Bosch ADS 325 User Manual

ADS 325

User Manual

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Table of Contents

Safety Definitions .............................2

Safety Precautions ............................2

General Information ...........................4

Introduction ..................................4

Handset Ports ................................5

Handset Back .................................6

Software Descriptions ..........................6

Battery Charging ..............................7

Registration .................................7

30 Day Trial ..................................9

Demo .......................................9

Provide Power to Scan Tool .....................10

Test Startup and Vehicle Connection .............11

Settings ....................................12

Application Settings ..........................12

Software Information ..........................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

Read DTCs .................................29

Ford/Lincoln/Mercury .........................30

Data Stream ................................34

Special Tests ................................39

Diagnostic Information ........................40

Automated System Test .......................46

Maintenance Tests ...........................50

Enhanced OBDII .............................51

Saved Diagnostic Data ........................52

Browser ....................................52

Customer Support ...........................53

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Safety Definitions

Follow all DANGER, WARNING, and IMPORTANT messages.

These safety messages are dened as follows:

DANGER or WARNING: Risk of bodily

harm and/or possible loss of life.

IMPORTANT: The information demands

special attention or risks damage to the
vehicle or tool.

The safety messages cover situations

of which Bosch Automotive Service
Solutions is aware. Bosch Automotive
Service Solutions cannot know, evaluate,
or advise as to all of the possible hazards.
You must be certain that any conditions
or service procedures encountered do not
jeopardize personal safety.

Safety Precautions

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 serious personal injury or loss
of life.

• 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 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 serviced. Adhere
to all diagnostic procedures and
precautions 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.

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) 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 testing 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.

• 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 interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates
and radiates radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications.

• To reduce risk of injury, charge only
Bosch Automotive Service Solutions
rechargeable batteries for the

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handset 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 connector. Replace
damaged cords and connectors
immediately.

• 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 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
the battery is damaged, 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 140 ºF
(60ºC). When heated to excessive
temperatures, battery cells could
explode or vent, posing a 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.

IMPORTANT:

• 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 connector while the ignition is on.
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) damage
may result.

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General Information

Introduction

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Main Menu

Select Vehicle

System Settings

All Apps

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1. Vehicle Connection Indicator

• GREEN - Connected to vehicle.

• RED - Not connected to vehicle.

• AMBER - Demo mode.

2. Main Menu Functions

• Select Vehicle - Shortcut to the select vehicle

screen.

• OBDII - Access global OBDII emission-related ECU
information.

• Saved Diagnostic 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 facing camera.

Web BrowserSaved Diagnostic Data

See What’s New

Handset Front

4. Power Button

• Press to power ON handset or if running press to

5. Screen Shot Button

• Press to take a picture of the current screen.

6. Recent apps button

• Opens a list of thumbnail images of currently

7. Home Button

• Displays the Main Menu screen.

8. Back Button

• Returns to the previous screen or option.

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OBDII

access menu to: Power Down.

running apps.

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Handset

The handset is a ruggedized touchscreen tablet
equipped with the Android operating system. The power
button is located on the lower center front of the Hand­set.

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Handset Power Button

Handset Ports

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Power Button Functions

The power button has two functions

a. ON: Press 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).

1. Power Port

2. DLC Cable Port

3. SD Card Slot

4. Audio port

5. USB Type “A” port

6. USB Type “B” port

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3

Handset Back

1. Light

• The light has two functions

• Camera flash mode

• Flash light mode

2. Camera

• 5MP rear facing camera.

• Rear racing microphone.

3. Microphone

Software Descriptions

Handset Software

The handset comes with the diagnostic software pre­loaded. Set up Docking Station, attach power supply
provided with kit and charge battery before use.
The first time the handset is powered up, the user needs
to accept the license agreement. Then, the user will
have three choices:

• Register Now: Unlocks all functions of handset.

• Trial mode: Unlocks all functions for 30 days.

• Demo Mode: 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 com­mon service procedures, maintenance tests, and special
tests to find deficiencies with vehicle systems or compo­nents.
The handset will display DTCs from OBDI or OBDII
systems. Real-time sensor data can be viewed in data
stream mode. The user can also obtain diagnostic infor­mation regarding repairs.
Browser mode allows the user to connect to the internet
to find websites that may help with the repair of the
vehicle. The handset comes with wireless communica­tion for ease of use and on-screen help when desired.

to indicate contact has been made.

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Battery Charging

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Step 1 of 7 - Select as Language

Espanol

Français

English

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Step 3 of 7 - End User License Agreement

End User License Agreement

Software Product License Agreement

Copyright (c) 2014-2017, Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc. All Rights Reserved

By clicking the i Agree button (or authorizing any other person to do so), you accept this
Agreement and are bound by its terms. If you are not sure that you are authorized by
your employer to accept this Agreement, take this package to a principal in your firm

SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE AGREEMENT

Register My Device Now

Register My Device
Later

Demo Mode

IMPORTANT: Do not continue until you have read this Software Product License
Agreement (”Agreement”).

I Agree

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Connect the handset to AC power and fully charge the
battery.

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Power Port

1. Handset

2. AC Power cord

When the handset is turned on, the level of battery
charge is indicated in the upper right corner of the
screen.

NOTE: The tool can be used while charging.

Using the handset

There are three options for use.

• Register Now: It is recommended to register for
full functionality of tool and tech support.

• Trial Mode: This allows use of the handset for 30
days before it must be registered. If the 30 day
trial period is over before it is registered, the
handset functions will be locked out. At that time,
register now or demo mode will need to be
entered.

• Demo Mode: This mode demonstrates the func­tions by displaying random data.

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2. Select a language.

Registration

It is important to register the handset right 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 communi­cate with a vehicle. Demo Mode will use sample data.

1. Select Register Now.

Register the tool, begin a trial period, or run the tool
in demo mode.

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Step 2 of 7 - Register

Registering your device allows you to get the latest software updates

Register Now

Skip

2. Read and accept the End User License Agreement

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1. Press the power button to turn on the handset

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3. Select the correct Time Zone.

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Step 4 of 7 - Setup Time Zone

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Setup Time Zone

GMT-04:00 Eastern Standard Time

Next: Step Wi-Fi

4. Enable Wi-Fi and select a network and select Next.

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Step 5 of 7 - Select Wi-Fi

Setup Wi-Fi

Trial Mode

This will run your tool in Trial Mode for 30 days.

TEST 16

Secured with WPA2

TEST 15

Secured with WPA

Wi-Fi

Next: Your Name

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Step 6 of 7 - Activate Warranty

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Activate Warranty

[e-mail]

123-555-1234

5678 Shop Lane

Address 2 (optional)

Detroit MI 48260

USA

Confirm Info

Enter contact information. Follow the prompts on the
screen.

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Step 6 of 7 - Activate Warranty

Activate Warranty

ValuedCustomer

Bosch
Bosch
05-16/2018

[e-mail]

123-555-1234

5678 Shop Lane

Detroit, MI 48260
USA

Activate Now

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Note:

• Wi-Fi Must be ON. If Wi-Fi is OFF slide the Wi-Fi
switch to the ON position and follow the prompts
on the screen.

• If a Network password is required the Android Wi-Fi
screen will be displayed. Follow the prompts on the
screen.

5. Activate Warranty

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Step 6 of 7 - Activate Warranty

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Activate Warranty

Valued

Customer

Bosch

Bosch

Set Clock

Next: Contact info

Enter your Name. Follow the prompts on the screen to
activate warranty.

Confirm information. Follow the prompts on the screen
and activate warranty.

6. Setup Printer

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Step 7 of 7 - Printer Setup

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Printer setup help

Print test page

Skip

If skipped you may setup a printer later from settings

Note: This can be completed later by going to
Settings located on the Main Menu screen.

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Main Menu

Select Vehicle

Saved Diagnostic Data

System Settings

All Apps

OBDII

Web Browser

See What’s New

30 Day Trial

1. Select Register my Device Later for 30 days of full use
of the tool before registration is required. If the
handset is not registered within the 30 day trial
period, after 30 days it will only function in Demo
Mode.

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Step 3 of 7 - End User License Agreement

Register My Device Now

Register My Device
Later

Demo Mode

End User License Agreement

Software Product License Agreement

Copyrig ht (c) 2014-2017, Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc. All Rights Reserved

SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE AGREEMENT

IMPORTANT: Do not continue until you have read this Software Product License
Agreement (”Agreement”).

By clicking the i Agree button (or authorizing any other person to do so), you accept this
Agreement and are bound by its terms. If you are not sure that you are authorized by
your employer to accept this Agreement, take this package to a principal in your firm

May 16, 2018

I Agree

Demo

1. Select Demo mode

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Step 3 of 7 - End User License Agreement

Register My Device Now

Register My Device
Later

Demo Mode

2. ADS 325 is ready to use.

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Demo

Main Menu

End User License Agreement

Software Product License Agreement

Copyrig ht (c) 2014-2017, Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc. All Rights Reserved

SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE AGREEMENT

IMPORTANT: Do not continue until you have read this Software Product License
Agreement (”Agreement”).

By clicking the i Agree button (or authorizing any other person to do so), you accept this
Agreement and are bound by its terms. If you are not sure that you are authorized by
your employer to accept this Agreement, take this package to a principal in your firm

You are in Demo Mode

Select Vehicle

Saved Diagnostic Data

System Settings

All Apps

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I Agree

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Register Now

OBDII

Web Browser

See What’s New

2. ADS 325 is ready to use.

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Main Menu

You are in Trial Mode

Select Vehicle

Saved Diagnostic Data

System Settings

All Apps

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Register Now

OBDII

Web Browser

See What’s New

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Provide Power to Scan Tool

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Scan Tool Cable Connections

1. OBD II / DLC cable

2. 12 volt power cable (Use with vehicles that do
not supply power through DLC)

3. Scan tool

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Scan Tool Connected to Vehicle

1. OBDII/DLC Cable

2. DLC

3. Handset

Turning off handset:

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Main Menu

Select Vehicle

System Settings

All Apps

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Main Menu

Select Vehicle

System Settings

All Apps

OBDII

Web BrowserSaved Diagnostic Data

See What’s New

Web BrowserSaved Diagnostic Data

See What’s New

OBDII

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Power via vehicle DLC

1. Connect the OBD II / DLC cable to the scan tool

2. Connect the OBD II / DLC cable to the DLC on vehicle.

Located within 18 inches (45.7 cm) of steering wheel.
Typically located on the driver’s side, under dash.

3. Turn ignition ON.

Non-powered vehicle DLC setup

Some vehicles do not supply power through DLC. In this case
use the following procedure.

1. Connect OBD II / DLC cable to scan tool.

2. Connect OBD 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.

1. Press and release the power button.

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Main Menu

Power off

Select Vehicle

Diagnostic Tool will shut down.

Saved Diagnostic Data

System Settings

All Apps

OBDII

CANCEL OK

Web Browser

See What’s New

2. Select OK. The tool will now shutdown.

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Test Startup and Vehicle Connection

1. Turn ON the handset.

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.

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Settings

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Application Settings

Demo Mode

ON

Standard Metric

Always Never Ask during test

Always AskHorizontalVertical

OFF

Units of Measure

Use TPR

Data Stream Scroll Options

Software Information

Printer Setup

Software Update

Subscriptions

View User Manual

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Settings

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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

Printer Setup

Software Update

Subscriptions

View User Manual

Release Notes View Open Source Software Details

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View License

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Application Settings

Please e nsure the tool is con nected to the inter net

No Updates Available

Software Information

Printer Setup

Software Update

Subscriptions

View User Manual

Check for Updates

Install Update

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Settings

Settings allow the user to make adjustments to the
following:

• Applications

• Software information

• Software update

• Printer Setup

• Subscriptions

• User Detail

• Language

• Direct-Hit

• Service

• Report Options

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Select Vehicle

Saved Diagnostic Data

System Settings

All Apps

OBDII

Web Browser

See What’s New

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Software Information

From the Settings screen select Software Information.
The current software versions will be displayed.
Select View Open Source Software Details to view more
in-depth information.

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Software Update

From the Settings screen select Software Update.

• Manually check for updates.

• Automatic download.

NOTE: Active internet connection is required for this function.

1. Select Settings from the Main Menu.

Application Settings

From the Settings screen select Application Settings.
Follow the prompts on the screen to make changes to
the following:

• Demo Mode

• Turn Demo mode ON or OFF

• Units of measure

• Switch between Standard or Metric

• Use TPR

• Enable TPR

• Data Stream Scroll Options

• Select scrolling options

If an update is available follow the prompts on the
screen to update the handset.
Downloading the software will occur in the background
and varies with Wi-Fi connection speed and quality.
Installing the software can take up to 45 minutes. Please
be sure to have your handset fully charged and allow
sufficient time for the installation.

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Settings

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Application Settings

All Coverage Subscription: Expires 5/10/2019

Software Information

Printer Setup

Software Update

Subscriptions

View User Manual

Enter Subscription Code Reload Subscriptions

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All Coverage Subscription: Expires 4/16/2019

View User Manual

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Enter Susbcription Code

CancelOK

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Settings

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Application Settings

All Coverage Subscription: Expires 5/10/2019

Software Information

Printer Setup

Software Update

Subscriptions

View User Manual

Enter Subscription Code

Reload Subscriptions

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Subscription Successfully Activated

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Settings

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Owner’s First Name

Owner’s Last Name

Distributor Name

Email

Phone

John

Doe

City Service

[e-mail]

3195551234

Printer Setup

User Details

Contact Us

Subscriptions

View User Manual

Language

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Save

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Printer Setup

Subscriptions

Contact Us

Owner’s First Name

Owner’s Last Name

Distributor Name

Email

Phone

City Service

John

Doe

[e-mail]

3195551234

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Printer setup

1. Ensure device is connected to internet and that

network has unrestricted access to Google services.

2. Follow the prompts on the screen.

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Settings

Application Settings

Software Information

Software Update

Printer Setup

Subscriptions

Printer setup help

Print test page

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View User Manual

Subscription

The tool must be registered to see this tab.

1. From the Settings screen select Subscription.

• Need to obtain subscription code.

• After one year, the user will be required to renew
the subscriptions to receive product updates.

3. Enter Subscription Code and select OK.

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User Details

1. From the Settings screen select User Details.

2. Select Enter Subscription Code.

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2. Select field to modify.

Note: The information saved in User Details will also update regis-

tration information.

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Settings

Language

Contact Us

Service

Reports

Direct-Hit

®

English

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View User Manual

Español

Français

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Language

Contact Us

Service

Reports

Direct-Hit

®

Direct-Hit

®

User Name

Password

SaveReset

IDENTIFI

FIND AND FIX FASTER

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Settings

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Restart Communications

Language

Contact Us

Service

Reports

Direct-Hit

®

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View User Manual

Settings

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Restart Communications

Language

Contact Us

Service

Reports

Direct-Hit

®

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Settings

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Language

1. From the Settings screen select Language

2. Follow the prompts on the screen

• English

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Direct-Hit®

Identifix® Direct-Hit® provides:

• OEM specific information.

• Wiring diagrams.

• Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs).

• Diagnostic procedures.

• Past reported fixes.
Subscription is required to access Identifix®. To obtain
username and password, select Identifix® link and sub­scribe.

1. From the Settings screen select Direct-Hit®.

2. Follow the prompts on the screen.

Service

1. From the Settings screen select Service.

2. Select Restart Communications.

3. Handset will Restart Communications.

Report Options

1. Follow the Prompts on the screen.

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Settings

Contact Us

Language

Direct-Hit

®

Service

Reports

Remove systems that could not be communicated with on AST /
ASDTC reports

Prompt for extra fields when saving reports

Include Shop Info

Include Shop Logo

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VIN Match Results (4)

VIN : 1FTPW14V28FC54321

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2008 Ford F-150

5.4, FLEX, -, Naturally Aspirated, SOHC

King Ranch

2008 Ford F-150

Lariat

2008 Ford F-150

5.4, FLEX, -, Naturally Aspirated, SOHC

X LT

2008 Ford F-150

FX4

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WARNING: Before performing any

diagnostic functions, refer to the Safety
Precautions and Warnings provided by the
vehicle manufacturer. In addition, follow
any warnings and instructions provided on
the handset.

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Main Menu

Select Vehicle

Saved Diagnostic Data

System Settings

All Apps

OBDII

Web Browser

See What’s New

2. Select, Select Vehicle from the Main Menu screen to
manually choose the vehicle, AutoID to automatically
identify the vehicle or enter the VIN.

3. Select the vehicle specification options on each
screen until the complete vehicle information is
entered.

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7. Wait for AutoID to finish.

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8. Select the desired vehicle from the list.

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Vehicle Diagnostics

Read DTCs

Special Tests

Diagnostic
Information

Saved Diagnostic Data

Maintenance
Tests

Web Browser

Change Vehicle

Data Stream

Automated
System Test

Enhanced OBDII

All Apps

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AutoID

AutoID uses the vehicle’s Mode 9 VIN information, when
available. Most vehicles from 2004 and newer support
AutoID, but some other older vehicles may support
Mode 9 too.

AutoID Operation:

1. Handset must be on and connected to the vehicle.

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Main Menu

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 vehi­cle database.

6. If a match is found the vehicle selection information
will be displayed on the screen.

Select Vehicle

Choose vehicle selection method:

Make sure the key is ON and Engine is OFF

Select Vehicle

Saved Diagnostic Data

System Settings

SEARCH BY VIN

All Apps

AutoID

Manual Selection

Recent Vehicles

Cancel

OBDII

Web Browser

See What’s New

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9. At this point vehicle entry will disappear and the user
will be able to begin using diagnostic functions on
the vehicle.

Manual Entry

The handset must be turned on, and connected to the
vehicle Once those conditions are met, complete the
following:

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Main Menu

Select Vehicle

Saved Diagnostic Data

System Settings

All Apps

1. Select, Select Vehicle.

OBDII

Web Browser

See What’s New

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