New Case Study: Ford Focus – Hard Starting

This month we have an interesting case study for you, written by a real PicoScope user who has kindly offered to share his diagnostic knowledge.

Ford Focus – Hard Starting. A 2003 Ford Focus 1800 TDCI Duratorq came in with a hard start issue from cold. Follow the story as the problem was examined using a Pico oscilloscope.

Read “Ford Focus – Hard Starting” by Dave Hill

Training Courses

If you own, or are thinking of buying, a Pico Automotive Diagnostics Kit, you mustn’t miss ourEngine Management Diagnostics course. This two-day course introduces the basic working principles of engine management systems, component testing and system diagnostics using oscilloscopes. The course is split between class-based theory sessions and practical demonstrations in a workshop using the Pico Automotive Diagnostics Kit, together with plenty of hands-on experience with our kit. The course runs several times a year around the UK, and we currently have the following dates available:

City of Bristol College, Bristol
17-18 February 2009

London area - to be confirmed

North West England - to be confirmed

City of Bristol College, Bristol
2-3 June 2009

These courses are popular, so book your course now!

Forthcoming exhibitions

21-22 February 2009
Frank Massey Network - Conference
Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK

25-26 February 2009
Mechanex
Donington Park, Derby, UK

20-21 May 2009
Mechanex
Reebok Stadium, Bolton, UK

6-7 October 2009
Mechanex
SECC, Glasgow

17-18 November 2009 
Mechanex
Sandown Park, Surrey

Employment Opportunities

Due to our continuing growth, we have vacancies for the following positions:

• Development Engineer - Analogue Hardware
• Development Engineer - Hardware
• Development Engineer - FPGA/VHDL Design
• Marketing Copywriter

We look forward to hearing from you if you want to be part of a growing company at the leading edge of test equipment design.