Category SAE Standards

Overview and Scope This resource document is part of the SAE J2534-2 set and extends the SAE J2534-1_0500 API (version 05.00). It defines common data structures and constants used to implement the extension to the SAE J2534 API. This document…

SAE J491 is a long-standing recommended practice that provides engineering guidance for steering ball studs and socket assemblies, with a particular focus on metric ball joints. Originally issued in 1922, the document has been stabilized as of 2012, indicating that…

SAE J594-2018 sets the standard for reflex reflectors used on vehicles to indicate presence by reflecting light from approaching headlamps. This revision updates references, corrects typographical errors, and refines photometric requirements. Understanding these specifications is critical for engineers designing components…

SAE J2678-2016 provides the foundation for understanding how in-vehicle navigation systems can be designed to minimize driver distraction. Created by the ITS Safety and Human Factors Committee, this rationale document explains the reasoning behind SAE J2364 and its methods for…

For engineers and technical committees seeking to propose new SAE Technical Reports or revisions through the CONAG Council, understanding the submission requirements is critical. SAE J2129-2015 outlines the specific process that outside sources must follow, ensuring proposals are complete, properly…

SAE J2745-2024 is a stabilized recommended practice that defines grades of continuously cast advanced high strength sheet steels (AHSS) for automotive use. It supersedes the 2015 version and provides mechanical property ranges, grade descriptions, and reference chemical compositions. This article…

The SAE J2836 technical information report serves as the essential guide for engineers and system architects working with plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) communications, interoperability, and security. The 2024 revision (J2836_202412) consolidates and cross-references a growing family of SAE standards—covering everything…

Automotive diagnostics are evolving, and so are the standards that govern scan tool capabilities. SAE J1978-2-2024, part of the SAE J1978 family, defines the minimum requirements for OBD-II scan tools that communicate using second generation protocols, primarily based on Unified…

⚠️ Important Note: SAE J2003 was cancelled in June 2008 because its content is identical to ISO 6626. Engineers should refer to the current ISO standard for all new designs and applications. This article is for historical reference and understanding…

The SAE J972-2015 standard defines procedures for conducting moving rigid barrier collision tests to evaluate vehicle structural integrity and occupant injury risk. Although superseded by more modern methods, it remains a historical benchmark for reproducible crash testing. This article reviews…