摘要: |
I have been an automotive technician for about 25 years. It wasn't until about my 10th year that I realized the power of analyzing captured data. Having the data in front of me allowed me to relax a bit and focus on fault-finding. It gave me an opportunity to step away from the vehicle and use the best tool any tech has at his or her disposal, his or her brain. As an educator, I'm frequently asked, "Brandon, how do you diagnose faults?" Of course, my answer will vary greatly depending on a few things: 1. The vehicle's configuration (what I can reach with my hands) 2. Available tooling (what information is available for analysis) 3. How the vehicle is equipped (system design/operating characteristics) However, there are several straight answers to this question that I always offer: "I capture the data in a fashion that tells a story." This statement applies whether we are referring to a scan tool, a graphing multimeter, or even a lab scope. These multi-trace devices allow more than one piece of data to be simultaneously displayed. This display offers a more dynamic view of a system (and the individual components of that system) in action. In other words, with the appropriate data captured, we have the ability to see: |