03-20-2016, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by cornontherob
It was warmed up, but not fully. It had been sitting for around an hour after being fully warmed up. I'll take another reading once i get the chance to fully warm it up.
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Then take the car out for a good 20 min. or so run, and don't turn it off when you get back, hook up the Durametric and test it then.
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03-20-2016, 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by JFP in PA
Then take the car out for a good 20 min. or so run, and don't turn it off when you get back, hook up the Durametric and test it then.
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JFP,
My Durametric instructions state to first turn the flashers On, then to turn On the ignition switch...
But you are metioning that you can connect the cable to take the readings without turning the engine Off.
Most likely I don't know how to use it properly, let alone correctly understanding the readings... LOL
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03-20-2016, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Gilles
JFP,
My Durametric instructions state to first turn the flashers On, then to turn On the ignition switch...
But you are metioning that you can connect the cable to take the readings without turning the engine Off.
Most likely I don't know how to use it properly, let alone correctly understanding the readings... LOL
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I haven't heard this one yet, is there a reason for the flashers?
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03-20-2016, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Gilles
JFP,
My Durametric instructions state to first turn the flashers On, then to turn On the ignition switch...
But you are metioning that you can connect the cable to take the readings without turning the engine Off.
Most likely I don't know how to use it properly, let alone correctly understanding the readings... LOL
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On some year cars, the DME will "go to sleep" if the engine is not running, and the data link will be lost. When testing without the car running, leaving the flashers on will prevent the DME for doing this. But if the car is running, you don't need the flashers.
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03-20-2016, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by JFP in PA
On some year cars, the DME will "go to sleep" if the engine is not running, and the data link will be lost. When testing without the car running, leaving the flashers on will prevent the DME for doing this. But if the car is running, you don't need the flashers.
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Thanks JFP...!
I will try on Friday once I get back home, right now I am enjoying fresh clams and a nice brew at Philadelphia's airport.
Thanks again!
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