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#45440
Experiencing some intermittent sync loss, even with filtering at maximum. Can occur every few minutes (or greater), or sometimes multiple sync loss events within a second. Doesn't seem to get worse with higher RPM, higher electrical draw, vibration, or battery voltage fluctuations. Not sure where to look. Any ideas?

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Attached are several logs of the issue and the current tune.

Setup:
Toyota 1MZ-FE with Speeduino UA4C running 202008 firmware.
Using factory Toyota 36-2 trigger wheel and VR sensor.
Using Speedyefi pre-crimped harness with shielded cable.
Using WMTronics DSC Dual Signal Conditioner for VR conditioning.

Thanks in advance!
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#45442
Try a quick test for excess signal amplitude — insert a 5K resistor inline on VR1 input. Anywhere between the sensor and Speeduino. Report results, please.

Background: The input on the DSC was purposely low-impedance for weak systems and low craning speed. On some engines with more powerful sensor output, they can then over-power the input at higher speeds. Yours may be one. Or maybe it's a setting or tuning, but this test is simple. As we have not seen any issues with it not detecting weak signals, we may adjust the impedance up a bit on the design, but you can always add a resistor like described here as well. ;)
#45460
Thanks - I'll try the resistor, may take a few days to get results though as the car is undrivable - a wheel bearing failed and I am waiting on parts.

As far as the trigger settings - per the products page "This conditioner is non-inverting, set your trigger to falling edge." - which is how I have it set. The polarity - per the Toyota wiring diagram - is set correctly but I could try it the other way.
#45487
Well I added a 5k resistor to the VR sensor - the engine still starts and seems to have a stable crank signal at least near idle.

I did a tooth log as well - the first 2 dated files are before the change, the tooth.csv file is after.
Also attached is a screenshot of the tooth log so you don't need to open the log file.
It seems to be correct to me - I don't see widely varying tooth times like this example: http://speeduino.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=40981

Maybe it just needs the resistor as psig suggested?
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#45976
Ok, I got the car back together and have been testing it after adding the resistor,
The sync loss at higher RPM is now (nearly) gone with only 2-3 events in 30 minutes of driving.
However, it appears that 5k may be a bit much, as I now have occasional bouts of numerous (50 in a few minutes) sync loss events when idling. May try something in between, such as 3k, or a potentiometer so I can adjust it.

Probably going to order a MAX9926 based conditioner as well as the Megasquirt I previously had used that chip without issue.

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