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by Darren Fraser
Sun Dec 26, 2021 9:44 am
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: 2005 BMW 318i CANBUS problem
Replies: 7
Views: 7149

Re: 2005 BMW 318i CANBUS problem

Thanks Ron. I'll look into that. Our shop re opens on 3/1/22.
by Darren Fraser
Sun Dec 26, 2021 6:06 am
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: 2005 BMW 318i CANBUS problem
Replies: 7
Views: 7149

Re: 2005 BMW 318i CANBUS problem

This capture was taken from the twisted pair at the DME, KOEO no scanner connected. I don't have a schematic for this vehicle but I have since discovered that the 16 pin connector only has two grounds (pin 4&5), power (pin 16), and one K line on pin 7. I did manage to get a DME pinout for this vehic...
by Darren Fraser
Sat Dec 25, 2021 4:23 am
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: 2005 BMW 318i CANBUS problem
Replies: 7
Views: 7149

Re: 2005 BMW 318i CANBUS problem

I agree, there is nothing wrong with this capture. However, all three captures are from the same buffer Liviu.

Did you look at the word document that has all three together with notes?
by Darren Fraser
Fri Dec 24, 2021 6:09 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: 2005 BMW 318i CANBUS problem
Replies: 7
Views: 7149

2005 BMW 318i CANBUS problem

Hi all One would think I had nothing better to do on Christmas Eve than post up a problem? Well you're right. Its just my wife and I here in Zambia and she is ill in bed at the moment trying to sleep off a tummy bug! Anyway, Im fairly new at CAN diagnostics and Im hoping someone could help me deciph...
by Darren Fraser
Wed Nov 03, 2021 6:24 am
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Vauxhall zafira RARE crankshaft sensor fault
Replies: 9
Views: 13378

Re: Vauxhall zafira RARE crankshaft sensor fault

Looks like a common impedance issue to me. Especially because it's affecting all three channels.
by Darren Fraser
Wed Nov 03, 2021 6:12 am
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Vauxhall zafira RARE crankshaft sensor fault
Replies: 9
Views: 13378

Re: Vauxhall zafira RARE crankshaft sensor fault

I would run the test again using the engine as the ground, not the battery. Most vehicles use the engine block as the ECU ground. I've found that I get much "cleaner" waveforms if my scope is grounded close to the ECU ground. I have a video about this saved somewhere, I'll try and find it and post i...
by Darren Fraser
Wed Nov 03, 2021 4:27 am
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Ford Ranger cam code P1174
Replies: 10
Views: 21722

Re: Ford Ranger cam code P1174

Thanks Steve Danny (from this post) has begun very helpful in helping me get through the second leg of this Ford saga (or maybe it is the fourth leg 😅). The role of Technical Consultant here unfortunately only kicks in when things go pear shaped on a job, hence the need for documented diagnostic pro...
by Darren Fraser
Sun Oct 31, 2021 2:49 am
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Ford Ranger cam code P1174
Replies: 10
Views: 21722

Re: Ford Ranger cam code P1174

Thanks for your input guys. Steve, your diagnosis procedure flow chart has challenged me greatly. This is something Ive been trying to implement for some time now but have not been able to design a form that is able to"fit" into our existing work ethics. I get so frustrated in my current position as...