Methods and apparatus for engine diagnostics
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1. Apparatus for diagnosing a fault in an engine including an electronic control unit, said apparatus comprising:
- a processor configured to be coupled to the engine electronic control unit;
a first memory coupled to said processor, at least one text file stored in said first memory, said text file comprising text in a first language; and
a second memory coupled to said processor, at least one text file stored in said second memory, said text file comprising text in a second language different than the first language.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus for testing operation and diagnosing faults in an engine including an electronic control unit. A diagnostic computer is coupled to the electronic control unit and displays engine testing and diagnostic text messages in any one of a plurality of selectable languages, energize ignition circuits on demand, display menu screen displays associated with engine testing, diagnostics and service, and generate summary screen displays and reports for later use.
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107 Claims
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1. Apparatus for diagnosing a fault in an engine including an electronic control unit, said apparatus comprising:
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a processor configured to be coupled to the engine electronic control unit;
a first memory coupled to said processor, at least one text file stored in said first memory, said text file comprising text in a first language; and
a second memory coupled to said processor, at least one text file stored in said second memory, said text file comprising text in a second language different than the first language. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. Apparatus for testing operation of an ignition in an outboard engine including an electronic control unit and plurality of cylinders, said apparatus comprising:
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a processor configured to be coupled to the outboard engine electronic control unit, and programmed to energize said ignition, upon receipt of a predetermined command from an operator. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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10. A computer programmed to display text messages, said computer comprising a processor, a first memory, and a second memory, said first and second memories coupled to said processor, said computer programmed to:
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store text messages in a first language in said first memory and display text messages in a first language; and
copy text messages in a second language from said second language from said second memory to said first memory, and display text messages in said second language. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for operating a computer to display text messages, the computer comprising a processor, a first memory, and a second memory, the first and second memories coupled to the processor, said method comprising the steps of:
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storing text messages in a first language in the first memory;
displaying text messages in a first language; and
if messages are to be displayed in a second language, then;
copying the messages in the second language from the second memory to said first memory; and
displaying text messages in the second language.
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15. A computer comprising:
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a processor;
a first memory coupled to said processor, at least one text file stored in said first memory, said text file comprising text in a first language; and
a second memory coupled to said processor, at least one text file stored in said second memory, said text file comprising text in a second language. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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- 21. Apparatus for testing operation of an ignition in an engine including an electronic control unit, said apparatus comprising a processor configured to be coupled to the engine electronic control unit and programmed to energize said ignition upon receipt of a predetermined command from an operator.
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24. A method for testing operation of an ignition in an engine including an electronic control unit and plurality of cylinders, said method comprising the steps of:
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receiving an input identifying an ignition circuit associated with one of the cylinders for testing; and
energizing the identified ignition circuit. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26)
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27. Apparatus for diagnosing a fault in an outboard engine including an ECU, said apparatus comprising:
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a processor configured to be coupled to the outboard engine electronic control unit;
a monitor screen coupled to said processor;
said processor adapted to cause a single display on said monitor screen, said display having a sensor section, a switch section, a voltage section and an engine results section. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44)
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45. Apparatus for servicing an engine including an ECU, said apparatus comprising:
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a processor configured to be coupled to the engine ECU;
a monitor screen coupled to said processor;
said processor is programmed to cause a display on said monitor screen to require selection between (a) provision of service reports, (b) provision of an item of engine component information, and (c) return to a prior display. - View Dependent Claims (46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 75)
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73. A method of servicing an engine including an ECU, said method comprising the steps of:
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coupling a processor to the engine ECU;
coupling a monitor screen to said processor;
operating said processor so as to cause a display on said monitor screen requiring selection between (a) provision of service reports and (b) provision of an item of engine component information, or (c) return to a prior display. - View Dependent Claims (74, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 94, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105)
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- 93. A method in accordance with claim further comprising conducting a diagnostic test and providing a display screen showing a plurality of service fault codes and including all of said plurality of service fault codes in said service report.
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106. A method of servicing an engine including an ECU, said method comprising the steps of:
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coupling a processor to the engine ECU;
coupling a monitor screen to said processor;
operating said processor so as to cause a display on said monitor screen requiring selection between (a) provision of service report, (b) provision of a first item of engine component information, (c) provision of a second item of engine component information, and (d) return to a prior display - View Dependent Claims (107)
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