In this episode, the PicoScope NVH Analyzer for independent repair shops, tire stores, and automotive dealerships is shown in operation. We demonstrate using their NVH kit in diagnosing three types of vibrations we created on a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.

TIMELINE:
0:00 Introduction
0:43 Equipment Requirements
2:45 The PicoScope the Laptop connection
3:35 The Data Link Connector (DLC) to Laptop connection (ELM 327)
5:22 The DLC to Laptop connection (Toyota J-2534 Adapter)
6:30 The DLC to Laptop connection (GM J-2534 Adapter)
6:55 The DLC to Laptop connection (Honda J-2534 Adapter)
7:18 DLC Adapters that did not work at the time of the video (Ford, Chrysler)
9:00 DLC Adapters that did not work at the time of the video (ELM 327 Bluetooth and WiFi adapters)
10:22 The Pico NVH Interface box to the input "B" PicoScope connection
11:45 The Pico Single Axis Accelerometer (A Three-Axis version is also available)
12:05 The magnet attachment for the accelerometer and cable extensions
13:00 The Pico Single Axis Accelerometer to NVH Interface box connection
13:13 The NVH interface box LED and battery
14:05 An overview of all the NVH kit parts and cables required
17:20 PicoDiagnostics Software Configuration
27:36 Understanding the different vibration display screens
29:50 Specification for normal amplitude?
30:52 On-Car Engine Speed Related Vibration diagnosis
34:53 On-Car Vehicle Speed Related Vibration diagnosis setup
38:56 PicoDiagnostics Software results
40:10 A First Order Tire Speed Related (T1) Vibration at 32 mph (7.82mg)
41:01 A First Order Propshaft Speed Related (P1) Vibration at 35 mph (14mg)
41:21 Saving the recording file
43:28 How to repair the detected vibrations
46:09 Summary

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Weber State University (WSU) - Automotive Technology Department - Transmission Lab. This is the fifth of a five-part series on automotive vibration analyzers.

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This video was created and edited by Professor John D. Kelly at WSU. For a full biography, see http://www.weber.edu/automotive/J_Kel...

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