For those implementing J1939-73 diagnostics, specialized hardware and software tools are available:
: Providers like CSS Electronics offer legal licenses for the J1939-73 standard PDF as part of their J1939-73 DBC file packages, which convert the standard's technical rules into a machine-readable format for data loggers. Core Components of J1939-73 sae j193973 pdf exclusive
: Lists Previously Active DTCs , providing a history of faults that have occurred but are no longer active. For those implementing J1939-73 diagnostics