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by mariobrother
Fri Oct 30, 2026 10:40 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: My interpretation of a situation where the engine turns over but fails to ignite.
Replies: 13
Views: 9

Re: My interpretation of a situation where the engine turns over but fails to ignite.

While cranking, I will attempt to measure the voltage. While cranking, make sure the pump turns back on.
Cranking the engine causes my data logger to show 350 rpm, so it appears the ECU is receiving a signal to crank. Reading from the on-board diagnostics port
by mariobrother
Fri Oct 30, 2026 10:39 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: My interpretation of a situation where the engine turns over but fails to ignite.
Replies: 13
Views: 9

Re: My interpretation of a situation where the engine turns over but fails to ignite.

Wow, that's a valid point. I tuned my Dakota after changing the heads, cam, intake, and headers using this LM-2 data logger, but I was a complete moron and thought it was just a code reader. It records data from all sensors and can be plugged into the OBD-2 port. ECT, RPM, MAP, MAF, TPS, and so on ...
by mariobrother
Fri Oct 30, 2026 10:36 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: My interpretation of a situation where the engine turns over but fails to ignite.
Replies: 13
Views: 9

My interpretation of a situation where the engine turns over but fails to ignite.

I'm looking for something interactive, since I've already done some research and read some threads here and on Google. What I've read so far doesn't seem to apply to my situation.

This is my ride: a 2010 Hyundai Accent 'blue' 2-door hatchback with a 5-speed manual gearbox. 80,000 miles. I've had it ...
by mariobrother
Mon Oct 19, 2026 2:08 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Tracking the front wheels?
Replies: 7
Views: 1038

Re: Tracking the front wheels?

Yes, I should have looked into them. I believe it just needs a little adjustment to the toe in. I'll give it a try and see what happens. Thanks, buddy.
by mariobrother
Mon Oct 19, 2026 2:07 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Tracking the front wheels?
Replies: 7
Views: 1038

Re: Tracking the front wheels?

Thanks for getting back to me; I'm at a loss as to what could be causing the wear on my 6-year-old car; the MOT report mentioned fibres visible on one tire and wear throughout the tread. I plan to put the tires on with a slight heel and observe how it handles the road.
by mariobrother
Mon Oct 19, 2026 2:04 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Tracking the front wheels?
Replies: 7
Views: 1038

Re: Tracking the front wheels?

The data shows a range of values from 0.22 to 0.44 degrees, so is there a positive value to the left or right? I was going to reset the tracking, but I checked and it's set to zero. I'll give it another try this weekend.