Drivetrain How to monitor timing advance/retard
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How to monitor timing advance/retard
I want to determine when/if the colder range plugs are needed with my mods. I have the stock in now and cannot feel any timing being pulled. It's very obvious in my other car when that happens, and it's a good sign that the plugs are due for a change - usually the gap has widened by that point.
Is there monitoring software that can track timing on the fly? This would be a good tool to show if it's being pulled using stock plugs on a hot day, and if installing the IK22's makes a change, yes?
Is there monitoring software that can track timing on the fly? This would be a good tool to show if it's being pulled using stock plugs on a hot day, and if installing the IK22's makes a change, yes?
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Tons....
There are lots of software packages out there. At all price ranges. If you only want to measure a few parameters, there's a gizmo that hooks onto the OBD-III port and logs away. I can't remember the name now.... But search, and ye shal find! I've tried some low cost palm stuff, but the bundle of cables is pretty much a hassle.I'm waiting for BIM-COM......
Matt
Edit: Search on CarChip E/X
Matt
Edit: Search on CarChip E/X
Last edited by Dr Obnxs; 05-09-2005 at 05:48 PM. Reason: Added CarChip E/X name...
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I had breifly spoke to Randy or Ross I think it was? Regarding BIM-COM - the graphs I saw were one important feature I am very interested in - I just don't want to hold out for an indefinite time, no release date was given for it. But looking at the feature set of VAG-COM it does look like my ideal software. Maybe I'll buy something less capable now and buy up when BIM-COM is released.
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www.scantool.net is good for free OBD-II monitoring software, for use with an OBD-2 cable. You can buy one from them for $80-100, or make your own for about $30-$40.
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There are cheaper ways...
Originally Posted by tradiuz
www.scantool.net is good for free OBD-II monitoring software, for use with an OBD-2 cable. You can buy one from them for $80-100, or make your own for about $30-$40.
The ScanTool.net software runs on the Elm interface... So there you go! The cabling is a bit of a pain, so the Car Chip E/X is an atractive alternative. I may go that way until BIM-COM is out (which may be quite a while......)
Matt
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Originally Posted by Cooper S IRE
ok so someone please explain how timing /retard works and effects the enging and how things like spark plugs getting old and worn have an impact
also please include a/f ratio and enging knock
and anything else you want to teach me "grasshopper"
im hungary for engine knowledge
feed me feed me
also please include a/f ratio and enging knock
and anything else you want to teach me "grasshopper"
im hungary for engine knowledge
feed me feed me
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