The Bosch Obd2 Scanner App, available for both Android and Apple devices, transforms your smartphone into a powerful car diagnostic tool. Compatible with most 1996 and newer vehicles (domestic, Asian, and European), this app, paired with a compatible OBD2 adapter, empowers you to understand and address your car’s check engine light, ABS, and airbag warning lights. Save time and money by diagnosing issues yourself.
Understanding the Bosch OBD2 Scanner App
The Bosch OBD2 scanner app provides a user-friendly interface to access your vehicle’s diagnostic data. Simply plug the adapter into your vehicle’s OBD2 port, typically located under the steering column, and launch the app to connect.
Key Features of the Bosch OBD2 Scanner App
The app offers a comprehensive suite of features:
- QuickCheck™: Get a summary of your vehicle’s emissions status, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), and their definitions.
- AutoID™: Automatic vehicle identification for most 2000 and newer models.
- TrueLink™: Guaranteed connection to all compatible 1996 and newer vehicles.
- Vehicle Activity Log: Track your vehicle’s diagnostic history.
- MyGarage™: Manage multiple vehicles for convenient access.
- Read and Erase DTCs: Clear check engine light, ABS, and airbag warning lights after addressing the underlying issues.
- I/M Monitors (Emissions Status): Check your vehicle’s emissions readiness.
Enhanced Diagnostic Capabilities
Beyond basic diagnostics, the Bosch OBD2 scanner app offers advanced features:
- Powertrain Enhanced Data: Access manufacturer-specific DTCs and definitions for deeper insights into powertrain issues for a wide range of car makes including GM, Ford, Chrysler, Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, and Toyota, amongst others.
- Freeze Frame Data: Review the vehicle’s conditions at the moment a DTC was set.
- Live Data: View and graph real-time data like RPMs, coolant temperature, and oxygen sensor readings for more accurate diagnoses (not for use while driving).
CodeConnect®: Verified Fixes at Your Fingertips
The integrated CodeConnect® database provides access to over 26 million verified fixes for DTCs related to check engine light, ABS, and airbag warning lights. These fixes, reported and verified by ASE certified technicians, guide you towards the most likely cause of the problem and potential solutions.
Conclusion
The Bosch OBD2 scanner app puts professional-level diagnostic power in your hands. From reading and clearing trouble codes to accessing live data and verified fixes, this comprehensive tool helps you understand and resolve car problems efficiently. Download the Bosch OBD2 scanner app today and take control of your car maintenance.
