Automotive Newsletter: February 2022

A collage of relevant photos featuring PicoScope in use.

February 2022

This month, we're excited to share two new products with you, the PicoBNC+ 60 A DC compact current clamp and the Mongoose-Plus ISO/CAN3 interface. Steve has started a diagnostic discussion on the forum called Holding back, and there are some other useful posts on the forum where Ben and Steve have contributed with answers or information. We have a new training video by Joe Bell covering J1939 and MIAC will representing Pico at Motortec in Madrid in April. Finally, be sure to check out our 'Best of the Web' section for more relevant videos.

Photo of the new PicoBNC+ 60 A compact clamp in use.

New PicoBNC+^® 60 A DC compact current clamp

This month we launched our new PicoBNC+® 60 A DC compact current clamp. We believe that it will become a natural choice for those of you who are PicoScope 4225A and 4425A users.

You can learn more about the new current clamp by reading the full article or checking out our product page here.

Photo of the new Mongoose-Plus interface.

New Mongoose-Plus ISO/CAN3

The Mongoose-Plus ISO/CAN3 interface makes a perfect complement to our NVH kit and software.

You can learn more about the new Mongoose interface by reading the full article or checking out our product page on our website here.

Screenshot from forum post showing the different channels in PicoScope 7 Automotive.

Diagnostic discussion: Holding back

Steve has written a forum post about the challenges in scope diagnostics when customers complain about intermittent issues with holding back, jerking or hesitation.

Recommended forum posts

Pico's Automotive forum has been a hive of activity lately and these are two threads we recommend you check out.

The ground screw on the back of PicoScope.

When to ground the PicoScope itself

A PicoScope user asked if we could confirm when to use the case ground on the PicoScope 4425A.

Check out the reply from Steve.

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Screenshot from PicoScope 7 Automotive in dark mode and a photo of the corresponding faulty part.

One waveform,
one picture

Ben has written about the challenges of a crank, non-start issue, using a a waveform and a photo to illustrate the discovered fault and he looks at how math channels can help you see what the engine is doing.

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Advanced J1939 for Technicians #2

Joe Bell has created a series of training videos covering Advanced J1939 for Technicians. This is video #2 - Advanced J1939 Hardware 1.

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MIAC staff at previous Motortec exhibition.

Motortec 2022

20th-23rd of April sees the return of this popular automotive exhibition in Madrid. Pico will be represented by our long-standing partner MIAC in Hall 7, stand 7C10. It seems a long time since the last Motortec exhibition where the MIAC team enjoyed meeting existing and potential customers. This year is special for MIAC as it also marks their landmark 50th anniversary of success providing great service, training and products across Spain.

Go to exhibition page

Best of the web

GIF from video showing PicoScope 7 Automotive in dark mode and a scan tool.

Mazda 3 P0715 - Engine light and AT light on

By Romano's Automotive
A video about a Mazda 3 with a TSS fault only when cold. They find the root cause with picoscope 4425A and some live data.

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GIF from video showing the waveform in PicoScope 7 Automotive.

2011 Nissan Navara D40 with a crank no start issue

By The Automotive Technician
In this case, Rob utilises the relevant data to diagnose a fault in a 2011 Nissan Navara D40, and assess its crank no start issue.

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