Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:25:20 -0700
Reply-To: neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From: neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Snap On Vantage.
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Well it IS all about impressing my friends. ;)
Yes. I get what you mean re: wave forms. e.g. if one doesn't
understand that a properly functioning simple switch should show a
proper square wave when switched on/off, then the tool is nearly
useless to them.
The mechanic I spoke with said his version of Vantage had "tutorials"
(my word) built in to the unit. He also mentioned that he had used his
Vantage on an '84 to track down an intermittent miss so for
pinpointing misfires, seems the version of Vantage he referred to was
suitable for tracking misfire on a Digijet Vanagon.
I'll clarify with the mechanic what the actual model Vantage he was suggesting.
Thanks for the info Pat,
Neil.
On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 11:16 AM, Pat <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote:
> Scanners like this are good for OBD2 vehicles.
> You can pinpoint misfire locations and frequency.
> Also check fuel trims and chase down issues from the values.
> And check MAF voltage or freq and O2 sensor response.
> And do bidirectional control of actuators, etc..
>
> I don't think it would be quite as useful on an old system like the vgon,
> since you can't use most of those functions.
> The vantage does have a DSO, so you could use that to get sensor response.
> But like the v mech said, only if used correctly. You need to know what good
> waveforms and response times look like for your application.
> Otherwise your just looking at scope traces and impressing your friends:)
>
>
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> neil n
> Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 1:43 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Snap On Vantage.
>
> Hi all.
>
> A local Vanagon mechanic suggested this as a very useful tool (if used
> correctly)
>
> Snap On Vantage. Not sure exactly which model though.
>
> Have others used this on the WBX and found it to be useful for
> troubleshooting running issues related to engine electrical?
>
> I still have an intermittent surge and not great idle.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Neil.
>
>
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