The present invention is protective enclosure that is configured to receive
an electronic device, such as a pocket PC or a PDA. The protective
enclosure includes an interface device capable of coupling with the
electronic device and a vehicle diagnostic system, thereby placing the
electronic device in circuit communication with a vehicle diagnostic
system. A communications protocol is generated by the interface device to
establish communications with the vehicle diagnostic system. The vehicle
diagnostic information is received and the interface adapter is capable of
communicating the diagnostic information to the electronic device.
