Jersey Bill

Thanks Philip.

I understand that you have limitations imposed by the original design of the car's system - if it ain't there, your box can't read it!

I was just concerned that I might still have a problem with the new intake temperature sensor that I had fitted - which may have explained its reluctance to start. But as I am getting an actual temperature reading that seemed to be improbable. I'll just assume that when the error says "Intake ...", it actually means "Ambient ....", as the Mini doesn't have an ambient temperature sensor.

Thanks again.

Bill

Thanks Philip.

I'll do as you suggest. The main thing is that I do get the readings - just don't want to do any damage to the unit by unplugging it.

Cheers!

Bill

Hi all.

Yet another newby question (sorry!).

I have pscan connected OK to my SPI Mini. Ignition on but engine not running and Live Data readings all appear OK on my laptop.

When I start the engine the Live Data readings do not change. The Engine Speed reading is still "0" and the other readings that should change don't, no matter how long I let things run - e.g. Coolant temperature.

Clicking on the Back button on the laptop display does nothing and even the "X" (top right) has no effect.

I tried this a couple of times, disconnecting everything, switching off the engine, starting from scratch, but the same happened. I was stuck in a loop.

So, leaving the car engine running, I disconnected the pscan from the car, disconnecting its power supply, and then reconnected. I ignored the instruction on the laptop display to switch off the ignition and clicked on "Next" - and got the Live Data to display with the engine running. Revving the engine resulted in a changed display on the laptop. But disconnecting the pscan to do it seems a bit brutal.

I have read posts that explain that there will be no operator manual for the pscan - so can someone please help me understand what I am doing wrong? Why does my data not change when I start the engine? Why can I not go Back to the options to select Live Data again?

Sorry again. Totally new to psan and this Forum.

Many thanks,

Bill

Hi all.

Further newby question.

The pscan tells me that my wife's SPI Mini has an Error on the INTAKE Air Temperature Sensor.

However, I had a reading from pscan for that temperature - but the Live Data did say that the AMBIENT Air Temperature is an "Invalid Value".

I changed the Intake air temperature sensor for a new one. I still get the error code and still get a valid Live Data reading.

Should the error code actually be for the Ambient air temperature?

BTW - I am trying to find out why the car is reluctant to start when cold. If I "blip" the accelerator pedal for ten seconds or so it settles to a clean idle. I had hoped that it was down to a faulty intake temperature sensor.

Many thanks.

Bill

Hi all.

Just got my pscan and learning to use it and also find my way round the Forum. Forgive me if I ask questions that have been answered, but which I can't find.

I know that there has been discussion about Live Data records at some point.

Has anyone got Live Data for an SPI MIni that is in "good condition" / can be used as a "benchmark"?

I have data off my wife's car but not sure if it is good or bad!! Have attached a screenshot.

I have other questions but will create separate posts.

Many thanks.

Bill

Hi Philip.

As far as I am aware, Japanese spec Minis have no alarm system fitted. I know nothing about 5AS so looked it up on the Interweb and there is no box in Pam's Mini that looks like that portrayed on the pages I saw, there is no fuse for any alarm, and the car doesn't have fob access - just a key.

So, I would say that you are correct in that it doesn't have it fitted.

Cheers!

Best,

Bill