In this video Bernie diagnoses a driveline vibration on a 1992 Dodge Dakota. Before he got to the vehicle, it had many parts installed, none of which remedied the vibration. Previously installed were; harmonic balancer, front end parts, new tires, transmission and driveshaft. Even though it was a steering wheel shake / vibration, the issue was not in the front end. Using the iVA intelligent vibration analyzer, Bernie found an out of balance left rear brake drum and driveshaft. Diagnostic equipment used: https://www.automotivetestsolutions.com/online-store/iVA-Intelligent-Vibration-Analyzer-p155741682

Sometimes diagnosing a vibration can be tough, even for the most seasoned technician. In this video, Bernie tackles a vibration at 55 MPH on a 2007 TSX. This vehicle has had some work done before he got to it, tires were replaced, new ball joints and bushings were installed and new drive axles were installed. See how quick and easy it is to set up the Intelligent Vibration Analyzer iVA and gain insight into Bernie’s diagnostic approach for vibration analysis. The Intelligent Vibration Analyzer iVA is used to pinpoint the location of the vibration. With a single sensor place don the vehicle, the vibration is determined to be wheel speed related. Next a sensor is placed at each wheel, pinpointing the vibration to the right front wheel. To determine if the vibration is the wheel, axle or transmission, a sensor is placed in three locations along the right front driveline. Finally the drive axle to axle stub union is found to be faulty. A new right front axle stub and right front drive axle are installed and Bernie rechecks his work, showing the vehicle now drives smooth. Diagnostic equipment used: https://www.automotivetestsolutions.com/iva

Bernie demonstrates the iVA and how it makes finding a vibration easy. By attaching four magnetic vibration sensors to each axle, then using the iVA software, the vibration is instantly identified at the rear driveshaft. The sensors and software allow even more pinpoint testing by relocating a sensor and changing the location of the sensor within the software. Moving the sensor to the rear differential and performing a second test drive shows a vibration in the rear differential housing. Once the vehicle is safely supported, Bernie finds a faulty U-joint. iVA uses Quad Vibration Technology™ (QVT) to locate and identify the vibration then rate the vibration severity with advanced color coding. The iVA can locate multiple vehicle vibrations simultaneously. The iVA simplifies setup! Eliminates the need for separate hardware such as an oscilloscope and J2534 device. All you need to start testing is your Windows PC. To start; enter the Tire Size, Ring and Pinion Ratio and Vehicle Drive Type (Front Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive, All wheel drive, and Four Wheel Drive). If the Ring and Pinion is unknown the iVA will automatically calculate the Ring and Pinion Gear Ratio. Simply attach the magnetic sensors to the suspension components. Setup takes less than 5 minutes in most cases! Subscribe to ATS on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/atstube8 ATS Intelligent Vibration Analyzer (NVH) https://www.automotivetestsolutions.com/online-store/iVA-Intelligent-Vibration-Analyzer-p155741682 ATS - Automotive Test Solutions innovative tools & solutions to make the technicians job easier. https://www.automotivetestsolutions.com/

Bernie heads to a shop to diagnose a vibration on an RV. The shop balanced all six tires and that helped a little, but did not remedy the issue. Connecting an iVA sensor to a static location on the axle for each wheel to measure vibration quickly identifies a problem at the left front (LF) wheel. Using a dial indicator to measure runout on the tire confirms excessive runout, and then a second measurement on the rim confirms a good rim. This tells us the tire is defective. The fix is finally confirmed using the iVA and the vehicle is fixed and we have another happy shop. Subscribe to ATS on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/atstube8 ATS Intelligent Vibration Analyzer (NVH) https://www.automotivetestsolutions.com/online-store/iVA-Intelligent-Vibration-Analyzer-p155741682 ATS - Automive Test Solutions innovative tools & solutions to make the technicians job easier. https://www.automotivetestsolutions.com/

A 2012 Ford F250 Super Duty analyzed with the Automotive Test Solutions iVA Intelligent Vibration Analyzer.

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