Pico Automotive Ltd. Company Logo
Products
PicoScope 7 Software Logo

PicoScope 7 Automotive

Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux, the next evolution of our diagnostic scope software is now available.

At Pico, we have distributors in over 50 countries. Find your local distributor here.

PicoScopes & kits

PicoScopes and kits

For vehicle manufacturers

vehicle manufacturers

EV kits and accessories

EV kits and accessories

Noise, Vibration and Balancing

Noise, Vibration and Balancing

Milliohm tester

Milliohm tester

Pressure sensors

Pressure sensors

Current clamps

Current clamps

Breakout leads/boxes

Breakout leads/boxes

Accessories

Accessories
Downloads
Support

PicoScope forum

Our Support forum where 20,000+ users discuss all things PicoScope.

PicoScope Automotive Forum

Contact

Contact information for direct sales and support queries, plus our network of global distributors.

Contact

Training

Our collection of training videos, articles, guides and information on training courses.

Training
Library
Latest News PicoAcademy Off Highway: Preventative Maintenance and Overview Case Study: Porsche Cayenne misfire DTC and engine warning light mystery Case Study: Misfire Diagnosis on CAT 308E Excavator with Kubota Engine PicoAcademy Off Highway: Hydraulics Testing DC Charging Fault on a BMW i3 CAN Diagnosis and Reverse Engineering with PicoScope 7 Automotive Waveform Manager in PicoScope 7 Automotive

Automotive guided tests

Library of examples on how to perform tests when using PicoScope.

Automotive guided tests

Training

Our collection of training videos, articles, guides and information on training courses.

Training

Waveform library

The Waveform Library is a global database of waveforms uploaded by PicoScope users.

Waveform Library

Case studies

Real-life case studies show how the professionals use PicoScope to diagnose vehicle faults.

Case studies

A to Z of PicoScope

Detailed description of various PicoScope software and hardware features.

A to Z of PicoScope

Videos

Training resources and demonstrations on PicoScope and the Automotive Diagnostics Kit.

Videos

Newsletter

Archive of our monthly Automotive Newsletters.

Newsletter

Documentation

Download manuals, brochures, posters, and training materials.

Documentation

Reviews and awards

Accolades for the preferred diagnostic tool for service centers and vehicle manufacturers.

Reviews and awards
News
About
Find a distributor

At Pico, we have distributors in over 50 countries. Find your local distributor here.

About Us

Pico Technology About Us Image

Exhibitions

Pico Technology Exhibitions Image

History of Pico products

Pico Technology History Image

How to order

Pico Technology How to Order Image

Legal information

Pico Technology Legal Information Image

Environment & PicoPlanet

Pico Technology Environment Image
Locations UK (Global HQ) North America Germany Key contacts
Our Sites

Oscilloscopes & Data Loggers

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.

Automotive

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.

Press

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.

Careers

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.
Our Sites
0

Automotive Newsletter

February 2018

Newsletter February 2018

The Sunday Times Best Small Companies To Work For 2018

  

Pico Technology entered the prestigious Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies to Work For 2018 and we are delighted to announce we reached number 55 on the Best 100 list. This sought-after award measures and acknowledges excellence in workplace engagement – where only organizations with the highest level of overall employee engagement qualified. The results of this survey are based on what our employees say about the organization plus how we manage, motivate and reward our workforce.

Read more

Case Study: Tesla Roadster with ABS problems

   

Upon driving the vehicle at normal road speeds the ABS and traction control (TC) warning lights illuminated. The symptoms were present at every drive, regardless of temperature and road conditions, and had been present for over a week. The warning lights lit upon ignition on and remained on until the ignition was turned off again.

Read more

Focus piece: Coil on Plug (COP) and Signal Probe

  

The COP probe is the fastest way to check coil-on-plug ignition coils and spark plugs. It works with most COP systems; it requires no special adaptors, no foil strips, and no batteries. It eliminates the need for back-probing: to use the probe simply press the probe against the coil.

Read more

From the forum...

Steve Smith posted a topic on our forum talking about graphing and filtering with some useful hints and tips.

"I thought I would post this editorial I wrote some time ago as it has some useful hints and tips with regards to graphing and filtering (Especially RPM from our crank signal) 

It is often said that there are two skill sets required with oscilloscope diagnosis, one in the capture and one in the analysis. There is an element of truth in both but the more you familiarise yourself with the features of PicoScope the less daunting it becomes. 

Our Guided Tests…"

Read more

Videos

ScannerDanner looks at "No start testing basics" on a Hyundai Santa Fe. First, he tests for spark and then injector pulse before he focuses on the fuel pump and its related circuits.  
Eric O. answers the question: Do I need a lab scope in my shop?

Events

Please visit Pico Exhibitions for the latest list of exhibitions and trade shows that Pico and its representatives will be attending.

We're hiring!

Thanks to our continuing success and growth Pico are always seeking talented people to join our company.

Please visit http://pico.jobs/ to see our current vacancies. We look forward to hearing from you!

Software releases

Our latest software releases are available as free downloads. To check which release you are using, start the software and select Help > About.

About this newsletter

To make sure that your Pico newsletter reaches your inbox every month, add newsletters@picotech.com to your email address book or safe list. If you found this newsletter useful, please recommend it to your friends and colleagues. Back issues are available from our newsletter archive.

By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive one email a month plus no more than two special announcements a year. Our use of your email address is governed by our privacy policy.

Contact details

UK HQ:
Pico Technology, James House, Colmworth Business Park, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 8YP, England
Tel.: 01480 396395 (+44 1480 396395)
Fax: 01480 396296 (+44 1480 396296)

Pico Technology North America Inc.
320 N Glenwood Blvd.
Tyler
TX 75702
United States
Tel:+1 800 591 2796 (Toll Free)

Email: sales@picotech.com
Web: www.picotech.com
Web technical support: www.picotech.com/tech-support/
Twitter: picotech
Facebook: Pico-Technology