How to Use an Oscilloscope for Automotive Diagnostics

Use Oscilloscope for Automotive Diagnostics Read & Analyze the Waveforms on Any Component & Network

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Course Information:

This Course Includes:

• More Than 3 Hours On-Demand Video
• Full Lifetime Access
• Hands-on practical lessons
• Presented by Dealerships Master Technicians
• Extensive information on wiring diagrams.
• Certificate of Completion (After Watching each lecture, please mark the video as “Completed” to get the certificate of completion after completing all videos.
• Any question about this course? Let us know: Training@Mechanicourse.com

Course Introduction

This course covers everything about using an oscilloscope for automotive diagnostics.

We started by explaining how to set up the oscilloscope on the car and how to adjust the settings. Then we go for reading and analyzing the waveform on multiple systems and components. In each step, we provide additional information, including the wiring diagrams too, as this will help for a better understanding of what we will do.

Here are the list of the waveforms that we have covered in this course:

• How to set up the oscilloscope
• How to read and analyze the waveform on ignition coils (Coil on plugs with two pins)
• How to read and analyze the waveform on ignition coils (Coil on plugs with Three pins)
• How to read and analyze the waveform on ignition coils (Coil on plugs with Four pins)
• How to read and analyze the waveform on Camshaft Position Sensor
• How to read and analyze the waveform on Crankshaft Position Sensor
• How to read and analyze the waveform on Camshaft / Crankshaft Position Sensors (For Engine Timing)
• How to read and analyze the waveform on PWM Accelerator Pedal Sensor
• How to read and analyze the waveform on High-Speed CAN-Bus
• How to read and analyze the waveform on Low-Speed CAN-Bus
• How to read and analyze the waveform on LIN-Bus
• How to read and analyze the waveform on LIN-Controlled Alternator
• How to read and analyze the waveform on K-Line
• How to read and analyze the waveform on Port Injectors (Voltage & Current Waveforms)
• How to read and analyze the waveform on GDI Injectors (Voltage & Current Waveforms)
• GDI Fuel Pressure Control Valve Waveform Analysis
• Variable Valve Timing Solenoid Waveform Analysis
• Relative Compression Pressure Test
• Battery, Cranking and Charging System

FAQs

Q: Can I learn using oscilloscope for diagnostic online?
A: Yes. This course teaches everything from basics to advanced on real cars. We explain several sensors, actuators and network (CAN Bus, LIN Bus, K-Line) diagnostic with scan tool on real cars, so you will learn the actual procedure.

Q: How long does the Engine Sensors course take?
A: Approximately 3 hours of video content, but you have lifetime access.

Q: What kind of network waveforms are included in this course?
A: We have covered High-Speed CAN Bus, Low Speed CAN Bus, (Medium speed CAN Bus in Ford), LIN Bus and K-Line. Also we keep updating the course with the new lessons, so more videos will be created on the network.

Q: Is this course useful for beginners too?
A: Yes. We provide all details for reading and analyzing each waveform, starting by explaining the waveform, how a good waveform should look like, then how to set up the scope to rad that waveform, what part of the wiring should be used for picking up the waveform and how to capture the actual waveform which is helpful for all skill levels.

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