{"id":24510,"date":"2026-07-06T12:43:45","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T12:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/?p=24510"},"modified":"2026-07-08T13:13:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T13:13:55","slug":"how-to-upgrade-dst-i-communication-interface-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/how-to-upgrade-dst-i-communication-interface-software\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Upgrade DST-i Communication Interface Software"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Upgrade the DST-i Software<\/h3>\n<p>If the DST-i Communication Interface Software is not the latest version, upgrade it before using the diagnostic software. Using the latest version helps ensure stable USB communication, better compatibility, and reliable diagnostic performance.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click the download button to start downloading the latest <strong>DST-i Software \/ DST-i Communication Interface Software<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ds3.denso.co.jp\/gnrl\/setup\/en\/download.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"392\" height=\"25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-0.jpg 392w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-0-300x19.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 392px) 100vw, 392px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Read the <strong>End User License Agreement (EULA)<\/strong> carefully.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"703\" height=\"746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-1.jpg 703w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-1-283x300.jpg 283w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Agree<\/strong> to accept the agreement and continue the download.<\/li>\n<li>If you do not accept the EULA, click <strong>Not Agree<\/strong> to cancel the download.<\/li>\n<li>When the <strong>File Download<\/strong> dialog box appears, click <strong>Run<\/strong> or <strong>Open<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The installation wizard will start automatically.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"677\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-2.jpg 677w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-2-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Confirm the displayed information. If everything is correct, click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24528\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"681\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-3.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-3-300x217.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When the <strong>Ready to Install<\/strong> window appears, connect the DST-i interface to the PC with the USB cable.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"687\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-5.jpg 687w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-5-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 687px) 100vw, 687px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>If the DST-i has already been started, disconnect and reconnect the USB cable to restart the interface.<\/li>\n<li>If the <strong>Found New Hardware Wizard<\/strong> window appears, follow the steps below. If it does not appear, continue to the next installation step.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-6.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-6-300x236.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>In the <strong>Found New Hardware Wizard<\/strong> start window, select <strong>No, not this time<\/strong>, then click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24524\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-7.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-7-300x235.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When the installation method selection window appears, select <strong>Install the software automatically<\/strong>, then click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"634\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-9.jpg 634w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-9-300x233.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24521\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"632\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-10.jpg 632w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-10-300x233.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Wait until the software installation is completed.<\/li>\n<li>When the <strong>Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard<\/strong> window appears, click <strong>Finish<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24519\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-12.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-12-300x235.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Continue the installation preparation. Make sure the DST-i interface is still connected to the PC with the USB cable.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"674\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-13.jpg 674w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-13-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>If the DST-i has already been initiated, disconnect and reconnect the USB cable to restart it.<\/li>\n<li>When the preparation is completed, click <strong>Next<\/strong> to continue.<\/li>\n<li>When the <strong>Version Information Confirmation<\/strong> window appears, confirm the displayed information. If there is no problem, click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-15.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-15-300x217.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When the <strong>Installation Confirmation<\/strong> window appears, prepare to start the installation.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"676\" height=\"488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-17.jpg 676w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-17-300x217.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>After the installation starts, do not perform the following operations until the installation is completed:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not disconnect the USB cable.<\/li>\n<li>Do not turn off the DST-i mode switch.<\/li>\n<li>Do not turn off the PC power.<\/li>\n<li>Do not shut down or restart the PC.<\/li>\n<li>Do not run other applications during the installation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"21\">\n<li>Click <strong>Next<\/strong> to start the installation.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24513\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"677\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-18.jpg 677w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-18-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Wait until the installation is completed.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-19.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"672\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-19.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-19-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When the <strong>Installation Completed<\/strong> window appears, the upgrade is complete.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Finish <\/strong>to exit the installation wizard.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-20.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"669\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-20.jpg 669w, https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/How-to-Upgrade-DST-i-Communication-Interface-Software-20-300x221.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Return to <strong>Step 2<\/strong> and check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/goods-10842-Denso-DST-i-Diagnostic-Kit-with-Diagmaster-DX-Software.html\">DST-i software<\/a> version again to confirm that the latest version has been installed successfully.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Upgrade the DST-i Software If the DST-i Communication Interface Software is not the latest version, upgrade it before using the<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt 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