Connection guidance

Connection for diagnostic work will vary dependent on the application.

Please select guidance for your specific application from the navigation menu.

Circuit testing

Technicians should wherever possible gain access to the test circuit without damage to seals and insulation. If this is not possible then make sure appropriate repairs are completed.

General connection advice

PicoScope offers a range of options within the test kits.

Dependent on difficulty of access, choose from:

  1. Breakout leads.
  2. Back-pinning probes.

Testing sensors and actuators (to include relevant circuit/connectors):

  • When testing a sensor, it is desirable to gain access at the control module.
  • When testing an actuator, it is desirable to gain access at the actuator.

Disclaimer
This help topic is subject to changes without notification. The information within is carefully checked and considered to be correct. This information is an example of our investigations and findings and is not a definitive procedure. Pico Technology accepts no responsibility for inaccuracies. Each vehicle may be different and require unique test settings.

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D'haese Johan
October 30 2021

Is it possible to provide guidance during the tests for EVs in Dutch?  Thank you

anes
September 19 2021

There are so many questions from Pico users, pico should make a video of every test of every sensor.  Better yet make a complete simulator that faults can be created .  For instance a simulation of a vehicle with every possible sensor where faults can be triggered and wave forms viewed.Or a link to every sensor on the market with their values. Or a cloud where everyone can upload their videos, or links to there video with a very good search engine

Robert McCully
November 13 2019

There are so many questions from Pico users, pico should make a video of every test of every sensor.  Better yet make a complete simulator that faults can be created .  For instance a simulation of a vehicle with every possible sensor where faults can be triggered and wave forms viewed.Or a link to every sensor on the market with their values. Or a cloud where everyone can upload their videos, or links to there video with a very good search engine.

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Guided test: Connection guidance