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Project Title: Car Engine Fault Detection System By Employing Engine Control
Unit

Tools to be
Summary used:
The key feature of 5th Generation communication system is the real time Following is the
monitoring and the control through Internet of Things (IoT) network. The IoT tools which will
network is a system of interconnected electronic devices, which work in a be used to do this
collaborative manner to sense and control the environmental parameters under project.
observation. The IoT networks are being deployed in various fields to achieve Hardware:
purposeful objective such as smart homes, smart logistics and wearables. The  Arduino
automobiles industry is implementing the concept of ubiquitous computing in the UNO
form of self-driving cars and autonomous vehicular maintenance systems. This  OBD
project presents the idea of the real time monitoring of sensors embedded in EML327
electronic cars.  HC05
Driving a car is one of those things that works best when you don’t have to worry Bluetooth
about how everything works. You have enough to pay attention to on the road Module
without having to worry about what’s going on under the hood. But then one day  SIM900
you’re driving home, minding your own business, and your check engine light GSM
comes on with no warning or explanation. What do you do? The car engine MODULE
monitoring system or check engine light is one of the most frustrating and Software:
confusing warnings out there. It’s just a light, with no information telling you what  MATLAB
the problem is. It’s a cry from a baby with no explanation, but here’s is the project software
which aim to do as our final year project in which we will overcome this issue by
alerting the user about what kind of error is encountered in the car and why is
check engine light turned on. This will be an automated solution to the car
maintenance.
Introduction
In today’s world the key concept of communication system is the real time
monitoring and control through the Internet of Things (IoT) network. Internet of
Things (IoT) network is a combination of embedded systems and smart sensors
which work in collaboration via the internet to achieve a common user-defined
objective. An engine control unit (ECU) is a type of electronic control unit that
monitors the inbuilt sensors and controls a series of actuators on an internal
combustion engine to ensure optimal engine performance. A car engine monitoring
system or check engine light or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) uses the ECU
output to achieve following two objectives;
proactive maintenance and reactive maintenance
The proactive care mode keeps the track of periodic maintenance based on the time
and the mileage of the vehicle. The reactive maintenance includes real time
monitoring of the ECU based sensors and the generation of alerts for the customers
on an android application. The status of vehicle monitored by the car engine fault
detector is also accessible to the workshop and dealer ship stores so that they can
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coordinate with the car owners to schedule the vehicular maintenance service as
and when required. One of the key features of the detection system is its non-
invasive installation which increases the acceptability of the product for the target
market.
Literature review
In 1980, an accomplishment for car viability met up in shape of On-board PCs, On-
Board Diagnostics (OBD). These control unit or PCs would screen the fuel infusion
systems and would have fundamental limits and alterations, consequently, were the
start of something remarkable to come. In 1982, The General Motors Company
were first to construct an interface in their vehicle, known as Assembly Line
Communications Link (ALCL). By 1986, the ALCL, known as the ALDL,
Assembly Line Diagnostic Link, Terminal Identification for On Board Diagnostics
Port, had shaped into a boundlessly improved system, Using the Universal
Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, abnormality in correspondence joins had been
settled. The first On Board Diagnostic interface included twelve information
channels, nine of which were related with a line or some similarity thereof. Each
line had a limit and conveyed utilizing a non-standard convention. An illustration
depiction of the primary prepared diagnostics port terminals.
A typical practice which is largely followed in vehicle world is the 'intermittent
vehicle maintenance'. In intermittent vehicle maintenance, the vehicle should
experience the occasional service and maintenance its everyday practice. At the
point when to get a vehicle overhauled, is commonly chosen by either a predefined
time or mileage covered via vehicle. For instance, it is commonly encouraged to get
vehicle adjusted inside a half year of the last administration date or relying on
mileage like travelling 10000 kilometers, whichever happens first. Presently, the
issue with 'intermittent vehicle maintenance' is that no one is certain if any part or
oils should be adjusted or supplanted. This ordinarily prompts parts or greases,
which are as of now in great condition, getting changed or overhauled. Another
issue, which is commonly confronted is that however booked 'intermittent vehicle
maintenance' is still some time away, there is some issue with any piece of the
vehicle, which needs prompt administration. 'Occasional vehicle maintenance' can't
take care of this issue, and the best way to think about this is in the wake of stalling
of that breaking down part.
Problem statement
Having a vehicle, nowadays, is a necessity of life, that having care and comfort for
daily commute. However, with ease, it can cause mental suffering in case of any fault. The
fault can occur in any situation, such as in the mid of a desert during a long journey or in
the morning when the owner tries to alert it. Therefore, if would be good if, in advance, the
fault can be diagnosed. Carefully consequently, in this project, we aim to build a fault
monitoring system that can detect any possible fault, and inform the owner via a mobile
text. For this we will utilize mainly ECU, Bluetooth and GSM.

Motivation
In this modern era, most of the people own cars. So, they face some issues too, like
fault in engine which could be in any part of the engine which could be more
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severe or less but people just get to know by the Malfunction indication light
(MIL) that there is some without knowing about the nature of the fault. Firstly, we
want to make life easy and comfortable for them by providing them with such
automated solution which provide them all necessary information about
encountered error in the car’s engine. Secondly, we want to people to spend less
and get more by providing them very cost-efficient module.
Objectives
The main objectives of the project are:
1. Fault diagnosis.
2. Real-time monitoring.

Design methodology

Project Application
A car engine monitoring system or check engine light or malfunction indicator
lamp (MIL), is a automotive that a computerized engine-management system uses
to indicate a malfunction. Found on the instrument panel of most automobiles. This
system is install all in the latest and luxury cars.
Time Table
Tasks Dates
Initial Report Submission & 16 Nov 2020 – 30 Nov 2020
Presentation
Data Collection 01 Dec 2020 – 15 Feb 2021
Data Analysis 16 Feb 2021 – 15 Mar 2021
Preparation of Thesis 16 Mar 2021 – 30 Apr 2021
Report Writing 01 May 2021 – 15 Jun 2021
Submission of Thesis 16 Jun 2021 – 15 July 2021
Presentation of Thesis 16 July 2021 – 15 Aug 2021
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vision, architecture, challenges and services." On the Internet of Things
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Project Team Members:
Department
Sr. Name in Full
CMSID (e.g.BSIT2008F Email Contact # Signatures
# Use Block Letters
)
MUHAMMAD BS-ELE 7th 03158330616
1 43279 QASIM
blackspy445@gmail.com

BS-ELE 7th 03138355127

2 42422 AIMAL KHAN Aimalkakar125@gmail.com

MUHAMMAD BS-ELE 7th Muhmmmadajmal78984487@gmail.co 03337880986

3 41710 AJMAL m

Advisor’s Consent
I Prof./Dr./Mr./Ms. DR.IMRAN QURESHI am willing to guide these students in all phases of above-mentioned project /
thesis as advisor. I have carefully seen the Title and description of the project / thesis and believe that it is of an appropriate
difficulty level for the number of students named above.
E-Mail Address (IN CAPITAL LETTERS):Engr.imran@buitems.edu.pk

 Proposal Accepted
 Approved for Initial Presentation

Note: Signatures and Date

Advisor can’t be changed without prior permission of the Project
coordinator.
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