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Diagnosis system for a motor vehicle

US5003478A · kind A · utility

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3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 2, 1989
Grant dateMar 26, 1991
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C5/0808
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for diagnosing a motor vehicle has a diagnosis device including a computer having a central processing unit and a memory, the memory having a plurality of programs for diagnosing an electronic control system for controlling an engine. An indicator section and a display are provided. The diagnosis device has a control unit. The control unit receives input and output data of an element in the electronic control system and drives the indicator to indicate operating conditions of the element in accordance with the input and output data. On the other hand, the display displays an identification code of the element.

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