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TECHRITEPRO Tire Pressure Monitoring System Tool User Guide...
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Bartec USA reserves the right to make changes at any time without obligation to notify any person or organization. Bartec USA will do its best to keep you the customer informed of any changes that might affect the tools performance.
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TECHRITEPRO USER GUIDE Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICES ..................................2 SAFETY DEFINITIONS .................................... 5 : ....................................5 AFETY RECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING ON THE VEHICLE: ..............................5 DISPOSING OF EQUIPMENT ................................. 5 DISPOSING OF BATTERIES ..................................5 CORRECT USE OF THE TOOL ................................. 6 WHEN USING THE TOOL REMEMBER: ..............................
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TECHRITEPRO USER GUIDE OBD R : ......................................15 ELEARNS RITE S ®: ......................................16 : ..................................... 17 ELEARN NFORMATION .................................... 18 ROGRAMMABLE ENSOR OBD D ..................................... 19 IAGNOSTICS .................................... 20 ECHNICAL NFORMATION REVIEW VEHICLE DATA ..................................21 SETTINGS ......................................21 REGISTRATION AND TPMS DESKTOP ..............................
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CAUTION: Means you risk damage to the vehicle or the tool. These safety messages cover situations Bartec is aware of. Bartec cannot know, evaluate, and advise you to all the possible hazards. You must be certain that any conditions or service procedures encountered do not jeopardise your personal safety.
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MAINTENANCE AND GUARANTEE Inspect the tool when delivered. Damage sustained during shipment is not covered by the guarantee. Bartec will accept no responsibility for material or bodily harm resulting from inappropriate use of the product, failure to maintain it, or incorrect storage conditions.
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TARTED HARGING The TECHRITEPRO is shipped with a charged battery. It is recommended that the tool is charged 2+ hours before first use. For optimum performance, always keep it sufficiently charged. The TECHRITEPRO will notify the user when the battery has low power, and the battery icon will change color from white to red.
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Back: Press once to return On/Off & Quick Menu- On/Off used for powering the pressed. to previous menu. TECHRITEPRO on and off. The quick menu can be used when the quick menu bars are illuminated on the menu bar. OBD Connector ON/OFF S...
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TECHRITEPRO USER GUIDE Used to check sensors, relearn sensors to the vehicle, perform New Service OBD diagnostic, program sensors, and receive TPMS information. Resume Service Used to resume your last job. Used to call up all stored works. User is able to search by...
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TECHRITEPRO USER GUIDE ELECTING EHICLE The phrase “New TPMS Service” is exactly that: Starting a New TPMS Service on a vehicle. The first recommended step with TPMS service will be selecting the correct vehicle which can be set up in the following ways: •...
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TECHRITEPRO USER GUIDE ELECTING BY 1. Press MMY Listing- This will then progress you into selecting the vehicles Make (manufacture). 2. Select the Make- This is where you will choose the Make (manufacture) of the vehicle you are working on.
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TECHRITEPRO USER GUIDE ERVICE This uses a quick and easy to follow process Check Sensors which allows the user to read sensors, process the data, read battery status & ID’s. Relearn All relearn procedures that are available on the selected vehicle.
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TECHRITEPRO USER GUIDE TPMS I NFORMATION If you see this icon on the screen press for more TPMS information ENSORS Use this function to test the fitted sensors before continuing with further steps. To check the status of the TMPS sensors on the vehicle, select Check Sensors from the Service Screen.
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TECHRITEPRO USER GUIDE OSSIBLE ENSOR EADING ESULTS Note that if a faulty Sensor has been replaced, some method of relearn procedure will need to be followed, as explained later in this manual. Successful Sensor Read Sensor was successfully activated and decoded.
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Indirect (Vehicles have no sensors) Your TECHRITEPRO tool will display the relearn process right on the screen of what is available to use for that specific vehicle. The tool will also list the Tire Industry Association (TIA) Relearn Process Reference number for cross-reference to the TIA TPMS Relearn Chart.
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TECHRITEPRO USER GUIDE RITE S ®: RITE-SYNC® allows the Technician to install a NEW RITE-SENSOR® into a vehicle just like the OE sensor, and during the RELEARN Process, “sync” that sensor to the Make-Model-Year selected, keeping the RELEARN process the same as using an OE sensor.
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TECHRITEPRO USER GUIDE ELEARN NFORMATION This contains extra information about the relearn for the selected vehicle, which can assist you if you have any problems. An example would be for some Toyota and Lexus vehicles which use a summer and winter tire set.
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TECHRITEPRO USER GUIDE ROGRAMMABLE ENSOR The “Programmable Sensor” Point on the service menu enables the function of programming aftermarket replacement sensors like the RITE-SENSOR®, HUF IntelliSens® or the Schrader EZ-sensor®. Even when they are already mounted in a wheel or programmed to another vehicle. The user can choose from a selection of sensors which match the preselected MMY.
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TECHRITEPRO USER GUIDE OBD D IAGNOSTICS OBD Diagnostics is the function of connecting the Wireless VCI to the OBDII port of the vehicle in order to be able and read any TPMS related information in the ECM. The tool will capture the following information: •...
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TECHRITEPRO USER GUIDE ECHNICAL NFORMATION Technical Gives detailed information about Information replacement parts, service kits, sensors, vehicles, and service tips. View Relearn Procedure specific This option provides information about the relearns that are available for the selected MMY. Sensors do not have to be read to access the following information.
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TECHRITEPRO USER GUIDE EVIEW EHICLE Sensors and OBD need to have been read for data to be shown. The menu gives direct access to specific screens that display the Vehicle data. This option is helpful if the user wants to have a second look at the Sensor Data, OBD Data.
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Registration takes place when the tool is first turned on. Registration enables the tool, notification of software updates and the ability to download update files to the tool. To register a tool on TPMS Desktop, navigate to the Bartec TPMS Desktop at tpmsdesktop.us on your PC.
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After creating an account, resume TPMS Desktop and Log in using the created credentials. Connect the TECHRITEPRO to the computer. The TPMS Desktop will automatically register the tool after the distributor is selected and will display the message: “Tool successfully registered”.
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TPMS Desktop is a free PC software utility that is very similar to the Direct Log in method but with improved interface to help guide the user. If your Bartec TPMS Tool is out of date once connected to TPMS Desktop it will recognize that there is an update for your TPMS Tool and ask you if you would like to update automatically.
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Power on the TECHRITEPRO and connect to a PC. Step 2: The tool should open a window on the computer screen. The PC should detect the tool as the TECHRITEPRO. OR: To open window, navigate to My Computer and open the TECHRITEPRO.
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TECHRITEPRO USER GUIDE PPENDIX TPMS D ESKTOP Bartec created the TPMS Desktop software to let you easily manage and update your Bartec TPMS tools, and to enhance your ability to provide complete TPMS diagnostics and service to your customers. TPMS Desktop Updates If your PC has an internet connection, TPMS Desktop may periodically prompt for updates when first launched.
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View and configure the settings for TPMS Desktop, including Bluetooth connections. Access log files when requested by Technical Support. Technical Support: Links to Bartec’s Online Training, including Technical Service Bulletins, User Guides, training videos, and more. TECHRITEPRO V1.6 Table of Contents...
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Your TechRITEPro has been designed especially for the rugged automotive shop environment. When properly cared for and maintained, it will provide years of service. However, accidents happen, and when they do, Bartec stands at the ready to deliver excellent support and service to get you up and running again.
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“Park”, as otherwise it will not work on the vehicle. The TechRITEPro tool has the ability to perform the necessary mode change. If a sensor is shown as “Ship”, “Test” or “Off” and the relearn toolkit provides the option “Set Sensor to Park Mode”, please use this option to change the sensor mode into the correct one: •...
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Tool Serial Number: This allows your call information to be added to our database for future reference. Can be found on the back side of the tool or in the settings/tool info. • Ensure your tool is registered: A tool registered with Bartec USA gives you access to technical information which may assist you with your current issue. •...
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TECHRITEPRO USER GUIDE GLOSSARY Audit Data: is all the sensor and OBD data stored on the tool. Bar: units are commonly used in many Western European countries as a metric unit of pressure. 1 bar equals 100 kPa, or approximately 14.5038 psi.
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TECHRITEPRO USER GUIDE EHICLE DENTIFICATION UMBER OR When using the PRO Series tool, it is important to verify the Model Year you are working on to ensure that you are looking for the proper sensor and are using the proper vehicle COMs when necessary.
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Answer: In some cases, you will not know since the battery might be too low to even transmit. If the sensor spec allows, when the sensor battery gets low, it will transmit a status and the Bartec tool will prompt with a Low Battery icon.
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To obtain your RMA number, you will need to provide at a minimum the follow: 1) Model and Serial Number, 2) Supplier from which the tool was purchased 3) Date of purchase, 4) Description of problem, how and when it occurred. Please note that Bartec USA may attempt to have you try some things in the field prior to issuing an RMA number to determine if the tool does need to come back.
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TECHRITEPRO USER GUIDE TOOL REGISTRATION FORM Only complete and send this form if you do not have access to register your tool online. First Name: ___________________________________ Last Name: _______________________________________ Company: _________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________ City: _________________________________________ State: ______________________ Zip: __________________ Phone #: (_______) _________-___________...
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