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by ScannerDanner
Sat Mar 17, 2012 4:52 pm
Forum: PicoScope 6 Automotive software
Topic: What happened to "Duty Cycle Low" measurment
Replies: 4
Views: 16454

Re: What happened to "Duty Cycle Low" measurment

Hey Dave Yes my name is Paul and I was using something called a Smartboard. It is cool isn't it? I am blessed to have one for sure. It has been a wonderful addition to my class. Thanks for your comment on the video! I talked to some of the pico guys and they are looking into the duty cycle low measu...
by ScannerDanner
Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:06 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Single Cylinder Misfire/Compression Waveforms
Replies: 3
Views: 7152

Single Cylinder Misfire/Compression Waveforms

2001 Chevy Blazer 4.3 VIN W engine Here is the history: Engine was replaced recently, misfire code P0300 present with #1 cylinder showing the most misfires. While watching live misfire monitor (scan data) the #1 is the only on that shows a misfire and it is slight. Only 18 misfires on average over a...
by ScannerDanner
Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:01 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Member Introduction.
Replies: 6
Views: 11850

Re: New Member Introduction.

Welcome Kev
Good to have you here!
by ScannerDanner
Tue Mar 13, 2012 11:51 am
Forum: PicoScope 6 Automotive software
Topic: What happened to "Duty Cycle Low" measurment
Replies: 4
Views: 16454

Re: What happened to "Duty Cycle Low" measurment

Thank you Alan, I will try that
by ScannerDanner
Fri Mar 09, 2012 10:13 pm
Forum: PicoScope 6 Automotive software
Topic: What happened to "Duty Cycle Low" measurment
Replies: 4
Views: 16454

What happened to "Duty Cycle Low" measurment

I was showing my students how to monitor a solenoid type IAC in class. When I added some measurements I couldn't change my duty cycle to measure the low portion of the waveform. As this was a ground side switched circuit. It was important to be able to do this as the "on-time" is the low portion of ...
by ScannerDanner
Fri Mar 02, 2012 2:59 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Jumped timing chain ID with a scope
Replies: 29
Views: 39009

Re: Jumped timing chain ID with a scope

I had to cut the above to be able to post this I just didn't want any one to use this method if it doesn't work. So after your second vehicle one bad and one known good you are now the authority on pressure waves pretty good going sport. Here are the known good engine pics. If only I could master p...
by ScannerDanner
Thu Mar 01, 2012 3:01 am
Forum: PicoScope 6 Automotive software
Topic: PicoScope 6.6.16 released today!
Replies: 11
Views: 21374

Re: PicoScope 6.6.16 released today!

PicoScope 6.6.16 (which also contains PicoDiagnostics 1.4.30) is now available for download from http://www.picoauto.com/software.html . This release does not add any significant new features but fixes several customer reported bugs so is a recommended download if you have been experiencing any iss...
by ScannerDanner
Thu Mar 01, 2012 2:54 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello
Replies: 6
Views: 12566

Re: Hello

Hello Paul I've just watched your O2 PCM response test on YouTube and was very impressed, you make it so simple to understand and the instructions at the start of the video are great! As someone very new to scopes I like to watch videos and learn and you'll be a great help! Welcome to the forum... ...
by ScannerDanner
Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:21 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Jumped timing chain ID with a scope
Replies: 29
Views: 39009

Re: Jumped timing chain ID with a scope

Ok I don't know if anyone is still following thread but here it goes anyway. I believe that bad information is worse than no information at all. One of the things that I always try to do when taught something new is to test the theory and learn all of the variables. I believe that my previous captur...
by ScannerDanner
Mon Feb 27, 2012 9:24 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Jumped timing chain ID with a scope
Replies: 29
Views: 39009

Re: Jumped timing chain ID with a scope

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