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AUTOMOTIVE INSTRUMENTATION 9
In the continuous monitor mode, the diagnosis takes place under
computer control. The computer activates connections to the vehicle sensors
and looks for an open- or short-circuited sensor. If such a condition is detected,
a failure warning message is given to the driver on the alphanumeric display or
by turning on a labeled warning light. A detailed discussion of automotive
diagnosis appears in Chapter 10.
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