Patent ID: 6104988
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: G01M

Abstract:
A method for diagnosing multiple components of an electrical control assembly, the assembly comprising an electronic control module and a plurality of electrical components electrically connected to the electronic control module by a wiring harness, comprising the steps of:connecting an interface module between the electronic control assembly and a local computer, the interface module configured to receive electronic signals from said control module and said electrical components;sending from the local computer to a remote computer, an identification code identifying the electronic control assembly undergoing diagnosis;sending from the remote computer to the local computer information specific to the electronic control assembly;operating the electronic control assembly undergoing diagnosis, said interface module receiving a plurality of individual signals from said electronic control assembly and transmitting said signals, through said local computer to said remote computer;interpreting said plurality of individual signals at said remote computer; andreceiving at said local computer, a display of data from said remote computer responsive to said received plurality of individual signals, said display including a prioritized listing of electronic components which are not operating within predetermined specifications.