Interna tional VOLUME 4 NwwwE.advaWnced-diagSnostics.com December 2013 IN THE NEWS New Website Goes New Recruit New Software Live Joins ADUK Releases New ADC251 Distributor New Mobile Master Shows APPS OUT NOW Cable - OUT NOW VAG Software Coming Soon We are pleased to announce we are making good progress developing VAG software and are on target for the release early in the new year. VAG 2014 will be the most comprehensive key and remote programming software available in the marketplace and will cover various VAG Group vehicles up to 2014.
MVPPro - Cloned New Recruit With the growth of the business Dear Customers, and relentless demand for new software developments, we have Firstly we would like to thank you for your continued extended our team with support, in what still are difficult times in the world additional staff members. Please economy. Despite this we have had another successful join us in welcoming new recruit year, with new products, software developments and Matt Watson to the team. Matt, a breaking into new markets. recent graduate has proved his On the down side you maybe aware, earlier this year a capability and commitment to Matt Watson - Photo by Sally Evans counterfeit version of our MVPPro appeared on the market, AD over the last four months. which is not the first time we have faced this situation. Matt’s role will be to support the AD software engineers. As previously we are protecting any future copying of Matt has been working hard on various projects and has software via technical innovations. Additionally we have overhauled the Info Quest database working with Simon started to take legal action and can confirm that Advanced Ashby by adding new features to IQ. Matt has developed new Diagnostics has recently earned a substantial victory in its APPS for smartphones, which include, AD SmartCard IQ fight to clamp down on sales of copied versions of its MVP Mobile and The QR Scanner - available on the Apple App Pro Key Programming System; after successfully conducting iPhone Store and Play Store for Android phones. Well done litigation in Lithuania with leading firm, PAVLOV & Matt and welcome to AD. MAMONTOVAS (now Fort). Continued Page 3
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PAGE 3 PAGE 13 Message from the MD New Website Goes Live MVPPro Cloned Continued... PAGE 14 PAGE 4 Seastar Solutions Appointed As NEW Software Releases Worldwide Distributor for Marine • Jaguar & Land Rover 2013 Tool • Ford 2013 USA PAGE 15 PAGE 5 - 6 New Master Cable ADC251 with FREE Software Updates - ADS185 Integrated light - Coming Soon
PAGE 7 - 9 Free Vehicles Added to Software PAGE 16 September - October - November New Key Programming Systems Manual - OUT NOW PAGE 10 - 12 New Mobile APP Releases PAGE 17 - 19 Shows
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2 keep AD on its toes. However, illegal copy manufacturers are Message From the MD bad for the industry….yes they offer cheap tools, but at what cost to the industry?…..they don’t have development costs, Firstly we would like to thank you they don’t employ highly skilled engineers, they don’t offer for your continued support during technical support, warranty, repairs, support services, the list the past 12 months, in what still goes on. Ultimately if these copy manufacturers put the gen - are difficult times in the world uine manufacturers out of business, where does that leave the economy. Despite this we have had customers…..no new developments/software and hence a de - another successful year, with new clining industry. Therefore my message is simple, please sup - products, software developments port the genuine manufacturers, obviously, I hope that choice and breaking into new markets. is AD!!!
Advanced Diagnostics made its first sale in 2001, and has In addition to the key programming market our relatively been focused on the key programming business for the past recent move into the marine diagnostic market and 12 years, which has changed massively over this period, in distribution partnership with SeaStar Solutions is also a terms of technology and competition. The demand for key success story, as we start to establish a strong presence. programming will remain strong as the number of light vehicles (passenger cars and light trucks) on the road is Once again thank you, and please be assured that we will forecast to increase by 30% from 2012 to 2020 (*), increasing continue to develop key programming solutions. the number of vehicles from 1.02billion to 1.32billion, which in turn will drive increased demand for key programming Happy Xmas & New Year services. (*) source: Frost & Sullivan, The Coming Global Aftermarket Undoubtably we have more competitors now, which for Boom, April 2013 genuine competitors is good for customer choice, and will
• The customer won't receive technical support, training, MVPPro - Cloned information etc... • The customer won't be able to use the services such as Continued from Front page... pin codes Advanced Diagnostics issued proceedings against a • The customer won't have a repair or warranty service. distributor, which was offering for sale a copied version of the • The customer won't have an upgrade path as the product MVP Pro and using copied marketing material. The Vilnius develops in the future. Circuit Court has ordered the immediate seizure and prohibition of entry into the market of copies of MVP PRO There should be no doubt for potential customers that an equipment, its constituent parts, software and copies of original tool is the best option. It is the choice between a marketing materials (renamed EFFIMO and EFFIMO PRO permanently evolving reliable product and inferior cheap by the defendant). copies.
We are also encouraged by recent news in China that the law If customers choose the copy tester - they will have to work, is reportedly currently coming down hard on illegal car key with rogue distributors, with no experience or commitment to manufacturers/distributors carrying VM logos with many the customer. The prestige and committment of our companies are taking their websites offline. This is something companies, both manufacturers and distributors must be made we will look to take legal advantage of over the coming clear to end customers. months. Moreover, these illegal copies are just a quick way to get In the meantime, as our distributors, we will need you to money from the market, they don't care about development constantly remind your customers that it is simply not about and hence they don't care about the customer and they buying the cheapest tool. They need to consider the whole certainly do not provide the main elements which have driven package our success over the past 15 years.
• It will not have any development, so a customers investment So please be encouraged by the legal successes we are will be short lived. having and legal action that we will continue to take. • We will prevent them from obtaining further new software
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3 New Software Releases CARS
NEW Software Release ADS207 Jaguar / Land Rover 2013 September 2013 Advanced Diagnostics are pleased to announce the release of ADS207 software for the latest Jaguar / Land Rover vehicles. Unlike previous software, ADS207 combines both Land Rover & Jaguar and programs vehicles fitted with proximity keys and remotes in a simple programming procedure. No PINCODE is required for these vehicles.
Programming of Non-Prox vehicles will require the previous software. Jaguar - ADS151 Land Rover - ADS106 & ADS164
The new software is available worldwide and is not dependant upon any previous Jaguar or Land Rover software.
MVPPro / Premium Code Pro customers - Software will be added FREE - Please update your tester by connecting to the AD Loader Program to load the software.
AD100Pro & TCode Pro customers - Please order from your distributor .
CABLE ADC250
JAGUAR - A & L DONGLE LAND ROVER - L
SOFTWARE CATEGORY A
OTHER SOFTWARE REQUIRED None
SMARTCARD WEBSITE SECURITY YES
MVPPro TOKENS USED JAGUAR - ONE TOKEN LAND ROVER - ONE TOKEN
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3 NEW Software Release ADS209 FORD 2013 USA November 2013 Advanced Diagnostics are pleased to announce the release of new Ford 2013 USA software. ADS209 software has been developed to program new FORD 2013-2014 models with keyed ignitions (bladed keys) & intelligent access systems (proximity key, push button start).
CABLE ADC250
DONGLE G & L
SOFTWARE CATEGORY A
OTHER SOFTWARE ADS100 - ADS172 - ADS175 REQUIRED
PIN CODE REQUIRED NO
SMARTCARD OR WEBSITE YES SECURITY
AD Software described in this release may not be applicable to all markets and countries, please consult with your local distributor as to availability and functionality of this software in your region.
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4 FREE Software Updates
ADS185 - Fiat - Alfa - Lancia - Maserati We have now updated ADS185 to the reading for most vehicles can now be point it is the most comprehensive read through the OBD port located in key programming software developed the vehicle. This reduces the need to For Fiat Group vehicles. The AD Pro use the ADC195 & 196 cables as testers have been updated to the previously required. point where precoding & PINCODE
Fiat Vehicle Transponder Type PIN & Precode Reading 500 (312/180) ID:46 PIN & Precode via OBD Bravo (198) ID:48 PIN & Precode via OBD Bravo (198) ID:46 PIN & Precode via OBD Croma (194) ID:48 PIN & Precode via OBD Doblo (223) ID:48 PIN & Precode via OBD Doblo (263) ID:46 PIN & Precode via OBD Ducato 1 ID:48 PINCODE Only (ADC196 Cable) Ducato 2 ID:48 PINCODE Only (ADC196 Cable) Ducato 3 ID:48 PIN & Precode via OBD Fiorino ID:46 PINCODE Only Via OBD Idea (135) ID:48 PIN & Precode via OBD Multipla (186) ID:48 PINCODE Only (ADC196 Cable) Palio ID:48 PIN & Precode via OBD Panda (169) upto 2007 ID:48 PIN Only (ADC196 Cable) Panda (169) 2007 to 2012 ID:48 PIN & Precode via OBD Punto (188) ID:48 PIN & Precode via OBD Punto (199) ID:46 PINCODE Only Via OBD Qubo (300) ID:46 PINCODE Only Via OBD Seicento (187) ID:48 PIN & Precode via OBD Stilo (192) ID:48 PIN & Precode via OBD Linea ID:48 PIN & Precode via OBD Sienna ID:48 PIN & Precode via OBD
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ADS185 - Fiat - Alfa - Lancia - Maserati
Alfa Romeo Vehicle Transponder Type PIN & Precode Reading 147 ID:48 PIN & Precode via OBD
156 ID:48 PINCODE Only (ADC196 Cable)
159 ID:46 PINCODE Only (ADC195 Cable)
Alfa GT ID:48 PINCODE Only (ADC196 Cable)
Brera ID:46 PINCODE Only (ADC195 Cable)
Giulietta ID:46 PINCODE Only (ADC195 Cable)
Spider ID:46 PINCODE Only (ADC195 Cable)
Mito ID:46 PINCODE Only (ADC195 Cable)
Lancia Vehicle Transponder Type PIN & Precode Reading Lybra ID:46 PINCODE Only
Musa ID:46 PINCODE Only
Thesis ID:48 PIN & Precode Via OBD
Phedra ID:46 PINCODE Only
Maserati
Vehicle Transponder Type PIN & Precode Reading Gran Turismo ID:48 PIN & Precode
Quatroportte ID:48 PIN & Precode
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6 FREE Software Added To IQ & Testers Key Programming New Vehicles Added - September 2013 Advanced Diagnostics are continually developing software. Along with new software modules, there are a lot of developments for existing software modules, which are FREE . Below are the new vehicles that have been added to software & IQ during September. A special thanks to Curt Petersen - South Africa, Adil Jan Mohammed - India, Marcelo Fernandes - Brazil.
India Asia Vehicle Added Software Vehicle Added Software Ford Figo ADS162 Nissan 370Z PROX ADS169 Honda Brio ADS110 Chevrolet AVEO ADS119 Honda Amaze ADS110 Chevrolet Spark ADS119 Skoda Octavia ADS146 Skoda Laura (BXE Engine) ADS146 South America Africa Vehicle Added Software Chevrolet Suburban ADS139 Vehicle Added Software Citroen Aircross ADS142 Ford Bantam 2007 Onwards ADS162 Fiat Doblo (223) ADS121 & ADS185 Honda Brio ADS110 Fiat Fiorino ADS121 & ADS185 Fiat Idea ADS121 & ADS185 Europe Fiat Stilo ADS121 & ADS185 Vehicle Added Software Ford EcoSport ADS100 Honda Civic 2005 - 2011 ADS110 Mazda 2 PROX ADS162 Honda CRV 2006 - 2009 ADS110 Toyota Corolla Verso ZNR11 ADS125 & ADS150 Honda Civic 2012 Onwards ADS166 Kia Sportage 2010 Onwards ADS147 Australia Opel Astra G ADS102 Vehicle Added Software Opel Vectra C ADS102 GM Holden Commodore VF ADS184 Peugeot 3008 ADS142 Honda CRV 2012 (RM) Onwards ADS166 Peugeot 408 ADS142 Honda CRV 2012 (RM) Onwards Prox ADS110 VW Jetta 1K ADS146 Mazda Premacy PROX ADS162 VW Polo (9A) ADS146
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7 Key Programming New Vehicles Added - October 2013 Advanced Diagnostics are continually developing software. Along with new software modules, there are a lot of developments for existing software modules, which are FREE . Below are the new vehicles that have been added to software & IQ during October. A special thanks to Josh Levi, Peer Locks and all the distributors that helped this month.
India Israel Vehicle Added Software Vehicle Added Software Chevrolet Cruze ADS184 & ADS187 Ford Edge PROX ADS172 Fiat Linea ADS121 & ADS185 Isuzu D MAX ADS135 Hyundai Accent LC ADS147 Land Rover Freelander ADS106 Skoda Fabia BMN Engine ADS146 Mercedes Actros 2011 (IQ) ADS302 Nissan Juke ADS159 & ADS198 Nissan Micra K13 ADS159 & ADS198 Africa Nissan Qashqai Bladed ADS159 Vehicle Added Software Land Rover Range Rover Sport ADS164 South America VW Golf 4 (1J) ADS115 & ADS146 Vehicle Added Software Chevrolet Montana ADS130 & ADS138 Citroen C4 (IQ Only) ADS142 Fiat Palio Up to 2008 ADS121 & ADS185 Fiat Punto ADS121 & ADS185 Europe Ford Fiesta ADS162 Fiat KA ADS100 Vehicle Added Software Kia Soul ADS147 Fiat Albea ADS121 & ADS185 Nissan Tilda ADS159 Honda City ADS110 Peugeot 508 ADS188 Infiniti FX50 PROX ADS159 Lexus RX450h (IQ Only) ADS125 Australia Lincoln Town Car ADS100 Nissan Juke Vehicle Added Software ADS159 & ADS198 Daewoo Tacuma ADS119 Nissan Micra K13 ADS159 & ADS198 Suzuki Grand Vitara ADS162 Toyota Land Cruiser ADS125 Toyota Prado 150 ADS150
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8 Key Programming New Vehicles Added - November 2013 Advanced Diagnostics are continually developing software. Along with new software modules, there are a lot of developments for existing software modules, which are FREE . Below are the new vehicles that have been added to software & IQ during November. A special thanks to Josh Levi, Peer Locks and all the distributors that helped this month.
Asia Israel Vehicle Added Software Vehicle Added Software Buick Laraosse ADS187 Kia Picanto ADS196 Maserati Quattroporte (IQ Only) ADS121 & ADS185 Mitsubishi Space Star ADS189 Nissan Teana 2013 ADS159 Peugeot 407 ADS142 Peugeot Partner Up to 2008 ADS105 South America Vehicle Added Software Africa Dodge RAM 2009 Onwards (IQ) ADS173 Ford Fusion Hybrid ADS172 Vehicle Added Software Mitsubishi Montero ADS189 & ADS154 Honda Jazz ADS110 Mitsubishi Pajero V97 ADS154 Nissan Hard Body ADS112 Peugeot 208 ADS188 Nissan Note ADS159 Renault Megane (IQ Only) ADS104 & ADS161 Toyota Premio ADS125 Suzuki Grand Vitara ADS163 Nissan Tilda ADS159 Peugeot 508 ADS188
Europe Australia Vehicle Added Software Vehicle Added Software Hyundai Accent ADS147 Mazda RX8 PROX ADS162 Proton Wira ADS128 Proton Persona ADS128 Ssangyong Korando (IQ Only) ADS159 Proton Saga ADS128
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9 NEW Mobile APP Releases AD SmartCard Just Got Smarter The New APP - OUT NOW Advanced Diagnostics are pleased to announce the launch of a new mobile APP - The AD SmartCard Calculator - available to purchase and download from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store for Android devices.
To get the new App - please visit the Google Play or Apple App Store - and type in ADSMARTCARD in the search bar to download or scan the QR Code below.
AD The AD SmartCard App is an AD SmartCard SmartCard alternative to your existing SmartCard & Calculator. Simply sign in using your AD account and you’re ready to start using the App. It's quick, easy and reduces typing errors and there is no need to recharge your SmartCard. This app can only be used with testers that have been £9.99 GBP registered to your AD account. $13.99 USD €12.99 EUR The app requires an internet connection. If you are in an area with no internet connection, then the AD103 Security Calculator can still be used. SmartCard and the IQ app can ‘hot swap’ between each other, providing the user with seamless functionality.
Minimum Requirements: • iOS Device or Android • AD Registered Account • MVPPro / AD100Pro / TCode Pro / Premium Code Pro testers need to be AD Security For Your Tester SmartCard enabled On Your Mobile Device. www.advanced-diagnostics.com
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10 A D I n f o Q u e s t Vehicle Data Search The New APP - OUT NOW
Advanced Diagnostics are pleased to announce the launch of a new mobile APP - AD Info Quest - available to purchase and download from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store for Android devices.
To get the new App - please visit the Google Play or Apple App Store - and type in ADIQMOBILE in the search bar to download or scan the QR code below. AD IQ Info Quest Mobile from Advanced Diagnostics provides a quick and AD IQ Mobile Mobile easy method to obtain vehicle and key programming information for over 5000 vehicles. i.e. which software / cable / dongle do I need to program keys for a 2005 Ford Focus?
£0.99 GBP Full data access requires an AD $0.99 USD registered account. €0.99 EUR Vehicle details are stored locally, the additional information including training videos and component location images require internet access and a registered AD account. IQ and the SmartCard app can ‘hot swap’ between each other, providing the user with seamless functionality.
Minimum Requirements: • iOS Device or Android • AD Registered Account (Full Data Access)
Scan Me Go On A Quest To Find Vehicle Data For Over 5000 Vehicles.
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11 A D Q R S c a n n e r For Web Challenges The New APP - OUT NOW
Advanced Diagnostics are pleased to announce the launch of a FREE new mobile APP - AD QR Scanner - available to purchase and download from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store for Android devices.
To get the new App - please visit the Google Play or Apple App Store - and type in ADQRSCANNER in the search bar to download - or scan the QR code below. AD QR The QR Code Scanner from Advanced Diagnostics provides a AD QR Scanner Scanner quick and easy method to obtain coded responses for vehicles requiring a web challenge procedure. Simply sign in using your AD account and you’re ready to start using the App.
During the key programming Scan Me procedure your tester will display a QR code on the screen, simply scan FREE this using your smartphone with the QR Scanner App to generate a web challenge code. The App requires an internet connection and uses minimum data. It's quick, easy, reduces typing errors and best of all it's FREE.
Minimum Requirements: • iOS Device or Android • AD Registered Account • MVPPro / AD100Pro / TCode Pro Scan & Enter Web Challenges Premium Code Pro Into Your Tester Seamlessly.
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12 NEW Website Goes Live
The new AD website is now live and has been The key areas still under development include, transformed with a fresh new loo k. Due to the translating the content into six languages, some size and complexity of the portal - we are still design and layout changes, SEO, software lookup updating and working on various aspects of the for AD900Pro, new website layout for the forum site behind the scenes to improve the user and various other CMS changes. In the meantime, experience. This work will continue for the please feel free to submit your feedback and forseeable future. comments about the new AD portal.
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13 Marine NEWS
We are very pleased to announce Seastar Solutions have been appointed as the exclusive worldwide distributor for the Marine Diagnostics Tool developed by AD. The marine tool has be re-branded and re-badged to reflect Seastar’s own company branding. The diagnostic tester will now be sold as STATS Touch & Test System via Sierra’s worldwide distributors. Seastar Solutions - a subsidiary of Sierra are the world’s largest marine component supplier to many boat and watercraft users worldwide. With Sierra’s strong background within the marine market and the knowledge and contacts they have forged over the last 60 years, Advanced Diagnostics are very pleased to be working with Sierra to strengthen both companies market share in the marine diagnostics sector. For more info on Seastar solutions or to buy the STATS diagnostics system - please visit http://www.seastarsolutions.com/products/engine-diagnostics-stats/
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14 NEW Products
INTRODUCING T H E A L L - N E W
Master OBAD DCaCble2 W5ith1 LED Light O U T N O W Advanced Diagnostics have introduced the NEW master The new OBD LED light OBD cable, incorporating makes it easy to locate the an ultra bright LED light vehicles OBD Port. which can be used as a n alternative option for ADC250.
Please note: ADC251 may not be comaptible for all vehicles due to the connector housing size. Simply press and hold the ON button located on the connecter housing to activate the LED light, releasing the button turns the LED off. This revised cable makes searching for the vehicle OBD port much easier, especially when the port is located under the dashboard in a dark location.
ADC251 Functionality • Uses a 27A 12v Alkaline Camera Battery (Not Included) • Makes searching for the vehicles OBD Socket in the Dark Much Easier • Built in Ultra Bright LED • Can be Used On Most Makes Of Vehicles
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15 NEW Products
We are pleased to announce a new key programming systems manual is now available to purchase. The manual has been updated with the latest key programming procedures for the AD100Pro & MVPPro.
UNLOCKING TECHNOLOGY
KEY PROGRAMMING SYSTEMS MANUAL
ISSUE 3
World Leaders In Automotive Key Programming Equipment
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17 TCODE CLUB Mexico 2013
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18 METS - Amsterdam 2013
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