VAUX-COM can also operate Relays, Injectors, EGR valves, Manifold Swirl Flaps, Lights, Motors, Solenoids and other Actuators to help test systems.

 

This video shows VAUX-COM operating the throttle butterfly on a 2005 Corsa C engine (Z12XEP).

 

 

 

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<v ->As well as reading fault codes</v>

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and looking at live data in measuring blocks.

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We can use output tests in VAUX-COM

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to control items on the car for testing.

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For example, on this Corsa C,

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the throttle butterfly is controlled

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by the car's own ECU.

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So by using Output Tests,

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we can control the throttle butterfly

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and then monitor its movement

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and the feedback from the two potentiometers

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built within the throttle housing.

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Live data is displayed, showing the throttle

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butterflies current position,

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and the feedback from each

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of the throttle position sensors.

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You can see that throttle position sensor one,

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is at its minimum value.

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And throttle position sensor two,

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is at its maximum value.

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When I click start activation,

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the throttle butterfly will be moved

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to its fully open position.

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Throttle position sensor 1 should go to maximum.

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Throttle position sensor 2 should go to minimum.

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And the calculated throttle position

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should go to 100% or very nearly 100%.

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(throttle opens)

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And then when I click stop activation,

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it should return to its rest position.

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(throttle closes)