What needs to be noted here is that on-board diagnostics has services that are not specific to a particular vehicle or variant (except the ones specified by the OEM). In contrast, the off-board diagnostics protocol like UDS may be vehicle specific. We will discuss this further, when we talk in-depth about the off-board vehicle diagnostics
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In case of OBD, the fault is communicated to the information cluster by triggering the Malfunction indicator light. Whereas, in the off-board diagnostics, no such instant reporting is carried out. The issue is stored in the EEPROM part of the vehicle ECU for retrieval at the service garage using a vehicle diagnostic testing tool.
However, the scope of off-board diagnostics (UDS) is not limited to just storing the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). It is capable of offering services such as vehicle ECU reprogramming, remote routine activation, writing data on the automotive Electronic Control Unit and even more.
We hope the scope and services of both on-board and off-board vehicle diagnostics should be clear by now. Emission being a very crucial aspect of a vehicle, on-board diagnostics is completely dedicated to it. The strict CARB and EURO emission guidelines call for real-time monitoring of emission related parameters. The Malfunction Indicator light is also associated with the on-board diagnostics, implying the urgency an emission related issue requires.
The off-board vehicle diagnostics, on the other hand, may not require enough urgency to light up an MIL. However, it has many other roles to play. Its comprehensive set of services help the garage personnel perform tests, run routines, update the ECU, write data and much more.
The crux of the story is that both on-board and off-board systems perform diagnostics and have their scope clearly demarcated by their services. While one takes care of the emission the other handles everything other than that.
With the added complexity of vehicle multiplexed systems, the task of accurately diagnosing vehicle electrical failures is daunting at best. Integration of smart controllers into the electrical system provide the added flexibility and capability of detecting and monitoring operating conditions. This paper discusses one approach to detecting and displaying vehicle electrical diagnostic information either directly to the driver/technician via on-board driver information systems or indirectly via off-board service tools.
1. In the English version, Section 2.19 is added as follows: "2.19. "Repair information" means all information required for diagnosis, servicing, inspection, periodic monitoring or repair of the vehicle and which the manufacturers provide for their authorised dealers/repair shops. Where necessary, such information shall include service handbooks, technical manuals, diagnosis information (e.g. minimum and maximum theoretical values for measurements), wiring diagrams, the software calibration identification number applicable to a vehicle type, instructions for individual and special cases, information provided concerning tools and equipment, data record information and two-directional monitoring and test data. The manufacturer shall not be obliged to make available that information which is covered by intellectual property rights or constitutes specific know-how of manufacturers and/or OEM suppliers; in this case the necessary technical information shall not be improperly withheld."
6.5.3.3. Basic diagnostic data, (as specified in 6.5.1) and bi-directional control information must be provided using the format and units described in ISO DIS 15031-5 - dated October 1998 (SAE J1979 - dated September 1997) and must be available using a diagnostic tool meeting the requirements of ISO DIS 15031-4 - dated June 1998 (SAE J1978 - dated February 1998).
6.5.3.5. The connection interface between the vehicle and the diagnostic tester must be standardised and must meet all the requirements of ISO DIS 15031-3 - dated December 1998 (SAE J1962 - dated February 1998). The installation position must be subject to agreement of the approval authority such that it is readily accessible by service personnel but protected from accidental damage during normal conditions of use.
Entitled to such information is any person engaged in commercially servicing or repairing, road-side rescuing, inspecting or testing of vehicles or in manufacturing or selling replacement or retro-fit components, diagnostic tools and test equipment."
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