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ADS 325

User Manual

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Page 1: ...boschdiagnostics com pro Lifetime warranty applies only to tool hardware as long as owner maintains an active diagnostics subscription ADS 325 User Manual ...

Page 2: ...800 533 6127 and select the option for connectivity or email techsupport diagnostics us bosch com Copyright 2018 Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc All rights reserved The information specifications and illustrations in this guide are based on the latest information available at the time of printing Bosch Automotive Service Solutions reserves the right to make changes at any time without notic...

Page 3: ...ormation 12 Software Update 12 Printer setup 13 Subscription 13 User Details 13 Language 14 Direct Hit 14 Service 14 Report Options 14 Selecting Vehicle 15 AutoID 15 Manual Entry 15 Recent 17 Search by VIN 18 OBDII 19 Overview 19 Diagnostic Functions 19 Data Stream 20 DTCs Modes 21 Oxygen O2 Sensors 23 Non Continuous Tests 23 Special Tests 24 Vehicle Info 25 Saved Diagnostic Data 26 Browser 28 Rea...

Page 4: ... to block the wheels on front wheel drive vehicles because the parking brake does not hold the drive wheels Do not drive the vehicle and operate the software at the same time Maintain adequate clearance around moving components or belts during testing Moving components and belts can catch loose clothing body parts or test equipment and cause serious damage or personal injury Automotive batteries c...

Page 5: ...se or other container where metal objects such as car keys or paper clips could short circuit the battery terminals The resulting excessive current flow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result in damage to the battery pack or cause fire or burns The battery poses a burn hazard if you handle it improperly Do not disassemble it Handle a damaged or leaking battery with extreme care If th...

Page 6: ...Data Locate saved vehicle scan reports and data stream recordings Web Browser Full internet access and shortcuts to repair information and OEM websites System Settings button Access tool settings printer setup subscription information software updates and more See what s New Preview scan tool features and operation All Apps Button Access other available Android applications 3 Camera 5MP front faci...

Page 7: ...ess the power button to turn the handset on b OFF Press and release the power button A pop up window will appear to shut down the handset c ON If the screen times out or is in standby mode press and release the power button to wake up the handset Turn ON With tool off press to turn ON d OFF Press the power button and hold for 5 sec onds to turn the handset off completely not recommended Handset Po...

Page 8: ... Displays what functions may look like Periodically updates will become available and the user will be notified by an icon on the screen To update the handset there must be Wi Fi connection available Software Applications Overview The handset allows users to diagnose problems on a wide variety of vehicles Users are able to perform com mon service procedures maintenance tests and special tests to f...

Page 9: ...ht away To register it will need a Wi Fi internet connection To connect to Wi Fi refer to steps 2 through 6 Register now enables the unit Register later causes the device to go into a 30 day trial mode Demo Mode is for training and demonstration purposes only it cannot communi cate with a vehicle Demo Mode will use sample data 1 Select Register Now Register the tool begin a trial period or run the...

Page 10: ...18 Step 6 of 7 Activate Warranty Activate Warranty Valued Customer Bosch Bosch Next Contact info Set Clock ss02891 Enter your Name Follow the prompts on the screen to activate warranty May 16 2018 Step 6 of 7 Activate Warranty Activate Warranty ValuedCustomer gmail com 123 555 1234 5678 Shop Lane Detroit MI 48260 USA Address 2 optional Confirm Info ss02892 Enter contact information Follow the prom...

Page 11: ...Mode IMPORTANT Do not continue until you have read this Software Product License Agreement Agreement I Agree ss02929 2 ADS 325 is ready to use May 16 2018 Connected Select Vehicle OBDII Main Menu You are in Trial Mode Register Now 10 22 All Apps System Settings See What s New Web Browser Saved Diagnostic Data ss02924 Demo 1 Select Demo mode May 16 2018 Step 3 of 7 End User License Agreement End Us...

Page 12: ...BD II DLC cable to DLC on vehicle Typically located on the driver s side under the dash 3 Connect the 12 volt power cable to the scan tool power port 4 Connect the 12 volt power connector to the vehicle power outlet 5 Turn ignition ON May 16 2018 Connected Select Vehicle All Apps System Settings See What s New Web Browser Saved Diagnostic Data OBDII Main Menu 10 22 ss02870 1 2 3 Scan Tool Connecte...

Page 13: ...andset 2 Connect the OBDII DLC cable to the scan tool 3 Connect the OBDII DLC cable to the DLC on the vehicle 4 Turn the ignition ON but keep the engine OFF KOEO 5 Select vehicle from the Main Menu screen 6 Enter the vehicle information one of two ways AutoID Manual entry 7 From the Vehicle selected screen select any diagnostic function ...

Page 14: ... select Software Information The current software versions will be displayed Select View Open Source Software Details to view more in depth information Settings 10 33 Application Settings CoreManager 3 1 1 4 Database Publication Date 2018 04 19 Diagnostic API WSI 3 2 5 Release Version 3 2 0 10 Database Schema 66 DBCoordinatorCore 3 1 1 4 Windows DBCoordinatorAPI 3 1 1 4 Software Information Printe...

Page 15: ...8 9 0 x c v b n m p 10 35 Application Settings All Coverage Subscription Expires 4 16 2019 View User Manual May 31 2018 Connected Enter Susbcription Code Cancel OK ss03079 3 Enter Subscription Code and select OK Settings 10 35 Application Settings All Coverage Subscription Expires 5 10 2019 Software Information Printer Setup Software Update Subscriptions View User Manual Enter Subscription Code Re...

Page 16: ...Contact Us Service Reports Direct Hit Direct Hit User Name Password Save Reset IDENTIFI FIND AND FIX FASTER 10 40 May 31 2018 Connected View User Manual Settings ss03084 Service 1 From the Settings screen select Service 2 Select Restart Communications Restart Communications Language Contact Us Service Reports Direct Hit 10 41 May 31 2018 Connected View User Manual Settings ss03085 3 Handset will R...

Page 17: ...e selection method SEARCH BY VIN Cancel AutoID Manual Selection Recent Vehicles ss03089 2 Select AutoID 3 Once selected the handset will begin communicating with the vehicle 4 The vehicle must have the key on engine off KOEO 5 Once the VIN is retrieved it is compared to the vehi cle database 6 If a match is found the vehicle selection information will be displayed on the screen 7 Wait for AutoID t...

Page 18: ... Chevrolet Ford BMW Chrysler GMC ss03094 4 Select the make of vehicle Make No VIN 2015 Acura Selected Year Cancel Model Submodel Engine May 31 2018 10 45 Connected ILX TLX MDX RDX RLX ss03095 5 Select the model Make No VIN 2015 Acura MDX Selected Year Cancel Model Submodel Engine May 31 2018 10 45 Connected Base SH AWD ss03096 6 Select the sub model trim level Make No VIN 2015 Acura MDX Base Selec...

Page 19: ... Manual Selection Recent Vehicles ss03099 2 Select Recent Vehicles Connected Recent Vehicles 10 48 May 31 2018 2015 Acura Base 3 5 MDX 2000 Chevrolet LS 5 71 C2500 2WD ss03100 3 Press and hold a recent vehicle tile and select one of two choices Set as current vehicle Delete from recents 4 Or just tap on the recent vehicle tile Connected to 2000 Chevrolet C2500 2 LED LS5 7L Web Browser Saved Diagno...

Page 20: ... sure the key is ON and Engine is OFF Choose vehicle selection method SEARCH BY VIN Cancel AutoID Manual Selection Recent Vehicles 1 2 3 VIN SEARCH BY VIN 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Skip Clear Paste Copy OK A S D F G H J K W E R T Y U P Z X C V B N M L ss03103 3 Enter 17 digit VIN then OK Connected VIN Match Results 4 VIN 1FTPW14V28FC54321 10 51 May 31 2018 2008 Ford F 150 5 4 FLEX Naturally Aspirated SOHC Kin...

Page 21: ... for current systems or two monitors for older systems are ready before testing can begin If the system is ready no further action is required If the system is not ready a drive cycle may need to be performed for that system Use the following procedure to verify the system is ready to be monitored Generic OBDII 10 52 Readiness Mode 1 Misfire Monitor Monitor Description Readiness Mode 1 A C System ...

Page 22: ...urbocharger Compressor Inlet Pressure psi 69 Westgate B Position 560 0 Variable Geometry Turbo A Position 319 5 Commanded EGR A Duty Cycle Position 430 0 Expand Sort Other Playback Customize ss03110 3 Follow the prompts on the screen Data Stream Button Definitions Expand Expand Screen View Function To view the data in the enlarge view press the Expand button Data Stream Button Definitions Shrink S...

Page 23: ...ld be used when diagnosing an intermittent condition that requires cer tain conditions are met before the fault is active NOTE DTCs are not always stored in Mode 2 freeze frame Freeze Frame Button Definitions Other Other Button Tapping the Other button displays a pop up link that takes the user to more buttons Help Help Selecting Help will open an online user manual Freeze Frame Button Definitions...

Page 24: ...etry Some controllers will go to sleep after a period of inactivity and prevent clearing DTCs This key cycle may be needed when attempting to communicate with other control lers after a period of time on a different control ler Refresh Refresh DTCs Button Tapping the Refresh button initiates a fresh scan of DTCs from the vehicle DTCs Modes 3 4 5 A Button Definitions Share Share Button Tapping the ...

Page 25: ... of the cur rent open screen Non Continuous Tests Mode 6 views onboard monitoring test results for non continuous monitor systems Generic OBDII 11 00 02 Sensors Mode 5 Special Tests Mode 8 DTCs Modes 3 4 7 A Non continuous Tests Mode 6 Vehicle Info Mode 9 May 31 2018 Use Metric Units Share Help Component parameters may not be valid if Readiness Status is Not Ready OK Cancel Connected ss03115 1 Sel...

Page 26: ...ect Special Tests from the Generic OBDII screen OBDII 11 08 DPF Tests Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration Evaporative System Leak Check All Tests EVAP Tests May 31 2018 Help Connected DPF Tests ALL TESTS Search All Special Tests EVAP Tests ss03118 When available this selection will automatically take the user to the special test screen where the test group menu will be displayed Make a selectio...

Page 27: ...r ENGINE Use Metric Units Help 1FTPW14V28FC54321 BOSCHA1037366956 ss03120 The 17 digit VIN provides information on the vehicle including year of manufacture engine and possibly transmission type vehicle body style and color Mode 9 is not supported on older vehicles so a visual check of the VIN through the windshield or on the door sticker would be required to obtain that VIN Mode 9 is used on the ...

Page 28: ...es reports allSystemDtcS 2 ss03123 4 View the report When finished tap the back button 11 15 AM 11 16 AM 11 14 AM Saved Diagnostic Data 11 19 Connected to 2008 Ford F 150 King Ranch 5 4L 05 31 2018 2008 Ford F 150 Recorded Data Stream PCM PATS DTC Report PCM PATS DTC Scan Report Automated System Test Sort Change Vehicle Home Share 11 15 AM View View View View Share Share Share Delete Delete Delete...

Page 29: ...utton Tapping the Other button displays a pop up link that takes the user to help content related to reading DTCs Note an active internet connection will be required Help Help Selecting Help will open an online user manual Saved Diagnostic Data Button Definitions Screen Capture Screen Capture Selecting Screen Capture will save a copy of the cur rent open screen Expand Expand button To view the dat...

Page 30: ... more information on setting up and connecting to a wireless network Fast Touch Websites Tech Communities Repair Information OEM Tech Communities 11 21 Fast Touch Webs file data info fasttouch tech communities html 1 ss03127 2 Select Tech Communites brings up appropriate tech community web page Fast Touch Websites Repair Information Repair Information OEM Tech Communities 11 21 Fast Touch Webs fil...

Page 31: ...ect Hit to sub scribe Vehicle must be selected and the handset must now be displaying the Screen Connected to 2004 Volkswagon Passat GLS 2 8L Web Browser Saved Diagnostic Data Enhanced OBDII Vehicle Diagnostics 10 51 Change Vehicle All Apps Home Data Stream Read DTCs Maintenance Tests Special Tests Diagnostic Information Automated System Test ss03130 1 Select Read DTCs All Systems from the Screen ...

Page 32: ...cted on the vehicle Connected to 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 3 8L Web Browser Saved Diagnostic Data Enhanced OBDII Vehicle Diagnostics 11 41 Change Vehicle All Apps Home Data Stream Read DTCs Maintenance Tests Special Tests Diagnoatic Information Automated System Test ss03237 1 Select Read Select Systems from the screen Read DTCs Please select one or more controllers and tap Continue to start D...

Page 33: ...rminal 4 Turn ignition switch On 5 ABS warning light is set in the diagnostic mode and blinks to identify trouble code 6 After the start code 11 is shown the diagnostic trouble codes DTC will be shown in Refresh Clear DTCs Share Save Connected to 2002 Subaru Forester Base 2 5L ABS Manual Codes Procedure Code Assist Change Vehicle Home ss03141 1 Follow the prompts on the screen for retreiving DTCs ...

Page 34: ...elected controller and displayed on the screen DTCs 11 53 P0016 P0101 P0102 Crankshaft Position CKP Camshaft Position CMP Correlation Mass Air Flow Sensor Performance Mass Air Flow Sensor Circuit Low Frequency Refresh Clear DTCs Share Save Details DTC Status DTC Status Failure Record DTC Status Details Details Connected to 2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLT 5 3L PCM Fail Since Clear Change Vehicle Home 2 ...

Page 35: ...the Refresh button initiates a fresh scan of DTCs from the vehicle Share Share Button Tapping the Share button opens the app and initiates options Depending on what s available at the time Share a list containing all the DTCs set by email or Bluetooth or USB Read DTCs Button Definitions Clear DTCs Clear DTCs Button The Clear DTCs button is used to clear codes and re move all but permanent DTCs on ...

Page 36: ... ss03150 Data Groups Data groups may be selected at any time within data stream Select the data group menu button from the top of the screen Scroll through the menu until the desired data group is found then select it 5 Follow the prompts on the screen Select or custom ize a group Data Stream 11 57 System Specific Data Accelerator Pedal Angle Combustion Failure Air Conditioner Radiator Combustion ...

Page 37: ...sor 2 Voltage 0 3 V Expand Sort Other Playback Customize Change Vehicle Home 1 ss03155 1 To view the data in the Enlarge view press the Enlarge button All Data Ite 12 03 Connected to 2003 Cadillac CTS Luxury Sport 3 2L ENGINE Fuel Level 1 43 Low 15 48 Avg gal 26 63 2158 54 High 15 06 1 of 3 BUFFERING DATA 200 200 frames Expand Shrink Sort Other Playback Customize Change Vehicle Home 1 Heated Oxyge...

Page 38: ... the color of a graph select the Change Color button Clear All Data Select Clear Data to clear displayed data stream This function will reset the timeline frame counter and clear graphed data Screen Capture Screen Capture Selecting Screen Capture will save a copy of the cur rent open screen Use Metric Units Use Metric Units Selecting Metric Units will switch from English Stan dard Units to Metric ...

Page 39: ... 1 Sensor 2 Short Term Fuel Trim Bank 1 Fuel Tank Pressure Startup Engine Coolant Temperature Generator F Terminal Signal Customize Deselect All Sort A Z Continue Cancel 3 20 items selected ss03162 2 Choose only the data you want to view by checking the box in front of each desired data item 3 Select apply Sort Function All Data Ite 12 12 Connected to 2003 Cadillac CTS Luxury Sport 3 2L ENGINE Fue...

Page 40: ...noid DC 54 Engine Oil Life Left 20 Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 Voltage 0 6 V Expand Sort Other Playback Customize Change Vehicle Home 2 RECORDINGS ENGINE 0 minutes ago 90 frames 36 frames 2003 Cadillac CTS Luxury Sport PCM PATS Today 11 15 AM 2008 Ford F 150 King Ranch ss03167 1 Select Playback to view previously recorded data streams Recordings are listed from newest to oldest When the fo...

Page 41: ...Egr Tests Help Access VIN ALL TESTS Search All Special Tests Diesel Controls Connected to 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 3 8L ENGINE Change Vehicle Home ss03171 3 At the special test screen select a special test group from the group selection menu then select the desired special test within the desired test group Special Tests 12 20 Diesel Controls Access Vin Idle Speed Setpoint Engine Tests DPF T...

Page 42: ... Unlimited X 3 8L Web Browser Saved Diagnostic Data Enhanced OBDII Vehicle Diagnostics 12 24 Change Vehicle AllApps Home Data Stream Read DTCs Maintenance Tests Special Tests Diagnostic Information Automated System Test ss03183 1 Select Diagnostic Information from the screen Diagnostic Information 12 26 Video Library Symptom Assist PCM Pin Brake Bleed TSB Reference Location Info Select Controller ...

Page 43: ... identifx com VehicleHome Index ROID 196193472 VID 2188697 VSM 3 CONTACT REPAIR HOTLINE HOW TO USE DIRECT HIT LATEST UPDATES EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE 1 DIRECT HIT IDENTIFI Keyword Code Models w same Engine Package System Symptom Search Top Searches For This Vehicle Service Manuals Only 1 P0456 2 No Start 3 P0430 4 P0406 5 Firing Order SEARCH ALL ESTIMATING SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUALS Search HOME SEARC...

Page 44: ...k fuel pump check valve fuel pressure fuel filter injector fuses injectors coils contaminated ignition voltage output spark plugs ignition wires coil grounds combustion chamber or incorrect engine parts 12 31 Change Vehicle Home ss03190 2 Select the symptom that is currently being exhibited by the vehicle on the vehicle Video Library When Video Library is selected the user will be taken to a list ...

Page 45: ... PCM Change Vehicle Home ss03194 2 Scroll through the list and select the desired sensor or component is listed PCM Pin Connector Connector Color Pin Number Wire Color Description KOEO C1 1 Blue Black White Ground N A N A N A N A 12 33 Connected to 2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLT 5 3L PCM Change Vehicle Home ss03195 Technical Service Bulletin TSB References Displays TSBs associated with the vehicle con...

Page 46: ...ke fluid 0 Get medical attention if irritation persists If taken internally drink water and induce vomiting Get medical 12 36 Connected to 2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLT 5 3L PCM Change Vehicle Home ss03199 2 It may be necessary to change controllers at the Screen then re enter diagnostic information for this selection to become available ABS ABS VSES NOTE The sequence may be contained within the prev...

Page 47: ...low pressure indicator and a system indicator When the TPMS Control Unit detects low pressure in a tire or a problem in the system it turns on the appropriate indicator s If low tire pressure is detected the low pressure indicator comes on If a problem in the system is detected the TPMS indicator comes on If low tire pressure and a problem in the system are detected only the TPMS indicator comes o...

Page 48: ...STEERINGANGLE CABIN COMP NODE ss03205 2 Wait for the list to be complete Automated System Test Stop Scan AUDIO 9 DTC s found 20 item s found 11 item s found Connected to 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 3 8L Getting GLOBAL OBDII Mode 2 Freeze Frames Reading Change Vehicle Home Check supported OBDII modes OBDII DS Snapshot Mode 1 Readiness Monitor Tests Mode1 Freeze Frame Data Mode 2 ss03206 3 Scan p...

Page 49: ...ISSION 9 DTC s found Details Details Details ss03210 DTCs recorded are displayed When selecting DTCs diagnostic information is also available same informa tion as the Read DTCs screen Data Stream Snapshot 12 45 Global OBDII Description Data Stream Snapshot Boost Pressure Sensor A Boost Pressure Sensor B Commanded Boost Pressure A Value 212 8 psi 194 2 psi 255 4 psi Automated System Test Refresh Cl...

Page 50: ...75 ss03215 Mode 5 views O2 sensor monitor test results Mode 5 displays the average of the O2 sensor monitor test re sults measured over a period of time The parameters of this measurement vary between manufacturers It may be necessary to run the vehicle for a period of time to allow the O2 sensors to fully warm up and begin operat ing Note Mode 5 is not supported on all vehicles Mode 6 Non continu...

Page 51: ...time Share a list containing all the DTCs set by email or Bluetooth or USB Other Other Button Tapping the Other button displays a pop up link that takes the user to help content related to reading DTCs Note an active internet connection will be required Automated System Test AST Button Definitions Help Help Selecting Help will open an online user manual Screen Capture Screen Capture Selecting Scre...

Page 52: ... Home ss03176 2 Select the desired category for the component or system being worked on Note If there are no sub sections available for the selected cat egory go to step 5 Connected to 2004 Ford F 150 XL 5 4L Maintenance Tests 12 49 Battery Saver Relay Control Generator Lamp Select a Maintenance Test Press back for Categories Change Vehicle Home ss03177 3 Select the desired test to be performed Ba...

Page 53: ...ts in Mode 6 This gives the user more insight as to what is actually being tested when viewing the Mode 6 data Connected to 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 3 8L Web Browser Saved Diagnostic Data Enhanced OBDII Vehicle Diagnostics 12 51 Change Vehicle All Apps Home Data Stream Read DTCs Maintenance Tests Special Tests Diagnostic Information Automated System Test ss03180 1 Select Enhanced OBDII from ...

Page 54: ...nformation Automated System Test ss03181 1 Select View Saved Tests from the Screen Note For more information refer to Saved Diagnostic Data section in the beginning of the manual Browser Overview An internet browser window is available for direct inter net access Connected to 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 3 8L Web Browser Saved Diagnostic Data Enhanced OBDII Vehicle Diagnostics 12 51 Change Vehic...

Page 55: ...thorized tool supplier Repair Service Please contact Technical Support for troubleshooting and service options before sending any unit in for repair To send a unit in for repair go to https repairtrack bosch automotive com and follow the online instruc tions This website will also have the latest service policies and service center locations If you do not have internet access please call 800 344 4...

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