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Sorry to semi-jack here but can someone explain a few of the automotive things one would use a scope for as opposed a multimeter?


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Certain things on all cars produce a wave form (speed and reference sensors, for example), whether square wave or sine wave. A multimeter can't "read" this wave. An oscilloscope enables you to view this wave form and see if it is correct, if there are drop outs, etc.

I'd look at a Pico if I was looking for an oscilloscope. Connects to your laptop, completely configurable.
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