Diagnostics in Dartmouth
Electronic control unit controlled vehicle features
Vehicle technology is continually improving and built in computers are managing more functions and features. When things go wrong, diagnostics are therefore required. Many functions are handled by electronic control units, such as door control units and force feedback pedals for accelerators, control units for airbags and sensor clusters.
Brake systems are also often controlled electronically, and in order to enable servicing of brakes to take place, the callipers will have to be released which can be done using diagnostic controls. Trained Dartmouth garage mechanics have the ability to run diagnostic tests via your vehicle's computer.
Measured value and activator testing
Diagnostics also look at activators and measured values. Information from measured value outputs is shown on diagnostic equipment program displays when readers are used to monitor systems in cars in Dartmouth. Functions covered include battery voltage, engine speed, feedback from sensors for oxygen intake and coolant temperatures.
Activator performance is assessed using an activator test to ensure everything is working. Activators include turning the fuel pump on and off, locking of both the steering wheel and the vehicle doors.
What can Dartmouth diagnostic assessments check?
A wide range of vehicle issues can be checked for using diagnostics, from ensuring that vehicle components are not running inefficiently to finding out when problems exist with vehicles.
From air temperature monitoring to RPM checking, confirming air bag and A/C systems are not faulty to locating on board electronic control units in a vehicle, a knowledgeable Dartmouth mechanical engineer can check your vehicle using wired up diagnostic apparatus or with a diagnostic scanner that is hand held.
Diagnostic readers are plugged into your vehicle via a vehicle EOBD connection and readings generated, which you can print if using PC or computer based diagnostics, tell the mechanic what problems exist and need repairing.
Repairing Lotus faults through Dartmouth diagnostics specialists
When your dashboard has illuminated engine management bulbs, telling you your car is not running properly, diagnostic scanners can be used by Dartmouth garages to locate the vehicle problem. There are times when fault lights won't be lit, but running your car's onboard computer through a diagnostic program will allow the cause of the problem to be detected, whether your engine makes a knocking sound, or you're finding power is being lost.
Fault codes can be cancelled by experts at diagnostics, as well as addressing warnings from engine management lamps, which can often be solved by making minor ECU adjustments rather than needing to replace components, so it can be more cost effective than you'd expect to solve your car problem.
Resetting functions in ECUs in Dartmouth
Following repairs to a car in Dartmouth, ECUs may need to be reconfigured, i.e. If a replacement control unit has been fitted. In addition, other features may need adapting to stop error lamps displayed on your dash.
The functions that this can affect include air bags, immobilisers and alarms. Whilst 'check engine' indicator lamps can indicate a fault with sensors or monitors, there can be exceptions. Adjusting the computer or engine management system could solve your vehicle trouble.
