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by Fat Freddy
Tue Sep 24, 2013 1:40 am
Forum: Automotive kit hardware
Topic: WPS 500 vs Firstlook sensor
Replies: 4
Views: 10498

Re: WPS 500 vs Firstlook sensor

I tried to know, does WPS500 pressure sensor outperformes Firstlook sensor or Firstlook sensor is better for sensing pulses. As mentioned, two different tools. One measure's pressure. The other displays change. The first look seems to be more sensitive. But a lot can be gained from the WPS. http://...
by Fat Freddy
Tue Sep 24, 2013 1:28 am
Forum: PicoDiagnostics software
Topic: How to determine 1th cylinder on mechanical diesel engine
Replies: 5
Views: 11398

Re: How to determine 1th cylinder on mechanical diesel engin

Where did you get your piezo sensor?
AVL also have a clip on one - never used it.

FF
by Fat Freddy
Tue Sep 10, 2013 12:20 am
Forum: Help me fix my car
Topic: Vauxhall ABS Sensor
Replies: 4
Views: 8725

Re: Vauxhall ABS Sensor

Thanks for the information - will have a go this week, just a couple more questions, do you think it matters which wire I use for the live to the sensor or should I try and find out from Vauxhall (Autodata doesn't say which wire is which) Yes I do. Some are stamped on the body. wire in a 100 ohm re...
by Fat Freddy
Wed Sep 04, 2013 11:12 am
Forum: Case studies
Topic: Lean misfire – Have you checked the coils?
Replies: 8
Views: 22491

Re: Lean misfire – Have you checked the coils?

Thanks guys for taking the time to read it. Defiantly a tricky one. Ironically over the two years this guy had the fault, two coils had been replaced. Just the wrong ones. Anyway through a PM I have been asked by a Nerd for the psd data files so it can be discussed on the Autonerds forum. I think si...
by Fat Freddy
Thu Aug 29, 2013 1:15 am
Forum: PicoScope 6 Automotive software
Topic: Multiple views
Replies: 3
Views: 5907

Re: Multiple views

Do you mean like this?
Good Bad MAF
Good Bad MAF

FF
by Fat Freddy
Wed Aug 28, 2013 7:53 am
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Alfa 159 2.4JTD stall
Replies: 6
Views: 11660

Re: Alfa 159 2.4JTD stall

bloke wants it fixed but doesn't want to pay
Oh yes! That ol chestnut. Not a lot you can do there?
Perhaps he should buy a Corrolla. Oh hang on, I've got a old AE92 that will fit his budget. :D

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by Fat Freddy
Wed Aug 28, 2013 3:09 am
Forum: Diagnostic discussion
Topic: Alfa 159 2.4JTD stall
Replies: 6
Views: 11660

Re: Alfa 159 2.4JTD stall

Hi In the same position with CRD. Only just coming through, no tech info and not much in the way of coarses. Not to sure if I understand your question correctly. But in my understanding (I could be wrong). The throttle plate only works under certain conditions start up - to reduce the amount of air ...
by Fat Freddy
Sat Aug 17, 2013 1:36 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: am I too inexperienced?
Replies: 3
Views: 6606

Re: am I too inexperienced?

Hi and welcome. Where about's are you in Australia? I do want to be able to diagnose and find faults without having to call in someone else like I used to, and I have heard so many good reports about the ease of use of the pico and it's capability's. I do have knowledge of electrics but it is rather...
by Fat Freddy
Fri Aug 09, 2013 12:02 am
Forum: PicoScope 6 Automotive software
Topic: Buffer screen help
Replies: 6
Views: 10285

Re: Buffer screen help

My question is not about samples Unfortunatly it is all tied togeather. Sample rate, samples, buffer size, number of screens are all related. I cannot use the correct timebase to capture a signal and have the scope continuously record. You can. But you can't expect a scope to be sampling at a rate ...
by Fat Freddy
Mon Aug 05, 2013 7:24 am
Forum: Automotive kit hardware
Topic: Will multiple connectors reduce signal quality?
Replies: 2
Views: 6168

Re: Will multiple connectors reduce signal quality?

My idea is to use BNC bulkhead connectors on the outside of the metal work of the trolley, with short (12") flying leads back to the picoscope. That's pretty well the set up I use. Although I'm going through a ply wood wall (case). No problems. I did have a recent issue with the 'bulkhead' connecto...