American Honda Motor Co., Inc. ("Honda") offers the i-HDS (Honda Diagnostic System) software suite for the diagnosis and repair of electronic systems on Honda and Acura automobiles, and for the reprogramming of electronic control units (including, but not limited to, ECMs and PCMs).

American Honda offers a diagnostic software subscription for standard diagnostics and reprogramming as well as a subscription for Vehicle Security Professionals. i-HDS - The i-HDS subscription provides users access to the i-HDS software suite, featuring dealer-level diagnostics and ECU reprogramming capabilities.

For Hardware, i-HDS and HDS is officially supported with the Honda Antares Capsule (HAC). More details on how to select an interface are below. For software, i-HDS and HDS are auto-selected depending on the model of the connected

Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) Software Package. The HDS software package includes software to program three different platforms: the HDS Tablet Tester, the Teradyne Diagnostic System Pocket Tester, and the newest addition, the HDS PC version.

The Honda and Acura J2534 Rewrite software has been replaced with Honda ECU Reprogramming, which is included with the i-HDS suite. To add, delete or replace keys, refer to Keys and Codes in ServiceExpress.

Problem Description: Legacy HDS will display 2022 Model Year as 1992 and i-Troubleshoot through HDS will not be available. Known affected vehicle(s): 2022 Pilot, 2022 HR-V, 2022 ILX Work Around: The affected version of HDS is 3.104.030.

This appendix is for users of the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) software on a PC with the Honda Interface Module (HIM) and a computer that has a USB port, but does not have an RS- 232 DB 9-pin male serial port.

The following is a list of changes to the i-HDS software suite: i-HDS Version [1.006.042] – and – HDS Version [3.104.040] Supported Vehicles. Highlighted vehicles are newly added in the current version.

1 Faster single thread processor speed has a high influence on snapshot gathering, live data viewing, and smooth operation of i-HDS. 2 A Solid State Drive allows for faster booting time and smooth operation of i-HDS.

Can I install both Ford IDS and Honda HDS on the same PC? A. No. The two diagnostic systems are not designed to coexist on the same PC and will not function correctly if both are installed.