What's New: Software Upgrades

Release Month
February
Release Day
22
Release Year
2023

Bosch ADS / ADS X Software Update Version 5.6

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Release Description

New Software Features:

Version 5.6 update includes more model year 2023 and 2022 vehicle coverage and additional ADAS calibrations. 2,708 new special tests and 155 new system applications are also included.

Coverage Highlights:

  • 2023 coverage added – DTC, Data support and Bi-directional functions
    • Honda: Odyssey
    • Mitsubishi: Eclipse Cross, Mirage, Mirage G4
    • Subaru: Crosstrek
  • 2022 coverage added – DTC, Data support and Bi-directional functions
    • Ford: Bronco Raptor
  • Multiple models and years coverage added – Bi-directional functions
  • ADAS* – New ADAS calibration coverage
    • 2023 Coverage
      • GM: Coverage for 8 new models
      • Honda: Coverage for Civic and Odyssey models
      • Subaru: Coverage for Crosstrek models
      • Volkswagen/Audi: Coverage for 5 new models
    • 2022 Coverage
      • Mitsubishi: Coverage for Mirage models

*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
January
Release Day
25
Release Year
2023

Bosch ADS / ADS X Software Update Version 5.5

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Release Description

New Software Features:

Version 5.5 update includes more model year 2023 and 2022 vehicle coverage and additional ADAS calibrations. 18,000 new special tests and over 600 new system applications are also included.

Coverage Highlights:

  • 2023 coverage added – DTC, Data support and Bi-directional functions
    • Hyundai: Santa Cruz
  • 2022 coverage added – DTC, Data support and Bi-directional functions
    • Volvo: S60 T8 Polestar, S60 T8 Recharge Inscription, S60 T8 Recharge R-Design, S60 T8 Recharge R-Design Expression, V60 T8 Recharge Polestar, V60 Cross Country T5, V90 Cross Country B6, XC90 T8 Recharge Inscription, XC90 T8 Recharge Inscription Expression, XC90 T8 Recharge R-Design
  • Multiple models and years coverage added – Bi-directional functions
  • ADAS* – New ADAS calibration coverage
    • 2023 Coverage
      • Audi: Coverage for 8 New models for MY2023
      • Chrysler/Jeep/RAM: Coverage for 7 New models for MY2023
      • Volkswagen: Coverage for 7 New models for MY2023
      • Volvo: Coverage for 3 New models for MY2023
  • 2022 Coverage
    • Additional Feature Coverage for 22 MY2022 Models

*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 Highlights:

  • Tablet / VCI / Vehicle - Communication Improvements
    • Communication Status Icons – New icons now available in the header bar throughout the software indicating Tablet to VCI and VCI to vehicle connectivity
    • Location and definitions illustrated below:
      Tablet / VCI / Vehicle - Communication Improvements Tablet / VCI / Vehicle - Communication Improvements
    • When a vehicle is selected, the software will also still display the vehicle/systems that are connected
    • Change Vehicle and Home Icons have been abbreviated to allow more room for vehicle description text
      Tablet / VCI / Vehicle - Communication Improvements
  • VCI LED Operation – LEDs on VCI refined to better indicate VCI connection status
    • Upon powering the VCI, all 3 LEDs will blink during boot up
    • Power LED will stay constant when VCI Power is ready
    • PC Connection LED will stay constant when VCI is connected to tablet
    • Vehicle Connection LED will illuminate when VCI is connected to vehicle, and…
      • Stay constant when not communicating with vehicle
      • Blink when communicating with vehicle
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  • Improved Tablet-VCI-Vehicle stability
    • Various connection and communication issues resolved and included in this update

Release Month
November
Release Day
30
Release Year
2022

Bosch ADS / ADS X Software Update Version 5.4

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Release Description

New Software Features:

Version 5.4 update introduces all new model year 2022 vehicle coverage and additional ADAS calibrations. 3,939 new special tests and 544 new system applications are also included.

Coverage Highlights:

  • 2022 coverage added – DTC, Data support and Bi-directional functions
    • Ford: F-150 Lightning
    • Lexus: new system coverage across most models
    • Toyota: new system coverage across most models
  • Multiple models and years coverage added – Bi-directional functions
  • ADAS* – New ADAS calibration coverage
    • 2022 Coverage
      • Audi:Coverage for MY2022 e-Tron GT, RS e-Tron GT, RS3, S7 Sportback
      • Ford: Coverage for MY2022 F-150 Lightning
      • Genesis: Coverage for MY2017-2019 G70
      • Honda: Coverage for MY2022 Clarity
      • Hyundai: Coverage for MY2022 Kona Electric and Kona N
      • Lexus:Coverage for MY2022 IS500
      • Mazda: Coverage for MY2022 CX-30 and CX-9
      • Mercedes: Coverage for MY2022 Sprinter 1500
      • Nissan:Coverage for MY2022 Qashqui
      • Porsche:Coverage for MY2022 Macan

*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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