Transmission identification apparatus

Abstract

A self-contained, portable apparatus is disclosed which serves to identify models of vehicle transmissions. The apparatus comprises a self-contained control box containing a power source, such as an electrical battery unit. The power source emits a signal through an electrical line located within a wiring harness connected to the control box. The wiring harness has an end connector which is configured to be matingly and removably connected with a receptacle connection at the transmission. The receptacle connection is the point of attachment between the transmission's electrical control unit and the transmission itself. When the electrical control unit is disconnected from the receptacle connection and the wiring harness of the identification apparatus is connected, the signal from the power source is transmitted through the wiring harness to the transmission, where it identifies the TransID level or model. An identifying signal is sent by the transmission and received by the identification apparatus and an indicator light on the control box indicates the TransID level. The apparatus is designed to indicate a plurality of TransID levels, by means of separate transmitting and identifying signals and separate indicator lights located on the control box.

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