What's New: Software Upgrades

Release Month
October
Release Day
25
Release Year
2023

Bosch ADS / ADS X Software Update Version 5.14

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Release Description

New Software Features:

Version 5.14 update includes 2024 model year coverage and ADAS calibrations for many brands, more functions for 2023 model year, EV coverage for Mazda, and VIN capture with camera functionality.

Coverage Highlights:

  • 2022 coverage added – DTC, Data support and Bi-directional functions
    • Mazda: MX-30 EV
  • 2023 coverage added – DTC, Data support and Bi-directional functions
    • BMW: 740i (G70), 760i xDrive (G70), i7 (G70), iX (I20)
    • Dodge: Hornet
    • Mazda: CX-50, MX-30 EV
  • 2024 coverage added – DTC, Data support and Bi-directional functions
    • Acura: Integra, MDX
    • Alfa Romeo: Giulia, Stelvio
    • Buick: Enclave, Encore GX
    • Cadillac: CT4, CT5, Lyriq, XT4, XT5, XT6
    • Chevrolet: Blazer, Bolt EUV, Bolt EV, Camaro, Colorado, Corvette, Equinox, Express 2500, Express 3500, Malibu, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500 HD, Silverado 3500 HD, Trailblazer, Traverse
    • Chrysler: Pacifica, Voyager
    • Dodge: Hornet
    • GMC: Canyon, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Savanna 2500, Savanna 3500, Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500HD, Sierra 3500 HD, Terrain
    • Honda: Accord, Civic, CR-V, HR-V, Odyssey, Pilot
    • Infiniti: QX55
    • Jeep: Grand Cherokee, Grand Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer L, Wagoneer, Wagoneer L, Wrangler
    • Lexus: ES250, ES300h, ES350, IS500, LC500, LC500h, NX250, NX350, NX450h+, RX350, RX350h, RX500h, RZ500e, UX250h
    • Mitsubishi: Eclipse Cross, Mirage, Mirage G4, Outlander
    • Nissan: Altima, Frontier, GT-R, Murano, Pathfinder, Sentra, Versa
    • RAM: 1500, 2500, 3500, ProMaster 1500, ProMaster 2500, ProMaster 3500
    • Subaru: Forester, Legacy, Outback, Solterra, WRX
    • Toyota: bZ4X, Camry, Corolla, Corolla Cross, GR Corolla, GR Supra, Highlander, Sequoia, Tundra
  • Multiple models and years coverage added – Bi-directional functions
  • ADAS* – New ADAS calibration coverage
    • Toyota/Lexus Surround View Additions
      • 2022 & 2023 4Runner
      • 2023 Highlander
      • 2020-2023 GX460
      • 2021-2023 IS300
      • 2021-2023 IS350
      • 2022 & 2023 IS500
      • 2021-2023 GX460
      • 2016-2021 LX570
      • 2023 RAV4
      • 2023 RAV4 Prime
    • 2021 Coverage
      • RAM: ProMaster 1500, 2500, 3500
    • 2023 Coverage
      • Kia: Soul
      • Mazda: CX50
      • Subaru: Solterra
      • Toyota: Corolla, GR Corolla
    • 2024 Coverage
      • Acura: Integra, MDX
      • Alfa Romeo: Giulia, Stelvio
      • Buick: Enclave, Encore GX
      • Cadillac: CT4, CT5, XT5, XT6
      • Chevrolet: Blazer, Bolt EUV, Bolt EV, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Malibu, Silverado 1500
      • Chrysler: Pacifica, Voyager
      • Dodge: Hornet
      • GMC: Canyon, Sierra 1500, Terrain
      • Honda: Accord, Civic, CR-V, HR-V, Odyssey, Pilot
      • Infiniti: QX55
      • Jeep: Grand Cherokee, Grand Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer L, Wagoneer, Wagoneer L, Wrangler
      • Lexus: ES250, ES300h, ES350
      • Nissan: Altima, Frontier, Murano, Pathfinder, Sentra
      • RAM: 2500, 3500
      • Toyota: GR Corolla, GR Supra, Highlander, Sequoia

*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:

  • Capture VIN with camera - Enhanced vehicle selection option [Search by VIN] now includes capability to capture VIN using integrated camera.
    1. When Prompted for Vehicle Selection Method, select Search by VIN
    2. Click the Camera Icon
    3. Scan vehicle's VIN
    4. VIN automatically populates, select OK
When Prompted for Vehicle Selection Method, select Search by VIN
Click the Camera Icon
Scan vehicle's VIN
VIN automatically populates, select OK
  • QuickScan re-named Rapid DTC Scan - Rapid DTC Scan will automatically AutoID vehicle, select all modules, and scan for DTCs with only a few clicks.
QuickScan re-named Rapid DTC Scan

Release Month
September
Release Day
27
Release Year
2023

Bosch ADS / ADS X Software Update Version 5.13

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Release Description

New Software Features:

Version 5.13 update includes more model year 2023 vehicle coverage and additional ADAS calibrations, as well as feature enhancements and over 10,000 new special tests.

Coverage Highlights:

  • 2022 coverage added – DTC, Data support and Bi-directional functions
    • Audi: Q5 PHEV, S8, SQ8, TTS Quattro
    • BMW: Alpina XB7, M2, M240i, M240i xDrive, XM
  • Multiple models and years coverage added – Bi-directional functions
  • ADAS* – New ADAS calibration coverage
    • 2023 Coverage
      • BMW : All remaining 2023 models
      • Toyota: Crown & Bz4X
      • Volkswagen: All remaining 2023 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:

  • Save AutoAuth Credentials - for users with an AutoAuth account, save time by storing your AutoAuth credentials in your tool software settings to avoid having to re-enter each time when unlocking FCA / Stellantis vehicles
    • From the Main Menu, select Settings, then select the new tab named AutoAuth
    • Enter AutoAuth User Name and Password, then Save
    • Future attempts to access Secure Gateway vehicles will automatically load your credentials stored here and unlock vehicles as required

AutoAuth Credentials - for users with an AutoAuth account, save time by storing your AutoAuth credentials in your tool software settings to avoid having to re-enter each time when unlocking FCA / Stellantis vehicles

Release Month
September
Release Day
6
Release Year
2023

Bosch ADS / ADS X Software Update Version 5.12

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Release Description

New Software Features:

Version 5.12 update includes more model year 2023 vehicle coverage and additional ADAS calibrations, as well as 2,905 new special.

Coverage Highlights:

  • Multiple models and years coverage added – Bi-directional functions
  • ADAS* – New ADAS calibration coverage
    • 2023 Coverage
      • Ford: Coverage added for E-350, E-450
      • Genesis: Coverage added for G80
      • Honda: Coverage added for Accord, CR-V, Pilot
      • Infiniti: Coverage added for QX55
      • Lexus: Coverage added for LS500, LS500h
      • Nissan: Coverage added for Pathfinder (MY2022 - 2023), Sentra (MY2020 – 2023)
      • Toyota: Coverage added for Sequoia

*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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