DISTRIBUTED AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM WITH A SINGLE DIAGNOSTIC PROTOCOL SERVER AND MULTIPLE DATA SOURCE MODULES FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
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1. A diagnostic system with a single diagnostic protocol server and multiple data source modules for an electronically controlled internal combustion engine having an electronic controller with memory, comprising:
- a first programmable module, said first module wherein memory and at least one table of engine operation parameters resident therein;
at least a second module in electronic communication with said first module;
said second module having memory and at least one table of engine operation parameters resident therein;
each said module programmed with a minimum version of software with engine operation parameters and fault codes;
said first module providing access to a service toll for accessing information at least said second module in electronic communication with various system sensors for receipt of data signals form said sensor indicators of operating conditions;
at least a said second module communicating faults to said first module said first module logs said faults and communicates said faults to a service tool for diagnosis and service.
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A diagnostic system with a single diagnostic protocol server and multiple data source modules for an electronically controlled internal combustion engine.
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1. A diagnostic system with a single diagnostic protocol server and multiple data source modules for an electronically controlled internal combustion engine having an electronic controller with memory, comprising:
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a first programmable module, said first module wherein memory and at least one table of engine operation parameters resident therein; at least a second module in electronic communication with said first module;
said second module having memory and at least one table of engine operation parameters resident therein;each said module programmed with a minimum version of software with engine operation parameters and fault codes; said first module providing access to a service toll for accessing information at least said second module in electronic communication with various system sensors for receipt of data signals form said sensor indicators of operating conditions;
at least a said second module communicating faults to said first module said first module logs said faults and communicates said faults to a service tool for diagnosis and service. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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