The Bosch OBD 1350 scan tool, while discontinued, remains a powerful diagnostic solution for BMW and other OBD II equipped vehicles. This comprehensive tool offered a wide array of features for quickly identifying and resolving vehicle system faults. Let’s explore the capabilities of this robust scan tool.
Comprehensive Code Reading and Data Display for BMW
The OBD 1350 excelled in reading and displaying diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) for various systems, including crucial information for BMW owners:
- ABS Codes: Read Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) codes for BMW, enabling diagnosis of braking system issues.
- SRS/Airbag Codes: Retrieve and display Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) and airbag codes for BMW, facilitating safety system diagnostics.
- Enhanced Powertrain/ABS Datastream: Access detailed live data from the powertrain and ABS systems for Domestic, Asian, and European vehicles, including BMW, allowing for in-depth analysis of vehicle performance.
Advanced Diagnostic Features of the Bosch OBD 1350
Beyond basic code reading, the OBD 1350 boasted several advanced functionalities:
- CodeConnect: Leveraging a vast database of over 26 million fixes, CodeConnect provided probable causes for warning lights, streamlining the diagnostic process.
- Ford ‘On Demand’ Tests: Enabled activation of switches and actuators in Ford engines, aiding in pinpointing specific component issues.
- Transmission Enhanced Live Datastream: Offered detailed transmission data for GM and Ford vehicles, enhancing diagnostics for these makes.
- Fuel Mileage Monitoring: Tracked fuel consumption metrics, including MPG, average MPG, elapsed time, distance, fuel used, and average speed, valuable for performance and efficiency analysis.
Additional Features and Vehicle Compatibility
The OBD 1350 provided a range of supplementary features:
- AutoID: Automatically populated vehicle data for most vehicles from 2000 and newer, simplifying setup.
- Reset Functions: Enabled resetting of oil lights, check engine lights, and battery life (for battery replacements on newer vehicles).
- OBD II Global Data: Allowed viewing of all modes of OBD II data, including Mode 6 and O2 monitor tests.
- System Monitoring: Monitored battery, alternator, and charging systems.
- Data Graphing: Provided graphing capabilities for live sensor data (1996 and newer vehicles).
- Multilingual Support: Offered menus and options in English, French, and Spanish.
- Freeze Frame Data: Captured vehicle data at the moment a fault code was stored.
- Emissions Readiness Status: Checked I/M readiness monitors.
- PC Compatibility: Allowed connection to a PC for data analysis and storage.
The OBD 1350 was compatible with all 1996 and newer import and domestic OBD II compliant vehicles, including BMW, as well as some 1994 and 1995 OBD II compliant models. While this specific Bosch scan tool is no longer available, its features highlight the comprehensive diagnostic capabilities Bosch offered for BMW and other vehicle makes.
