Diesel Diagnostics

Dynamometer Functions include:

• ✓Load simulation
• ✓Wind drag simulation
• ✓Stop/start accelerations from standing start to wide-open throttle conditions
• ✓4WD ABS brake testing and diagnostics with readout for each wheel
• ✓Vibration testing
• ✓Drive train balance and noise testing
• ✓Drive shaft, wheel bearing fault diagnostics
• ✓Smoke testing and rectification of excessive exhaust emissions

The great thing about using a dynamometer to find faults is that there is usually no need to strip components.

This saves us time and you money!

What You Can Expect From A 4WD Dynamometer Test

• ✓The engine and drive train are inspected for faults. Applicable components are degreased and cleaned.
• ✓Fluid and coolant levels are checked and topped up
• ✓Vehicle is positioned on 4 WHEEL rollers and secured in place with cooling fans positioned front, top and below vehicle
• ✓Our technician connects the scanner equipment to the engine. All systems – fuel pressure, fuel flow, boost pressure vacuum, exhaust back pressure, dynamic injection timing, ignition timing are evaluated and compared to the manufacturer’s specifications.
• ✓The vehicle is run at a max 100kph under simulated road conditions for 5 to 15 seconds. We then analyse the computers findings.
• ✓We call you with the results and let you know of any recommended work plus estimated costs.
• ✓We carry out repairs, tuning, and modifications as needed.
• ✓Then we rerun the tests to compare before and after results.
• ✓If required, the technician will perform a single run with one brake application for 4Wheel efficiency. He runs a deceleration test and gets a print out of the brake system and ABS system.
• ✓The technician disconnects the test equipment and runs the vehicle again to ensure the data has held.

Your vehicle never leaves our workshop unless it requires a test drive. Should this occur we ask you to drive and our technician rides in the passenger seat.