Inspection Using an Oscilloscope (Reference)

2023 Mazda CX-5 SSECTION Inspection Using an Oscilloscope (Reference)
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Pattern 1Β 

Fig 1: LF Control Unit Signal Waveform
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  • LF control unit: H (+) ↔ body ground (-)
  • Oscilloscope setting: 2 V/DIV (Y), 100 ms/DIV (X), DC range
RENDER: 1.0x

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