OBDIIIWell We can dream that one day the polititicians will actually consult the people who have too fix these things!
1)Implementation
All Vehicles shall be OBDIII compatible by 2010
2)Specification
i)All vehicles shall contain a VMM (Vehicle Monitoring Module)
ii)The VMM will be connected to all other ECMÂ’s on the vehicle via a simple network loop.
iii)The VMMÂ’s only other connections will be power supply and a standard network connector with which to communicate with the outside world.
iv)The VMM will be “Robust” IE all connectors will be protected against over voltage, short circuit and reverse polarity in any combination. The casing will be proof against water ingress and possess a limited degree of fire resistance.
v)The VMM will carry a lifetime warranty. Faulty VMMÂ’s will be replaced FOC regardless of age.
3)Function
i)The VMM will continuously monitor the performance of all other ECMÂ’s
ii)The VMM will monitor any faults that arise and store both them and such freeze-frame data as is available at the time faults occur.
iii)The VMM will store “Black Box” data for crash analysis (Password protected or non-erasable)
iv)Access to all VMM functions will be made using standard web browser software via the standard network link
v)The VMM will contain in ROM complete workshop manuals, servicing data and parts catalogues appropriate to the vehicle in question written in a standardised format (i.e. the layout and navigation of the manuals shall be defined and be the same for all manufacturers) The manuals will be written in HTML or some other open access format!
vi)The VMM will be capable of providing a gateway to the other ECMÂ’s for such software updates as may be needed during the vehicles life. Such reprogramming may be carried out via a PC and an internet connection
vii)The VMM will provide a gateway for functions such as recoding and setting readaptions, coding new modules etc again via an HTML or similar open access enviroment.
Just a first draft!
Have I missed anything?
