Automotive code reader
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1. A method of displaying automotive diagnostic information comprising:
- connecting a code reader to a vehicle computer;
communicating monitor status information and trouble codes to the code reader from the vehicle computer;
selectively illuminating monitor icons on the code reader that are supported by the vehicle being tested;
displaying status of the supported monitors;
displaying said trouble codes communicated from the vehicle computer; and
displaying trouble code descriptors corresponding to the displayed trouble codes.
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Abstract
A method of displaying automotive diagnostic information is disclosed comprising connecting a code reader to a vehicle computer and communicating monitor status information and trouble codes to the code reader. Only those monitor functions that are supported by the vehicle are illuminated on the code reader, along with their status. Trouble codes communicated from the vehicle are also displayed, along with trouble code descriptors. All display functions are operative independent of any manual input to identify the type of vehicle being tested.
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1. A method of displaying automotive diagnostic information comprising:
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connecting a code reader to a vehicle computer;
communicating monitor status information and trouble codes to the code reader from the vehicle computer;
selectively illuminating monitor icons on the code reader that are supported by the vehicle being tested;
displaying status of the supported monitors;
displaying said trouble codes communicated from the vehicle computer; and
displaying trouble code descriptors corresponding to the displayed trouble codes. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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