What's New: Software Upgrades

Release Month
April
Release Day
3
Release Year
2024

Bosch ADS / ADS X Software Update Version 5.18

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Release Description

New Software Features:

Version 5.18 update includes more model year 2024 coverage and ADAS calibrations with over 6,000 new special tests. Additional software enhancements include:

  • Controller consolidation for Honda body systems
  • On-tool user feedback
  • New CANFD support for Jeep vehicles
  • Faster DTC Scans across various makes
  • Improved DTC descriptions

 

Coverage Highlights:

  • 2024 coverage added – DTC, Data support and Bi-directional functions
    • Acura: TLX
    • Chevrolet: Express 4500
    • Lexus: LX600, RZ300e
    • Subaru: BRZ, Impreza
    • Toyota: Mirai
    • New CANFD protocol support for Jeep vehicles (525X/625X)
  • Multiple models and years coverage added – Bi-directional functions
  • ADAS* – New ADAS calibration coverage
    • 2021 Coverage
      • BMW: M240i xDrive (F22/F23)
      • GMC: Savana 4500
    • 2023 Coverage
      • Audi: S7 Sportback, SQ7
      • Lexus: RC-F, RC300, RC350, RX500h
      • Subaru: Ascent, Legacy, Outback
    • 2024 Coverage
      • Chevrolet: Express 4500, Traverse Limited
      • Ford: Bronco, Escape, E-Transit, Mustang, Transit-150, Transit-250, Transit-350 & HD
      • Infiniti: Q50
      • Jeep: Gladiator
      • Lexus: RC-F, RC300, RC350, RX500h
      • Lincoln: Aviator
      • Ram: ProMaster 1500, ProMaster 2500, ProMaster 3500
      • Subaru : Ascent, Legacy, Outback, Crosstrek, Impreza

Software Highlights:

  • On-Tool User Feedback (525X/625X) - report product feedback/issues instantly and directly
    • To start a feedback, find and click the User Feedback icon located on the top right corner of most screens within the software application.

      To start a feedback, find and click the User Feedback icon located on the top right corner of most screens within the software application.
    • Feedback Type will present various categories for selection and present relevant fields for data entry. Example of “Missing Coverage” flow shown below.

      Feedback Type will present various categories for selection and present relevant fields for data entry.  Example of “Missing Coverage” flow shown below.
  • Honda Body Systems - consolidation of Honda Body systems improves efficiency by categorizing systems into selectable groups, following closer to OE diagnostic standards
    • Upon selection of the Body system, the following groups are presented for quicker selection of desired system, example below:

      Upon selection of the Body system, the following groups are presented for quicker selection of desired system, example below:

*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.

Release Month
March
Release Day
6
Release Year
2024

Bosch ADS / ADS X Software Update Version 5.17

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Release Description

New Software Features:

Version 5.17 update includes more model year 2023 / 2024 coverage and ADAS calibrations. Additionally, 5,335 new special tests, 562 new system applications, software improvements, and bug fixes have also been included.

Coverage Highlights:

  • 2023 coverage added – DTC, Data support and Bi-directional functions
    • Nissan: Ariya
    • Subaru: BRZ
  • 2024 coverage added – DTC, Data support and Bi-directional functions
    • Chevrolet: Traverse Limited
    • Ford: Transit-150, Transit-250, Transit-350, Transit-350HD
    • Honda: Passport, Ridgeline
    • Jeep: Gladiator
    • Lexus: LS500h, RC F, RC300, RC350
    • Lincoln: Aviator
    • RAM: 1500 Classic
  • Multiple models and years coverage added – Bi-directional functions
  • ADAS* – New ADAS calibration coverage
    • 2021 Coverage
      • BMW: 228i Gran Coupe (F44)
      • GMC: Savana 4500
    • 2022 Coverage
      • Audi: S7
      • Lexus: LX600
    • 2023 Coverage
      • Audi: e-Tron Quattro, e-Tron Sportback, Q3, RS Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7 Sportback, S6
      • Lexus: LX600
    • 2024 Coverage
      • Acura: RDX
      • Cadillac: Escalade, Escalade ESV
      • Chevrolet: Express 2500, Express 3500, Suburban, Tahoe
      • GMC: Savana 2500, Savana 3500, Yukon
      • Honda: Passport, Ridgeline

*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.

Release Month
February
Release Day
7
Release Year
2024

Bosch ADS / ADS X Software Update Version 5.16

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Release Description

New Software Features:

Version 5.16 update includes more 2024 model year coverage and ADAS calibrations. Additionally, 3,757 new special tests, 358 new system applications, software improvements, and bug fixes have also been included.

Coverage Highlights:

  • 2024 coverage added – DTC, Data support and Bi-directional functions
    • Ford: Explorer, F-450 Super Duty, F-550 Super Duty
    • Lexus: IS300, IS350
    • Lincoln: Corsair, Nautilus
    • Mazda: CX-5, CX-30, CX-50, CX-90, Mazda3
    • Nissan: Z
    • Toyota: GR86, Prius Prime
  • Multiple models and years coverage added – Bi-directional functions
  • ADAS* – New ADAS calibration coverage
    • 2022 Coverage
      • Subaru: Forester, WRX
      • Volvo: V60 Cross Country
    • 2023 Coverage
      • Lexus: IS500, LC500, LC500h, LX600, NX250, NX350, NX350h, NX450h+, RX350, RX350h, UX250h
      • Lincoln: Corsair
      • Subaru: Forester, WRX
    • 2024 Coverage
      • Cadillac: XT4
      • Chevrolet: Trailblazer
      • Ford: Explorer, F-150 Lighting
      • GMC: Sierra 2500HD, Sierra 3500HD, Yukon XL
      • Jeep: Compass, Grand Cherokee L
      • Lexus: IS500, LC500, LC500h, NX250, RX350, RX350h, UX250h
      • Mazda: Mazda3, CX-30, CX-5, CX-50
      • Nissan: Versa
      • RAM: 5500
      • Toyota: Corolla Cross, Prius, Prius AWD-e, Prius Prime

*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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