Computerized Engine Control


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Computerized Engine Controls, 5E: 1998 Update to the Fifth Edition explores the many ways in which computers affect the driveability, performance, fuel economy and emissions quality of today's vehicles. By referencing the fundamentals of electricity and computers, this text illustrates how to systematically apply the information to products of virtually all automobile manufacturers. Each chapter contains real-world examples of applications of the information presented, selected lists of technical terms introduced, diagnostic exercises and review questions.




Electronic Engine Control Technologies


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In this second edition of Electronic Engine Control Technologies, the latest advances and technologies of electronic engine control are explored in a collection of 99 technical papers, none of which were included in the book's first edition. Editor Ronald K. Jurgen offers an informative introduction, "Neural Networks on the Rise," clearly explaining the book's overall format and layout. The book then closely examines the many areas surrounding electronic engine control technologies, including: specific engine controls, diagnostics, engine modeling, innovative solid-state hardware and software systems, communication techniques for engine control, neural network applications, and the future of electronic engine controls.




Computerized Engine Controls


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Car Electrical & Electronic Systems


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Want to restore, modify or repair your car's electrical and/or electronic systems? This handbook is a must-read that takes you from the basics of circuits right through to diagnosing and repairing complex electronic car systems.




Automotive Diagnostic Systems


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"OBD expert, tuner, and author Keith McCord explains system architecture, function, and operation. He shows you how to use a hand-held scanner, connect it to the port connector in the car, and interpret the data. But most importantly, he shows you a practical, analytical, and methodical process for tackling a problem, so you can quickly trace its actual source and fix the root cause and not just the symptom..." -- from page 4 of cover.




Advanced Automotive Engine Performance


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"Advanced Automotive Engine Performance, published as part of the CDX Master Automotive Technician Series, provides technicians with advanced training in modern engine technologies and diagnostic strategies. Taking a strategy-based diagnostic approach, it helps students master the skills needed to diagnose and resolve customer concerns correctly on the first attempt. Students learn how to diagnose engine performance, drivability, and emission systems concerns. Ideal for advanced courses in light vehicle engine performance and for students preparing for ASE L1 certification, Advanced Automotive Engine Performance equips students with the skills necessary to successfully maintain, diagnose, and repair today's gasoline engines"--





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Automotive Computer Controlled Systems


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'Automotive Computer Controlled Systems' explains the fundamental principles of engineering that lie behind the operation of vehicle electronic systems. Having obtained this knowledge, the reader will be able to make full use of the diagnostic equipment which is currently available. The book builds on the concepts contained in Vehicle Electronic Systems and Fault Diagnosis and gives clear steps to fault diagnosis and subsequent repair of the vehicle's electronic systems. The author discusses electronics only within the context of the vehicle systems under consideration, and thus keeps theory to a minimum. Allan Bonnick has written articles for several transport/vehicle journals and carries out consultancy work for the Institute of Road Transport Engineers. In addition, he has had many years teaching experience and is ideally placed to write this informative guide.




Electronic Transmission Controls


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The evolution of the automotive transmission has changed rapidly in the last decade, partly due to the advantages of highly sophisticated electronic controls. This evolution has resulted in modern automatic transmissions that offer more control, stability, and convenience to the driver. Electronic Transmission Controls contains 68 technical papers from SAE and other international organizations written since 1995 on this rapidly growing area of automotive electronics. This book breaks down the topic into two sections. The section on Stepped Transmissions covers recent developments in regular and 4-wheel drive transmissions from major auto manufacturers including DaimlerChrysler, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Ford. Technology covered in this section includes: smooth shift control; automatic transmission efficiency; mechatronic systems; fuel saving technologies; shift control using information from vehicle navigation systems; and fuzzy logic control. The section on Continuously Variable Transmissions presents papers that demonstrate that CVTs offer better efficiency than conventional transmissions. Technologies covered in this section include: powertrain control; fuel consumption improvement; development of a 2-way clutch system; internal combustion engines with CVTs in passenger cars; control and shift strategies; and CVT application to hybrid powertrains. The book concludes with a chapter on the future of electronic transmissions in automobiles.