Bosch ADS / ADS X Software Update Version 5.18

Bosch ADS / ADS X Software Update Version 5.18

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.