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Autofokus - Become your own mechanic
Приєднався 12 лис 2022
Hi, thanks for dropping by :)
I'm a Danish mechanic and engineer who always loved cars and the technology behind them. The aim with my channel is to provide DIY tutorials to everybody who wants to learn how to repair their own car. My videos have a wide range of complexity, some are aimed at the novice DIY, and some are for the experienced technician.
At least one video per month is uploaded, with the majority of my videos being in English language.
Feel free to send me a mail on autofokus@outlook.dk if you have a proposal for a video you would like me to do.
Best regards
Simon
I'm a Danish mechanic and engineer who always loved cars and the technology behind them. The aim with my channel is to provide DIY tutorials to everybody who wants to learn how to repair their own car. My videos have a wide range of complexity, some are aimed at the novice DIY, and some are for the experienced technician.
At least one video per month is uploaded, with the majority of my videos being in English language.
Feel free to send me a mail on autofokus@outlook.dk if you have a proposal for a video you would like me to do.
Best regards
Simon
Diagnosing a faulty ignition coil
In this video I try to get to the bottom of why there are carbon deposits on my spark plugs of my Golf.
This is done by analysing the waveforms of the primary- and secondary waveform of the ignition coil. Hopefully I will get an anwser :)
This is done by analysing the waveforms of the primary- and secondary waveform of the ignition coil. Hopefully I will get an anwser :)
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Відео
Assessing my new beauty - Golf 1 convertible
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This is my first true assessment of the Golf I recently bought. I was actually truely nerveus about what to expect, considering the car is 40 years old.
Min nye kærlighed
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Her er min nyindkøbte VW Golf I cabriolet 1,8 fra 1985. Jeg glæder mig sådan til at skal i gang med at lave den forårsklar.
Boosting your scan tool skills - Eps 3
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Want to learn how to apply "fuel trims" when diagnosing an engine ? Then watch this 3rd episode where I show how to practical use these data using basicly any scan tool. If you want an in depth training in fuel trims, then I recomend you watch this video. ua-cam.com/video/TvoyS9_P-f4/v-deo.htmlsi=HDVrPBu68THTRmXB
My new beauty - And I'm in love
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Just bought this old lady, and I can't wait to try her out :)
Topdon Phoenix Plus - This disapointed me
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I was surprised that this feature was missing, and actually it disapointed me a little bit.
Topdon Phoenix Plus - Using combined graph
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Let’s see how well it makes a combined graph, when testing a catalyst converter.
Mustang Mach E 25000 Km mechanical assesment
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Our family car just turned one year, and in thar period of time we have driven 25000 km, so I think it's time to asses the mechanical parts, especially the brakes and suspension. In the video I disassembly the front and rear brakes, so we can have a look at them together, and also inspect the wheel linkages. /Simon
Boosting your scan tool skills - Eps 2
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Do you have the error code P0420 ? Then your catalyst converter is most likely done! In this video we go through how to validate that the P0420 i correct, simply by monitoring the post cat. 02-sensor. First I go through the theory and then a worked example. And of course we only use the scan tool :)
Finally reached 140hp - Suzuki Swift Sport
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Finally I achieved my goal of reaching 140 hp in my little Swift Sport. In the video I explain what I did and let you listen to the engine sound:) Here is the link to the first video: ua-cam.com/video/-NpdGmaqXxI/v-deo.htmlsi=EOjFKjv9XWxGhQbJ Here is the link to the exhaust header: myperformanceparts.com/gravity-4-2-1-decat-exhaust-manifold-suzuki-swift-sport-1-6-zc31s-05-10/?srsltid=AfmBOorAdP...
Boosting you scan tool skills - Eps. 1
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In the first episode of "Boosting you scan tool skills" I'm chasing a missing vehicle speed signal to the power steering control module, without the use of a multimeter or a oscilloscope, only using live data from my scan tool. The series focuses on how to use the live data in you diagnostic routine. /Simon
Back to basics - New series
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The upcoming series is dedicated to the person who just got started working with scan tools. Each video is kept short, and focuses on only one topic. But all videos are about how to use the live data which is available on all scan tools.
Remapping my Suzuki Swift Sport 1,6
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Remapping my Suzuki Swift Sport 1,6
Suzuki Swift Sport motoroptimering.
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Suzuki Swift Sport motoroptimering.
How to choose your very first oscilloscope.
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How to choose your very first oscilloscope.
Good start with the Topdon Phoenix Plus
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Good start with the Topdon Phoenix Plus
Elektriske kredsløb i moderne biler.
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Elektriske kredsløb i moderne biler.
Electrical architecture of modern day cars.
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Electrical architecture of modern day cars.
I need your advice - New scan tool 👌😇
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I need your advice - New scan tool 👌😇
How to verify a chassis ground connection with the DITEX LR-meter.
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How to verify a chassis ground connection with the DITEX LR-meter.
Rensning af forreste bremser på Mustang Mach E.
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Rensning af forreste bremser på Mustang Mach E.
C1122: How to diagnose a power steering control module
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C1122: How to diagnose a power steering control module
Your very first service - A step by step guide
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Your very first service - A step by step guide
Suzuki Swift steering rack failure.
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Suzuki Swift steering rack failure.
How to use a R-L meter to test an injector.
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How to use a R-L meter to test an injector.
Interesting but my Peugeot camshaft sensor have 12v, 5v and ground. 5v drops to 0 when initializes.
That is not uncommon. The supply voltage is 12V, the hall signal is then 5-0v (on-off)
Hello ! Nice video I have a swift from 2008 myself I wonder if you really need the Cat converter ? what if you dont use it ? and if this legal MOT wise ?
@@Lesley9292 you don’t, if you moral is okay with it😂. You will get an error from time to time on cat efficiency below threshold, but if you can live with that then no problem. /Simon
@@autofokusDanmark oh well maybe i wil add the high flow cat converter if its not too expensive ;) and add heatwrapping around it for max performance
@ good descision. Nevertheless, a de-cat or race cat is mandatory to really increase the power. Good luck😀
@@autofokusDanmark I already did a chip tuning, Cold air intake ( Injen) Strut engine and under the car, exhaust spacers and lowerd 3cm its already a fun little racecar
@ Sounds like a true racer 😀 Well done👌
Hejsa. Kan det virkelig passe at det eneste jeg får op på skærmen når jeg laver en autoscan er 4x4 og radio på en dacia duster. Kan ikke se ABS eller nogle motordata. Det eneste der er sket er motorlampen nu lyser efter jeg har haft testeren på.
Hej. Jeg ved ikke hvor kompatibel den er med modulerne på din Duster, men den deler jo komponenter med Renault, så du burde kunne læse moduler en de to. Kontakt iCarsoft.
How did you get around the whole larger maf tube prior to the tune? I sealed out my maf tube on my 1.5L swift with the factory air box being necked down very small as you could see to a 2.5inch tube and it would bearly idle
If you change the diameter of the MAF-tube, you also need to rescale the MAF-sensor. This is done as a part of the remapping.
Great walk through review! Cheers from USA 🇺🇸
Thanks😇. Happy new year from Denmark 🇩🇰
Congratulations on your rust free purchase! That is a great find.
Hi😊. Thank you so much, I think so too. I am working on my next video, which is about ignition in general, I think it is time to use the scope again😂. Hope you will see it my friend.
@@autofokusDanmark Any day with the scope is a good day!
I'm not into cars but I own a Suzuki Swift 2015 and when I'm driving really SLOW and turn to the left I can feel the wheel/steering wobble a little. I did a Wheel weight balance test and checked the rim and all is ok. So any idea what could be the problem? Thanks
Hi. Sound a little strange actually.. you could have a worn out bushing in the front wheel linkage, or the top bearing in the front shock(s) Good luck😃
@autofokusDanmark thanks
Hi does tapology come on here as standard. No extra charge?
Hi there. Yes, the t-map is standard on the Phoenix Plus. /Simon
Is it possible to send the error messages to email?
Hi. Yes, you can send the dtc report to a mail adress. /Simon
Rigtig god video mange tak for det 👍🏻
Hej Daniel. 1000 tak for din kommentar😃. Hilsen Simon
Can you go into the hidden menus and change things on your car like when locking your car mirrors fold etc..
Hi Matthew. Yes, it is called ECU-coding. But remember you can only change what the car manufacturer has made available to you. So it varies from car to car. /Simon
Hej. Simon. Super fed video. Flere af sådan nogle slags. Hvor du har fejlene. Også fejlsøger du på det. Også gerne med tester. Mvh. Daniel
Hej Daniel. 1000 tak for din kommentar 😀. Jeg er faktisk godt klar over, at min kanal ikke har været så spændende rent teknisk, som dengang jeg lavede de videoer hvor fejlfinding osv. var en del af det. Desværre har min tid ikke været til den slags videoer på det seneste, men jeg vil rigtig gerne tilbage fejlfinding og læringsvideoer igen, så det vil være mit fokus fremover. Super fedt du skriver, for det motiverer til at finde tilbage til mit oprindelige koncept. Rigtig godt nytår, og pas på dig selv😇. Husk endelig at skrive hvis du har kommentarer eller spørgsmål. Hilsen Simon
@@autofokusDanmark det vil jeg glæde mig til. Jeg har selv en Icarsoft cr Max BT tester, som jeg er rigtig glad for. Laver selv lidt biler i fritiden. Og køre som entreprenørmekaniker til daglig. Men lækre videoer du har med fejlfinding 👍🏻
When I start the car the code dissapears but at Acc it shows the code. Should I just ignore it?
Yes you can ignore it.
hej. kunne læse mig frem til at man kan fortælle bilen der er kommet nyt batteri på, men kan man også kode det nye batteri ind eller er det ikke nødvendigt. måske du kan svare på det da jeg er lidt i tvivl. og tak for en god video
Hej. Det afhænger igen af hvilken bil du har, så du bliver nødt til at tjekke op, om iCarsoft CR Max supporterer din model. Desværre ikke meget hjælp fra mig af her :(
arnaque 😂
You think so?
We just bought one from 2016 and it performs nicely until now 🙂
Great car… it will most likely drive forever without problems😄✌️
don't buy this crap
Solution?
In this case s new ECU
@@autofokusDanmarkalready replace speed sensor. But error code c1122 still have
@@izatsyafiq377 it is not the speed sensor, but most likely the ECU. Does you steering wheel not return to center on its own?
@autofokusDanmark you mean eps ecu modul or engine ecu?
@@izatsyafiq377 if there is no speed signal at the PSC (power steering) then the ECU (engine) has a fault, assuming the wires are not broken and you have a solid ground .
How to choose oscilloscope for automobile what is needed minimum Frequency and bandwith
I don’t think you can go wrong basicly with any scope you buy. The Automotive scopes are just preadjusted for the sensors ect. you choose. More important is user friendlyness.
Arnaque
What ?
J’en ai la même valise niveau de reProgramation nulle aussi J’ai essayé de contacter y en a pas son numéro y’a que le mail il répond pas 😞
Hejsa. Kan iCarsoft Max også vise brændstoftryk, syntes ikke jeg kan finde en oversigt over hvilke data man kan hive ud.
Hejsa. Ja da, men det kræver at denne information (PID) er gjort tilgængelig fra bilproducenten af.
Hvis du kan finde en karburator fra en scirocco (den er også dobbelt) vil den også virke fint. Og du burde også finde et 4 egeret rat fra en GTi og golfkuge gearknop.
Spændende, tak for god info👌. Og jeg er fuldstændig enig med rat og gearknop! Synes faktisk rattet ligner det fra Poloen i den årgang.
Cool video, og fed bil 😊😊
Tak tak Regin😃😃
Mange tak for hjælpen😀
@@Duzklignsew velbekomme, og god arbejdslyst😀
thanks
Thanks for commenting🤩
impressive command of English
Why does your EV have an exhaust pipe lol
It’s a converted😂
I have a hybrid malfunction warning. Any help with this?
You need to read out the error codes and then take it from there.
Wow! Beautiful car. I grew up in California and I remember the Golf's and Rabbit's were popular there, especially the convertibles. I always like the VW's. I came across across a diesel Rabbit pickup in good condition for sale last year here in the midwest and I regret not buying it. I envisioned it painted a light blue and lowered on some cool wheels like your BBS's or some old school Porshe wheels. Would have been a cool California style surf truck LOL
Thanks for your comment. I agree with you, the pickup is so cool, especially when lowered and cool wheels. In Denmark they are very difficult to find, not many came to the country, and the ones which did are proberly rusted away. Hope you find one someday😍
I think most repair shops wont rely on just one scantool to do everything. No scan tool is perfect, even the factory tools. Sorry you weren't able to perform the service procedure on your car. Are their any affordable options for the DIY at home?
Hi there. I agree with you, there is No one do it all scan tool. I actually do not know that? But it would be nice to have some cheaper options for ev battery testing. Thank for writing. /Simon
Thank you for the information 🙏
You are welcome 😇
How to make the steering rack lighter to steer
I think you might have issues with your power steering control unit, or the vehicle speed signal that it recieves. That would also cause a hard steering .
Could it do a zero point calibration !
Yes, you can clear adaptations of fuel trim. Is that what you mean?
@@autofokusDanmark What I mean, is that sometimes you change CVT transmission or another part such as a steering rack or AC compressor and the engine light comes on. When you scan it, the code that comes up, says you need a zero point calibration.
@@autofokusDanmarkDeceleration Sensor Zero Point Calibration Toyota.
@ in some cases it can do that. But it once again depends on which car we are taking about . Unfortunately there is no one-do-it-all scan tool. But the feature is there.
Hello. Would just like to ask for your experience using it on Opels. Did you get the full range of features or were there some things that it wasn't able to do? I'm looking to buy a "multi-brand" scanner but also one that works perfectly well for Opel since I tend to use it for my personal use the most.
Hi there. It will work just fine on your Opel. For most people this scan tool will be perfect, but it depends on your needs of course. However, if the purpose is just basic service and error code scanning this is more than capable. Good luck😃
Hi. Does this do key programming to learn a new key?
Hi. I think it can on some cars! But you need to check up with Topdon first!
Hej Har en swift 2009 1,5. Hvor finder jeg modulerne bare for jeg ikke skal skille hele bilen. det er en fantastisk demonstration, tak.
Hejsa. Tak☺️. Du finder PS control modulet mellem de to forsæder foran gearstangen. I midterkonsollen på gulvet. Hilsen Simon
WARNING!!!!!!!!!!! I bought this for my 2023 Porsche 911 targa 4gts and is not supported!!!! reached out to ICARSOFT and they said to do the latest update and it still says not supported. I did get some nice lady that said she could help but no response when I tried to reach her again.Super bummed after watching multiple videos of yours I thought this was a good product. Any advice?
Hi Bob. Thanks for your warning/advice. Remember when I do my reviews or tests, it is impossible for me to test all cars and brands. So I can only base my reccomendations on the cars I try the scan tool on. However, I still think that the CR Max should be able to read your car. Try calling iCarsoft in Holland. /Simon
@@autofokusDanmark Hi Dan Thanks I will try to find that email or phone number. Just a little frustrated thinking I bought the right scan tool for my new car. works great for my 2015 but not the one I bought it for. I spent over a month calling multiple people and sending them codes from my car max. They said it needed to be updated but none of them have worked. Im working more on my CARMAX than my car :(
75k in 5 years is a lot
Without any problems😃
Thanks for this information ...do you have a part number and store where to buy the steering rack bushing??
You are welcome. Sorry I don’t have that. But they are easily found on EBAY.
Tjena , är den till salu fortfarande? Skickar du till sverige? Är en diy kille som skulle behöva en sån.
Hejsa. Den er desværre solgt🙃
We know that you are NOT advertising any scan tool but Can you tell us the new scan tool that you bought, that information could help us as well.
Hi there. I bought a Topdon Phoenix Plus. Great scan tool, but also expensive. However one thing disappointed me with it, and I will show you what that is in my next video coming in a couple of days. You are right, I am 100% Independent. Stay safe. /Simon
I found all the ground connections, there was a little rust on some in my Model 3, sprayed then with a product called Rustcure. In my Y did the spray when it was new. Rust on ground connections is a bad thing.
Thanks for writing! Yes, rust on Ground connections is not good!!
Nice demo of the tool!
Thank you very much for your comment. I will make a short video more, about something that actually disapointed me a little bit about the Topdon. Hope you will see it. /Simon
@@autofokusDanmark that would be good to see
Was this tuned by th obd port or bench tune
Hi. I am tuning it thorugh bench. OBD can not be done with this ECU.
Hi there. I think when you go to input your vin, you should press Enter and not F1. F1 should only be pressed after your VIN has entered itself into the box (which happens automatically after you press Enter
Hi. Thanks for your commen, appriciate it😀
@ no worries hope it helps (it might not) , but thanks for your video
@ You are welcome, and thanks for writing to me😊
This a Thinkcar scanner just with a different name. Really disappointment...
Exactly!!! See my review of it, I am not impressed. Not worth the money
2010 and 2011 rest swift, same system?
I believe so!
Det er nogle superfede videoer du laver men har du lavet denne video på dansk også med venlig hilsen John
Hej John. Tak for din fine hilsen🇩🇰☺️, det gør mig glad. Min aller aller første video var faktisk en anmeldelse af netop iCarsoft CR Max, så den ligger i bunden hvis du scroller ned gennem mine videoer. Til prisen er den virkelig god, men hvis du giver en anelse mere kan du få LAUNCH 919x , og den er altså lige et niveau over, hvis du spørger mig. Hilsen Simon
Great video! Thanks you so much. I bought this so cheap online and just the adblue reset has paid for the unit. Cheers!
Hi Walker. Thanks for writing. Yes, it is a great scan tool, I regret selling mine😂. Have a nice weekend. /Simon
Your video content is impressive, and the quality is commendable. However, I noticed you might be facing challenges with views and rankings. Would you like me to share some tips to help you reach your goals?
@@UA-camSEObybBadhon Hi there. Thanks for writing. Feel free to contact me on autofokus@outlook.dk Hope to hear from you. /Simon