For automotive professionals and car enthusiasts alike, a reliable OBD2 scanner is indispensable for diagnosing vehicle issues efficiently. While Bosch has discontinued its OBD scanner line, the Bosch OBD 1350 remains a noteworthy tool, packed with features designed for quick and comprehensive vehicle system fault diagnosis on OBD II equipped vehicles. This robust device is particularly adept at reading ABS codes for a wide array of vehicles, including models from GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, BMW, Mercedes, Smart, VW, Audi, Jaguar, Land Rover, and Volvo. Its capabilities extend to SRS/airbag codes for many of these same manufacturers, plus additional brands like Jaguar and Volvo.
The Bosch OBD 1350 goes beyond basic code reading. It offers enhanced Powertrain/ABS datastream for Domestic, Asian, and European vehicles, providing deeper insights into vehicle performance. For Ford vehicles, it performs ‘On Demand’ tests, enabling users to activate switches and actuators within the engine for pinpoint diagnostics. A standout feature is CodeConnect, drawing from a vast database of over 26 million fixes to suggest the most probable causes for warning lights, significantly streamlining the troubleshooting process. Furthermore, the OBD 1350 delivers transmission enhanced live datastream specifically for GM and Ford, and includes a fuel mileage monitoring function that tracks MPG, average MPG, elapsed time, distance, fuel consumption, and average speed.
Efficiency is further enhanced with the AutoID feature, automatically populating vehicle data for most 2000 and newer models. Beyond diagnostics, this Bosch Scanner Obd2 tool supports essential maintenance tasks such as oil light resets, check engine light resets, and battery life resets necessary after battery replacements in newer vehicles. It is capable of displaying all modes of OBD II global data, encompassing mode 6 and O2 monitor tests, and monitors critical battery, alternator, and charging systems. Data can be graphically represented for 1996 and newer vehicles, and the device allows for recording and playback of live sensor data, invaluable for in-depth analysis.
The user interface is multilingual, offering options in English, French, and Spanish. It reads, displays, and clears generic and enhanced diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), and incorporates functionalities like freeze frame data and emissions readiness status (I/M readiness monitors). An integrated OBD II code library and PC compatibility add to its versatility, all viewed on a large, backlit graphic LCD screen. Its battery-powered operation allows for convenient data review away from the vehicle. The Bosch OBD 1350 maintains broad compatibility with ALL 1996 and newer import and domestic vehicles (OBD II & CAN), and even supports ’94 and ’95 OBD II compliant vehicles, making it a comprehensive solution for a wide range of diagnostic needs despite its discontinuation.
