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2 vehicles. Same fault code. Different root cause. Both these vehicles run the 1KD-FTV Toyota engine. One a Toyota Hilux the other a 120 series Prado.
Fault code P0400 - EGR Flow.
Through a proper diagnostic process, the fault was located on both vehicles with a different cause for the fault code. Vehicle #1 had a seized EGR Cooler valve. #2 the EGR valve itself was intermittantly sticking both closed and open.
With our specialist tools and extensive continual training, we were easily able to identify both these faults. If you have a tricky issue with your vehicle, you know who to call 📲😎
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A massive thank you to #bursonsautoparts and #precisionautomotive for the test drive of #launch's latest Launch Pad 7 over the last fortnight. Great piece of gear.
At VDS we are keeping up with the latest technology and training to provide our customers with the best service possible.
For reliable and accurate diagnostic services contact VDS on 0411 798 796.
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Mazda 626 with a reported intermittent A/C not working. Customer had been elsewhere and was told possibly a control panel problem, bring to an auto sparkie.
So back to basics. No fancy scopes and machines. Testing at the A/C relay showed powers available on both the control and load sides of the relay. Load tested and no issues there. Load side checked for continuity to ground through the A/C clutch using a test light to load the circuit. Clutch activated through multimeter setting with a nice healthy current draw and clutch activating. Control problem right? Nope. ECU provides a ground to relay control circuit. Load tested and relay can be heard clicking/activating. With everything going into and out of the relay the connector that only leaves the relay to be the fault. But its working, it clicks. These pictures show why there is no or limited current leaving the relay to power the A/C clutch. This relay looked original with the vehicle having over 300k on the clock.
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Holden Captiva. P0010 fault code which indicates an issue with the camshaft position actuator circuit. This could be due to a faulty camshaft position actuator, a worn-out camshaft position sensor, problems with the wiring or connectors, a damaged timing chain, a damaged camshaft, or a faulty fuel injection system. A few quick tests, parts ordered and vehicle repaired and returned to customer within the day.
At VDS we have the right training and equipment to accurately diagnose your vehicle.
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February has been the month for DPF issues at VDS. Thanks to the world class training provided by The DPF Doctor network we can confidently Assess and Repair your DPF issues. Remember we are the only The DPF Doctor network member outside of Adelaide in South Australia.
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Whats been happening at VDS?
Quite a bit. Theres never a dull moment around here with wiring repairs Scopey stuff for diagnostics and DPF repairs.
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Last one for the year. Nissan Elgrand sent from another shop. Extremely low power and no fault codes.
This vehicle struggles to reach 40 km/h. On the test drive data was collected via scan tool with nearly all inputs looking as they should. What stood out was O2 sensor voltage at WOT (Wide Open Throttle) Bank 1 pegged lean Bank 2 pegged rich.
My next step is to break out the ATS Escope. 1st step is to check engine integrity through a relative compression test.
Pic 1 Red is the starter current with every upward peak a compression stroke. Yellow is ignition trigger for cylinder 2. Every 2nd peak is slightly higher than the other showing that 1 bank has slightly higher/lower compression than the other.
Now knowing it is a mechanical issue we need to work out the cause to enable a repair.

Pic 2 is In Cylinder engine cranking and we can already see we have 2 psi of back pressure which is too much, also bank 2 is not breathing properly as indicated by the lower intake pulls on every 2nd pull.

Pic 3 shows exhaust back presure at idle. It is now at 15 psi.

Pic 4 is showing the increase in exhaust back pressure as rpm increases.

This vehicle has a blocked catalytic convertor. A replacement will fix this car.

A big thankyou to all the customers throughout the year as well as businesses that have used VDS's services. Have a Merry Christmas. Be safe over the break and see you all in 2024.

80 Series landcruiser Code 52 ECU is not getting a signal from the knock sensor. Bad knock sensor? Maybe. The wiring on this old girl was tired. After thousands of heat cycles the wiring had given up the ghost right at the terminal in the connector. With the correct equipment and training this vehicle was diagnosed very quickly. Repaired and with evidence to give confidence to guarantee the vehicle was fixed. The blue waveform is a bit fuzzy due to a poor ground but the matching peaks were enough to prove a fix.
Give us a call. We can fix your vehicle too.
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This is why I have invested heavily into my business. Both in equipment and training.

The factory flowchart for this issue states to check powers and ground of the glowplug module and glowplug resistance. If they are good replace the glow plug module. If the same code comes back then replace the engine computer. If you dont know that probably appears to make sense.

No. We can do better.

This system has a feedback or diagnostic wire back to the Engine computer and is the focus of these captures. It is the red line. At first glance it is difficult to notice too much difference but the known good module starts off at system voltage and then cranking voltage is seen with a sharp drop. The faulty version is straight into a square wave pattern before the cranking voltage drops. It is during this cranking voltage drop that the fault code is setting. Using some advanced features of the ATS Escope makes it as plain as day the fault is occuring.
This is why I can confidently say the car is fixed.
For your vehicle issues give us a call or message.
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This Mini Cooper Came to us with an engine light and reduced power. The Diagnostic codes pointed to the Valvetronic motor being the fault. With the correct diagnostic procedures in place it was found that the DME, BMWs wording for engine computer was at fault. Not outputting the voltage and current required to operate the Valvetronic motor. The Valvetronic driver had failed.
Now this is Whyalla. Who's gonna be able to fix this? Fear not Whyallarians. VDS is connected. Through networking with some of the worlds best automotive groups we can provide a solution for you. Thanks to the legends in Melbourne @The Automotive Clinic we were able to program a 2nd hand ECU to this vehicle and keep it on the road without the expense of having to travel to Adelaide to visit the dealer for a fix.
At VDS we are committed to providing up to date diagnostic and electronic solutions to your driveability problems.

Big dollar Chevy Silverado 2500 in this week for no brake lights on caravan.
The tech on this vehicle is great. The trailer module no longer takes its input signals from the original vehicle lights. It is all done through can communication. So you guessed it. The squiggly line machine gets used again.
Give this one some love and follow their adventures around Australia Kazmo Adventures @kazmo_adventures
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VDS is pleased to announce that we have partnered with The DPF Doctor a UK based, world leading DPF Assessment and cleaning specialist network. As a DPF Doctor member, we get to the root cause of your DPF problem for a first-time fix – saving you time, hassle and money.

2007 Holden Rodeo in for a crank no start. Owner has already replaced the Crank sensor.
With one simple test we can tell that a. The cam crank timing is correct meaning nothing silly has happened like timing chain tensioners failing and chains sipping teeth
and b that the cam sensor (in Blue) is only putting out half the required voltage for the computer to interpret the signal.
With no guess work a new Cam sensor was installed and this Rodeo is good to go again.

Just thought I would share a recently diagnosed vehicle. Nissan T30 X-Trail brought in for an intermittent no start. Customer was told it was probably an immobiliser issue which is why he ended up on the doorstep of VDS. I grabbed the machine that draws squiggly lines and hooked up to wires in the security system and proved that everything was communicating as normal. A few other checks completed showed the vehicle was not receiving spark. Some more tests with the squiggly line machine showed dropouts occurring on the cam sensor. Cam sensor was replaced with 100% confidence in the repair. The pictures show before and after,

Old Typewriter VE Commodore Back on the road with a 2nd hand ECM.
#vehicleprogramming #VDS

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