Deciphering Vehicle Networks - Part 2
Bob Augustine, Christian Brothers

Format: MP3 download

Most vehicles have multiple communication networks wired, some working together, some standalone. This session covers real-world diagnosis of vehicle network communication issues and how to use a scan tool, wiring diagram and DSO to troubleshoot. Covers Domestic and Asian platforms, focusing on MYs 2001-2012.

• Read and interpret wiring diagram to ascertain what networks are present
• Communicate with the different networks
• Identify what networks are wired to the vehicle DLC
• Identify how the scan tool communicates with the different networks.
• Understand what capabilities the OEM scan tool provides on the various networks
• Utilize DSO to troubleshoot network communication issues

This is a two-part class