Diagnostic system for a motor vehicle
US5072391A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 1989 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R31/007
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A diagnostic system for diagnosing an electronic control system of a vehicle has a diagnostic device having a memory storing diagnosis programs for diagnosing the electronic control system. The electronic control system has another memory storing programs for diagnosing itself. The diagnostic device and the electronic control system are selectively designated as a master and slave. The electronic control system is diagnosed in accordance with the program in the device designated as the master.
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