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ADS 325
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  • Page 1 ADS 325 User Manual boschdiagnostics.com/pro *Lifetime warranty applies only to tool hardware as long as owner maintains an active diagnostics subscription.
  • Page 2: Technical Support

    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 notice.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ADS 325 | User Manual | 1 | en Table of Contents OBDII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Overview .
  • Page 4: Safety Definitions

    | 2 | User Manual | ADS 325 Safety Definitions • Do not drive the vehicle and operate the software at the same time . Follow all DANGER, WARNING, and IMPORTANT messages. These safety messages are defined as follows: •...
  • Page 5 ADS 325 | User Manual | 3 | en handset product with the supplied • The battery poses a burn hazard charger . Other types of batteries may if you handle it improperly . Do not burst causing injury to persons and disassemble it .
  • Page 6: General Information

    | 4 | User Manual | ADS 325 General Information Introduction ss02864 10:22 Connected May 16, 2018 Main Menu Select Vehicle OBDII Saved Diagnostic Data Web Browser System Settings See What’s New All Apps Handset Front 1 . Vehicle Connection Indicator 4 .
  • Page 7: Handset Ports

    ADS 325 | User Manual | 5 | en Handset Power Button Functions The handset is a ruggedized touchscreen tablet The power button has two functions equipped with the Android operating system. The power a. ON: Press the power button to turn the handset button is located on the lower center front of the Hand- set.
  • Page 8: Handset Back

    | 6 | User Manual | ADS 325 Handset Back ss02880 Handset Back 1 . Light • The light has two functions • Camera flash mode • Flash light mode 2 . Camera • 5MP rear facing camera. •...
  • Page 9: Battery Charging

    Register My Device Now Software Product License Agreement Register My Device Later Copyright (c) 2014-2017, Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc. All Rights Reserved Demo Mode SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT: Do not continue until you have read this Software Product License Agreement (”Agreement”).
  • Page 10 | 8 | User Manual | ADS 325 ss02892 3. Select the correct Time Zone. Step 6 of 7 - Activate Warranty May 16, 2018 ss02889 Activate Warranty Step 4 of 7 - Setup Time Zone May 16, 2018 ValuedCustomer@gmail.com...
  • Page 11: Day Trial

    Register My Device Now Software Product License Agreement Register My Device Saved Diagnostic Data Web Browser Later Copyrig ht (c) 2014-2017, Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc. All Rights Reserved System Settings See What’s New Demo Mode SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE AGREEMENT All Apps IMPORTANT: Do not continue until you have read this Software Product License Agreement (”Agreement”).
  • Page 12: Provide Power To Scan Tool

    | 1 0 | User Manual | ADS 325 ss02870 Provide Power to Scan Tool ss02869 Scan Tool Connected to Vehicle OBDII/DLC Cable Handset Turning off handset: ss02902 Scan Tool Cable Connections 10:22 Connected May 16, 2018 Main Menu...
  • Page 13: Test Startup And Vehicle Connection

    ADS 325 | User Manual | 11 | en Test Startup and Vehicle Connection Turn ON the handset. Connect the OBDII/DLC cable to the scan tool. Connect the OBDII/DLC cable to the DLC on the vehicle. Turn the ignition ON, but keep the engine OFF (KOEO).
  • Page 14: Settings

    | 1 2 | User Manual | ADS 325 Settings Software Information Settings allow the user to make adjustments to the From the Settings screen select Software Information. following: The current software versions will be displayed. • Applications Select View Open Source Software Details to view more •...
  • Page 15: Printer Setup

    ADS 325 | User Manual | 13 | en Printer setup 3. Enter Subscription Code and select OK. Ensure device is connected to internet and that ss03080 10:35 network has unrestricted access to Google services. May 31, 2018 Connected Follow the prompts on the screen.
  • Page 16: Language

    | 1 4 | User Manual | ADS 325 Language Service 1. From the Settings screen select Language 1. From the Settings screen select Service. 2. Follow the prompts on the screen 2. Select Restart Communications. • English ss03085 10:41 •...
  • Page 17: Selecting Vehicle

    ADS 325 | User Manual | 15 | en Selecting Vehicle 7. Wait for AutoID to finish. WARNING: Before performing ss03090 10:43 diagnostic functions, refer to the Safety May 31, 2018 Connected Precautions and Warnings provided by the VIN Match Results (4) VIN : 1FTPW14V28FC54321 vehicle manufacturer .
  • Page 18: Main Menu

    | 1 6 | User Manual | ADS 325 ss03092 ss03096 10:44 10:45 Connected May 31, 2018 Connected May 31, 2018 Select Vehicle Main Menu Choose vehicle selection method: Year Make Model Submodel Engine Make sure the key is ON and Engine is OFF...
  • Page 19: Recent

    ADS 325 | User Manual | 17 | en ss03101 Recent 10:49 Change Vehicle Home Connected to 2000 Chevrolet C2500 2 LED LS5.7L ss03088 10:33 Vehicle Diagnostics Connected May 31, 2018 Read DTCs Data Stream Main Menu Maintenance Automated OBDII...
  • Page 20: Search By Vin

    | 1 8 | User Manual | ADS 325 ss03104 Search by VIN 10:51 May 31, 2018 Connected ss03088 10:33 VIN Match Results (4) VIN : 1FTPW14V28FC54321 Connected May 31, 2018 Main Menu 2008 Ford F-150 2008 Ford F-150...
  • Page 21: Obdii

    ADS 325 | User Manual | 19 | en OBDII ss03107 10:52 May 31, 2018 Connected Overview Generic OBDII Use Metric Units Share Help OBDII (also referred to as Generic OBDII) provides limited engine control and monitors the diagnostic Readiness (Mode 1) Readiness Mode 1 control network of the vehicle.
  • Page 22: Data Stream

    | 2 0 | User Manual | ADS 325 Data Stream Button Definitions Data Stream Mode 1 views live vehicle sensor data. Shrink The data stream function shows live sensor and solenoid data streaming from the vehicle’s electronic control unit Shrink Function (ECU).
  • Page 23: Dtcs Modes

    ADS 325 | User Manual | 21 | en Data Stream Button Definitions Freeze Frame Button Definitions Clear All Data Use Metric Units Select Clear Data to clear displayed data stream. This function will reset the Use Metric Units timeline frame counter and clear graphed Selecting Metric Units will switch from English/Stan- data.
  • Page 24 | 2 2 | User Manual | ADS 325 DTCs Modes 3, 4, 5, A Button Definitions OBDII DTC Nomenclature ss01521 Share P-0102 Share Button Fault (00-99) Tapping the Share button opens the app and initiates options. Depending on what’s available at the time.
  • Page 25: Oxygen (O2) Sensors

    ADS 325 | User Manual | 23 | en Oxygen (O2) Sensors Non-Continuous Tests Mode 5 views O2 sensor monitor test results. Mode 6 views onboard monitoring test results for non- continuous monitor systems. ss03114 11:00 ss03115 May 31, 2018...
  • Page 26: Special Tests

    | 2 4 | User Manual | ADS 325 ss03118 Non-Continuous Tests Button Definitions 11:08 May 31, 2018 Connected Other OBDII Help Other Button All Tests ALL TESTS Search All Special Tests Tapping the Other button displays a pop-up link that...
  • Page 27: Vehicle Info

    ADS 325 | User Manual | 25 | en Vehicle Info Button Definitions Vehicle Info Mode 9 views Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs), Other calibration ID(s), and verification number(s). ss03119 Other Button 11:09 May 31, 2018 Connected Tapping the Other button displays a pop-up link that takes the user to more buttons.
  • Page 28: Saved Diagnostic Data

    | 2 6 | User Manual | ADS 325 Saved Diagnostic Data ss03124 11:19 Connected to 2008 Ford F-150 King Ranch 5.4L Change Vehicle Home Overview The Saved Diagnostic Data allows the capability to Saved Diagnostic Data Delete Share Sort review previously recorded data.
  • Page 29 ADS 325 | User Manual | 27 | en Saved Diagnostic Data Button Definitions Saved Diagnostic Data Button Definitions Screen Capture Delete Delete Button Screen Capture Select Delete to clear displayed data stream. This Selecting Screen Capture will save a copy of the cur- function will reset the timeline frame counter and rent open screen.
  • Page 30: Browser

    | 2 8 | User Manual | ADS 325 Browser ss03128 11:21 Fast Touch Webs Overview file:///data/info/fasttouch/index.html An internet browser window is available for direct inter- net access. Fast Touch Websites | Repair Information ss03126 10:33 Repair Information Tech Communities...
  • Page 31: Read Dtcs

    11:39 Connected to 2004 Volkswagen Passat GLS 2.8L Change Vehicle Home Overview There are two ways to read DTC’s using ADS 325. Read DTCs Select All Deselect All Read DTCs by selecting ALL will scan all available con- Please select one or more controllers and tap 'Continue' to start DTC scan.
  • Page 32: Ford/Lincoln/Mercury

    | 3 0 | User Manual | ADS 325 ss03134 ss03135 11:26 11:39 Connected to Volkswagen Passat GLS 2.8L Change Vehicle Home Connected to 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 3.8L Change Vehicle Home DTC Scan Read DTCs Clear DTCs...
  • Page 33 ADS 325 | User Manual | 31 | en ss03138 Manual DTCs 11:41 Certain vehicles do not support standard DTC protocol Connected to 2012 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 5.4L Change Vehicle Home and will require a manual process for retrieving and...
  • Page 34 | 3 2 | User Manual | ADS 325 ss03144 11:44 Code Criteria Connected to 2002 Subaru Forester Base 2.5L | ABS Change Vehicle Home Codes will be read from the selected controller and displayed on the screen. DTCs...
  • Page 35 ADS 325 | User Manual | 33 | en Read DTCs Button Definitions Scan Test Provides the technician with detailed test steps. Clear DTCs Diagram Clear DTCs Button Provides a circuit diagram related to the selected DTC. The Clear DTCs button is used to clear codes and re-...
  • Page 36: Data Stream

    | 3 4 | User Manual | ADS 325 Data Stream data stream. The data stream function shows live sensor and solenoid • Select the data group menu button from the top data streaming from the vehicle ECU (electronic control of the screen.
  • Page 37 ADS 325 | User Manual | 35 | en ss03157 12:05 • Select the data group menu button from the top of Connected to 2003 Cadillac CTS Luxury Sport 3.2L | ENGINE Change Vehicle Home the screen. • Scroll through the menu until the desired data All Data Ite...
  • Page 38 | 3 6 | User Manual | ADS 325 Display Type Button Definitions Display Types To change data item display types, select the data item Use English/Standard Units menu button located in upper right. ss03160 Use English/Standard Units 12:03 Selecting English/Standard Units will switch from Connected to 2003 Cadillac CTS Luxury Sport 3.2L | ENGINE...
  • Page 39 ADS 325 | User Manual | 37 | en Display Type Button Definitions Sort Function ss03163 Sort 12:12 Connected to 2003 Cadillac CTS Luxury Sport 3.2L | ENGINE Change Vehicle Home Sort Function: All Data Ite... Shrink Expand Sort Playback...
  • Page 40 | 3 8 | User Manual | ADS 325 ss03166 12:15 Playback Instructions Connected to 2003 Cadillac CTS Luxury Sport 3.2L | ENGINE Change Vehicle Home ss03168 12:17 All Data Ite... Shrink Expand Sort Playback Customize Other Connected to 2003 Cadillac CTS Luxury Sport 3.2L | ENGINE...
  • Page 41: Special Tests

    ADS 325 | User Manual | 39 | en Special Tests Overview ss03172 12:20 Depending on the vehicle and controller selected, spe- Connected to 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 3.8L | ENGINE Change Vehicle Home cial tests are available. The special test function is a key component of the tool...
  • Page 42: Diagnostic Information

    | 4 0 | User Manual | ADS 325 Diagnostic Information special test is desired, terminate the test and proceed to the desired function. Special tests are not available for Overview all vehicles and controllers. The air bag controller will...
  • Page 43 ADS 325 | User Manual | 41 | en ss03187 12:29 Code Assist™ Library Direct-Hit – Main This function will allow a search for DTCs by letter/ dh.identifx.com/VehicleHome/Index?ROID=196193472&VID=2188697&VSM=3 number designation. IDENTIFI EXPAND YOUR DIRECT-HIT CONTACT REPAIR HOTLINE HOW TO USE DIRECT-HIT...
  • Page 44 | 4 2 | User Manual | ADS 325 Symptom Assist™ Video Library This function assists in diagnosing a problem with a When Video Library is selected the user will be taken to vehicle component by selecting apparent symptoms.
  • Page 45 ADS 325 | User Manual | 43 | en Oil Light Reset Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) References On newer vehicles, the oil light reset procedure will Displays TSBs associated with the vehicle/controller indicate how the oil life information can be reset after an combination.
  • Page 46 | 4 4 | User Manual | ADS 325 Location Tune Up Specifications Used to find where specific components are located. Provides specifications for specific components when a 1. Select Location Info from the Diagnostic Information tune up is performed.
  • Page 47 ADS 325 | User Manual | 45 | en Diagnostic Information Button Definitions Battery Disconnect Displays procedures for disconnect the battery on the Select Controller selected vehicle. 1. Select Battery Disconnect from the Diagnostic Infor- Select Controller Button mation screen.
  • Page 48: Automated System Test

    | 4 6 | User Manual | ADS 325 Automated System Test ss03206 Connected to 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 3.8L Change Vehicle Home Overview Automated System Test The Automated System Test (AST) will scan all available Stop Scan controllers on the selected vehicle for Modes 1-7.
  • Page 49 ADS 325 | User Manual | 47 | en Summary Report Data Stream Snapshot ss03209 ss03211 12:44 12:45 Change Vehicle Home Connected to 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 3.8L Change Vehicle Home Connected to 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 3.8L...
  • Page 50 | 4 8 | User Manual | ADS 325 Freeze Frame Mode 6 (Non-continuous monitor tests) Mode 6 views onboard monitoring test results for non- ss03213 12:46 continuous monitor systems. Change Vehicle Home Connected to 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 3.8L...
  • Page 51 ADS 325 | User Manual | 49 | en Automated System Test (AST) Button Definitions Automated System Test (AST) Button Definitions Help Refresh Help Refresh Button Tapping the Refresh button initiates a fresh scan of Selecting Help will open an online user manual.
  • Page 52: Maintenance Tests

    | 5 0 | User Manual | ADS 325 Maintenance Tests Overview ss03178 Maintenance Tests provide a way for specific systems to Connected to 2004 Ford F-150 5.4L | INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Change Vehicle Home be recalibrated or reset after service. Maintenance test...
  • Page 53: Enhanced Obdii

    ADS 325 | User Manual | 51 | en Enhanced OBDII Overview Enhanced OBDII provides all of the same functions and features as Generic OBDII with the addition of OEM specific MID/TID and TID/CID descriptions for Non-Con- tinuously Monitored Tests in Mode 6. This gives the user more insight as to what is actually being tested when viewing the Mode 6 data.
  • Page 54: Saved Diagnostic Data

    | 5 2 | User Manual | ADS 325 Saved Diagnostic Data Browser Overview Overview The Saved Diagnostic Data functions allows the capabil- An internet browser window is available for direct inter- ity to recall previously run tests and Data Stream net access.
  • Page 55: Customer Support

    ADS 325 | User Manual | 53 | en Customer Support Order Information Replacement and optional parts can be ordered from www.otcparts.com or an OTC authorized tool supplier. Repair Service Please contact Technical Support for troubleshooting and service options before sending any unit in for repair.
  • Page 56 Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc 655 Eisenhower Drive Owatonna, MN 55060 USA Telephone: 507-455-7000 Customer Service: 800-321-4889 Ext 4 Option 2 Fax: 800-283-8665 dgwscs@us.bosch.com Technical Service: 855-267-2483 Fax: 800-955-8329 techsupport.diagnostics@us.bosch.com www.boschdiagnostics.com...

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