This module covers the Pico NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) diagnostic tool, including hardware setup, sensor orientation, and software configuration within Pico Diagnostics.

Topics include:

• Single-channel vs. three-axis sensor differences and proper mounting orientation
• X, Y, and Z axis assignments and what each represents in a vehicle context
• Entering vehicle data (tire size, gear ratios, accessory pulley sizes) to accurately label vibration sources
• Interpreting NVH captures, including T1/T2/T3 (tire-speed orders), P1/P2 (propeller shaft orders), and E1 (engine)
• Using the OBD dongle to capture vehicle speed and RPM data
• Drive shaft balancing using the built-in balancing workflow
• Gear selection as a diagnostic technique to isolate driveline vs. engine vibrations

The module closes with a real-world case study on a 2009 Nissan Rogue with a post-collision vibration, demonstrating how NVH data led to identifying a faulty U-joint as the root cause, with before-and-after captures showing the repair result.