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Technical article
Subject
Diagnostics
Parent
Section level
Applies to
No ECU-specific applicability
Tool groups
Diagnostic tools
Manufacturers
Bosch, Porsche

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Bosch Diagnostics / Bosch KTS diagnostic testers

The KTS 650 is a self-contained touchscreen system from the generation Bosch dates to 2002. Porsche’s first PIWIS tester shares the KTS 650 platform, but runs Porsche-specific software and should be identified by its own labels and configuration.

Hickleys lists update cut-offs for some legacy testers; its published dates are distributor information, not a guarantee of present worldwide support. Verify the exact software release and subscription before purchase.

Photographs and screenshots

Porsche-labelled grey PIWIS Tester I, a hardware relative of the Bosch KTS 650. Source: Porsche RJ. Licence: permission for this use confirmed by the wiki operator.

Porsche RJ photographs of PIWIS IIllustrated Porsche PIWIS I operating manual

Related pages

Porsche PIWIS Tester IBosch KTS 670Bosch KTS 520

Sources

Curated reference notes. Applicability follows the cited sources; hardware testing by this wiki is not implied.

Bosch KTS 560/590 press information and KTS milestones. Bosch press information; timeline in French. Source revision page or document reviewed 2026-11-10; accessed 2026-11-10.Porsche RJ: evolution of Porsche diagnostic systems. Porsche RJ; Portuguese, illustrated history. Source revision page or document reviewed 2026-11-10; accessed 2026-11-10.Durametric: history of Porsche diagnostic tools. Durametric; historical account and equipment photographs. Source revision page or document reviewed 2026-11-10; accessed 2026-11-10.

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Revision 3: Bosch KTS 650

Bosch Diagnostics / Bosch KTS diagnostic testers

The KTS 650 is a self-contained touchscreen system from the generation Bosch dates to 2002. Porsche’s first PIWIS tester shares the KTS 650 platform, but runs Porsche-specific software and should be identified by its own labels and configuration.

Hickleys lists update cut-offs for some legacy testers; its published dates are distributor information, not a guarantee of present worldwide support. Verify the exact software release and subscription before purchase.

Photographs and screenshots

Grey Porsche-labelled PIWIS Tester I with touchscreen
Porsche-labelled grey PIWIS Tester I, a hardware relative of the Bosch KTS 650. Source: Porsche RJ. Licence: permission for this use confirmed by the wiki operator.

Related pages

Sources

Curated reference notes. Applicability follows the cited sources; hardware testing by this wiki is not implied.

Revision 3: Bosch KTS 650

Bosch Diagnostics / Bosch KTS diagnostic testers

The KTS 650 is a self-contained touchscreen system from the generation Bosch dates to 2002. Porsche’s first PIWIS tester shares the KTS 650 platform, but runs Porsche-specific software and should be identified by its own labels and configuration.

Hickleys lists update cut-offs for some legacy testers; its published dates are distributor information, not a guarantee of present worldwide support. Verify the exact software release and subscription before purchase.

Photographs and screenshots

Grey Porsche-labelled PIWIS Tester I with touchscreen
Porsche-labelled grey PIWIS Tester I, a hardware relative of the Bosch KTS 650. Source: Porsche RJ. Licence: permission for this use confirmed by the wiki operator.

Related pages

Sources

Curated reference notes. Applicability follows the cited sources; hardware testing by this wiki is not implied.