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Bosch KTS 500

1990s portable Bosch system tester and the basis of Porsche System Tester 2.

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Bosch dates the KTS 500 to 1997. The portable system tester brought an integrated display, navigation keys and diagnostic and electrical measurement functions to the workshop. Exact capabilities depend on the installed interface, software and accessories.

Porsche System Tester 2 (PST2) used the KTS 500 computer platform with Porsche-specific software. A Bosch-labelled KTS 500 running Porsche software is a separate configuration; the case and the program displayed do not on their own establish whether it is an original Porsche-supplied tester.

A separate PC installation could use a KTS 500 diagnostic board; this is documented on the ISA-interface page.

Photographs and screenshots

Green Bosch KTS 500 in a Porsche showing a Porsche control module search
An owner-converted green Bosch KTS 500 showing a Porsche control-module search. Photograph: Ingo, posting as ischmitz on Pelican Parts. Licence: permission for this use confirmed by the wiki operator.
Grey Porsche-labelled System Tester 2 showing version 22 of its diagnostic software
Porsche-labelled System Tester 2 with version 22.0 of Porsche control-module diagnosis on screen. Source: Porsche RJ. Licence: permission for this use confirmed by the wiki operator.

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