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Finding Fault – diagnostics through the years

|Date: July 18, 2016

Finding Fault – diagnostics through the years

Neil Kidby looks back at the evolution of engine diagnostic equipment. ...

Neil Kidby looks back at the evolution of engine diagnostic equipment. ...

July 18, 2016
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How to improve your KTS diagnostics capabilities. Part 5: ESI 2.0 software – Keeping your KTS up-to-date

|Date: July 06, 2016

How to improve your KTS diagnostics capabilities. Part 5: ESI 2.0 software – Keeping your KTS up-to-date

In this issue, we show you how to maximise the capabilities of the tool in your workshop by keeping your ...

In this issue, we show you how to maximise the capabilities of the tool in your workshop by keeping your software bang up-to-date. ...

July 06, 2016
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How to improve your KTS diagnostics capabilities. Part 4: Actual value analysis, time profile and data recording

|Date: June 16, 2016

How to improve your KTS diagnostics capabilities. Part 4: Actual value analysis, time profile and data recording

This time around we’ll go through actual value analysis, time profile and data recording ...

This time around we’ll go through actual value analysis, time profile and data recording ...

June 16, 2016
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A day in the life of a Pico Support Tech

|Date: June 10, 2016

A day in the life of a Pico Support Tech

There is no getting away from the fact that during diagnosis you are going to need an oscilloscope. ...

There is no getting away from the fact that during diagnosis you are going to need an oscilloscope. ...

June 10, 2016
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How to improve your KTS diagnostics capabilities. Part 3: Trouble-shooting and SIS repair instructions

|Date: May 19, 2016

How to improve your KTS diagnostics capabilities. Part 3: Trouble-shooting and SIS repair instructions

This time around we’ll go through the Service Information System (SIS) and ‘Trouble-shooting’ functions o ...

This time around we’ll go through the Service Information System (SIS) and ‘Trouble-shooting’ functions of the tool. ...

May 19, 2016
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How to improve your KTS diagnostics capabilities. Part 2: System overview and protocol reports

|Date: March 21, 2016

How to improve your KTS diagnostics capabilities. Part 2: System overview and protocol reports

A few more features that help to highlight how the Bosch diagnostic system does so much more than just re ...

A few more features that help to highlight how the Bosch diagnostic system does so much more than just reading and erasing the DTC error memory of an ECU. ...

March 21, 2016
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How to use a PicoScope NVH Kit to diagnose an issue with cabin vibration at a very specific road speed

|Date: March 11, 2016

How to use a PicoScope NVH Kit to diagnose an issue with cabin vibration at a very specific road speed

It is no secret by now that amongst the numerous accessories to accompany PicoScope, the NVH Kit (Noise V ...

It is no secret by now that amongst the numerous accessories to accompany PicoScope, the NVH Kit (Noise Vibration Harshness) is one which introduces a whole new dimension to diagnosis in which technic ...

March 11, 2016
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Pico – PicoScope NVH Diagnostics Kit

|Date: March 01, 2016

Pico – PicoScope NVH Diagnostics Kit

Pico Technology has brought a new level of functionality and ease of use to its PicoScope NVH Diagnostic ...

Pico Technology has brought a new level of functionality and ease of use to its PicoScope NVH Diagnostic kit. The system provides technicians worldwide with the tools to tackle troublesome vehicle noi ...

March 01, 2016
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How to solve injector coding faults on Renault engines

|Date: February 07, 2016

How to solve injector coding faults on Renault engines

This article deals with a typical fault that occurs with Bosch EDC16 control modules in Renault models wi ...

This article deals with a typical fault that occurs with Bosch EDC16 control modules in Renault models with 1.9dCi and 2.0dCi engines, which have coded injectors. When establishing connection with th ...

February 07, 2016
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Why do instrument clusters malfunction?

|Date: February 04, 2016

Why do instrument clusters malfunction?

Thijs Jasink, COO at ACtronics, looks in detail at the remanufacturing process on a 2003-Renault Scenic I ...

Thijs Jasink, COO at ACtronics, looks in detail at the remanufacturing process on a 2003-Renault Scenic II. Nowadays, the chances of spotting analogue instrument panels in cars are getting slimmer. Th ...

February 04, 2016
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How to improve your KTS diagnostics capabilities. Part 1: Selecting the correct vehicle

|Date: January 29, 2016

How to improve your KTS diagnostics capabilities. Part 1: Selecting the correct vehicle

Some of the different ways available to select the correct vehicle that you want to work on in the ESI[tr ...

Some of the different ways available to select the correct vehicle that you want to work on in the ESI[tronic] software. ...

January 29, 2016
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Scopes – Why, when and how?

|Date: December 27, 2015

Scopes – Why, when and how?

Oscilloscopes are an accepted part of the arsenal of diagnostic tools required for effective fault findin ...

Oscilloscopes are an accepted part of the arsenal of diagnostic tools required for effective fault finding, however I’m still frequently asked ‘Why, Where, When, What and How’ during my training cours ...

December 27, 2015
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Causes of DPF failure and how to perform a ‘regeneration’

|Date: December 16, 2015

Causes of DPF failure and how to perform a ‘regeneration’

Last year, on my visits to various customers, I made enquiries about the general demand for Diesel Partic ...

Last year, on my visits to various customers, I made enquiries about the general demand for Diesel Particulate Filters. I was staggered at the lack of DPF knowledge, especially the procedure regarding ...

December 16, 2015
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BIG power cars, BIG power gains

|Date: October 28, 2015

BIG power cars, BIG power gains

Power gains come in two forms: the first is ‘up-tuning’ cars that are software ‘down-tuned’ at the factor ...

Power gains come in two forms: the first is ‘up-tuning’ cars that are software ‘down-tuned’ at the factory; the second are engines that we have to modify with hardware as well as software to create mu ...

October 28, 2015
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Vehicle Troubleshooter – Why wasn’t the Caddy talking?

|Date: October 09, 2015

Vehicle Troubleshooter – Why wasn’t the Caddy talking?

SYMPTOMS■ Lack of communication with all control units, except the ECU.■ Tachometer is not working.■ Inst ...

SYMPTOMS■ Lack of communication with all control units, except the ECU.■ Tachometer is not working.■ Instrument cluster not illuminated.■ Missing communication (with all control units) faults in the o ...

October 09, 2015
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Finding Fault – diagnostics through the years

Finding Fault – diagnostics through the years

How to improve your KTS diagnostics capabilities. Part 5: ESI 2.0 software – Keeping your KTS up-to-date

How to improve your KTS diagnostics capabilities. Part 5: ESI 2.0 software – Keeping your KTS up-to-date

How to improve your KTS diagnostics capabilities. Part 4: Actual value analysis, time profile and data recording

How to improve your KTS diagnostics capabilities. Part 4: Actual value analysis, time profile and data recording

A day in the life of a Pico Support Tech

A day in the life of a Pico Support Tech

How to improve your KTS diagnostics capabilities. Part 3: Trouble-shooting and SIS repair instructions

How to improve your KTS diagnostics capabilities. Part 3: Trouble-shooting and SIS repair instructions

How to improve your KTS diagnostics capabilities. Part 2: System overview and protocol reports

How to improve your KTS diagnostics capabilities. Part 2: System overview and protocol reports

How to use a PicoScope NVH Kit to diagnose an issue with cabin vibration at a very specific road speed

How to use a PicoScope NVH Kit to diagnose an issue with cabin vibration at a very specific road speed

Pico – PicoScope NVH Diagnostics Kit

Pico – PicoScope NVH Diagnostics Kit

How to solve injector coding faults on Renault engines

How to solve injector coding faults on Renault engines

Why do instrument clusters malfunction?

Why do instrument clusters malfunction?

How to improve your KTS diagnostics capabilities. Part 1: Selecting the correct vehicle

How to improve your KTS diagnostics capabilities. Part 1: Selecting the correct vehicle

Scopes – Why, when and how?

Scopes – Why, when and how?

Causes of DPF failure and how to perform a ‘regeneration’

Causes of DPF failure and how to perform a ‘regeneration’

BIG power cars, BIG power gains

BIG power cars, BIG power gains

Vehicle Troubleshooter – Why wasn’t the Caddy talking?

Vehicle Troubleshooter – Why wasn’t the Caddy talking?