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Diagnosis system for a motor vehicle

US4975846A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 1989
Grant dateDec 4, 1990
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/40
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electronic control system for controlling an automotive engine is mounted on a motor vehicle. A memory in a computer stores a plurality of programs for diagnosing the electronic control system, and identification code representing a communication system which is available to receive data signals from the electronic control system. A plurality of communication systems are provided in the computer. The identification code stored in the memory of the electronic control system is read out. In response to the read out identification code, a communication system corresponding to the code is selected. The system is arranged to diagnose the engine based on data received by the selected communication system.

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