Videos - Training
The automotive diagnostic videos provided here show you what you can do with your Automotive Diagnostics Kit. They are an invaluable training resource and demonstrate how PicoScope and the Automotive Diagnostics Kit can be used to find a variety of vehicle faults.
Training
Propshaft balancing
Steve goes through the propshaft balancing feature in PicoDiagnostic, showing you how the software guides you through the process and helps you balance the propshaft correctly.
Data logging for Automotive and heavy equipment
High accuracy resistance testing with the new MTO3A
Steve uses the MT03A to carry out a 3-phase motor winding resistance measurement, whilst also demonstrating the logging feature when measuring bus bar contact resistance.
E-Motor Failure with the MT03A
In this video, Steve Smith discusses the importance of resolution and accuracy when taking phase measurements in Milliohm testing. Featuring the new MT03A Milliohm & Motor Tester, here we investigate a fault on an E-Motor.
Connect your PicoScope, and capture waveforms using our PicoScope Automotive software.
This video contains plenty of useful information on how to connect your PicoScope and capture waveforms using our PicoScope Automotive software.
PicoScope - Getting started with the Waveform library
Ben Martins tells us all about the PicoScope Waveform Library: how to access it, how to use it and how to upload data to it. A video that covers all you need to know to be able to use this great feature in your everyday scope diagnostics.
Introduction to the PicoScope Automotive Software
Jon Parker of Pico Technology gives you a brief introduction to PicoScope Automotive.
Using a COP Probe on a Suzuki outboard engine
Pico's Phil Rutt meets with Derek Booker from Suzuki GB. Derek and Phil give a demonstration on using the Pico Coil-On-Plug (COP) probe to display the various secondary ignition waveforms on-screen.
Compression testing with Frank Massey from ADS - Episode 1: Engine analysis with PicoScope
Frank Massey from ADS shares his views about the theory and terminology behind engine analysis with oscilloscopes.
Compression testing with Frank Massey from ADS - Episode 2: Relative compression test
Frank Massey from ADS talks about relative compression testing with PicoScope and PicoDiagnostics.
Compression testing with Frank Massey from ADS - Episode 3: Compression analysis using PicoScope
Frank Massey continues his series about pressure testing.
Compression testing with Frank Massey from ADS - Episode 4: Compression analysis using the WPS500X
Frank uses the WPS500X to capture the real-time pressure in Cylinder 1 on a running car.
Compression testing with Frank Massey from ADS - Episode 5: Electronic engine synchronisation
Frank's fifth episode of pressure testing with PicoScope covers electronic engine synchronisation.
Compression testing with Frank Massey from ADS - Episode 6: Combining your evidence
Frank's sixth episode of pressure testing with PicoScope covers combining your physical and electronic evidence.
Fuel pump test
Ben Martins demonstrates how to test a fuel pump.
Testing keyless entry sensors
Pico's Ben Martins walks you through the test for the Keyless entry sensor.
Air fuel sensor test with PicoScope
In this video, Pico's own Ben Martins (one of our Automotive Applications Specialist in the UK), checks out the Premium 6-way breakout lead set (PQ070) using it to check the air fuel ratio.
Frank Massey's Top Ten Tests with PicoScope: #1 Cranking current
Frank discusses using PicoScope to observe voltage drop against load, measured as current by the consumer. Covering timebases, voltage ranges, theory and the physical connections required.
Frank Massey's Top Ten Tests with PicoScope: #2 Actuator Duty Current
Frank looks at a Turbo Control actuator, measuring control duty and current. Covering the theory of the test, what is being tested and the simplicity of using a scope and current clamp for this test.
Frank Massey's Top Ten Tests with PicoScope: #3 Air mass meter conversion digital to analogue
Frank looks at a converting a digital air mass value to an analogue value.
Frank Massey's Top Ten Tests with PicoScope: #4 Wide band lambda
Frank looks at the wide band lambda sensor.
Frank Massey's Top Ten Tests with PicoScope: #5 Ignition Profiling
Frank looks at the evaluation of the ignition circuit, Ignition Profiling.
Frank Massey's Top Ten Tests with PicoScope: #6 Power, ground, current
Frank looks at the relationship between current, voltage drop and ground reference.
Frank Massey's Top Ten Tests with PicoScope: #7 Common rail pressure sensor testing
Frank looks at the performance of the high-pressure pump under full load.
Frank Massey's Top Ten Tests with PicoScope: #8 Direct fuel injection – high-pressure pump testing
Frank looks at the function of the electronic control unit and hydraulic pump performance of pressure over time.
Frank Massey's Top Ten Tests with PicoScope: #9 Compression testing
Frank looks at real-time dynamic compression testing with the WPS500X pressure transducer.
Frank Massey's Top Ten Tests with PicoScope: #10 DPF Sensor testing
Frank looks at diesel particulate filter (DPF) sensor testing, using our PicoScope 4425.
Understanding running compression waveforms
Viewing the pressure waveforms from inside the cylinder of a running engine can provide a great deal of diagnostic information. Understanding these waveforms will help you spot valve issues, blocked catalytic converters and restricted air intakes.
