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Self-diagnosis system for a motor vehicle

US5034894A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 4, 1989
Grant dateJul 23, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2009

Classification

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

Abstract

Various detectors are provided for detecting engine operating conditions and for continuously producing an operating condition signal during operation of an engine. A self-diagnosis device is responsive to the operating condition signal for detecting an abnormality in the signal and for producing a data signal. A nonvolatile memory is provided for storing the data signal. The data signal is indicated on a display on an outside computer.

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