What's New: Software Upgrades

Release Month
September
Release Day
30
Release Year
2021

Bosch ADS / ADS X Software Update Version 4.15

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Release Description

New Software Features:

Version 4.15 update includes model year 2022 vehicle coverage, more 2021 vehicles, and additional ADAS calibrations. 732 new special tests and 3,746 new system applications are also included.

Capture critical Pre/Post Scan report information such as VIN, odometer, Tech ID, Repair Order Number and more for easier reporting and claims processing. User defined custom fields also now available to personalize reports. Mercedes support for Secure Gateway has been added.

Coverage Highlights:

  • 2022 coverage added – DTC, Data support and Bi-directional functions
    • Acura: ILX & MDX
    • Alpha Romeo: Giulia & Stelvio
    • Buick: Encore & Encore GX
    • Cadillac: CT4, XT5 & XT6
    • Chevrolet: Bolt EUV, Bolt EV, Camaro, Colorado, Corvette, Equinox, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Spark, Trailblazer & Trax
    • GMC: Acadia, Canyon, Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500 & Terrain
    • Honda: HRV, Insight & Odyssey
    • Hyundai: Kona, Palisade, Santa Fe, Sonata & Venue
    • Kia: Sportage & Telluride
    • Mitsubishi: Outlander
    • RAM: 1500
    • Subaru: Impreza, Legacy & Outback
  • 2021 coverage added – DTC, Data support and Bi-directional functions
    • Mercedes: All Models
    • Ford: Additional new ECU applications
  • Multiple models and years coverage added – Bi-directional functions
  • ADAS* – New ADAS calibration coverage
    • 2022 Coverage
      • Acura: ILX & MDX All Features
      • Honda: Insight, Odyssey & HRV All Features
      • Mitsubishi: Outlander All Features
      • Subaru: Legacy & Outback All Features
    • 2021 Coverage
      • Ford: Bronco All Features
      • Alfa Romeo: Giulia All Features
      • Mercedes: All Models All Features
      • RAM: 1500 All Features

      *All Dynamic ADAS calibrations are included in standard ADS Tool Subscription. Static calibrations which require ADAS targets and fixtures require additional ADAS Subscription used with ADS 625/625X.

Software Improvements / Bug Fixes:

  • Capture critical Pre/Post Scan report information such as VIN, odometer, Tech ID, Repair Order Number and more for easier reporting and claims processing.
  • Add up to four custom fields and personalize reports.
  • Personalize these reports in Settings, then Report Options
  • Easily locate specific Saved Scan reports by test name

Release Month
August
Release Day
31
Release Year
2021

Bosch ADS / ADS X Software Update Version 4.14

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Release Description

New Software Features

Version 4.14 update includes updates to model year 2021 vehicles as well as function additions to previous model year vehicles, and new ADAS calibrations. 1,065 new special tests and 3,746 new system applications are also included in this update.

Coverage Highlights:

  • 2021 coverage added – DTC, Data support and Bi-directional functions
    • BMW/Mini
    • Chrysler/Jeep/Ram
    • Ford/Lincoln
    • GM
    • Honda/Acura
    • Jaguar
    • Land Rover
    • Nissan/Infinity
    • Volvo
  • Multiple models and years coverage added – Bi-directional functions
  • ADAS* – New ADAS calibration coverage
    • MY2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross – Blind Spot & Surround View
    • Additional MY2021 Coverage:
      • BMW: Front Camera
      • GM: Front Camera & Front Radar
      • Ford: Front Camera, Front Radar, Surround View, and Blind Spot
      • Nissan/Infinity: Front Camera, Front Radar, and Surround View
      • Ram: Front Camera & Front Radar
      • Volvo: Front Camera, Front Radar, and Surround View

*All Dynamic ADAS calibrations are included in standard ADS Tool Subscription. Static calibrations which require ADAS targets and fixtures require additional ADAS Subscription used with ADS 625/625X.

Software Improvements / Bug Fixes:

  • Improving efficiency with Main Menu change - QuickScan moves to first selection, and Diagnostics second since Scans are usually done first.
  • Automatically save all Scan Reports - Users can choose to have the diagnostic software automatically save all vehicle scans.
  • Ability to save all Test Reports and keep records of calibrations and tests performed by vehicle - Keep track of all calibrations and tests performed by vehicle.
  • Both of these selections can be adjusted inside Settings, then Report Options.
  • Duplicate DTCs in multiple controllers updated in DTC Details of scan report.

Release Month
July
Release Day
28
Release Year
2021

Bosch ADS / ADS X Software Update Version 4.13

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Release Description

New Software Features:

Version 4.13 includes updates to model year 2021 vehicles, as well as function additions to previous model year vehicles and additional new ADAS calibrations. 667 new special tests and 2251 new system applications are also included in this update.

Coverage Highlights:

  • 2021 coverage added – DTC support and Bi-directional functions
    • Alpha Romeo
    • BMW
    • Chrysler
    • Ford
    • GM
    • Honda
    • Mazda
    • Nissan
    • Toyota
    • Volkswagen
    • Volvo
  • Multiple models and years coverage added – Bi-directional functions
  • ADAS* – New ADAS calibration coverage
    • BMW: additional Blindspot coverage
    • Audi/Volkswagen: additional Blindspot Calibration coverage
    • GM: Surround View Camera
    • Ford: additional Blindspot, Surround View Camera, and more MY2021 vehicles
    • Nissan: additional Surround View Camera Coverage
    • Mercedes: additional Surround View Camera Coverage
    • Chrysler: additional Surround View Camera Coverage

*All Dynamic ADAS calibrations are included in standard ADS Tool Subscription. Static calibrations which require ADAS targets and fixtures require additional ADAS Subscription used with ADS 625/625X.

Software Features

Vehicle Coverage

Offering the best aftermarket coverage from the world’s leading diagnostic brand.

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Repair-Source

Included access to on-tool service and repair information.

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Rapid DTC Scan

Average pre- and post-scans below 60 seconds.

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Security Requirements

Unlock 2018 / 2019 Secure Gateway protected FCA vehicles seamlessly and within seconds. 

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