Just having fun with the scope. Thank you for watching

Thank you very much. Feel free to check out my newer videos to see more exciting diags

Awesome!!! Glad this video helped out. Thanks for watching

Billy Yoder thanks brother. Yea I’ve been waiting to get something like this. I’ve read about them but haven’t messed with one that would mess with the cam.

i was thinking the same question ...

without his searching scope wouldn't solve it at all , scope is a good tool when a good reference is available which is not always the case , which proves that the scope is just a fancy tool but it's not necessary at all to have

amr hamed so how then would you pursue a flex ray network failure due to signal attenuation? It's not a fancy tool at all. It's quite basic . And if used properly is one of the greatest in any diagnosticians arsenal. Are there other ways ? In most cases yes , but certainly not all. A decent scope is under 100 dollars. A snap on ratchet used is the same price. Remember that we do not have the luxury of just repeatedly fitting parts to see if it's the failure. We only have a few hours and that customer must have their vehicle back. Where are you from if I may ask?

amr hamed never mind . I see you like Scotty Killurwallet. And you also know now how to super clean an engine bay as well thanks to Chris.

BTW i have a pico scope but you already said what i am trying to say ( Are there other ways ? In most cases yes ) that's it

Paradoxx thanks for stopping by and checking out the video and for subscribing as well. Have some new videos coming out soon

Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics glad you like the shot glass

I have a 2004 F150 with the code p0340. Changed both of the sensors and check engine light lights up after a while. When the truck is in parking, it feels like a rough idle but once i put it in drive, theres no rough idle. What do u think?

Dido on the scope fixing to get me one.

It might be something else that code is pretty vague. The proper way is to hook an oscilloscope to it

That is true. Scope just makes everything easier and clarifies the actual problem. Once I got my hands on one I was hooked

Does my 2014 Ford mustang v6 3.7 have capacitors?

@@florenbaron7111 There's a good chance it does but often they are called something else. Noise filter, DC filter, Noise Reducer, etc. Inside it's usually just a capacitor.

Thanks for that tip !!!

Moving Up Auto Diagnostics 😂 😂

Gracias por mirar mi video :)

13 sensors? , your halfway there man, don't loose hope, don't give up on that one, you are never going to forget that one,

@@sargetester99 bahahahahhahaha

I replaced like 3. They last for like 6 months to a year. Always wonder why same code comes back.

I have more videos where I test the cam sensor. Please check out those videos as well. A proper diagnosis is always need to verify the problem

Any oscilloscope should work here:a cheap chinese one aught to do just as well. The Snap-on one is just made with Automotive use in mind (and they're built like tanks). You may also be able to remove the alternator and take it to a shop to have it tested for this as well, which might be a cheaper option then taking in the whole car.

Yea that would have been a wild guess there. Hey thanks for stopping by

Did it work?

Did it work for you

Did u get it fixed?

Joe's Auto Electric thank you very much. Have a new video coming out soon that was a fun job

Sweeeeeet and glad this video helped out

I'm betting any noise is irrelevant.

@@darishopkins2573 No need to bet since he proved the alternator was the noise source. He disabled the alternator so the engine then ran off battery alone and the camshaft sensor signal became very clean. He also researched the problem for this specific model and found where others cured the sensor code issue by swapping in a rebuilt alternator. The camshaft sensor error code then disappeared, proving that the noise was the problem (thus was very relevant).

bud prepper he’s technician cus he diagnosed it and confirmed what the actual problem was ;) a mechanic just replaces parts hoping it’ll fix it

so was it the alt ?

Let me know what happens

Did you fixed it ?

Well?

Did you fix it?

@@TomySTS yes Sir. It was the alternator .

@@sgbabyflex Thank you for your reply.

@@TomySTS you're welcome!!

Thank you very much. It’s nice to know you appreciate my video

Awesome. Glad this video helped

@@coolairheights I never found out. I traded it for a Brand New F150.

Removing the battery terminal while the car is running just demonstrates that the alternator is able to produce enough amperage at the right voltage to power all the electrical systems. Due to the method by which the alternator generates electricity, it’s naturally rough and uneven but there’s a small electrical component called a diode inside the alternator which “cleans” the power output so it’s nice and smooth. When the diode fails, the rough and pulsing power is fed into the rest of the electrical system and can cause codes for some of the more sensitive parts like cam/crank sensors. If the diode fails, the best course of action is a new alternator. I’ve had terrible luck with remanufactured units but then again new OEM stuff costs an arm and a leg.

@@Echo024 honestly you might be onto something I did get my alternator from autozone remanufactured just replace few months ago

P0340 is a cam code

@@OzMechanics hi thanks, really!? Every where I have looked said P0430 was a catalytic system low efficiency issue, are you sure?

You would have to verify it has good power and ground and that the sensor is actually producing a signal but with that you would need a scope

The connector

I have an xterra throwing the camshaft sensor circuit failure code right now.. What did yours end up needing done?

Jack got to love that nice and good stuffffff

​@@OzMechanics I appreciate nice and good. Nice and good is so much better than nasty and bad. Who among us has an argument with nice and good? Let those who do walk around the block a few more times. Be that as it may, instead of, "How to fix code P0340", I would suggest, "One way to fix code P0340." Your fix, while very nice and good, may not fix all instances of P0340. My neighbor just came into possession of a 2001 BMW 525i that is throwing a P0340 DTC. I need to get a scope like you have to probe the situation. I will keep you updated.

@@7jack7 fixed?

@@karyl-lynndesrosiers7599 The car had a few other issues besides the P0340 code. My neighbor took it to the local German car shop that has a good rep, Siegfrid's. My neighbor said a new sensor fixed the P0340 code problem. The car ran beautifully he claims, even when it was throwing the code.

@@7jack7 Done that, twice. Once OTC, second time, OEM. No go, chasing wires as I text. Thank for answering.

Have you looked at what cylinder was misfiring ?

Nick hey thanks for joining in. Don’t forget to hit the bell to get the new video notification

It was the first thing I clicked after subscribing haha.

Using a multimeter and see if your alternator is producing excessive ac ripple. But this will only cause problems on 2 wire cam sensors

@@OzMechanics Thanks man. I believe it is a two wire. But what am I looking for with the multimeter? Is the volts gonna me jumping around?