Sykes-pickavant Chassisear User manual

Sykes-Pickavant Ltd, Unit 4 Cannel Road, Burntwood Business Park, Burntwood, Staordshire, WS7 3FU. United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1543 679900 Fax: +44 (0) 1543 679901

E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sykes-pickavant.com

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WIRELESS ELECTRONIC STETHOSCOPE KIT - “CHASSISEAR”

30047500

DATA SHEET

The Wireless Electronic Stethoscope is designed for the

detection of vehicle noises e.g. rattles, squeaks and air

ingress under load, during a road test and for the diagnosis

of a wide variety of potential faults e.g. wheel bearings, CV

joints, differentials, transmission, injectors, alternators, water

pumps, AC compressors and many more

• Can be used on cars, vans, trucks, buses etc. as there are no

cable length issues to overcome

• Consists of Receiver Unit, 4 x Transmitter Units (4 channels),

4 pick-up leads, pick-up xing straps, headphones, batter-

ies, instruction manual & storage case

• Pick-up clamps can be attached to many different parts of

the vehicle in order to amplify the sounds made under load

and in actual driving conditions

N.B. Due care and consideration should be taken of driving

conditions and regulations when operating the ChassisEAR™

on the road

Sykes-Pickavant Ltd, Unit 4 Cannel Road, Burntwood Business Park, Burntwood, Staordshire, WS7 3FU. United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1543 679900 Fax: +44 (0) 1543 679901

E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sykes-pickavant.com

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INSTRUCTIONS

CORDLESS ELECTRONIC LISTENING TOOL

Save Time trouble-shooting with the Wireless ChassisEAR

USE FOR:

•Road Test Diagnose

•Under Chassis

•Under Hood

•Fuel Injectors

•Industrial Equipment

•Switches

CAUTION: It is against many state laws to operate a motor vehicle while wearing

earphones.

NOTE: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the

manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

NOTE: Only cable leads/clamps supplied with this equipment must be used. It is

responsibility of the user t use only the accessories supplied with this equipment.

The Wireless ChassisEar

is a versatile electronic listening tool which is designed to

allow the user to listen to amplified sounds through a speaker or earphones during a

road test.

There are up to 6 extremely sensitive microphones/clamps that can be attached

adjacent to many difficult to diagnose vehicle parts.

Some of these vehicle parts/areas include:

1. Wheel bearings

2. Brake callipers

3. C.V. joints

4. Leaf and coil springs

5. Differentials

6. Transmissions

7. Body squeaks and rattles

8. Under the dash

9. Fuel injectors

10. Alternators

11. Water pumps

12. Smog pumps

13. Power steering pumps

14. AC compressors

FCC Information – Class « B » Device

NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to

part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in

a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more the following measures:

-Reorient or relocated the receiving antenna

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

-Consult the dealer or an experienced Radio/TV technician for help

Sykes-Pickavant Ltd, Unit 4 Cannel Road, Burntwood Business Park, Burntwood, Staordshire, WS7 3FU. United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1543 679900 Fax: +44 (0) 1543 679901

E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sykes-pickavant.com

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15. Industrial equipement

During a road test under load, these parts make different sounds than when the car is

on a hoist. In order to accurately diagnose an under car problem, the car must be

driven during diagnoses so that all parts an bearings are under full load and actual

driving conditions.

Before using the Wireless ChassisEar

for the first time, please review the

components.

KIT CONTENTS- Wireless ChassisEar

1 ea -Receiver unit

2 ea -Transmitter unit – channel 1-4

4 ea - Cable leads/Clamps – for all channels

1 ea - Ear phones

12 ea - Velcro straps

12 ea - Nylon straps

16 ea - AAA batteries 4 per unit

6 ea - AA batteries 6 per unit

1 ea - Blow molded case

1 ea - Vinyl pouch

1 ea - Location identifier note pad

1 ea -Instruction manual

HOW TO USE:

1. With the vehicle elevated, attached the clamps to the suspect areas. If, for

example, you suspect there is a bad wheel bearing , attach the clamps, one each ,

per wheel bearing. Put the clamp on the tie rod or knuckle close the inside of the

wheel. In order to generate an exact cross-comparison of sounds place the clamp on

identical opposite locations. With the availability of two more channels, you could

place transmitters on the transmission and differential, since many times what you

think is a wheel bearing turns out to be something different. Or, if you suspect a

brake problem, attach the 4 clamps adjacent to the brakes. The closer clamp is

positioned to the suspected problem, the better sound reproduction you will

get.

2. Be sure the transmitters are securely fastened to the locations chosen. Each

transmitter has 3 methods of attachment:

a) First, there are two internal magnet so that transmitter can hold to a metal surface.

b) Second, there is a Velcro strap that can be wrapped around any non-moving part.

C) Third, there is a spring-loaded clam that can grab onto non-moving part. BE SURE EACH

TRANSMITTER IS SECURELY HELD IN PLACE WITH ONE OF THESE METHODS TO

AVOID LOSS OF TRANSMITTER FROM EXCESSIVE BUMPS OR SHAKING DURING

ROAD TEST.

Also, carefully check for clearance of all vehicle parts that are located close to the transmitters to avoid

contact/damage from movement or heat.

3. Using the location identifier note pad, record information on not pad of the location

and corresponding channel for each microphone/clamp. This will allow you to

properly assign the problem noise to the proper malfunctioning part while conducting

the road test.

4. It is highly recommended that if earphones are used during diagnoses (there is a

earphone jack available on the receiver), that there be a separate driver for the

vehicle.

CAUTION: I t is against many state laws to operate a motor vehicle while wearing

earphones.

Sykes-Pickavant Ltd, Unit 4 Cannel Road, Burntwood Business Park, Burntwood, Staordshire, WS7 3FU. United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1543 679900 Fax: +44 (0) 1543 679901

E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sykes-pickavant.com

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5. Before conducting the road test , turn on the on/off volume control switch located

on the front of the Wireless ChassisEAR

receiver. Select the first channel and

adjust the volume to the desired level. Various volume levels may reveal different

sounds and problems. Initially make a mental note of the sounds you hear as you

listen. Next, push each channel according to the locations, for example channel #2

and #4, just by pushing the channel indicator in an alternating manner.

IMPORTANT:

Make notes while driving (being cautions) as to what is heard on each channel (rattles, squeaks,

grinding, whining, etc.) When you have returned to the shop, you can then zero in on the exact

location of the noise/problem.

FUEL INJECTORS:

It is quick and easy to hook up the Wireless ChassisEARTM clamps on fuel injectors. The “tapping”

solenoid are easily heard. If a clear metal to metal “ringing” sound is heard, then the injectors is clean.

If the “needle” inside the solenoid is making a dull “thud”, then a deposit buildup more than likely exists

inside the injector. A cleaning of the injectors is suggested . It is important to listen to the injectors

before and after cleaning in case one is still dirty after cleaning.

REPLACEMENT PARTS:

97215 Wireless ChassisEAR

Kit

97215-01 WCE Receiver box

97215-02 WCE transmitter – Channel #1

97215-03 WCE transmitter – Channel #2

97215-04 WCE transmitter – Channel #3

97215-05 WCE transmitter – Channel #4

97215-08 Cable Leads /Clamps – All channels

97215-09 Earphones

97215-10 Blow molded case

97215-11 User manual

97215-12 Location Identifier Note Pad

97215-13 Velcro Straps (12 ea.)

97215-14 Nylon Straps (10 ea.)

CAUTION: When removing cable leads from transmitters, do not pull the wire

or the warranty may be voided. You may damage the connection in the

transmitter. Instead, hold onto the transmitter housing when removing cable

lead.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Wireless ChassisEAR

is backed by a 1 year limited warranty. This warranty covers manufacturer

defects and workmanship. The warranty excludes misuse or abuse and normal wear and tear. Exclusion

is not allowed in some states and may not apply. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you

may have other rights, which vary from state to state.

Sykes-Pickavant Ltd, Unit 4 Cannel Road, Burntwood Business Park, Burntwood, Staordshire, WS7 3FU. United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1543 679900 Fax: +44 (0) 1543 679901

E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sykes-pickavant.com