Power Balance Test on Ford Transit 2017 by Launch X431 V+

Tutorial: how to use Launch X431 V+ access the power balance function and show what a bad power balance test looks like on a 2017 Ford Transit.

 

Operation guide:

Connect X431 Pro with the vehicle by DBScar diagnostic connector via Bluetooth as shown in the figure

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Enter tablet main menu

Select “Local Diagnose”-> “FORD”

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Confirm the software version

Select “Automatically Search”-> “Model Year=2017 MY”-> Confirm the vehicle specification

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Select “Health Reports” to view a full system scan

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Once the scan is compete, if there are codes, they will be displayed next to the system in which they are located

Select “PCM (Powertrain Control Module)-> “Special Function” to access the power balance test

Note: This function will change the vehicle status.

Read the instruction of Power Balance and continue

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Then you can see the graph shows what a bad power balance test looks like. The cylinder contributions are not equal therefore, and there are issues with this engine.

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Finally, once complete the process, select the back arrow.

Done!

 

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