I'm having the same problem Phil - can't get AE to change the tire size on my 2000 Excursion.

 

It connects automatically...

 

I'm not the expert that woodnthings is, but we can learn this together because I'd like to know more.

First, I suggest getting it out of autconnect mode. You'll want to access the Communications Configuration and uncheck the box for "Automatically Connect on Launch". Why? It doesn't always give you a chance to get "settled in" before starting a conversation with the vehicle. I use AE daily and my procedure is to get everything hooked up, software up, key on - then start the connection. I had a communication thing going on yesterday, I tried to plug the USB into the Ethernet jack in the dark. The bugger is - it fits.

I don't know your version or if you have the Ford Enhanced package.

 

Tugly, where did you find an inverter with an IG? I searched high and low for one a couple years ago and no one knew what I was talking about. I even tried "lifting" the ground on my netbook with a 2 prong "cheater", but no matter what I do AE shuts down the minute I try to use an inverter.

At the time I got my AE a few years ago I was unsuccessful at transferring the files with a flash drive and I ended up buying a portable CD drive.

 

subscribing

 

Here ya go [LINK]

A thumb drive not working? Weird. If you have a network in your home with more than one computer, share the folder that has the AE files. One other option: Teamviewer [LINK]. I have professional software for doing remote admin of the computers at work (including file transfers). Teamviewer is free, it's safe, it's just as powerful as the big boys, and I've been using it with friends for years with no trouble. Heck, when it's zero degrees outside, AE your truck from the warm house if you have wireless network.

 

bookmarked this thread. Excellent info m8, thank you very much

 

I finally hooked up to somebody's truck other than mine. He runs biodiesel, so I had a few things I wanted to compare and he wants to know a few things. I collected a lot of data on a short test drive and it will take me some time to review it all.

His truck is a 1999.5, but I set it up as a 2000 in the AE communications. Everything I expected to find on my 2000 was there in his 1999.5, so that is likely the answer to schlepprock250's dilema.

 

could we get a cylinder contribution test video id love to know what that is "supposed"
to sound like

 

Running or buzz? Many of the engines will sound different while running because of tunes and installed mods for HPOP.

Here's my buzz on "Stinky".

Stinky Injectors.MP4 - YouTube

 

I was looking for running

 

Hi, first of all great thread.

Would it be possible to make a list of parameters to run on AE to diagnose certain conditions. Also, certain parameters on the live data meter that must meet certain levels or read a particular number. For example: i read in a thread that the Map sensor must be equal or very close to another sensor ( cant remember what sensor that is ) and if the values are way off that would indicate a faulty sensor.

How about what numbers to look out for. Icp and duty cycle values to diagnose a bad injector, etc etc.

I'm new to AE and have been reading as much as i can to figure out what sensors i should select and keep an eye on to have my truck run in top shape but i am still not sure how to use the program to it's full potential....

thanks

 

Every one that I have done Jim, does nothing noticeable?

Or are you talking about a KOER test? That one is spooky the first time anyone does it.

 

First, I just started on a monitoring binge, then I pared down the parameters to get more samples of data in a period of time. If I record everything, it takes too long for each sensor to get its turn in the recording, and it's way too much data to figure out what's going on. I have since learned to use a laser focus on specific things.

Right now I'm working on my HPOP https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ed-to-pop.html and I needed to look at Throttle Position Sensor, Fuel Injector Pule Width, Injector Control Pressure, Injector Control Pressure Duty Cycle, MPH, and RPM to get the whole picture of what's going on and why. Even with all that data, I had to be careful no to be "tricked".

What do I mean by "tricked"? I noticed my ICP would drop when my boost reached over 22 PSI, this is when the ICP DC would defuel the truck by design. When I hooked the red line back up to the turbo to prevent overboost, ICP still dropped at the same point, but the ICP didn't do it. It turned out that my HPOP couldn't keep the ICP up above 2800 RPM. Weak HPOP - yellow tape in my crystal ball.

It really helps to understand what is supposed to happen while testing for something specific, and the forum has helped to fill the Grand Canyon that is my understanding of diesels.

As for how to troubleshoot, you can ask the brotherhood for every little detail and wait for answers that can sometimes conflict, or get the used books (like I did) and augment that with the brotherhood. 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED). This book was written for Ford dealership techs as a guide to use their engine analyzer. I also bought the Excursion F-Superduty wiring diagram book. Make sure the year matches your vehicle if you get these. I bought mine on Amazon, they're also on Ebay, and the PC/ED is even in reprint. I paid $120 for everything (including shipping).

The MAP should read the same as the EBPS. These sensors read absolute pressure with KOEO, which means they read the PSI of your altitude. 14.7 PSI is sea-level (or very close to it) and as you gain altitude, the number drops. My MAP says 13.9 PSI in the driveway and I'm up a bit from the ocean. If your MAP and EBPS are dukin' it out over what your altitude is, I haven't yet learned what that would do - but I 'd bet it's not a good thing.

Clicking the check box for a sensor doesn't always do what you want, and changing the parameters doesn't always record the way you want. I clicked on the "..." button beside the parameter on the list to speed up the sampling rate from 100 ms (default) to 50 ms. It worked great on the live graphing, but it only records one parameter every 100-200 ms in the saved file. 10 parameters recording? Each gets one sample recorded once every two seconds. Don't do anything too fast or it won't record the event correctly. Maybe it's just my slow netbook... I dunno.

Put realistic ranges in the configuration of a parameter too - the defaults are to cover all vehicles (usually gas). 900 degrees on a transmission? Not more than once. 150 MPH on a superduty? Not so much. 8000 RPM on a diesel? Now we're just being silly.

That's enough generalization. I'll stick with specific questions to limit the next novella.

 

Thanks....that helps out a lot. Looks like i've got some homework to do.