I was not thinking with my comments on the distributor, its just a simple electronic unit superceding the old contact points system. Most of the 3fse systems I have seen use MAP but with so many changes over all the years of production anything is possible. If not already done check the manifold vac...

I must stop thinking I should have mentioned this is a MAP controled engine and if the previous is the case engine vacuum will be down causing rich running! Ron W

Maybe I am thinking to hard, 1996 3sfe switched from distributor ignition with the crank TDC and Cam sensor mounted on the dist shaft; to a distributor less system with the crank sensor fitted at the crank pulley and Cam at the cam. As mentioned earlier the ignition timing looks retarded, if the ex ...

Hi Seaford
I think your first comment is correct, the pressure waveform I think, indicates an advanced exhaust cam.
Cheers Ron W

Clear your mind on this one, start again. If the system is sealed including the cap the cold engine started should run for a few minutes with no pressure present when the cap is removed [no gauges]. Carry out a cold cranking system pulse test 10 second crank [cranking cylinder pressure is higher tha...

Suzuki_20211205-00051.psdata Suzuki_Vitara_Petrol_20220604-0001.psdata Things seem a little quiet on the forum lately so I decided to post this one. A 2015 Suzuki Vitara 2.4 L Petrol. Problem a very very intermittent misfire on start up and sometimes a slightly extended crank with or without the mi...

Post psdata of your captures Cheers Ron W

Check the 5v reference circuit is not pulled to ground; often a cause of no mil lamp display and loss off coms Cheers Ron W

Hi Sky chicken You have answered Liviu's question re tools, wiring diagrams and basic diagnostic skills follow, silver bullet fixes are rare. Scan for com codes, pick an accessible module, scope can signals, being a BMW I would start in the trunk [water intrusion] check powers and grounds, activate ...

Eddie If you are in the repair game you wont regret it, Start with simple basic testing to get the hang of it measure known good vehicles, use the Automotive guided tests to start, forget triggers and increase the time scales you will soon see how it all works. Cheers Ron W