Information Producers

Information Producers

Summary

OASIS Automotive TC© 2002 CSW Group Ltd

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Information Types

– Read out DTC’s– Diagnostic information– Part information– Repair descriptions– Wiring diagrams


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Information Formats• Programmes on Generic

Scan Tool (EOBD, OBDII etc)

• XML • SGML• PDF• Quark Xpress 3.3 E• CKL• FrameMaker• Interleaf • TOROS• Medusa

• CGM graphics• HTML• TIF• PNG• ASCII


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Information Accessibility

• Generic Scan Tools (AVL, Bosch, Sun, Tecnotest etc)

• CD ROM

• Hardcopy• Internet (Toyota, BMW, Audi, Volvo - VIRA – Volvo Independent

Repairer Application )


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Information Cost to Non Franchised consumers

• Repair description– JAMA

• Via distributors and international offices

– Fiat - price depends on model and release• Range is 180€ to 48€

– BMW • 0.4€ per document

– Ford • repair information currently not available to non franchised workshops

– Opel• 900€/per year for CD

– Volvo• Subscription to VIRA

– VW• Per repair manual, annual cost

– Audi• $17.00 USD per vehicle/engine combination, includes 1 year subscription


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Information Cost to Non franchised consumers

• Wiring Diagrams– BMW

• 3 € per 6 minutes web access

– Fiat • Range is 180 € to 48 €

– Audi• $93.60 USD per platform, includes 1 year subscription

– Opel• CD 900 €


– JAMA• Via distributors and international offices

– Volvo• Via local sales offices


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• Part Information– Fiat

• Catalogue 18 €

– VW• Not available to independents

– Audi• Not available to independents


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• Read out of DTC's– Fiat

• From 1000 to 4000 €– VW

• $6233.50 USD for VAS 5052

– Audi• $6233.50 USD for VAS 5052


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• Diagnostic information– Fiat

• Range is 180 € to 48 €


– Audi• $17.00 USD per vehicle/engine combination, includes 1

year subscription


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Information Frequency

• Upon request

• Quarterly

• Monthly

• Yearly

• At new launch

Information Consumers

Summary


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Information Uses

• Independent Garage and Repairers– Will use third party and VM data (if available) to aid them in

the diagnosis, repair and replacement of a faulty component

• Franchised Garage and Repairers– Will use third party and VM data (if available) to aid them in

the diagnosis, repair and replacement of a faulty component on other make vehicles

• Independent Component Manufacturers– The IAM component manufacturer uses third party technical

data to produce exact conforming product

• Independent Diagnostic Tools– IAM diagnostic tool manufacturers take third party or VM

technical data to design and build IAM tools


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Information Requirements

(Consumers)• For each replaceable part

– An image of the component

– An image and description of the location

– A wiring schematic and circuit diagram showing its connections to the ECU and ground. - if electrical

– A diagram showing its connections - if mechanical/hydraulic

– A description of its major functions followed by its ancillary functions

– A description of tests to confirm its functionality - at the component or in the harness.

– Its part number - to facilitate a replacement

– Access information - what parts have to be removed to reach component


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(Consumers)• General information

– Job time - suggested repair time.

– Common faults - their symptoms and remedies.

– Re-calls - we can help to alert customers

– Training material

– Emissions-related TSBs and Recalls

– Owner’s handbook


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(Consumers)• Indexed by :

– Year Start - i.e. 1998

– Year End - i.e. 2002

– First by make - i.e. Ford

– Model - i.e. focus

– Engine Code - i.e. EYDC

– Engine Management System - i.e. EEC-V

– For OBD - by fault code number or component description

– Consistent with ISO 15031-6

– For non-OBD - by component description

– variations of vocabulary between manufacturers

– By symptom & condition - e.g. non-start, when hot


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Information Flow (via intermediate information

provider)

Repairer Repairer Repairer Repairer

Repairer Repairer Repairer Repairer Repairer

Independent publisher(e.g. Autodata and Eurotax International)

Data is converted to a standard format, checked for consistency and quality/accuracy then distributed to the IMT

Vehicle Manufacturers

Ford GM Citroen BMW

Data supplied in varying media and frequency


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Information Provider Requirements

Vehicle Identification Subject or section Example

1. Country of intended sale United kingdom

2. Manufacturer’s Name Audi

3. Range A3

4. Derivative 1.6TD

5. Trim SE

6. Body Style Hatchback

6.1 Body Style –Number of doors 5

7. Engine – Number of cylinders 4

7.1 Engine – Capacity (cc) 1896

7.2 Engine – Camshaft SOHC


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Information Provider Requirements

Vehicle Identification7.3 Engine – Valves per cylinder 2

7.4 Engine – Horse power (hp, PS or kW) 69

7.5 Engine – Code AGR

8. Fuel – Type Diesel, indirect injection

8.1 Fuel – Aspiration Non Turbo

8.2 Fuel – Catalyst fitted Yes

9. Transmission – Number of gears 5

9.1 Transmission – Drive Front wheel drive

9.2 Transmission – Manual or Auto Manual

10. Introduction Date DD/MM/YYYY

11. Termination Date DD/MM/YYYY


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Information Provider RequirementsVehicle Specific

Subject or section Qualification

1. Service Schedules As supplied to the manufacturer’s franchised network:1. Intervals.2. Operations.3. Recommended times.

2. Repair Times As supplied to the manufacturer’s franchised network.

3. Maintenance and repair specifications As supplied to the manufacturer’s franchised network, including torque settings.

4. Security information As supplied to the manufacturer’s franchised network but usage to be tightly controlled and only released to approved outlets.

5. Parts information As supplied to the manufacturer’s franchised network.1. Part numbers.2. Retail prices.3. Application.4. Obsolescence, supersessions and interchange.5. Images.


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Information Provider RequirementsVehicle Specific

6. Electrical 1. Component location.2. Circuit diagrams.3. Terminal numbers and fault codes.4. Component and system descriptions of operation.5. Test and diagnosis measurement data.6. Special diagnostic procedures with details of special tools.

7. Procedures 1. Remove and refit/replace or repair procedures.2. Training material.3. Technical service bulletins.4. Recall information.


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Information Requirements(Providers, Independent Tool and

Parts Manufacturers)

• Component drawing • Operating temperatures/conditions • Connection details including min/max input /output

driving/loading values & or torque settings• Part number/engineering number • Test Procedure including test parameters • Communication protocols, parameter identification &

transfer functions to enable complete system diagnostics including security information and algorithms


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Information Requirements(Providers, Independent Tool and

Parts Manufacturers)

• Typical values expected under certain driving conditions including idling

• Typical electrical values for the component in its static and dynamic states

• Typical failure mode values for each of the above scenarios

• Typical failure mode diagnostic sequences including fault trees and guided diagnostics elimination

• Component location

• Component connection, wiring diagrams, mechanical and

electrical


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Information Accessibility Requirements

• Internet• Paper• CD ROM

Documents

Information Producers