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initial cold start cranking, starter bucking like a crossfire
initial cold start cranking, starter bucking like a crossfire
1992 Toyota Landcruiser, 4.0 liter, seems like ignition timing signal from PCM to igniter may be erratic possibly due to crank sensor located in distributor possibly causing premature firing of spark plug on cold morning start-up. Labors like a typical crossfire from moisture in distributor cap would act. Have not been able to capture signals during an event yet. Eventually engine will start after a few seconds but has a few times failed to start at all even after extended cranking by customer. No codes present. Checked and cleaned and inspected underhood grounds and PCM power and grounds = OK, connectors to Air flo sensor, TPS, Distributor and igniter and coil - all clean and acceptable. Battery/charge system acceptable. Scoped the IGT and CKP pulses and ignition primary with engine running and waveforms seem possibly concerning. Trying to find known good waveforms to compare with. Checked IATN and no luck at this time. Any thoughts or links would be much appreciated. Thanks - Dr. John
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- TwoWaves
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Re: initial cold start cranking, starter bucking like a crossfire
Have you got a picoscope, if so use your log in details of the forum and look on the waveform library.
Re: initial cold start cranking, starter bucking like a crossfire
Do not presently own a Pico. In the process of obtaining a Pico. Presently using Autel maxiscope. When opening Pico library on my desktop it apparently requires a connected Pico to view cataloged waveforms. Any work around known?
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- TwoWaves
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Re: initial cold start cranking, starter bucking like a crossfire
No sorry, you need to have a PicoScope connected to your PC to access the waveform library. The value for money you would receive from owning a PicoScope outweighs the initial investment considerably.
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