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by tangoman
Sun Aug 28, 2016 12:58 pm
Forum: Case studies
Topic: 10 seconds to Diagnose ??
Replies: 3
Views: 6841

10 seconds to Diagnose ??

You all might be thinking about this case study I have subject I put up 10 seconds to Diagnose ?? . well this is all the time I had to get a positive answer for this car . OK the car 2010 2.4 petrol Captiva this car only played up when it was cold less then 10 c ? and where I live Brisbane Australia...
by tangoman
Fri Aug 19, 2016 9:57 am
Forum: Case studies
Topic: Audi A 4 2010 Bosch GDI system low Prussure
Replies: 10
Views: 13539

Re: Audi A 4 2010 Bosch GDI system low Prussure

Well if there going to be a Competition on how much people pay to get there cars fixed there I have a great one for you guys this poor guy said to me had to sell some of his furniture to pay to get his car fixed ? Was ask to have a look and a car that was told just can not be fixed ? it was a old 19...
by tangoman
Sat Aug 13, 2016 11:10 pm
Forum: Case studies
Topic: Audi A 4 2010 Bosch GDI system low Prussure
Replies: 10
Views: 13539

Re: Audi A 4 2010 Bosch GDI system low Prussure

Most of my training is from Bosch Australia we been using scopes from day one was using the Bosch FSA 560 more the 20 years ago this Scope in Australia was more the $15000 back then makes the picoscope a great scope for not much money ! almost all my work comes from workshops around where I live and...
by tangoman
Thu Aug 11, 2016 12:38 pm
Forum: Case studies
Topic: Audi A 4 2010 Bosch GDI system low Prussure
Replies: 10
Views: 13539

Audi A 4 2010 Bosch GDI system low Prussure

Audi A 4 2010 came in to my workshop today. I was asked to see why the engine check light was coming on ? This car had already had more then $3000 worth of parts put in to it with a new high pressure pump new low pressure pump and a new fuel rail sensor !! wow but still had the same problem ? engine...
by tangoman
Sun Aug 07, 2016 10:51 am
Forum: PicoScope 6 Automotive software
Topic: Stylus input not working for zoom or pan.
Replies: 7
Views: 13139

Re: Stylus input not working for zoom or pan.

This is the Pico scope update not windows 10 not sure why the guys at Pico scope have done this maybe they still using PC form the 60S but its 2016 now guys give back what use to work so well please
by tangoman
Mon Mar 07, 2016 1:58 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Battery drain test
Replies: 10
Views: 15878

Re: Battery drain test

Have a read of this some great reading http://www.searchautoparts.com/motorage ... volt-meter
by tangoman
Mon Mar 07, 2016 11:55 am
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Battery drain test
Replies: 10
Views: 15878

Re: Battery drain test

Hi fIoranocars not sure if a Thermal camera can pick up the heat of something draw of only 40ma you have to try it not had to check a car with only 40ma draw . it will see the heat from 260 ma for sure so next time give it a go. I sure your see the a 250 ma draw using thermal camera . so if you a ca...
by tangoman
Sun Mar 06, 2016 2:04 pm
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Battery drain test
Replies: 10
Views: 15878

Re: Battery drain test

you can also use a Thermal Imaging Camera for battery drains
by tangoman
Sun Mar 06, 2016 1:31 am
Forum: Help me fix my car
Topic: P1342 Ford Transit Throttle Pedal Circuit Fault.
Replies: 10
Views: 26360

Re: P1342 Ford Transit Throttle Pedal Circuit Fault.

This should be a easy Circuit to test you don't need a wiring circuit to check but this might help you I also tap the pedal when I scope the pedal when checking with scope you don't want to see any drop outs when you scope it but don't forget if you do have a drop out before you go and out in a new ...
by tangoman
Sat Mar 05, 2016 8:30 am
Forum: Case studies
Topic: Ignition scope
Replies: 3
Views: 6682

Re: Ignition scope

The ignition system on a new engine is the same as the 1955 Austin A 50 ! you might be thinking I no its all new with COP coils and yes some times its had to get on to the primary with the transistor in the head of the COP coil and some times using the secondary can be very had but a coil is just a ...