The Bosch OBD 1350 Prograde OBDII Scan Tool is engineered for automotive professionals and serious DIY enthusiasts who demand comprehensive and rapid vehicle diagnostics. While it’s important to note that the Bosch OBD scanner line has been discontinued, the OBD 1350 remains a powerful tool for diagnosing OBD II compliant vehicles, offering a wealth of features to pinpoint system faults efficiently. This robust scan tool provides extensive capabilities, starting with its ability to read ABS codes across a wide range of vehicles, including models from GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, BMW, Mercedes, Smart, VW, Audi, Jaguar, Land Rover, and Volvo. Furthermore, it extends its diagnostic reach to SRS/airbag systems for many of these same manufacturers, plus additional coverage for Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo, Volkswagen, and Audi vehicles.
Delving deeper into vehicle systems, the Bosch OBD 1350 Prograde OBDII Scan Tool excels with its enhanced Powertrain and ABS datastream coverage for Domestic, Asian, and European makes. This feature allows for a more granular look at real-time vehicle data, crucial for diagnosing complex issues. For Ford vehicle owners, the tool offers specialized ‘On Demand’ tests, enabling technicians to directly activate switches and actuators within the engine to isolate problems effectively. To further streamline the diagnostic process, the OBD 1350 integrates CodeConnect, a database of over 26 million verified fixes, offering probable causes and solutions linked to diagnostic trouble codes. This can significantly reduce diagnostic time and point users towards accurate repairs.
Beyond basic code reading, the Bosch OBD 1350 Prograde OBDII Scan Tool provides transmission enhanced live datastream for GM and Ford vehicles, offering insights into transmission performance. For fuel efficiency analysis, it monitors and displays crucial fuel mileage data, including MPG, average MPG, elapsed time, distance traveled, fuel consumed, and average speed. The AutoID feature automatically identifies vehicle information for most 2000 and newer vehicles, saving time and reducing the chance of manual input errors. Maintenance features include oil light resets and battery life resets, essential for modern vehicle servicing. The tool also provides comprehensive OBD II global data access, encompassing all modes including mode 6 and O2 monitor tests, alongside dedicated battery, alternator, and charging system monitoring capabilities. Data visualization is enhanced with graphing functionality for 1996 and newer vehicles, and the ability to read, record, and playback live sensor data, allowing for detailed analysis of intermittent faults.
The Bosch OBD 1350 Prograde OBDII Scan Tool is designed for user convenience with multilingual menu options in English, French, and Spanish. It reads, displays, and clears generic and enhanced diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and offers freeze frame data for capturing fault conditions. Emissions readiness status (I/M readiness monitors) ensures vehicles are ready for testing, and a built-in OBD II code library provides on-device code definitions. PC compatibility extends the tool’s utility, and all information is clearly presented on a large, backlit, graphic LCD screen. For off-vehicle data review, the scanner is battery powered. Importantly, the Bosch OBD 1350 Prograde OBDII Scan Tool is compatible with ALL 1996 and newer import and domestic vehicles (OBD II & CAN), and also supports ’94 and ’95 OBD II compliant vehicles, making it a versatile diagnostic solution for a wide range of automobiles.
