On Board Diagnostics (OBC) For

Cars
 Introduction
• OBD stands for "On-Board Diagnostics".

• OBD is a computer based system designed to reduce emissions by

evaluating the performance of major engine components.

• The system also monitors the performance of your ignition system

and transmission operation.

• It generally functions by placing different kinds of sensors in vital

areas of the vehicle.

• The system reports back to the diagnostic system whether those

specific areas are working perfectly or not.
 Components of OBD System
• ECU (Electronic Control Unit) which uses input from oxygen
sensors to control actuators

• Actuators are fuel injectors used to get the desired performance out
of ECU.

• MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light) or "check engine" light provides

an early warning of malfunctions to the vehicle owner.

• DLC (Diagnostic Link Connector) help vehicles support hundreds

of parameters, using a device called a scan tool.
 OBD-I
• First generation OBD systems which were developed throughout the
1990s.

• These system employ proprietary connectors, hardware interfaces, and

protocols.

• Usually a mechanic has to buy a tool for every different vehicle in order
to access diagnostic information.

• OBD-I scan tools support multiple protocols

• They are supplied with a wide variety of adapter cables.

 OBD-II
• OBD-II is an advance update of OBD-I.

• This system comes with certain standards that specify the type of
diagnostic connectors OBD-II compliant vehicles were required to use.

• The standards also state all the electrical signaling protocols available
and the messaging format.

• OBD II is extensively used by garages and professional mechanics.

 Benefits
• Help technicians accurately diagnose and repair complex glitches.

• Ensures design of reliable and strong engine optimization systems.

• Exhaust emissions can be reduced by identifying the emission controls

• They also provide cost effective emission inspections.

• Works as long as the life of the vehicle.

• Prompt detection of malfunctions to prevent further failures.

• Provide vital data about the area of malfunction.

 Process of OBD
• The OBD system incessantly monitors and assesses the functioning of
the vehicle.

• It assesses the signals displayed on the computer directly from the

system.

• It then verifies the functionality of the malfunction criteria.

• Through warning indicators it indicates the driver of the particular fault.

I hope BP Auto Spares India are able to help you with the concept
of On Board Diagnostics, its benefits, usage and process in keeping
your engine, transmission and Spare parts in a better condition

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