2007 Dodge Caravan/Chrysler Town and Country 3.8L with a misfire. In this video I will walk you through some simple tests to help you isolate the cause. Even if you do not have a lab scope, the cranking sound test I show, will help you determine if you have a compression problem or not.
Tests shown:
- how to perform a cylinder drop (RPM drop) test using a test light
- how to perform a cranking compression sound test
- how to perform a relative compression test with a scope
- how to determine which cylinder has low compression on a starter current waveform (how to sync a relative compression test waveform)
Tools used
- OTC 3633 Mini Circuit Tester
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- PicoScope 4425 4 Channel Standard Diagnostic Kit
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Related videos
- Cranking compression sound and scope test
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- How to perform a compression test with a scope (Picoscope)
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- How to perform a compression test with a scope (Verus-Vantage)
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For more information on this topic, I have written a “field manual” called Engine Performance Diagnostics which is available at www.scannerdanner.com as an eBook or paper book.
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