Patent ID: 8494705
Filing Date: 2013-07-23
Classification: F02D,G01M,G01R

Abstract:
1. An apparatus comprising: a diesel engine control capable of controlling, diagnosing, programming and powering an electronic control module of a diesel engine; a first connector having a plurality of wiring harness ports and configured for receiving a first wiring harness, the first wiring harness putting said first connector in circuit relationship to said diesel engine control and-an original equipment manufacturer-side (“OEM-side”) of an electronic control module of a diesel engine, the plurality of wiring harness ports formed to accommodate at least two differently structured first wiring harnesses; a second connector configured for receiving a second wiring harness, the second wiring harness putting said second connector in circuit relationship to a diagnostic device; means for receiving a flash code of at least one attribute of at least one of the electronic control module and the diesel engine; an enclosure housing said diesel engine control, said first connector, said second connector, and said receiving means; and means for connecting the apparatus to a power source; wherein the apparatus powers the electronic control module and bypasses OEM-side controls of the electronic control module.