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Post by Penguin45 on Apr 24, 2012 0:42:00 GMT
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Post by dave1800 on Apr 24, 2012 2:13:45 GMT
Hi Chris That's a good article written at the right level which is unusual in my experience. They are often either too simplistic to be of any real value or so complex my eyes glaze over. You can of course achive most of what is described with a £10 (or less) digital multimeter, the Flukes tend to cost as much as many people's cars are worth. (Electronics has been my hobby since I was 10 years old). Talking of electrics, did you ever manage to sort out your ignition timing marks? Regards David |
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Post by Penguin45 on Apr 25, 2012 14:02:25 GMT
I use a digital multimeter constantly as part of my work. The Fluke gear is lovely stuff, but more than I can justify or really need.
I did feel the article to be exceptionally clearly written. It is strange that people will do huge complex mechanical repairs on their vehicles and then be worried about tackling our very basic 12v electrical systems.
Chris.
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Post by dave1800 on Apr 26, 2012 1:16:58 GMT
I agree, I have met many excellent mechanics who can rebuild engines with their eyes closed but despair at anything electric and most definitely electronic. I bought a fairly basic Picoscope that plugs into a laptop when I had problems with my Saab engine management system (actually the sensors) and it paid for itself many times over by not having to replace parts until the right one was found as some of my neighbours found out to their cost with Mercs, BMWs. Renaults etc. Fault code readers are fine if something has failed , but can be misleading. I'm sure many of you have heard sorry tales often involving main agents and loads of money. Most of the problems are still down to connectors, poor earths etc just like in the old days. It's not rocket science and I think a couple of days learning how to use a plug in scope is very satisfying and can make you a lot of friends! Regards David I use a digital multimeter constantly as part of my work. The Fluke gear is lovely stuff, but more than I can justify or really need. I did feel the article to be exceptionally clearly written. It is strange that people will do huge complex mechanical repairs on their vehicles and then be worried about tackling our very basic 12v electrical systems. Chris. |
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