Technician Support
Welcome to the Opus IVS Technician Support! You will find useful information to help you get started with J2534 re-flashing. First, keep a few things in mind when learning how to re‑flash a specific manufacturer will greatly increase your re‑flashing success:
Equipment: Do I have the necessary equipment to successfully complete the re-flash?
Information: Have I pulled all technical information (TSB's, repair manuals, etc.) that gives me the information to perform the re-flash correctly? Keep in mind a re-flash is just part of a repair procedure.
Diagnostics: Will a re‑flash fix my specific problem? How did I come to this conclusion?
Individual Manufacturer Information
Each manufacturer's website and service software works differently. We have put together, by manufacturer, some information that will help you get started. Click on each manufacturer below for a website link or email that you should take into consideration for your first re‑flash in a specific manufacturer.
Acura | Ford | Infiniti | Lexus | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Audi | General Motors | Jaguar | Mazda | Nissan | Volvo |
BMW | Honda | Kia | Mercedes Benz | Subaru | |
FCA | Hyundai | Land Rover | Mini | Toyota |
OEM Application Information Always refer to the OEM for the latest Pricing Information
Manufacturer | 1Day | Month | Year | Per Flash | Diagnostics | Re-flash Capabilities |
Acura | $30 | $200 | $1,800 | Included | Yes - Dealer-level | All modules |
Audi | $130 per brand/Weekly** | N/A | $900 per brand** | N/A | Yes - Dealer-level | All modules 2004 and newer |
BMW | $30 | $250 | $2,500 | N/A | Yes - Dealer-level | All modules excluding some MOST network modules |
Chrysler | Tech Authority $26.95 WiTECH2 $50.00 (3 days) Programming subscription $35.00 (per VIN/per Year) *** | Tech Authority $250.00 WiTECH2 $200.00 Programming subscription $35.00 (per VIN/per Year) *** | Tech Authority $1800.00 WiTECH2 $1600.00 Programming subscription $35.00 (per VIN/per Year)*** | N/A | Yes - Dealer-level (2007 and newer) | All modules 2007 and newer. ECM/TCM only 2006 and older |
Ford | $50.00/2 Days | $200 | $899 | N/A | Limited for 2017 and older | All modules excluding medium speed CAN, ISO 9141 and UBP networks. Some Body Control module setup functions not available. |
General Motors | $40 per VIN-24 month period | $40 per VIN-24 month period | $40 per VIN-24 month period | N/A | Yes - Dealer-level | All modules |
Honda | $30 | $200 | $1,800 | Included | Yes - Dealer-level | All modules |
Hyundai | N/A | N/A | N/A | $75 | No | ECM and TCM |
Infiniti* | N/A | N/A | N/A | $29.95 | No | ECM and TCM |
Jaguar | $53 | $218 | $1,259 | N/A | Yes - Dealer-level | All modules |
Kia | N/A | N/A | N/A | $75 | ||
Land Rover | 453 | $218 | $1,259 | N/A | Yes - Dealer-level | All modules |
Lexus | $65/2 Days | N/A | $1,295 | N/A | Yes - Dealer-level | All modules |
Mazda | $44.95/3 Days | $89.95 | $899.95 | N/A | No | ECM and TCM |
Mercedes Benz | N/A | N/A | $3,922.53 | NA | No | ECM/TCM with SCN coding |
Mini | $30 | $250 | $2,500 | N/A | Yes - Dealer-level | All modules excluding some MOST network modules |
Mitsubishi | $19.95 | $249.99 | $1,499.95 | N/A | No | ECM and TCM |
Nissan* | N/A | N/A | N/A | $29.95 | No | ECM and TCM |
Subaru | N/A | N/A | N/A | $75 | No | ECM and TCM |
Toyota | $65/2 Days | N/A | $1,295 | N/A | Yes - Dealer-level | All modules |
Volkswagen | $130 per brand/Weekly** | N/A | $900 per brand** | N/A | Yes - Dealer-level | All modules 2004 and newer |
Volvo | $63.60/3 Days | $563.69 | $6,563.53 | N/A | Yes - Dealer-level | All modules |
* NERS software has a fee of $350 per year.
** There is a registration fee of $100 for first time users. Per Brand. Subscription covers 1 PC.
*** 2007 and newer model year vehicles require all 3 subscriptions.
For any further assistance, contact our Support team via 877.888.2534 (option 2)
or email support@OpusIVS.com.
Office hours are 8:30 – 6:30 EST Monday – Friday.
Want to Find Out More?
For more information, or to discuss the ideal Opus IVS solution for your repair shop, contact our sales team.
Call US and Canada | (877) 945-6442 |
UK | +44 (0) 1865 870 060 |
Australia | +61 (03) 8561 7600 |
E-mail sales@opusivs.com