Oscilloscope Patterns and Waveforms

Standard Wave Pattern Observation conditions




Standard wave pattern




Observation conditions (pattern changes with engine speed changes.)




Wave pattern observation points
Check to be sure that cycle time T becomes shorter and the frequency increases when the engine speed is increased.

Examples of abnormal wave patterns
- Example 1
Cause of problem
Sensor interface malfunction
Wave pattern characteristics
Rectangular wave pattern is output even when the engine is not started.
- Example 2
Cause of problem
Damaged rectifier or vortex generation column Wave pattern characteristics
Unstable wave pattern with non-uniform frequency. However, when an ignition leak occurs during acceleration, the wave pattern will be distorted temporarily, even if the volume air flow sensor is normal.