Bosch has introduced the KTS 340, a dynamic new diagnostic tool for the North American market. The versatile, easy-to-use Bosch KTS 340 provides the technician with greater productivity, efficiency and accuracy, emphasizing time saved with fast and reliable diagnosis of domestic, Asian and European vehicles. The KTS 340 automatically zeros in only on service data for vehicles operating in North America, and utilizes Bosch’s globally sourced ESI[tronic] database to quickly acquire the most current relevant automotive data.

“The new KTS 340, developed especially for the North American market, is a giant leap forward in quickly and efficiently diagnosing and servicing domestic, Asian and European vehicles in the United States and Canada. This tool, with its large interactive touchscreen, graphing 2-channel multimeter and access to the world’s premier automotive service database, will streamline automotive service and help ensure rapid, accurate diagnosis and timely repair,“ said Jim Frazer, director of marketing for Bosch Diagnostics Business Unit.

Based on the “Usability Concept,” the Bosch KTS 340 offers the following features:
• 8.4” Touchscreen with stylus and a graphing 2-channel multimeter
• Identification is the key, and the KTS 340 provides three ways to easily identify a vehicle:
— Automatic Vehicle Identification – One click and the vehicle is automatically identified when vehicles are equipped with Auto ID
— Fast Manual VIN Entry — Identify vehicle by typing in the VIN using the 340’s touchscreen keypad
— Easy to use Year/Make/Model selection — An intuitive, easy-to-use, step-by-step selection of the correct vehicle
• ESI[tronic] Software — The KTS 340 can be used out of the box, with Bosch’s comprehensive ESI[tronic] software already installed and temporarily licensed. Twelve months of updates are included and the KTS 340 comes with a 12-month subscription
• Module Status — In case the technician wants to have a quick overview of the equipped systems and if a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is set – this is a Quick Vehicle Health Check

Additional features include:
• WLAN for printing and the Web, and an embedded Web browser;
• Enhanced global OBD II mode;
• Read and delete DTCs;
• Actual SnapList — Bosch data list shows live data as a list or as a line graph, select, analyze and save;
• OBD Controls: Bi-directional tests and actuator testing;
• Special tests and functions including brake bleeding or steering wheel angle reset;
• KTS 340 can be used as mobile device; and
• A special website is devoted to the KTS 340 (www.kts340.net).

Comprehensive ESI[tronic] Database
The new KTS 340 focuses on vehicles operating in North America, and relies on comprehensive ESI[tronic] software for thorough, current automotive data:
• 300 engineers and technicians worldwide continually input data into ESI[tronic] database;
• More than 230,000 models from more than 120 vehicle manufacturers covered ;
• 20 years experience in ECU diagnosis;
• More than 60,000 customers in more than 100 countries;
• Highest competence in latest vehicle technology, supplemented with OEM know-how;
• Worldwide development facilities, available in 25 languages; and
• Accesses and displays North American vehicle service data only.

Software now available online
Subscribers to the Bosch ESI[tronic] software package are provided with the latest DVD update four times a year. Data relating to new vehicle types, target values for vehicle diagnostics, up-to-date information on servicing and maintenance matters, new troubleshooting instructions and technical service information can be imported into the ECU diagnostic systems – and these updates are now available online.

Online access to information for the KTS 340, a feature available since the middle of 2009 for the Bosch KTS 200, offers ESI[tronic] software customers worldwide online updating, a distinct time advantage by cutting out DVD update delivery times. As soon as new data for the ESI[tronic] database is completed or fresh information becomes available, it can be downloaded from the Bosch server.

If automatic download has been activated, the KTS 340 searches for new updates every time it connects to the Internet and automatically downloads any relevant updates. It is also possible to search manually for current updates on the Bosch server, with only the changes to the current database on the KTS 340 being downloaded, thus keeping data quantities for download within manageable limits. For now, DVDs containing all the updates will still be sent as well.

Bosch is a proud supporter of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association’s Know Your Parts education and awareness campaign. This initiative promotes the importance of quality brand name aftermarket parts backed by full service suppliers, to preserve the industry’s good reputation. For more information visit: http://kyp.aftermarketsuppliers.org.