The present invention provides a vehicle diagnostic system comprising an
electronic control unit for controlling and monitoring vehicle equipment,
a radio communication means for transmitting a vehicle diagnostic
information to a telecommunication equipment located outside the vehicle
or for communicating between the vehicle and the telecommunication
equipment located outside the vehicle and for transmitting a
communication diagnostic signal to the electronic control unit and
receiving a response signal to the communication diagnostic signal, and a
communication line for connecting the electronic control unit and the
radio communication means wherein the response signal is utilized to
determine if the communication line is properly functional.