Method of detecting a fault in an automotive system

Details Method of detecting a fault in an automotive system Method of detecting a fault in an automotive system

1991-11-07

1993-09-07

Ng, Jin F.

Communications: electrical

Land vehicle alarms or indicators

Internal alarm or indicator responsive to a condition of the...

340636, 36442404, 364187, 280735, 307 107, 324429, B60Q 100

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ABSTRACT:
A method for detecting a fault in an automotive system is disclosed, the method including the steps of energizing the system, monitoring the power supply value of the vehicle power supply during a predetermined interval; detecting an inability of the system to be placed into a desired operating state and generating a fault signal in response thereto; and recording each occurrence of a fault signal only when the power supply value is within predetermined limits.

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