Electronic Aids to Determine and Diagnose Automobile Health

During the past few years, a combination of political, economic, social, and technological factors have created a new interest in the diagnosis and repair of automobiles. The field received considerable publicity with the introduction by Volkswagen in 1972 of a limited diagnostic system. We find that most auto manufacturers today are either considering or planning to introduce similar systems. This presentation will review some of the systems that have been developed and discuss some possible approaches for the future.