Advanced Engine Performance Diagnosis


Book Description

For courses in engine performance and drivability, fuel emissions systems, and automotive principles. This text is part of the Pearson Automotive Series. Preparing today's automotive students for career success! Market-leading Advanced Engine Performance Diagnosis has been fully updated and expanded to address the latest technology and automotive systems. Written to meet the needs of a second semester Engine Performance (A8) course, it covers many tasks of the ASE A8 content area as well as topics to prepare students for the ASE Advanced Level Engine Performance (L1) certification test. Each chapter includes practical examples and step-by-step photo sequences covering terminology, best practices, and on-the-job procedures. The 7th edition has enhanced chapters on oscilloscopes and DSOs, plus over 75 new full color photos and line drawings. New content includes many case studies that include the "Three Cs" (Complaint, Cause and Correction), plus new content on immobilizer systems, and module programming.







Advanced Engine Performance Diagnosis


Book Description

For courses in Engine Performance and Drivability, Computerized Engine Controls, Automotive Computers, and Automotive Fuel Emissions-in automotive departments of vocational and trade schools as well as community colleges. Based on the premise that simple problems should always be checked first, this practical, hands-on book introduces the diagnosis and troubleshooting of automotive engine control systems. It serves students as a single source for information on digital storage oscilloscopes, fuel injection and ignition system diagnoses, five-gas exhaust analysis, emission testing, and more-with a very technical but easy-to-read and understand presentation. This edition has been updated to include even more detailed scope (DSO) and current ramping tests plus extensive scan tool diagnosis




Advanced Engine Performance Diagnosis


Book Description

For courses in Engine Performance and Drivability, Computerized Engine Controls, Automotive Computers, and Automotive Fuel Emissions in automotive departments of vocational and trade schools, as well as community colleges This book is part of the Pearson Automotive Professional Technician Series. Prepare tomorrow's automotive professionals for success Advanced Engine Performance Diagnosis, 6/e combines topics in engine performance (ASE A8 content area) and topics covered in the advanced engine performance (L1) ASE test content area into one practical, comprehensive textbook, making it easier for the instructor to teach these topics, while remaining cost effective for the student. A hands-on introduction to the diagnosis and troubleshooting of automotive engine control systems, it serves students as a single source for information on digital storage, oscilloscopes, fuel injection and ignition system diagnoses, five-gas exhaust analysis, emission testing, and more, all presented in a technical, but easy-to-read and understand presentation. The book is formatted to appeal to today's technical trade students, and the author uses helpful tips and visuals to bring concepts to life and guide students through the procedures they'll use on the job. To keep your course current, all of the content is correlated to the latest NATEF tasks and ASE areas; all of the chapters are updated with the latest technology; and new chapters are included on immobilizer and anti-theft system operation and diagnosis, variable valve timing systems, and automatic transmission electronic controls. Two new appendixes include a sample ASE certification test and NATEF correlation chart. This book is part of the Pearson Automotive Professional Technician Series, which provides full-color, media-integrated solutions for today's students and instructors covering all eight areas of ASE certification, plus additional titles covering common courses. Peer reviewed for technical accuracy, the series and the books in it represent the future of automotive textbooks.




Advanced Engine Performance Diagnosis


Book Description

Based on the premise that simple problems should always be checked first, this practical, hands-on book/CD-ROM/ worktext package introduces the diagnosis and troubleshooting of automotive engine control systems. It serves users as a single source for information on digital storage oscilloscopes, fuel injection and ignition system diagnoses, five-gas exhaust analysis, emission testing, and more -- with a very technical but easy-to-read and understand presentation. Specific chapter topics cover the diagnostic process; diagnostic trouble code retrieval; technical service bulletins and scan tool data; digital multimeters and digital storage oscilloscopes; advanced starting and charging systems diagnosis; ignition system diagnosis; engine fuels and driveability diagnosis; advanced computer sensor diagnosis; computerized carburetor diagnosis; advanced electronic fuel-injection diagnosis; emission control device diagnosis; five-gas exhaust analysis; engine condition diagnosis; and symptom-based diagnosis.







Advanced Automotive Engine Performance


Book Description

Advanced Automotive Engine Performance is designed to prepare novice technicians for the challenge of diagnosing today’s highly technical electronic engine controls. Using this curriculum, learners will gain familiarity with the operation and variations of emissions systems and associated onboard monitors. The curriculum especially focuses on applying diagnostic strategy to and performing service procedures for emissions systems faults. Learners will also develop an understanding of IM testing and an ability to interpret IM test reports to aid in diagnosis. This objective-based curriculum will prepare learners for the challenges of servicing engine management systems in the shop today.This is a complete curriculum solution for Advanced Automotive Engine Performance. Online courseware is available and is rich in video and animation to support understanding of complex systems. This solution is available in print-plus-digital, or digital-only offerings, providing eBook and online course pairing with mobile-friendly adaptability. Complete tests, tasksheets, and instructor resources make this curriculum easy to adopt and integrate into any automotive program.







Advanced Automotive Fault Diagnosis


Book Description

Diagnostics, or fault finding, is a fundamental part of an automotive technician's work, and as automotive systems become increasingly complex there is a greater need for good diagnostic skills. Advanced Automotive Fault Diagnosis is the only book to treat automotive diagnostics as a science rather than a check-list procedure. Each chapter includes basic principles and examples of a vehicle system followed by the appropriate diagnostic techniques, complete with useful diagrams, flow charts, case studies and self-assessment questions. The book will help new students develop diagnostic skills and help experienced technicians improve even further. This new edition is fully updated to the latest technological developments. Two new chapters have been added – On-board diagnostics and Oscilloscope diagnostics – and the coverage has been matched to the latest curricula of motor vehicle qualifications, including: IMI and C&G Technical Certificates and NVQs; Level 4 diagnostic units; BTEC National and Higher National qualifications from Edexcel; International Motor Vehicle qualifications such as C&G 3905; and ASE certification in the USA.




Auto Engine Performance & Driveability


Book Description

Auto Engine Performance and Driveability provides up-to-date information on developing the skills to properly diagnose and fix driveability problems. Coverage includes OBD I and OBD II diagnostics, as well as computerized powertrain systems. The text is useful for ASE test preparation. Each chapter includes a section of ASE-type questions.