As the MaxiTPSM Pad is currently available from China on eBay for just £67.37 it is by far the cheaper option for programming the replacement valves.
Autel UK told me “The minimum tool for the programming is the MaxiTPMS TS508WF” which they sell for £795 plus postage!
How to do it.
Install the updated Beta version of the Maxipad software from https://we.tl/t-RHdNM4aVCQ
If the Smartire sensor is in the tyre and working:
1. The tyre will need to be deflated and re-inflated a number of times so get ready to be able to do this easily.
2. In the AM section of the Maxipad programme select the correct AM model and year.
3. Go to the ‘create’ tab and ensure HEX is selected. VERY IMPORTANT!
4. Go to the ‘copy’ tab.
5. Hold the Maxipad next to the Smartire sensor
6. Press Test
7. While the programme is testing deflate the tyre down to about 10psi and then re-inflate.
8. You will probably need to repeat 6 and 7 a number of times to get a reading.
9. Once you see ‘Test Success’ place the Autel sensor on the Pad and Click ‘Program’
10. Wait until you see ‘Programming Successful’ and the sensor is then ready to be installed.
FYI: When you remove the Smartire Sensor the ID code on it will be the Decimal equivalent of the HEX found by the PAD.
If the Smartire sensor is out of the tyre and working or not working:
1. Look for the ID code on the sensor like this 173-1-1-0026106
2. Go to https://www.binaryhexconverter.com/decimal-to-hex-...
3. Enter the last 7 digits from the sensor code (0026106) into the ‘Decimal Value’ box and click ‘Convert’.
4. Or if you use MS Excel convert with the formula =DEC2HEX(number)
5. Note on the ‘Hexadecimal Value’. (FYI: Three of my HEX codes were numeric and the fourth was an alpha-numeric).
6. In the AM section of the Maxipad programme select the correct AM model and year.
7. Go to the ‘create’ tab and ensure HEX is selected. VERY IMPORTANT!
8. Enter the ‘Hexadecimal Value’ into the Sensor ID box. (I added 0000 in front to make an 8-digit code but this may not be necessary).
9. Place the Autel sensor on the Pad and Click ‘Program’.
10. Wait until you see ‘Programming Successful’ and the sensor is then ready to be installed.
In either procedure the Sensors can also be programmed while still in the tyre.
The newly programmed Autel sensor can be tested by holding the pad next to the valve in the tyre or by placing the sensor on the pad and clicking ‘Check MX-Sensor’ in the Test Tab.
I won’t go into details here on how I discovered how to do it but it took me four days with absolutely NO HELP from Autel support Asia, EU or UK who only gave me misleading information and wanted me to purchase their expensive option. UK even said “The maxipad was never officially sold in the UK, and it will NEVER be able to programme your sensors”.
One further worthwhile task was, as the OE coloured rings do not fit the MX sensors, I used electrical coloured shrink wrap tubing – looks great!
My new sensors are now installed and working perfectly with a nice green LED on the control module.
Autel TPSM sensors have various details in the Information box after you have clicked 'Check MX-Sensor’ in the Test Tab.
Just curious, I was wondering if anyone knows what HW, SW, AC, PSN or PV/PT stand for and what they mean?
Peter
As the MaxiTPSM Pad is currently available from China on eBay for just £67.37 it is by far the cheaper option for programming the replacement valves.
Autel UK told me “The minimum tool for the programming is the MaxiTPMS TS508WF” which they sell for £795 plus postage!
How to do it.
Install the updated Beta version of the Maxipad software from https://we.tl/t-RHdNM4aVCQ
If the Smartire sensor is in the tyre and working:
1. The tyre will need to be deflated and re-inflated a number of times so get ready to be able to do this easily.
2. In the AM section of the Maxipad programme select the correct AM model and year.
3. Go to the ‘create’ tab and ensure HEX is selected. VERY IMPORTANT!
4. Go to the ‘copy’ tab.
5. Hold the Maxipad next to the Smartire sensor
6. Press Test
7. While the programme is testing deflate the tyre down to about 10psi and then re-inflate.
8. You will probably need to repeat 6 and 7 a number of times to get a reading.
9. Once you see ‘Test Success’ place the Autel sensor on the Pad and Click ‘Program’
10. Wait until you see ‘Programming Successful’ and the sensor is then ready to be installed.
FYI: When you remove the Smartire Sensor the ID code on it will be the Decimal equivalent of the HEX found by the PAD.
If the Smartire sensor is out of the tyre and working or not working:
1. Look for the ID code on the sensor like this 173-1-1-0026106
2. Go to https://www.binaryhexconverter.com/decimal-to-hex-...
3. Enter the last 7 digits from the sensor code (0026106) into the ‘Decimal Value’ box and click ‘Convert’.
4. Or if you use MS Excel convert with the formula =DEC2HEX(number)
5. Note on the ‘Hexadecimal Value’. (FYI: Three of my HEX codes were numeric and the fourth was an alpha-numeric).
6. In the AM section of the Maxipad programme select the correct AM model and year.
7. Go to the ‘create’ tab and ensure HEX is selected. VERY IMPORTANT!
8. Enter the ‘Hexadecimal Value’ into the Sensor ID box. (I added 0000 in front to make an 8-digit code but this may not be necessary).
9. Place the Autel sensor on the Pad and Click ‘Program’.
10. Wait until you see ‘Programming Successful’ and the sensor is then ready to be installed.
In either procedure the Sensors can also be programmed while still in the tyre.
The newly programmed Autel sensor can be tested by holding the pad next to the valve in the tyre or by placing the sensor on the pad and clicking ‘Check MX-Sensor’ in the Test Tab.
I won’t go into details here on how I discovered how to do it but it took me four days with absolutely NO HELP from Autel support Asia, EU or UK who only gave me misleading information and wanted me to purchase their expensive option. UK even said “The maxipad was never officially sold in the UK, and it will NEVER be able to programme your sensors”.
One further worthwhile task was, as the OE coloured rings do not fit the MX sensors, I used electrical coloured shrink wrap tubing – looks great!
My new sensors are now installed and working perfectly with a nice green LED on the control module.
Autel TPSM sensors have various details in the Information box after you have clicked 'Check MX-Sensor’ in the Test Tab.
Just curious, I was wondering if anyone knows what HW, SW, AC, PSN or PV/PT stand for and what they mean?
Peter
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