As we move into the warmer months demand for A/C servicing will be on the rise. As these A/C systems become more complex, servicing, repair and trouble-shooting can become more of a challenge. Bosch can offer a complete solution with its range of ACS service equipment combined with ESI[tronic] 2.0 Online diagnostics to provide a fully connected repair. 

Most vehicles are now equipped with heating and climate control. For this purpose, the control unit ensures the functional interaction between actuators, A/C compressor, engine cooling fan and the cabin fan motor. It also controls the heating system and the flaps guiding the air flow into the cabin. In addition, several sensors supply the system with information concerning temperature zones inside the cabin, exterior temperatures, engine conditions and settings made by the driver.

This means modern air conditioning service is much more than just standard routines. Using ESI[tronic] 2.0 Online and Bosch Connected Repair, Bosch A/C service units can be combined with troubleshooting and linked to diagnostic equipment to increase the efficiency of air condition servicing.

Featuring accurate measurement technology and fully automatic service routines, Bosch A/C service units efficiently service passenger car and commercial vehicle air conditioning systems. They are also suitable for electric and hybrid vehicles. 

The Bosch range includes powerful, fully automatic A/C service units to meet all workshop requirements. Their step-by-step instructions guide the user through the A/C service. With these guidelines, even service tasks beyond the standard routines, such as A/C flushing or leakage can be tackled. 

Thanks to their exclusive “deep recovery system,” both the premium and standard models recover up to 99% of the refrigerant, even under difficult environmental conditions. The integrated forming-gas pressure test option allows accurate 'leak-proof' tests. The ACS 563 and ACS 553 entry-level units support workshops with daily service tasks such as refrigerant recovery, filling and recycling. In addition, the top model ACS 863 automatically tests the purity of R1234yf refrigerant. ACS 763, ACS 753 and ACS 863 also feature an integrated nitrogen and hydrogen pressure test.

For comprehensive servicing of automotive air conditioning systems, the ACS units can be combined with ESI[tronic] 2.0 Online and KTS-series diagnostic solutions. This takes standard A/C service to the next level.

Due to the complexity and ongoing A/C Service Info connectivity of today’s vehicle systems, the workshops’ way of working when servicing and performing repairs changes continuously. By means of the versatile ESI[tronic] 2.0 Online features and the connectivity via Bosch Connected Repair, Bosch diagnostic solutions expand the workshops range of services. Using Bosch Connected Repair, a vehicle driving up for its maintenance or repair can be identified by its vehicle identification number (VIN). Vehicle data is stored in a workshop-internal database and can be accessed and reused at any time.

Using the Bosch KTS, the vehicle condition is analysed and possible faults are listed. The functionality of the control panel is also checked and the ECU diagnosis includes different functional tests concerning the air conditioning system, with operation checked against a database of normal values. 

In addition, technicians can also use experience-based repair (EBR) which comprises the most common A/C faults compiled by vehicle types. For additional information and regarding specific issues, users can access technical documents such as circuit diagrams, test values, installation positions, information on spare parts and additional support using ESI[tronic] 2.0 Online.

The Bosch Connected Repair connects the test equipment such as ACS units, KTS and ESI[tronic] 2.0 Online with one another. Thanks to this data workflow, they can increase both speed and efficiency of their work and save the results. This interaction between Bosch ACS units and diagnostic solutions allows professional and competent servicing of automotive air conditioning systems and can effectively future proof a workshop in terms of increasing A/C system complexity.