In Focus: K-Tool International TPMS Pro with OBD-II Module

April 4, 2018

This TPMS tool offers comprehensive make, model and year look up and 98.6 percent vehicle coverage, the company says.

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The K-Tool International TPMS Pro with OBD-II Module, No. KTITPMSOBD, is designed to program all major leading aftermarket TPMS sensor brands, offering a 98.6 percent TPMS sensor coverage, according to the company. This tool offers vehicle make, model and year lookup and relearn procedures, activates and reads TPMS sensors and provides manual and auto relearn procedure information. The tool also displays all sensor data in seconds, including ID, tire pressure, tire temperature, battery status and frequency. This kit includes the KTI TPMS Pro, OBD-II module and a softshell case.

Application

The K-Tool International TPMS Pro with OBD-II Module is designed to read the unreachable TPMS sensor located inside tires. This tool offers activation and reading of TPMS sensors on 100 percent of light vehicle brands, according to the company, and is ideal for mid to large tire shops.

Origin

K-Tool International developed this TPMS tool to provide comprehensive vehicle coverage and allow user to locate TPMS sensors and reprogram the vehicle's ECU.

Selling points

Comprehensive make, model and year look up
98.6 percent sensor coverage, according to the company
One-year warranty on materials and workmanship with one year of free updates
Includes frequent database updates via PC desktop software
Features an OBD-II port that allows ECU reset in less than two minutes, the company says
Includes OBD-II module that gives access to OBD relearns for 60 percent of all car models worldwide

Features and benefits

Icon interface and bright color display
Displays TPMS sensor data in seconds, including ID, tire pressure, tire temperature, battery status and frequency
Includes TPMS sensor part number lookup (OE and aftermarket)
Provides indirect manual and auto interface and relearn procedures in 23 languages
Checks remote keyless entry signal

Manufacturing specs

This TPMS tool is made in Taiwan. The tool is 14" long, 11" wide and 3" tall, and weighs 4 lbs.

Storage and display

The KTITPMSOBD ships individually with one unit per bod. K-Tool International recommends displaying the TPMS tool outside of the kit, and adds that this is a good tool to demo in-shop.