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by andrewbishop66
Wed Sep 14, 2016 10:02 am
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Ford Smart Charge problem
Replies: 24
Views: 24311

Re: Ford Smart Charge problem

Hi

Brush pack = regulator

what is the fault code in engine ecu

I think the ecu is not seeing what it expects on the feedback

Not much help I know but I dont know the exact duty cycle ect

is the battery the correct one

Thanks Andrew
by andrewbishop66
Tue Sep 13, 2016 1:02 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Ford Smart Charge problem
Replies: 24
Views: 24311

Re: Ford Smart Charge problem

q1 Blue is ecu demand to alternator red is alternator feed back to ecu no load looks wrong (wrong/faulty battery ?) these are fussy about battery also had problems with re manufactured alternators compared to oem. feed back to ecu looks very active on No load compared to the ones ive seen in the pas...
by andrewbishop66
Mon Sep 12, 2016 12:56 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Bmw E39 M5. Coil Driver
Replies: 14
Views: 17191

Re: Bmw E39 M5. Coil Driver

i would normally scope the the base or gate depending on type etc and compare to the other drivers also use a device tester on the removed one dont mind posting my tester to you to use if you like not an expensive item if you still have drive to the base/gate supply and path though the coil to groun...
by andrewbishop66
Mon Sep 05, 2016 7:57 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Renault traffic confirming injector fault help please
Replies: 4
Views: 53466

Re: Renault traffic confirming injector fault help please

thanks for the advice hope to confirm injector tomorrow

thanks Andrew
by andrewbishop66
Sat Sep 03, 2016 7:36 am
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Freelander 2 slight hesitation at 2000rpm
Replies: 9
Views: 21062

Re: Freelander 2 slight hesitation at 2000rpm

The Audi was the same free movement worked fine disconnected worked ok with vacuum pump testing I only noticed it using a camera it didn't affect turbo pressure just slight hesitation We only looked at this because another garage had condemned the turbo a new turo would have fixed it But 50 p for a ...
by andrewbishop66
Fri Sep 02, 2016 9:04 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Freelander 2 slight hesitation at 2000rpm
Replies: 9
Views: 21062

Re: Freelander 2 slight hesitation at 2000rpm

Had something similar with a audi turbo i think it was a garrets variable vane turbo the stop on the turbo was missing allowing the leaver to go past it pivot point so it took a bit of pressure to get it moving again pig to find as access to the turbo was poor think it had been missing from new and ...
by andrewbishop66
Fri Sep 02, 2016 8:53 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Renault traffic confirming injector fault help please
Replies: 4
Views: 53466

Renault traffic confirming injector fault help please

Hi I'm looking at a Renault traffic with an injector problem it a friends vehicle Engine code: M9R 780 (01-14) 2.0 dCi 84 kW (114hp) 3500 rpm (2006-2010) history over the lat 3 months had intermittent hesitation and now and again would scan up injector 2 after the hesitation the vehicle would seem t...
by andrewbishop66
Sat Aug 27, 2016 7:44 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: General automotive knowledge Q&A
Replies: 2
Views: 4420

Re: General automotive knowledge Q&A

not really my field but vvt and egr are different

egr is used to reduce nox gasses and vvt to improve performance but as i understand they both have other side affects

Im sure someone can give a better answer

Thanks andrew
by andrewbishop66
Mon Aug 01, 2016 9:23 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi PicoScope users!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 7221

Re: Hi PicoScope users!!!

Hi im not biased I started with a bench scope and then the snap on version and now the 4 channel pico and have to say its the most versatile I should have gone straight to the pico now having used one nothing compares to the flexibility its the software that really makes this the best in my opion yo...
by andrewbishop66
Thu Jul 07, 2016 9:20 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Bmw E39 M5. Coil Driver
Replies: 14
Views: 17191

Re: Bmw E39 M5. Coil Driver

try HGTP14N40 just googled the MG B2ON36CL found that they are used in Chrysler and someone had success using this number about $2 each min order 5 from china

Thanks andrew