Method and apparatus for translating vehicle diagnostic trouble codes
US8996230B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 9, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C5/0808
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for translating diagnostic trouble codes which are generated in response to faults in the performance of motor vehicles are characterized by the use of a diagnostic code translator which receives diagnostic trouble codes and other information relating to the operating parameters of the vehicle at the time of a fault and analyzes the information to generate messages relating to the fault. The messages are transmitted to the vehicle driver so that corrective action may be taken.
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