New Bosch Tech 2 Pro Optima package provides GM diagnostics

Jan. 1, 2020
Bosch has introduced the Tech 2 Pro Optima scan tool package (P/N F00E900977) that includes the General Motors Tech 2, CANdi module, and 32MB programming card.

Bosch has introduced the Tech 2 Pro Optima scan tool package (P/N F00E900977) that includes the General Motors Tech 2, CANdi module, and 32MB programming card. The Tech 2 Pro Optima package provides authentic General Motors hand-held diagnostics at a competitive price.

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The Tech 2 Pro Optima will be demonstrated at the Bosch exhibit (Booth #5037) at AAPEX in the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Oct. 30 to Nov. 1.

The Bosch Tech 2 allows technicians to diagnose and repair many General Motors vehicles manufactured from 1992 to current with the exception of those vehicles that are covered by General Motors GDS 2.  Technicians can diagnose issues related to powertrain, chassis, and body systems ECUs on General Motors vehicles, with enhanced diagnostics capabilities on GMLAN (CAN) bus using the CANdi module.  

“Our Tech 2 provides the ability to easily and quickly test ECU components by allowing patented bi-directional control testing. A reprogrammable PCMCIA card contains application software, updated through a PC and connected through an RS232 serial port, enabling ACDelco TIS applications,” said Ravi Subramanyan, Senior Product Manager for Bosch Diagnostics Business Unit.

“The advanced Tech 2 features a custom graphics display with high visibility backlit LCD screen that displays custom lists, a line graph mode, and hot key access. The unit includes a 28-key hydrocarbon-resistant membrane keypad in a technician-friendly design for one-handed operation. A vehicle serial data link connects the unit to vehicle DLC and supports General Motors OBD I, OBD II and GMLAN protocols,” Subramanyan added.

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