Diagnostics in the palm of your hand
Diagnostics from Bosch
Published: 30 April, 2015
The entry level OBD 100 provides support for seven OBD modes, it can display a freeze frame of data, provides advanced manufacturer-defined codes and displays the VIN. The more advanced OBD 150 supports all ten OBD modes, has a comprehensive trouble-shooter and graphically shows representation of actual values via a multi-line display. It can receive firmware updates via the USB port.
- A code in the hand
The fault code reader is always a useful tool for a quick diagnosis of vehicle issues, especially those where the MIL illuminates. The Bosch OBD 150 is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand but detailed enough to help find problems. Working to EOBD standards, both units are easy to use, provide exhaust relevant diagnostic data, display and allow fault codes to be reset. The OBD 150 supports all ten OBD modes, provides a comprehensive trouble-shooting function and displays graphical representation of actual values via a multi-line display. In addition, the OBD 150 can receive firmware updates via its USB port. We had a unit in to test and it is simple yet detailed, providing enough information to solve common issues or provide a first-step to a detailed diagnostic check.
- Simple diagnostics
Sometimes we can forget that the simple things in life are the best. The Bosch OBD 100 is such an example, a simple diagnostic code reader that offers the ability to display the information you need without plugging in your bulky tools. The OBD 100 reads and displays emission-related diagnostic data via the OBD interface on both petrol and diesel vehicles. These codes can be erased easily to see whether they reoccur. In addition, the unit can display live sensor data, read the status of the MIL, provide on-screen information about the vehicle including the VIN and provide on-screen IM readiness codes; all this in a case which measures 83mm x 56mm x 19mm and weighs just 100 grams.
- Simple diagnostics
Sometimes we can forget that the simple things in life are the best. The Bosch OBD 100 is such an example, a simple diagnostic code reader that offers the ability to display the information you need without plugging in your bulky tools.
- Tap into live data
The b-Touch ST-9000 diagnostic tool is Boston’s flagship product, produced in Italy by Brain Bee.
- Systems and scopes
James Dillon runs a successful workshop in Bridgwater, specialising in diagnostic work and also runs frequent Saturday courses as well as five-day Diagnostic Bootcamps. One-day practical training is provided on direct petrol injection, EEproms coding & programming, advanced oscilloscopes, CAN Bus networking, ESP & ABS training, common rail diesel, SRS & airbag and electrical fault finding - this last one takes place on Saturday 24th. February and March dates are currently being determined. The five-day bootcamp covers electrical fault-finding, oscilloscope diagnostics, engine management, common rail and CAN and IN-vehicle networking and is cheaper that taking the individual courses. The next one takes place Monday 2nd March to Friday 6th March.
