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1699502721 | REV. A | MAY 2020

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Summary of Contents for TPA 300

Page 1: ...TPA 300 User Guide en US ...

Page 2: ... Operating Instructions 9 TPA 300 Standalone Mode 1 Check TPMS Sensors 11 2 Program TPMS Sensors 17 3 Recent Vehicle 27 4 Key Fob Test 29 5 Settings 31 Connect to Scan Tool Mode 1 Bluetooth Pairing 38 2 TPMS ECU Relearn 42 Miscellaneous 1 Tool Charging 46 2 Tool Update 47 3 Limited Warranty Certificate s 54 4 Software Product License Agreement 55 5 Battery Safety and Charge Information 59 6 Federa...

Page 3: ... Max L W D 7 04 x 3 92 x 1 40 178 9 mm x 99 7 mm x 35 8 mm Case Material High Impact ABS Response Frequency Main frequencies 315 MHz and 433 92 MHz Low Battery Indication LCD bar graph display Weight Approx 0 72 lbs 328 grams Temperatures Operating 4 F to 131 F 20 C to 55 C Storage 40 F to 140 F 40 C to 60 C Operating Altitude Up to 6560 ft 2000 m Screen 2 8 display Warranty 1 year 1 Specification...

Page 4: ...utomotive Service Solutions Inc Item Kit Component Image Quantity Part Number 1 Bosch TPA 300 Tool 1 NA 2 Quick Start Guide 1 1699502722 3 Wall Charger 1 3934 02 4 USB B Cable 1 3934 01 5 USB Key with PC Software 1 3939 04 6 Carrying Case 1 NA 2 Product Content ...

Page 5: ...is device will accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired or improper operation WARNING This product emits electromagnetic and electronically generated waves that may interfere with the safe operation of pacemakers Individuals that have pacemakers should never use this product WARNING Do not use on live electrical circuits Must read instructions before use Wea...

Page 6: ...ation Read All Instructions All warnings on the tool and in this manual should be adhered to All operating instructions should be followed Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings User and bystanders must wear safety goggles and must read instructions before use Do not use on live electrical circuits Cleaning Clean with a soft ...

Page 7: ...s well as connecting to a PC for updates Extension Port Used for connecting the tool to optional accessories SD Card Slot Used for SD card job data storage LF Antenna For best sensor triggering hold the tool against the tire sidewall close to the sensor Power ON OFF switch Test or trigger sensor Next continue or confirm Cancel previous step Up Down Left Right 6 Function Keys ...

Page 8: ...is inserted Battery status 9 Power On 8 Bottom Icons Main Menu display the Main Menu Delete delete the sensor data displayed Edit Info allow the user to input the job information Program jump to the Program Sensor function Keyfob Test jump to the Key Fob test function Press the button to turn on the TPMS TOOL This tool has an auto off feature time duration is adjustable in settings To power off th...

Page 9: ...ode to select the make model and year of the vehicle 10 Operating Instructions Step 1 Select the Make Model Year of the vehicle Step 2 Hold the tool facing the tire flank near the valve Step 3 Read all the sensors starting from front left This will eliminate the liability associated with replacing previously damaged or defective sensors This procedure will not change the vehicle settings because t...

Page 10: ...ure they are in correct working order A scan tool OBDII relearn requires the use of a Bosch scan tool paired with the TPA 300 Follow the dedicated section in this user manual pg 38 to do the pairing procedure for the first time When the two tools are already paired use the Connect to scan tool mode from the TPA 300 main menu All the other steps except the sensor reading are made directly from the ...

Page 11: ... register the TPMS sensor ID s into the vehicle ECU use the TPA 300 Connect to scan tool mode See this user manual dedicated section to learn how to operate this mode Select Standalone Mode Continue Continue Previous This mode is to trigger all the TPMS sensors on the vehicle IMPORTANT For best sensor triggering hold the tool against the tire sidewall right above the sensor 1 1 Select Vehicle Manu...

Page 12: ...Model Continue Previous 1 3 Select Year 1 4 Read Relearn Procedure Depending of the selected make model year vehicle the tool displays which relearn procedure is required automatic manual or scan tool OBDII relearning procedure Read the relearn procedure then press continue when ready Continue Previous Automatic procedure example ...

Page 13: ...ue Previous 1 5 Select Number of Wheels Trigger Sensor 1 6 Test Sensors On some vehicles the tool will request to confirm the number of wheels fitted with TPMS sensors Start by reading the Left Front sensor The tool is now ready to trigger sensors Left Front Please wait during the triggering process ...

Page 14: ...eels if needed The tool will automatically advance to the next wheel Exit and record the job Right Rear Left Rear When all sensors have been read use the icon bar located at the very bottom of the screen to navigate to other functions Main Menu Input the client detail information Delete the sensor data displayed Program Sensor function Key Fob test function ...

Page 15: ...le Use the TPMS tool to check the type of TPMS valve direct or indirect that is mounted on the vehicle Note Indirect TPMS systems operate without sensors mounted in the tires If the vehicle was not originally fitted with TPMS sensors the tool will display Indirect TPMS 2 The TPMS sensor or ECU may be damaged or defective Check all these elements separately in order to eliminate the possible proble...

Page 16: ... sensors are the correct type to be programmed for the make and model of vehicle 5 Your TPMS tool may require a software update If the vehicle is not be listed in the TPMS tool simply update your device using the TPMS Tool PC software Refer to the dedicated section on page 47 of this user manual for this 6 The TPMS tool is damaged or defective If the TPMS tool is damaged or defective contact Bosch...

Page 17: ...ate sensor ID s from the original sensor s To access the program sensor function start by selecting the Make Model Year of the targeted vehicle Go to the program sensor icon located at the very bottom of the trigger screen see directly below to open the Program Sensor function Continue Previous Continue Previous Select the programmable sensor brand Select a programmable sensor model Continue Previ...

Page 18: ...his section is to create a Make Model Year specific sensor if the old sensor can t be cloned The new sensor ID s are generated by the tool and may not be the same as the original one A TPMS reset is required when replacing new sensors See Section 2 on page 17 Continue Previous Select the Create option Program Previous Position the sensor in front of the tool antenna to send an ID to the blank sens...

Page 19: ...g the programming process Continue The tool confirms the new sensor ID has been successfully created Program a new sensor Abort and go home The tool is now ready to create another new sensor if applicable Start again Previous Programming Issue In case of an ID transfer issue the following message will appear try again ...

Page 20: ...r Continue Previous Select the Copy option Read sensor Position the old sensor to copy in front of the tool antenna Continue Previous The tool will read the old sensor wait a few seconds After a short period the sensor data is displayed Program the new sensor Abort and go home Position the blank sensor in front of the tool antenna to send the existing ID to the new sensor ...

Page 21: ...ocess Continue The tool confirms the new sensor ID has been successfully created Program a new sensor Abort and go home The tool is now ready to create another new sensor if applicable Start again Previous Programming Issue In case of a programming issue read the message and follow the instructions After applying the changes start again ...

Page 22: ...n is to copy a complete set of sensor IDs and transfer them to blank sensors This option can be used to create a set of winter tires for example Continue Previous Select the Copy Set option Read sensors Read all the vehicle sensors starting by the LF Left Front sensor Continue Select the first blank sensor to program ...

Page 23: ...ce Solutions Inc Program a new sensor Abort and go home Position the blank sensor in front of the tool antenna to send the existing ID to the new sensor Wait a few seconds during the programming process Continue The tool confirms the new sensor ID has been successfully created ...

Page 24: ...ssue In case of a programming issue read the message and follow the recommendations After applying the changes start again 2 4 Manual ID This function only available for certain programmable sensors brands enables the ID s from a damaged sensor to be entered manually Be careful to enter only a valid sensor ID in the correct format decimal or hexadecimal this depends of the type of sensor Continue ...

Page 25: ...to enter the sensor ID of the damaged sensor Ensure to enter only a valid sensor ID in the correct format decimal or hexadecimal Program the sensor Position the blank sensor in front of the tool antenna to send the ID to the new sensor Wait a few seconds during the programming process Continue to wait while the sensor is being reprogrammed Continue ...

Page 26: ...Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc The tool is now ready to program a new sensor if applicable Start again Previous Programming Issue In case of a programming issue read the message and follow the recommendations After applying the changes start again ...

Page 27: ...vities recorded in the tool Continue Previous Continue Previous 3 1 Recent Vehicles Select the recorded vehicle to display Previous The screen displays the details of the selected vehicle The last known state of the TPMS sensors appears It is possible to activate the TPMS sensors from this screen Trigger Sensors 3 Recent Vehicles ...

Page 28: ... US 28 User Guide TPA 300 1699502721 REV A MAY 2020 Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc Continue 3 2 Statistics Select the Statistics option Previous Continue 3 3 Usage Select the USAGE option Previous ...

Page 29: ...Solutions Inc This function tests the strength of the RF signal of the key fob Continue Click the key fob icon Previous Continue Select the key fob frequency depending on your region Previous Read instructions and wait a few seconds for the next screen Start a test 4 Key Fob Test ...

Page 30: ...Automotive Service Solutions Inc Reset device and start a new test Press key fob buttons GREEN Key fob is working within its range to the device RED Low signal strength indicates low battery replace battery recommended Previous Reset device and start a new test ...

Page 31: ...ect the working region America or Europe and the interface language English Spanish French Format Change the air pressure and temperature display kPa Bar or PSI and F or C Change the format of sensor ID display Buzzer Turn buzzer to ON or OFF Auto Off Set the time to turn off the device automatically after not being operated About Displays the current software version and information about the lic...

Page 32: ...Continue Previous 5 1 1 Change Zone Settings Select the Region function Continue Previous Select the Region Language setting Region Select the working zone among America and Europe Select a region Continue Previous After choosing a new region please wait until the new vehicle database is loaded ...

Page 33: ...nue Previous 5 1 2 Change Language Settings Select the Language function Continue Previous Select the Region Language setting Language Select displayed language English Spanish or French Select the preferred language Continue Previous After choosing a new language wait until it is loaded to continue ...

Page 34: ...Service Solutions Inc Continue Previous 5 1 3 Change Unit Settings Select the Units function Continue Previous Select the Format setting Units Change the air pressure and temperature display kPa Bar or PSI with F or C Select pressure and temperature units Continue Previous ...

Page 35: ...ttings Select the ID Format function Continue Previous Select the Format setting Format Change the format of sensor ID display Select a preferred format Continue Previous Auto Automatically identifies the sensor ID as decimal or hexadecimal Decimal Display sensor IDs in decimal 0 9 Hexadecimal Display sensor ID in hexadecimal 0 9 A F ...

Page 36: ...gs Select Yes or No Continue Previous Select the Buzzer setting Buzzer turn buzzer to On or Off Yes or No When buzzer is set to Yes a beep is triggered when the sensor ID is detected Select the Auto Off setting Continue Previous 5 1 6 Change Auto Off Settings Auto Off Time set to turn off the device automatically after not being operated ...

Page 37: ...ions Inc Scroll up and down to change time Continue Previous Change by 60 min maximum to Disabled Never Continue Previous 5 1 7 About TPMS Tool Information Displays the current version and information about the device The tool displays the software version and license validity Previous ...

Page 38: ...nd copy TPMS sensors test RKE save and read recorded jobs and setup the tool use the TPA 300 in Standalone mode For basic checking of the TPMS sensors without writing into the vehicle ECU use the TPA Standalone mode See this user manual dedicated section to learn how to operate this mode 1 Bluetooth Pairing Connect to Scan Tool Mode Continue Previous The tool is ready to activate the Bluetooth con...

Page 39: ...ice Solutions Inc TPA 300 is ready to pair with Bosch scan tool Use the Bosch scan tool for the next steps From the main menu of the Bosch scan tool click All Apps button and then open the Settings icon In the settings menu click the Bluetooth icon to enter Bluetooth settings ...

Page 40: ...cted and shows up to the scan tool screen Confirm the Bluetooth pairing by clicking Pair on the Bosch scan tool Confirm the Bluetooth pairing on the TPA 300 Confirm Note Now the TPA 300 is capable of working in conjunction with the Bosch scan tool There is no need to repeat the pairing process the next time the devices are used together Instead simply select the Connect to scan tool mode on the TP...

Page 41: ... Select Connect to Scan Tool Mode Confirm The tool is ready to activate the Bluetooth connection TPA 300 is ready to work with Bosch scan tool Use the Bosch scan tool for the next steps Now the TPA 300 is awaiting instruction from the Bosch scan tool Simply use the Bosch scan tool to do the next steps ...

Page 42: ...en use the TPA 300 to trigger all the TPMS sensors The Bosch scan tool will automatically transfer the sensor IDs from the TPA 300 and record them into the vehicle ECU 2 TPMS ECU Relearn On the Bosch scan tool select the Make Model Year of the targeted vehicle Then select Tire Pressure Sensor Registration function located in the Special Tests menu Or choose Maintenance Tests then TPMS Registration...

Page 43: ...scan tool function in main menu Then press Continue on the Bosch scan tool to confirm Wait while the Bosch scan tool connects to the TPA 300 Check the TPA 300 screen to see if any additional step or confirmation is needed depending on the vehicle chosen When both the TPA 300 and the Bosch scan tool are ready the following screen will display ...

Page 44: ...tage you have to read all the TPMS sensor IDs using the TPA 300 tool exactly the same way you do in Standalone mode If you are not already familiar with this procedure see the dedicated section in this user manual Warning For best sensor triggering hold the tool against the tire sidewall right above the sensor Read all sensors in the normalized order LF Left Front RF Right Front RR Right Rear LR L...

Page 45: ...Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc The sensors IDs automatically appear on the Bosch scan tool Press Continue to register the new IDs to the vehicle ECU The Bosch scan tool will confirm the correct recording of the new sensors IDs into the vehicle ECU ...

Page 46: ...seconds DO NOT use the tool with low battery status because the transmission and emission may not be reliable Wall charger USB B Cable USB B Socket For charging the tool directly plug the supplied USB cable to the tool and plug the wall charger to an appropriate outlet The battery icon will change to reflect the charging status Battery Replacement Unscrew the two screws on the back of the tool Rem...

Page 47: ...re on your computer 2 Tool Update USB B Cable USB Key USB B Socket 2 1 Install TPMS Tool PC Suite Step 1 Insert the USB key supplied with your tool into the PC and click on the TPMS Tool icon to start installing the program Note Go to https 3934tpmsupdate tools tpms com software 3934tpms SetupTpmsTool exe to download the latest version of the TPA 300 PC software companion and use the same procedur...

Page 48: ...tive Service Solutions Inc Step 3 Read the software product license agreement select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click on Next Step 4 Click Install to start the installation process Step 5 Until the software carries out the installation please wait ...

Page 49: ...rvice Solutions Inc Step 6 When the installation is complete click on Finish Step 7 Click Next to continue to Welcome to the Install Shield Wizard for USB Driver Step 8 Click Install to install the USB driver Step 9 Click Next to continue to the USB serial emulation drivers ...

Page 50: ...The installation is complete your device is ready to use click Finish Step 11 Click Finish to close the installation window Note If sometimes the Windows Security prompts you please click on Continue Anyway Note To order annual update software license part number please contact BOSCH technical support ...

Page 51: ...a Proxy server enter the local network Login and Password Step 4 Registering Device New units are eligible for 36 months of free software updates from the purchase date This allows access to new coverage and software enhancements Note The tool can t be updated without prior registration Step 5 Registration Information To register the product enter information in the fields read the terms of servic...

Page 52: ...rms if the connection is established Step 8 TPMS Tool Update When a device is detected the software prompts with two choices Full Update To update the device to the last version Upload jobs To upload all the captured data in the TPMS tool to a PC for printing Step 9 TPMS Tool Information The license field indicates the status of the TPA 300 software license The tool license is valid The tool licen...

Page 53: ... US Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc Step 10 Main windows in the My Jobs Tab Displays the sensors triggered by the vehicle To print these results click on the Print icon Step 11 Print Example The results will be printed like the following example ...

Page 54: ...O THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF 3 Limited Warranty Certificates ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL BOSCH BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING LOST PROFIT WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY CONTRACT TORT OR ANY OTHER L...

Page 55: ...e Software Product c 4 Software Product License Agreement use the Software Product in a computer based services business d remove any proprietary notices or labels relating to the Software Product and will include such notices on any authorized copies of the Software Produce e use the Software Product on more than one computer at the same time or f separate the Software Product s component parts f...

Page 56: ... of the data collected by the Software Product You will provide notice to and acquire a consent from each customer or prospective customer to the collection of vehicle data obtained from a customer s vehicle using the device that this Software Product is housed on and the sharing with and use of such data by Bosch and third parties in accordance with the this Agreement The Software Product is subj...

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Page 59: ...um Polymer battery The battery can burst or explode releasing hazardous chemicals To reduce the risk of fire or burns do not disassemble crush pierce or dispose of the battery or the instrument in fire or water do not short circuit or short the contacts with a metal object 5 Battery Safety and Charge Information Use the specified charger supplied by BOSCH for this device Opening the tool or tamper...

Page 60: ... to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harm...

Page 61: ...ations définies pour un environnement non contrôlé Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé à une distance minimale de 10cm entre l élément rayonnant et votre corps 8 Recycling Do not dispose of the rechargeable Lithium Ion battery or the tool and or its accessories in the trash These components must be collected or recycled The crossed out wheeled trashbin means that the product must be taken...

Page 62: ...ect TPMS 15 K Key Fob Test 29 L Language Settings 33 License Validity 37 M Manual ID 24 N No TPMS Sensor 15 P Power On Off 8 Product Content 4 Program Sensors 17 Programming Issue 19 24 26 R Reading Problems 15 Recent Vehicles 27 Recycling 61 Region 32 Relearn Procedure 10 12 Renew License 52 Risk of Fire 6 S Safety Instructions 5 Safety Precautions 4 59 Service Procedure 9 Settings 31 Software In...

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