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ADS 525X

1699502643 | REV. B | 05.2020

© Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc

Safety Precautions

BEFORE OPERATING THIS TOOL, ALL OPERATORS SHOULD 

READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS QUICK START GUIDE AND 

FOLLOW ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE TOOL FOR FUTURE 

REFERENCE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT 

YOUR BOSCH REPRESENTATIVE OR DISTRIBUTOR.

 DANGER

When an engine is operating, keep the service area well 

ventilated or attach a building exhaust removal system 

to the engine exhaust system. Engines produce carbon 

monoxide, an odorless, poisonous gas that causes slower 

reaction time and can lead to death or serious personal 

injury.

 

WARNING: 

• 

When working with hydraulic or fuel lines, be careful 

that liquids under pressure do not escape and create a 

dangerous condition. Use adequate ventilation and make 

sure there are no sparks or possibility of sparks that 

may ignite any vapor.

• 

Wear an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 

Z87.1 approved eye shield when testing or repairing 

vehicles.

• 

Objects propelled by whirling engine components or 

pressurized liquids escaping may cause personal injury.

• 

Set the parking brake and block the wheels before test-

ing or repairing a vehicle. It is especially important 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 compo-

nents or belts during testing.

• 

Moving components and belts can catch loose cloth-

ing, body parts, or test equipment and cause serious 

personal injury or tool damage.

• 

Automotive batteries contain sulfuric acid and produce 

explosive gases that can result in serious injury due to 

ignition of gases.  Keep lit cigarettes, sparks, flames, 

and other ignition sources away from the battery at all 

times.

• 

Refer to the service manual for the vehicle being ser-

viced. Adhere to all diagnostic procedures and precau-

tions. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or 

otherwise unneeded repairs.

• 

Use only specially designed replacement parts (brake 

hoses and lines) for ABS equipped vehicles.

• 

After bleeding the brake system, check the brake pedal 

for excessive travel or a ”spongy” feel. Bleed again if 

either condition is present.

• 

When installing transmitting devices (Citizen Band 

radio, telephone, etc) on ABS-equipped vehicles, do 

not locate the antenna near the ABS control unit or any 

other control unit.

• 

This equipment has been tested and found to comply 

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to 

provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-

ence in a residential installation. This equipment gener-

ates and radiates radio frequency energy and, if not 

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 

may cause harmful interference to radio communica-

tions.

• 

To reduce risk of injury, charge only Bosch Automotive 

Service Solutions, Inc. supplied rechargeable batter-

ies for the ADS 625 product with the supplied charger. 

Other types of batteries may burst causing injury to 

persons and property damage.

• 

Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the 

battery charger manufacturer may result in fire, electric 

shock, or personal injury.

• 

Do not operate the tool with a damaged cord or con-

nector. Replace damaged cords and connectors immedi-

ately.

• 

Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp 

blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. 

Take the charger to a qualified service person. 

• 

Do not disassemble the charger. Take the charger to a 

qualified service person if service or repair is necessary. 

Incorrect reassembly may result in electric shock or fire. 

Unplug charger before attempting any maintenance or 

cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.

• 

To prevent possible hearing damage, avoid using the 

tool at high volume levels for long periods.

• 

Do not expose tool or charger to rain, moisture, or 

snow.

• 

Verify that cords are located where they will not be 

stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise become a safety 

hazard or subjected to damage or stress. 

• 

Use only batteries that are approved for use with this 

tool. Use of other types may increase the risk of fire or 

explosion.

• 

Do not carry a battery in your pocket, purse, or other 

container where metal objects (such as car keys or pa-

per clips) could short-circuit the battery terminals. The 

resulting excessive current flow can cause extremely 

high temperatures and may result in damage to the bat-

tery pack or cause fire or burns.

• 

The battery poses a burn hazard if you handle it im-

properly. Do not disassemble it. Handle a damaged or 

leaking battery with extreme care. If the battery is dam-

aged, electrolyte may leak from the cells and may cause 

personal injury.

• 

Keep the battery away from children.

• 

Do not store or leave your tool or battery near a heat 

source such as a radiator, fireplace, stove, electric 

heater, or other heat-generating appliance or otherwise 

expose it to temperatures in excess of 60ºC (140ºF). 

When heated to excessive temperatures, battery cells 

could explode or vent, causing personal injury or risk of 

fire.

• 

Do not dispose of your tool’s battery in a fire or with 

normal household waste. Battery cells may explode. 

Discard a used battery according to the manufacturer’s 

instructions or contact your local waste disposal agency 

for disposal instructions. Dispose of a spent or damaged 

battery promptly. 

CAUTION:

• 

To avoid damage or generation of false data, make sure 

the vehicle battery is fully charged and the connection 

to the vehicle Data Link Connector (DLC) is clean and 

secure.

• 

Do not place the tool on the distributor of a vehicle. 

Strong electromagnetic interference can damage the 

tool.

• 

Never disconnect or reconnect any electrical connec-

tor while the ignition is on. Powertrain Control Module 

(PCM) damage may result.

Summary of Contents for ADS 525X

Page 1: ...ADS 525X Quick Start Guide en US ...

Page 2: ...nce with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communica tions To reduce risk of injury charge only Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc supplied rechargeable batter ies for the ADS 625 product with the supplied charger Other types of batteries may burst causing injury to persons and property damage Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufactur...

Page 3: ...ials Diagnostic Information Wiring Diagrams i i Saved Reports Main Menu Diagnostics 1 2 3 4 8 4 5 6 7 11 8 10 9 19 18 22 21 20 24 23 25 17 14 13 12 15 1 Camera Front facing camera 2 Ambient Light Sensor 3 Vehicle Connection Indicator 4 VCI Connection Manager 5 Power Button 6 Volume Up 7 Volume Down 8 Main Menu Functions 9 Recent apps button 10 Home Button 11 Back button 12 Future Use 13 Micro USB ...

Page 4: ... Block and Charging Cord When the handset is turned on the level of battery charge is indicated in the upper right corner of the screen Note It is recommended to keep the scan tool plugged into power supply when not being used For maximum battery life properly power off scan tool when not in use for extended periods ADS 525X is supplied with 2 micro USB power cables and 1 USB power block 2 ft cabl...

Page 5: ...timeout To use again press the power button to wake the tool up This will allow maximum run time while not limiting productivity When the tool is powered up even if it is not being actively used Wi Fi and Bluetooth radios as well as all other necessary hardware are still being powered Battery life is comparable to similar devices when in this state Note It is recommended to keep the scan tool plug...

Page 6: ... Product Carefully read the terms and conditions of this Agreement before using this Software Product Use of this Software Product indicates your acceptance of the following terms and conditions 1 LICENSE Bosch grants you a personal non transferable except as noted in Section 8 Assignment and non exclusive limited license without the right to sublicense to ise the Software Product embedded on this...

Page 7: ... Printer Setup If skipped you may setup a printer later from settings Skip Print test page Printer setup help rt0010 Note This can be completed later by going to Settings located on the Main Menu screen 10 Connect the VCI to the vehicle rt00001 1 2 3 1 OBDII DLC Cable 2 DLC 3 VCI 11 Connect the handset to the VCI Pairing VCI Connection Manager Icon Definitions Icon that will display when user is c...

Page 8: ...iring Diagrams i i Saved Reports Main Menu Diagnostics rt0011 d Once VCI Connection Manager icon is selected VCI Connection Manager dialog is displayed listing discovered VCIs e Select Connect next to VCI in the list to pair with it Once VCI Connection Manager icon changes to Connected via Wi Fi the tool is ready to use The handset is now paired to a VCI To use a different VCI in the future repeat...

Page 9: ...ss02876 5 6 7 2 1 3 4 1 Power port used when necessary 2 DLC OBDII cable port 3 Power Indicates the VCI has received power 4 PC Connection Indicates the VCI is communicating with the PC 5 Vehicle Connection Indicates the VCI is communicating with vehicle 6 USB B Port 7 Connection port for future use ...

Page 10: ...epair Source vehicle repair information 5 Diagnostic Information button Provides diagnostic repair and reset information for the selected vehicle 6 Wiring Diagrams button Provides OEM and vehicle specific full color full system wiring diagrams 7 Saved Reports button Access saved vehicle scan reports and data stream recordings 8 Web Browser button Full internet access and shortcuts to repair inform...

Page 11: ...e Guide Video Tutorials Diagnostic Information Wiring Diagrams i i Saved Reports Main Menu Diagnostics See What s New See What s New See What s New See What s New Select Vehicle Make sure the key is ON and Engine is OFF Choose vehicle selection method SEARCH BY VIN Cancel AutoID Manual Selection Recent Vehicles rt0013 1 2 3 4 1 Select AutoID to start to automatically detect the vehicle 2 Select Ma...

Page 12: ...VIN from 1996 2000 Use the information below to understand when Auto ID is best used 2000 2004 some US vehicles may respond to Mode 9 From 2000 2004 it was only used at the OEMs discretion 2005 2007 many US vehicles will respond to Mode 9 From 2000 2007 it was CARB advised but not required 2008 current virtually all US vehicles are required to respond to Mode 9 OBDII Mode 9 was not ARB required un...

Page 13: ...s 4 Data Stream The data stream function shows live sensor and solenoid data streaming from the vehicle ECU electronic control unit 5 All Special Tests Access Special Test Menu 6 Special Tests Shortcut Access to vehicle maintenance tests for specific vehicle systems to provide for recalibration or reset after service 7 Enhanced Vehicle Scan Access to scan all available controllers on the selected ...

Page 14: ...s will activate an indication of LO or if above 15 5 Volts and indication of HI will activate highlighting that the battery or charging system needs attention ss02659 1 2 3 4 1 LED Lamp 2 LED lamp switch 3 Battery cover 4 DLC tool connector with voltmeter Software Updates Software Updates Periodically updates will become available and the user will be notified through a message on the screen To re...

Page 15: ...X4 CONTROL 3 DTC S found 3 DTC S found 3 DTC S found Clear DTCs Refresh Share Save Home Details Details Details rt0015 Connected to 2008 Ford F 150 King Ranch 5 4L Connected 10 22 P0030 Change Vehicle Heated Oxygen Sensor Heater Control Circuit Sensor 1 Description Description Mitchell Diagnostics System Wiring Measures the amount of oxygen in the exhaust gas and sends a corresponding signal to th...

Page 16: ...Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc 655 Eisenhower Drive Owatonna MN 55060 USA Phone 1 855 267 2483 Option 1 www boschdiagnostics com 1699502643 Rev B ...

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