Bosch Tech 2 User Manual

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8.  SOFTWARE
This section contains a description of Tech 2 software, based on the latest product information available at 
the time of publication. Tech 2 flowcharts are provided on the following pages to give you an overview of 
the many Tech 2 software options. 
The section continues with a look at Tool Options on page 8-6 and Getting Started on page 8-13 to 
familiarize you with the various tool settings and to provide you with useful operation information. Next, 
you can see how to...

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TECH 2 FLOWCHART 
Five basic functions or “paths” are available on the Tech 2s Main Menu: Diagnostics, Service 
Programming, View Captured Data, Tool Options, and Getting Started (see Figure 6-2). 
DIAGNOSTICS 
Ta b l e 8 - 1 shows the flow to the four major areas within Diagnostics: Powertrain, Body, Chassis, and 
Diagnostic Circuit Check.
FIGURE 8-1. The Tech 2’s Five Basic Functions or “Paths”MAIN MENU
F0: Diagnostics
F1: Service Programming
F2: View Captured Data
F3: Tool...

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TABLE 8-1.  Diagnostics PathF0: Diagnostics 
Select Model Year
1991-2002 
Select Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
LD Trk, MPV, Incomplete
Medium Duty Truck, Saturn 
Select System
Powertrain, Body, Chassis,
Diagnostic Circuit Check 
Vehicle Identification: 
Vehicle Identification:
Select Engine Type
1.6L, 3.0L, V6, L81, etc.
Select Product Line
C, G, H, Other, etc.
Select Transmission
4-Speed Automatic, etc.
F0: DTC
DTC Information, Freeze 
Frame/Failure Records, 
Clear DTC...

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SERVICE PROGRAMMING AND VIEW CAPTURED DATA 
The figures below show the major areas within the Service Programming and View Captured Data 
categories. 
TABLE 8-2.  Service Programming Path F1: Service Programming
Vehicle Identification:
Select Model Year
Select Vehicle Type
Select Product Line
F0: Reprogram Existing Module
F1: Replacing Module
TABLE 8-3.  View Captured Data PathSnapshot Capture Info 
F0: DTC Information 
F1: Freeze Frame/Failure Records Select Items, Plot,...

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TOOL OPTIONS AND GETTING STARTED 
The figures below show the major areas within the Tool Options and Getting Started categories. 
TABLE 8-4.  Tool Options PathF3: Tool Options 
F0: Set Clock 
F1: Set Screen Contrast 
F2: Set Units
Metric/English 
F3: Self Test
F3: Set Training Center Mode
Instructor/Student 
F3: Programming Tech 2 
F3: Set Communication By-Pass Mode
Enable/Disable 
F3: Make Duplicate PCMCIA Card (refer to Chapter 6)
Automated Main PCB & VCI, Automated Main PCB,...

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TOOL OPTIONS 
Select F3: Tool Options from the Tech 2 Main Menu (Figure 6-2) to obtain the Tool Options menu 
(Figure 8-2), which provides features you can use to control various Tech 2 settings in addition to the self 
tests shown in Chapter 6. 
The following functions are available from the Tool Options menu: 
•F0: Set Clock enables you to set the internal Tech 2 real-time clock. 
•F1: Set Screen Contrast enables you to adjust screen contrast and save the current setting for...

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F0: Set Clock 
After F0: Set Clock is selected, a Set Real-Time Clock menu appears (Figure 8-3). 
The following methods are available to select areas you need to change: 
• Use the up and down arrow keys to move the cursor to desired selection. Press ENTER to change the 
value. Each time ENTER is pressed, the value increases by one unit until a preset maximum unit is 
reached. Once all correct values are entered, press the soft key below Set Clock to save all changes. 
• Use...

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F1: Set Screen Contrast 
After you select F1: Set Screen Contrast, a Set Contrast Control screen appears (Figure 8-4), providing you 
with instructions on how to set the screen contrast. After you finish setting the screen contrast, press EXIT 
to save the contrast level for the next Tech 2 power up. 
Important: The Screen Contrast Control is designed to adjust the permanent default contrast setting of 
Tech 2 display. 
Because of the nature of the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display),...

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F2: Set Units 
After you select F2: Set Units, a Set Units screen appears (Figure 8-5). The currently displayed unit (either 
Metric or English) is displayed to the right of Current Units Setting. Use the up and down arrow keys to 
move the cursor to the desired selection. At the desired selection, press ENTER to set or change the Current 
Units Setting. Once the setting is completed, press EXIT to save the current setting for the next Tech 2 
power up. 
F3: Self Test 
After...

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FIGURE 8-6. Tech 2 Self Test Screen
FIGURE 8-7. Tech 2 Power Down Screen