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    Our scan tool software now includes support for fuel consumption readings.  You can display Miles per Gallon (MPG) or Gallons per Hour (GPH) and metric unit L/100km or L/hr readings in both table and graph form.  Also, select from instantaneous readings or timed averages over user selectable time periods.  Increase your fuel efficiency.  Find out what your most efficient speed is.  Test different modifications to your car like: What effect an aerodynamic change might have?  Is it worth overinflating tires?  Is pure gas better than 10% ethanol?  How much effect does A/C have, or headlights, or open windows, or removing the roof rack, or lowering the tailgate?  These are all impossible to test over an entire tank of gas calculating an average.  With gas prices soaring feedback like this can save you money at the pump!

    New lower prices.  We've dropped our prices to help you get ready for the summer car season and we have added a USB scan tool package!  Check out the Buy It Now page for more info!

    Version 4 Software now available.  New user friendly charts allow zoom, pan, print and save image.  And now available in Version 4, the Performance Module with Dyno, Acceleration, and Braking!

Bowser Electronics, a company dedicated to the development of economical scan tool solutions, has developed a scan tool that balances the need for a full feature scan tool at an affordable price.  Our scan tool enables consumers to utilize 21st century vehicle troubleshooting and repair technology without paying the high price for a commercial or factory scan tool.

Our PC based OBD-II Diagnostic Scanner can retrieve and describe both generic and manufacturer specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) giving you valuable information about why your check engine light (MIL) is illuminated.  Once a trouble code has been retrieved, you can use the scan tool to check for the cause by looking at live sensor data, emission related test results and sensor data from when the trouble code was set.   Once the problem is identified and repaired, the scan tool can reset the check engine light and clear the trouble code.   To check if your car is compatible, see the OBD-II Diagnostic Scanner FAQ. 

FEATURES:

  • Read and/or Graph Fuel Consumption as Miles per Gallon (MPG) or Gallons per Hour (GPH)
  • USB PC connection supports newer laptops.
  • Extended Data Coverage available for GM, Ford and Chrysler.
  • Free software updates available for download from our website.
  • Global OBD-II Domestic, Asian and European Model Coverage (1996 and up)
  • Measure Performance with Dyno, Acceleration, and Braking data/graphs
  • Display data in either graph or table form
  • CAN Enabled – No Adapters Required
  • OBD-II Mode 6 and Mode 9 support with full definitions
  • Zoom, Pan, Print, and Save Graphs and Data captured for future analysis.
  • Scan Tool Firmware is software updateable, no chips to replace!
  • Vehicle Protocols Supported:
    • CAN (11 and 29 bit header, 250k and 500k baud)
    • J1850 PWM and VPW
    • ISO-9141
    • ISO-14230 (Keyword 2000)
    • SCI (with Chrysler Extended Data

With our extended data packages you can access hundreds more sensors & trouble codes using features normally reserved for the factory scan tools.  Unlike low end scan tools, we offer optional Extended Data Coverage for GM, Ford or Chrysler vehicles to give you a more complete scan tool customized to your requirements.  And, there's no yearly update fees!  Access hundreds more sensors & trouble codes using features normally reserved for the factory scan tools!  Check out Software Options for details.   

  • Extended Data Packages - Available for GM, Ford or Chrysler.
  • View generic and manufacturer extended data on the same tool - Mix and match sensors as required.  Display Generic and Extended trouble codes together.  No need to switch back and forth between 'Generic' and 'Extended' modes.
  • Read and reset trouble codes from any module on the vehicle - Thousands of manufacturer specific B, C, P, and U Trouble Codes now available from ABS, Air Bag, Radio, Climate Control, & many other modules.
  • Read extended Powertrain sensors - Hundreds of sensors available for both Gas and Diesel vehicles.
    • Access Engine sensors  including fuel system, knock sensors, Exhaust sensors & many others.
    • Access Transmission sensors including fluid pressures, transmission slip, solenoid status & many others.
    • Support for Chrysler Cummins, GM Duramax and Ford Powerstroke diesel platforms.
  • Read extended ABS sensors - Including wheel speeds, traction status & slip detection.
  • Read extended Air Bag sensors - Read airbag circuit resistance and detonator status.

Our easy to use program has:

  • Access to over 80 'Live Data' Sensors* including O2 sensors with data capturing and large data display with graphing.  Select only the sensors you want to view from an easy checklist to maximize data rate.   Graph/display up to 5 sensors from an easy to use drop down list and flexible secondary axis selection or select complete tabular display with an unlimited number of sensors displayed (MODE 1).
  • Access to the status of all 11 Readiness Monitors and Test Results of the many individual tests including manufacturer specific test result definitions* that go into determining the pass / fail of each readiness monitor test (MODES 5 & 6).

  • Access and clear thousands of both generic and manufacturer specific diagnostic trouble codes* with descriptions.  Also, see a snap shot of the live sensor data when a trouble code was triggered (MODES 2, 3, 4 and 7).  DTC lookup available offline.

  • Access OBD Vehicle Information* including VIN, Calibration ID's, Calbration Verification Numbers, and In-Use Performance Tracking Counters (MODE 9). 

  • Vehicle performance analysis.  View Dyno, Acceleration, and Braking data and graphs.
  • Vehicle bus monitoring.  See the network traffic on your vehicle and see what controllers are sending information.
  • Manual Communication mode.  Send requests directly to the vehicle bus and view the responses. Allow continuous data retrieval as well as response screening and data formatting.  Use this mode to communicate directly with all Powertrain, Chassis, and Body controllers.  This includes Brake controllers, Steering Controllers, Climate Control Controllers, and many more.

* Note: Not all vehicles support all defined sensors, test results, trouble codes, or vehicle info types.

We also stock a variety of OBD-II and RS-232 Cables and adapters to provide maximum flexibility in using our products.

 

 

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