DICTIONARY OF AUTOMOTIVE TERMS - Profile Pictures for ...

A computer terminal or engine analyzer which is hooked up to the car's
electronic box and reveals the condition of the engine and various sensors.
diagnostic connector:
See engine diagnostic connector
diagnostic link:
The electric cord which connects the computer terminal to the socket on
the vehicle.
diagnostics:
The process of identifying the cause or nature of a condition, situation, or
problem to determine the appropriate corrective action to take in the repair
of an automotive system. See on board diagnostics
diagnostic socket:
A socket on the vehicle (usually found in the engine compartment) which
is part of the onboard electronic sensor system.
diagnostic system:
The various sensors and electronic devices which record the operation of a
number of functions within the vehicle.
Also see
on-board diagnostic system
diagnostic testing:
The analysis of the various functions of the components of a vehicle to
determine if they are operating properly or have recorded faults which
need to be corrected.
diagonal:
diagonal belt:
See
heavy-duty diagonal cutting pliers
high leverage diagonal cutting pliers