Hi Tronic, The technical data I have advises a compression ratio of 18.3.1, this equates to approx 18 bar. I disagree. Compression pressure should be higher than compression ratio. It also depends of additional volume measuring tool has. With WPS I usually measure measure 22-23 bar (18:1 engine) an...

The immobilizer transmits the VIN code to the engine control module (ECM) at start attempt. I disagree. It does so at Terminal 15 Switch on, not before or after. From what I have measured. Maybe. This is a quote from service manual. And it depends what someone defines start attempt to be. Anyway th...

To be precisce this car is MY1999 and not MY2000. It doesn't change much but still. And there is a typo in that VIN. first letter shoulb be Y not V ECM-720A This diagnostic trouble code (DTC) indicates that the configuration between the engine control module (ECM) and the immobilizer does not corres...

The WPS500x internal volume = 5 ml, Steve, Where does this value come from? So far I have used 1,5 ml in my calculations. I got this value using syringe method. Can you confirm that 5ml is indeed correct and therefore it's not possible to measure it correctly with syringe? I rechecked it and still ...

Nice capture but no clue what cylinder causes issue. I understand that this car has multiple cylinder issue but usually this is not the case.

Can I ask you guys who test these alternator systems regular, can you vary the output from the alternator by somehow varying the command from the ECM? Or is it just a case of running the engine at a fast idle and varying the loads by switching on more current demand from accessories? Thanks With Vo...

Did I understand correctly that "PID that shows Generator/Alternator voltage set point (v) recorded 13.2" means requested voltage by control module? Yes the PID shows Generator/Alternator voltage (v) as 13.2 Still confused. Does it mean measured voltage or requested voltage (command to alternator)?

Technician wrote:
Sorry no I did not check Ford ETIS, I didn't think Ford would produce that information on ETIS.

Only one way to find out if that information is available at ETIS.

Did you check for correct information in Ford ETIS? For Volvo Smart Charge systems at +40C battery temperature voltage has to be between 13,27V and 14,07V. Higher temperature lowers voltage and vice versa. Did I understand correctly that "PID that shows Generator/Alternator voltage set point (v) rec...

Hi tode I don't have that car anymore but I did some related tests before. EGR disconnected - no change Turbo vacuum disconnected - no change EGR and turbo vacuum disconnected - no change Transmission adaptation made big difference. Anyway it's on transmission replacement and then comes back to me f...