Mastering Diagnostics #4: Building A Customized Data PID List

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  • Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
  • The idea behind data analyses is not to fix the vehicle but to determine what is working properly. This will allow you to focus on far fewer possible faults to perform your hands-on testing on. The data captured should be arranged to tell a story that any properly trained technician should be able to evaluate and make a diagnostic decision. I’m going to show you what made me successful!
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  • @kyletuttle9064
    @kyletuttle9064 Рік тому +1

    Nice video Brandon

  • @lloyd-qt1mg
    @lloyd-qt1mg Рік тому +4

    OMG Brandon .... this really is an eye opener, as to the POWER of this scan tool in the right hands! Your videos are invaluable to me as a shade tree mechanic. Thank you so very much.
    Proof that 'Knowledge is Power' ... if used correctly..

    • @brandonsteckler3417
      @brandonsteckler3417 Рік тому +1

      Lloyd, your feedback is greatly appreciated. I'm glad we could shed some light under your shade tree!

  • @PaulysAuto
    @PaulysAuto Рік тому +1

    "...I'm not trying to find out what's wrong with the vehicle, I'm trying to find out what is right with the vehicle..." Extremely important statement, great way to attack it, and absolutely a great way to put it simply...thanks for sharing all of your experience with us Brandon!
    By the way, I've always admired your speaking talent, style, and approach, you're very well spoken.

    • @MotorAgeMagazine
      @MotorAgeMagazine  Рік тому +1

      Pauly, thanks a million. We appreciate you viewing the video and the positive feedback.

  • @mikejr550
    @mikejr550 11 місяців тому +1

    I have a Phoenix Smart and absolutely love that tool. The history folder is a great feature and I didn't know you could replay a road test data file. Thanks for sharing that, I'll be using that feature from now on.

    • @brandonsteckler3417
      @brandonsteckler3417 10 місяців тому

      Perfect! thanks for the feedback. I'm glad we could demonstrate a great feature for the tool you have.

  • @robertfrancisco1193
    @robertfrancisco1193 Рік тому +1

    WELL DONE!!!!!!!!

  • @spirokattan3655
    @spirokattan3655 Рік тому +2

    Love this series Brandon. Looking forward to next one. Thank you!!

  • @robertmobileman8304
    @robertmobileman8304 Рік тому +2

    Awesome Brandon and Motor Age Team , keep up the great work and videos

  • @Grunter123
    @Grunter123 Рік тому +1

    Thankyou Brandon, looking forward to the next one.

  • @ThunderbirdRocket
    @ThunderbirdRocket Рік тому +1

    Tremendous tutorial ! Clever ! Thanks for sharing this valuable time saving and logical approach to looking at prime data .

    • @brandonsteckler3417
      @brandonsteckler3417 Рік тому

      Excellent! We trust it will serve you well with a little bit of practice!

  • @djosbun
    @djosbun Рік тому +1

    Hello Brandon,
    Not a video goes by where I don’t learn something new from you. I appreciate your efforts in improving all of our skills. I hope you and the family are doing well!
    - Dave

  • @7minnow
    @7minnow Рік тому +1

    Awesome keep up the Great work, lov your videos

  • @goodtimejohnny8972
    @goodtimejohnny8972 Рік тому +1

    You mentioned learning the old to understand and apply to the new. I've been saying that my whole life! It applies to everything. Sadly that is where education systems fail.

    • @brandonsteckler3417
      @brandonsteckler3417 Рік тому

      Spot-on...It's popular for a technician to seek out "advanced" training. the feel if the understand the "advanced" it overwrites the "Basic". We both know that certainly isn't the case.

  • @wentzelnel7723
    @wentzelnel7723 Рік тому +1

    Thank you sir.

  • @blkthunderbolt
    @blkthunderbolt Рік тому +1

    I took a class taught by you once.

    • @brandonsteckler3417
      @brandonsteckler3417 Рік тому

      Great! I hope to see you again in class sooner rather than later.

  • @MrCoolvibeztv8079
    @MrCoolvibeztv8079 Рік тому +1

    Great videos 👌🏾👌🏾💯

  • @mike-yp1uk
    @mike-yp1uk Рік тому +1

    Great video

  • @Z14kt12timandjes1
    @Z14kt12timandjes1 Рік тому +1

    Excellent info here! Thanks. Question... do you have any videos or guidance on high positive fuel trims only at idle when engine is already hot from a previous drive? Wife's 07 2.4L Camry shows total FT around 18 under those conditions, but after a short drive to next traffic light where vehicle can idle, total FT is back down much lower than that. Can't find vac leak with smoke test. No codes. Thanks.

    • @MotorAgeMagazine
      @MotorAgeMagazine  Рік тому +1

      I would be referencing the MAF PID (in grams per second), and both the pre- and post-CAT HO2 sensors (or wide-band sensor) to see if they are telling the same story.

  • @eka_motors
    @eka_motors Рік тому +1

    Will recording Data PIDs during routine services like oil changes provide enough value to use as point of reference when faults do occur.

    • @brandonsteckler3417
      @brandonsteckler3417 Рік тому +1

      Frequently, when I had vehicles in the work bay, I would look at load PID values (You'd be surprised at how different the PIDs would present depending on what the engine was designed for). I looked at these numbers so frequently, the PID helped lead me to an engine with tight bearings and ultimately led to an engine replacement. The Load numbers were the clue I needed.

  • @nickayivor8432
    @nickayivor8432 Рік тому +1

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  • @8power0
    @8power0 Рік тому

    JUST A QUESTION ,,,,,,,,,, WHAT IF ON THE VEHICLE I AM WORKING ON I CAN'T GET OBD 2 DATA AND ONLY CAN GET ENHANCED DATA POSSIBLY BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS AN IMPORT RIGHT HAND DRIVE FROM THE ASIAN MARKET . IT DOES NOT HAVE OBD 2 ONLY ENHANCED DATA . HOW WOULD THE DATA PID LIST CHANGE FROM WHAT YOU CHOOSE TO WHAT I ACTUALLY WILL HAVE TO BE CHOOSING SEEING THAT I WOULD HAVE TO BE USING ENHANCED DATA . LOVE THE WAY YOUR GOING WITH YOUR CLASSES PLEASE KEEP THEM UP THIS IS SO NEEDED THANK YOU BRANDON STECKLER 🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍

    • @brandonsteckler3417
      @brandonsteckler3417 Рік тому +1

      Excellent question! Similar data is available from both data lists. Just keep in mind that the info may present differently. For instance, I may not have AF RATIO available on the enhanced side. It may just be offered as AF SENSOR CURRENT or VOLTAGE (and that differs per vehicle).

    • @8power0
      @8power0 Рік тому

      @@brandonsteckler3417 THANK YOU SIR,,,,,,,,,, IT SOUNDS LIKE WHAT I REALLY NEED IS SOME FORM OF PID CROSS-BRAND MANUFACTURE DECIPHERING MANUAL AND PLEASE KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK !!!!!!!!!!!!🙏👍

    • @8power0
      @8power0 Рік тому

      @@brandonsteckler3417 OR MAY BE,,, ITS THE BRAND OF SCANTOOL ONE IS USING AT THE TIME SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT .

    • @8power0
      @8power0 Рік тому

      @@brandonsteckler3417 BY THE WAY I WAS USING A LAUNCH SCANTOOL AT THE TIME .

    • @brandonsteckler3417
      @brandonsteckler3417 Рік тому

      @@8power0 , this is the reason I acquire data from the OBD2 PID list. IT crosses brands with almost nothing to be left to interpreation for further study. it is a "apples-to-apples" comparison across brands.

  • @halvorsonmx
    @halvorsonmx Рік тому

    Brandon can that EVAP purge ever cause a too rich code? Just curious if its something I need to consider. I understand if the purge was leaking it would always read rich with a full tank. But does the PCM account for this added fuel vapor and discount that extra fuel while the purge is being commanded on as part of it's strategy for this scenario? I hope that made sense sorry!

    • @brandonsteckler3417
      @brandonsteckler3417 Рік тому

      Excellent question! Factually, some vehicles strategize to account for canister hydrocarbon load by "learning" a totally separate fuel trim value for "purge enrichment". Said another way, you will not see much trim during purge because the PCM has already accounted for it. However, you can see that my vehicle (2007 Honda Civic) does not employ that strategy, and compensation is handled through traditional fuel trim. If a canister gets saturated with fuel it is possible to have a heavy enrichment that cannot be compensated for, and rich-DTCs may follow.

    • @halvorsonmx
      @halvorsonmx Рік тому +1

      @@brandonsteckler3417 thanks for the reply and info it's much appreciated!

    • @brandonsteckler3417
      @brandonsteckler3417 Рік тому

      @@halvorsonmx , You're very welcome