Title: Vehicle diagnostic test and reporting method
Application Number: 200610163908 Application Date: 2006.10.20
Publication Number: 1967188 Publication Date: 2007.05.23
Approval Pub. Date: Granted Pub. Date:
International Classifi-cation: G01M17/007;G01R31/00;H04M11/00;G08C17/02;G08C19/00
Applicant(s) Name: Gen Motors Corp. Address:
Inventor(s) Name: Gould Garett W.;Mclaurin Gregory S.
Attorney & Agent: gonghai jun chenjing jun
Abstract:
    A system and method for providing user-initiated vehicle diagnostic testing and reporting in a telematics-enabled vehicle. In the method, a request for a vehicle diagnostic test is received from the driver through a user interface of a telematics unit on the vehicle. A simplified initial diagnostic check is made and a first voice message is played for the driver that provides information concerning any detected vehicle problem. The method then undergoes a more complete diagnostic check and the resulting diagnostic information is used to select and play a second voice message that provides instructions for taking corrective action to fix the detected problem. Communication with a live advisor is also provided by way of a cellular or other wireless carrier system.
Time: 7