thnx for sharing, i have random misfires in my 2018 f-150 super crew cab 5.0, just started to use forscan for checking DTC's, i will now check with the mode 6 for misfires etc
Tried switch both ways won’t do it on my latest Forscan I get test complete malfunction detected others incomplete sls has the engine got to be running or just ignition on
Thanks a lot. I have intermittent misfire. Maybe know I can find the weak power pack. I'm still looking for how to test my ECU/ECM to find out why my SMART charging system is not charging my new battery and alternator.
Does the ECU on a 1998 Ford Explorer record misfire data for each cylinder or is this car too old for that? I can find total number of misfires on a bidirectional scanner but no cylinder number record. And I've looked in mode 6 but test 53n the misfire one, isn't available. Same issue when using a computer-based generic OBDII scanner.
@@fixinstuff thanks for the response. Any idea what all is stored in the MS part of it? I ask because I notice when entering “mode 6” it asks you to switch back to the HS option?..
Do you know of a scanner that I can purchase that will give me access to LIVE misfires on a 2004 ford mustang? I bought a cheap $100 scanner that gives me mode 6 but problem is it doesn't track it live and when it shows a misfire in a cylinder I have no idea when that misfire was recorded. I am chasing a very intermittent idle only shake that I believe to potentially be a misfire and I want to rule that out by getting live data. If when the shake happens and I can see that there are no live misfires then I can pursue other potential causes like engine mounts/harmonic balancer etc.
Check out the Autel MaxiAP200. Lots of features packed into that little device and it supports live scanning. I used it on my Toyota to program new keys and remotes. The scanning features for each vehicle are different, you can enter your vehicle info here to see what is available. autel.com/us/vehicle-coverage/ , www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QD4GZW4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
@B Scott I went to the site but no luck....I think I am going to call them up tomorrow when they are open and ask because I already spent $200 on 2 scanners and I don't want to waste any more $
Hi! I experience the same..two mechanics says no trans problem..last one scanned and show cilynder 4 misfire ford escape 2.0 2015 But not check engine..only check for catalytic and rich o2 My cars when hard acceleration seems to bump and stop accelerate for 1 second and continue...no clunk or any tranny symphtoms... Two weeks before i change the spark plugs maybe the mechanic damage it..i dont know
Thanks. I use Forscan and was looking for the method to find misfires and you Aced It!
thnx for sharing, i have random misfires in my 2018 f-150 super crew cab 5.0, just started to use forscan for checking DTC's, i will now check with the mode 6 for misfires etc
Forscan and misfires ,, yep, needed.. Thanks for the video !;)
Thank you so much for clearing this up man!!!! 👊🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you!!!!!!! This kept me from pulling out what hair I had left!
You're so welcome!
Thank god i found your video ! Thanks so much if its higlithed neans is not functioning well right ?
Thanks! This is exactly what I needed to know!
Great! Glad to help
for some reason forscan will not show me the OBDII Mode 6 option when i go into the vehcile test menu. Super weird,
Tried switch both ways won’t do it on my latest Forscan I get test complete malfunction detected others incomplete sls has the engine got to be running or just ignition on
Is it possible to utilize the power balance test with Forscan? I cant seem to find any information on it.
Thanks a lot. I have intermittent misfire. Maybe know I can find the weak power pack. I'm still looking for how to test my ECU/ECM to find out why my SMART charging system is not charging my new battery and alternator.
Video starts at 1:55
Good video, what version were you running?
Not sure. I update the program frequently.
Thanks for the vid. Really helpful.
Does the ECU on a 1998 Ford Explorer record misfire data for each cylinder or is this car too old for that? I can find total number of misfires on a bidirectional scanner but no cylinder number record. And I've looked in mode 6 but test 53n the misfire one, isn't available. Same issue when using a computer-based generic OBDII scanner.
I appreciate you uploading this video!!!
I appreciate the positive comment! Cheers!
B Scott. What hose was bad to fix the idle. Its the issue im having but im not getting any miss fire readings .
Loose coil pack connector. They tend to come loose or the tabs get brittle and break.
Very helpful, Thanks.
👍
Seems the mode6 misfire readings are VERY inaccurate. Not only do they fail to show the last 10 properly, they show when no misfires are present.
Great vid
Thank you!
Does it need to throw a code for you to get an alert on the scanner of a miss fire
No
No. Unless the misfire is bad or constant the code wont trigger. Mode 6 will show it.
Mmm maybe my case...not check but last mechanic told.me.misfire cylinder 4
Do you need ms/hs switch to check misfire?
yes
@@fixinstuff thanks for the response. Any idea what all is stored in the MS part of it? I ask because I notice when entering “mode 6” it asks you to switch back to the HS option?..
Do you know of a scanner that I can purchase that will give me access to LIVE misfires on a 2004 ford mustang?
I bought a cheap $100 scanner that gives me mode 6 but problem is it doesn't track it live and when it shows a misfire in a cylinder I have no idea when that misfire was recorded.
I am chasing a very intermittent idle only shake that I believe to potentially be a misfire and I want to rule that out by getting live data. If when the shake happens and I can see that there are no live misfires then I can pursue other potential causes like engine mounts/harmonic balancer etc.
Check out the Autel MaxiAP200. Lots of features packed into that little device and it supports live scanning. I used it on my Toyota to program new keys and remotes. The scanning features for each vehicle are different, you can enter your vehicle info here to see what is available. autel.com/us/vehicle-coverage/ , www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QD4GZW4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
@B Scott I went to the site but no luck....I think I am going to call them up tomorrow when they are open and ask because I already spent $200 on 2 scanners and I don't want to waste any more $
Does anyone know if this works on UK Fords?
Thanks, I thought I was having tranny problem but just misfire.
LOL..."tranny problem"
Hi! I experience the same..two mechanics says no trans problem..last one scanned and show cilynder 4 misfire ford escape 2.0 2015
But not check engine..only check for catalytic and rich o2
My cars when hard acceleration seems to bump and stop accelerate for 1 second and continue...no clunk or any tranny symphtoms...
Two weeks before i change the spark plugs maybe the mechanic damage it..i dont know
@@pablomachucachavez1014 Tranny did not get better. Traded in the car last year.
So what fixed it??
@@lp-ud9cp New car. Tranny still had problem. 3 and 4 gear should shutter.
What hose was it? Lol
Was a loose coil pack connector. again. Constant problem with these 5.4s. I have vid on replacing those without splicing.
I cannot see good the value.