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by picowight
Tue Nov 14, 2023 2:08 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: BMW N3 - GDI/NA misfire when cold
Replies: 5
Views: 3062

Re: BMW N3 - GDI/NA misfire when cold

I think Cyl 2's intake valve is leaking on the power stroke spiking the intake with exhaust gas, right at the time Cyl 3 opens it's intake valve. See the overlay pic above. When Cyl 3 misfires it has spark, fuel and compression and all at the right time. That leaves a) measuring error or b) bad air....
by picowight
Mon Nov 13, 2023 7:03 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: BMW N3 - GDI/NA misfire when cold
Replies: 5
Views: 3062

Re: BMW N3 - GDI/NA misfire when cold

Thanks, I like the plan for a one shot, think I'll use that next time I come to the it's mechanical conclusion. I focused on the faulty cylinder(s), eliminated bad new/old parts, eliminated ECU control, and then went in for in-cylinder, though I did do an RC first (all even). I actually now have an ...
by picowight
Sat Nov 11, 2023 3:25 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: BMW N3 - GDI/NA misfire when cold
Replies: 5
Views: 3062

BMW N3 - GDI/NA misfire when cold

This is a really interesting one, N53 Engine, misfires on 3+5 when cold, sometimes 1 as well. When it misfires all the ECU signals are there, spark primary on 2(good) vs 3 (bad) are normal and identical, current signature of (piezo) injectors is same on both. Cam/Crank timing is good. Borescope in t...
by picowight
Sun Oct 01, 2023 10:05 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Ford Fiesta 1.4 Petrol year 2012 engine code SPJC
Replies: 5
Views: 10018

Re: Ford Fiesta 1.4 Petrol year 2012 engine code SPJC

B/ What component in a cylinder can cause intermittent compression problems when the engine is cold some mornings and other mornings the engine starts and runs okay for days on end. Maybe take a look for coolant in the cylinder in the morning - that would fit your symptoms. - Inc shorting out the p...
by picowight
Sun Oct 01, 2023 10:00 pm
Forum: PicoScope 7 Automotive software
Topic: PS7 File Saving Options?
Replies: 1
Views: 791

Re: PS7 File Saving Options?

You can save as .png - just click file type in the save page
by picowight
Sat Sep 02, 2023 11:44 am
Forum: PicoScope 7 Automotive software
Topic: PICO HINTS and TIPS.
Replies: 4
Views: 14160

Re: PICO HINTS and TIPS.

Click on the channel, click "display" edit the channel name. Pretty sure I have a feature request in for just being able to click (or double/right click) on the channel name in the box to edit it directly which would make it easier, along with being able to turn the channels on/off from the channel ...
by picowight
Mon Aug 28, 2023 2:23 pm
Forum: PicoScope 7 Automotive software
Topic: PICO HINTS and TIPS.
Replies: 4
Views: 14160

Re: PICO HINTS and TIPS.

I always label the channels on the channel labels. Seems much more intuitive and does not take up screen space.
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by picowight
Tue Aug 22, 2023 10:56 pm
Forum: PicoScope 7 Automotive software
Topic: Vertical white line ?
Replies: 1
Views: 2560

Vertical white line ?

I get this randomly in T>200ms both in Linux version and Windows. Happens then goes away. Been appearing randomly for a while.
by picowight
Tue Jun 13, 2023 5:39 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Injector Pattern
Replies: 2
Views: 2859

Re: Injector Pattern

I would be looking at an insulation fault on the injector. Ideally you want an insulation tester but it might show up with an ohm meter.
The other thing to look at is a bad ECU ground - if both the cam sensor and the injectors are grounded through the ECU.
by picowight
Fri May 05, 2023 9:43 pm
Forum: PicoScope 7 Automotive software
Topic: picoscope 7 channel hide issue
Replies: 2
Views: 2710

Re: picoscope 7 channel hide issue

Yes it is an issue I just drag the original channel off the screen and leave the maths channel visible. Didn't realise that was different from Pico 6. It would certainly be useful.