In Focus: ATEQ VT56 Comprehensive TPMS Service Tool

March 5, 2018
This TPMS tool is compatible with 100 percent of TPMS sensors, the company says.

The ATEQ VT56 Comprehensive TPMS Service Tool provides complete TPMS management with coverage for domestic, European and Asian vehicles. It has a VIN barcode scanner to select a vehicle’s make, model and year in seconds. The tool includes features such as built-in tool training, TPMS reset procedures, sensor part numbers, OBD-II locations and Wi-Fi connection to transfer job data to a PC. 

Application

The VT56 Comprehensive TPMS Service Tool is designed to help technicians complete TPMS sensor replacement, tire rotation and replacement and air pressure adjustment. 

Origin

ATEQ developed the VT56 in response to an industry demand they perceived for an easy, fast and accurate method of reading, resetting and programming TPMS sensors that also provides visual aid and printable reporting capability. 

Selling points

  • A VIN barcode scanner reads vehicle make, model and year in seconds, the company says. 
  • The VT56 is designed to read 100 percent of OEM and aftermarket sensors. 
  • This tool offers TPMS tool training, step-by-step relearn procedures and OBD locations. 
  • According to the company, the VT56 programs all known TPMS sensors. 

Features and benefits

  • This tool helps technicians perform more TPMS and tire services in a shorter amount of time.
  • The VT56 is easy to use right of the box, and offers functions including check TPMS system, service TPMS, program sensors, search vehicle history, tool training and tire tread reading.
  • A colorful 4.3" on-screen display helps users navigate through  the tool using an icon-based menu.
  • Designed to service TPMS on any vehicle that comes into the shop, with the ability to read 100 percent of OEM and aftermarket TPMS sensors and reset Domestic, European and Asian TPMS systems.

Manufacturing specs

The VT56 features a protective rubber sleeve casing, a lithium-polymer rechargeable battery, 315 and 433 MHz radio reception and 23 language interface. This tool is manufactures in Taiwan and weighs less than 1.6 lbs. 

Storage and display

The VT56 is shipped in a hard carrying case enclosed in a cardboard box, with five units in each case. ATEQ recommends stocking one case (five units) at a time. 

Demonstration

To see a video demonstration of this product, visit www.vehicleservicepros.com/20984234

Suggested retail price

TS56-1000 (with OBD-II module, docking station and printer): $2,099

TS56-1001 (with OBD-II module and docking station): $1,800

TS56-1002 (with OBD-II module): $1,599

For more information

734-838-6119

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