Class Descriptions


Ford Diagnostics


Cost: $500

Class Duration: 1 Day

Overview:
This training class provides an overview of Ford's GGDS diagnostic strategy and will prepare you for a successful implementation of diagnostics in your ECU. The main focus is on Ford diagnostic concepts, how they are implemented on CAN and the Ford diagnostic development process.

Prerequisite:
A basic understanding of CAN in-vehicle network communications is assumed and a prerequisite for this class.

Class Outline:
Introduction to Diagnostics
- Basic Concepts
- Goals and Values
- Applications and Users
- Implementation Concept
- Evolutionary History
- Who’s Driving This?

Ford Diagnostic Requirements
- GGDS: Generic Global Diagnostic Specification
- ISO15765: Diagnostics on CAN
- ISO14229: Universal Diagnostic Services (UDS)
- ISO15031: On-Board Diagnostics (OBD)
- SWDL: Software Download Specification

Ford Diagnostic Development Process and Tools
- eRoom: Ford Web Resource
- GMRDB: Global Master Reference Database
- CANdelaStudio: Diagnostic Data Authoring
- MDX Part 2: Multiplex Diagnostic Exchange
- FNOS Ił and CANdesc: Embedded Software