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Do U-Scope? (Episode 6) 5 volt reference – Why not 12v

Do U-Scope? (Episode 6) 5 volt reference – Why not 12v

Uscope - https://www.aeswave.com/uScope-Master-Kit-p9622.html 5V reference circuits cause some of the most confusing “multiple sensor failure” diagnostics in modern vehicles. In this video I break down what 5V reference is, why it’s 5 volts, how the ECM/PCM uses it to...

Lets look at this again… Which Probe works best

Lets look at this again… Which Probe works best

www.aeswave.com Uscope - https://www.aeswave.com/uScope-Master-Kit-p9622.html Wyze Probe - https://www.aeswave.com/15-inch-WyzeProbe-for-Secondary-Ignition-and-COP-p8764.html Rotkee Probe - https://store.rotkee.com/en/lx1-coil-on-plug-probe.html In this video I...

Do U-Scope? (Episode 5) Attenuators – they are THAT important!!

Do U-Scope? (Episode 5) Attenuators – they are THAT important!!

Probes - https://www.aeswave.com/uMicroBackProbe-Minimum-impact-probe-for-high-density-connectors-p10709.html U scope - https://www.aeswave.com/uScope-Master-Kit-p9622.html Check out our website - sixstarautomotive.com If you’ve ever scoped an ignition coil, injector,...

Delorean calipers have never been so fun

Delorean calipers have never been so fun

Today we’re rebuilding the rear brake calipers on a DeLorean — a job that solves common issues such as dragging brakes, uneven pad wear, sticking pistons, and handbrake imbalance. The DeLorean’s rear calipers have some unique design quirks, including the integrated...

The automotive industry is not dying…

The automotive industry is not dying…

Everyone’s talking about how bad the automotive industry is right now — low pay, burnout, lack of respect, and technicians leaving the trade. But that’s only half the story. In this video, I talk about what’s really going on in the automotive world — and why it’s not...

Stop Guessing, Start Scoping (Lets start with the basics)

Stop Guessing, Start Scoping (Lets start with the basics)

Automotive Lab Scope Basics | Understanding the uScope In this video, we walk through the fundamentals of using a lab scope (automotive oscilloscope) — what it does, how it works, and why it’s one of the most powerful diagnostic tools you can own. Using a signal...

Do U-Scope? (Episode 3) Real-World Scope Tests: Secondary Ignition Waveform Analysis



Secondary ignition diagnostics are often overlooked in modern vehicles due to coil-on-plug systems—but the waveform still tells a powerful story. In this video, secondary ignition waveforms are captured and analyzed using an oscilloscope to reveal what is actually happening inside combustion chambers.

This lesson breaks down each part of a secondary ignition waveform, explains what “normal” looks like, and demonstrates how common engine faults show up in real-world scope patterns.

Topics covered include:
Understanding secondary ignition voltage requirements
Spark line interpretation and burn time analysis
Lean vs rich combustion patterns
Spark plug fouling and resistance issues
Secondary ignition leakage and insulation breakdown
Why secondary ignition diagnostics still matter on COP systems

This video is intended for technicians who want to move beyond scan-tool data and build real diagnostic confidence using an oscilloscope.

👨‍🔧 Ideal for:

Automotive technicians
Diagnostic techs
Shop owners and trainers
Anyone learning oscilloscope diagnostics

📌 Tools & Concepts:

Automotive oscilloscopes
Capacitive and inductive secondary pickups
Coil-on-plug ignition systems
Pattern recognition diagnostics

If secondary ignition scope patterns have ever felt confusing or outdated—this video will change that.

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