Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems

by Halderman, James D.

• ISBN13: 9780131133273
• ISBN10: 0131133276
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

This volume, part of Prentice Hall's Multimedia Series in Automotive Technology, contains the following features: -- CD-ROM with live action video, animation test bank questions with answers, scope waveform library, and a comprehensive glossary. -- Free access to a website with ASE-type questions allows readers to study for the ASE tests at their own pace. -- A worktext with more than 100 lab sheets. -- The use of photo sequences throughout this book.

Table of Contents

Service Information, Tools, and Safety	1	(37)
Objectives	1	(1)
Terms to Learn	1	(1)
Vehicle Identification	1	(1)
Vehicle Safety Certification Label	2	(1)
VECI Label	2	(1)
Calibration Codes	3	(1)
Casting Numbers	3	(1)
Service Information	3	(1)
Threaded Fasteners	4	(1)
Metric Bolts	5	(1)
Tensile Strength	6	(2)
Nuts	8	(1)
Washers	8	(1)
Electrical Tools	9	(1)
Basic Hand Tool List	9	(6)
Tool Sets and Accessories	15	(1)
Brand Name Versus Proper Term	16	(1)
Safety Tips for Using Hand Tools	16	(1)
Air and Electrically Operated Tools	17	(3)
Personal Protective Equipment	20	(3)
Safety in Lifting (Hoisting) a Vehicle	23	(2)
Jacks and Safety Stands	25	(1)
Drive-On Ramps	25	(1)
Electrical Cord Safety	26	(1)
Jump Starting and Battery Safety	26	(1)
Fire Extinguishers	27	(1)
Fire Blankets	28	(1)
First Aid and Eye Wash Stations	28	(10)
Summary	37	(1)
Review Questions	37	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	37	(1)
Environmental and Hazardous Materials	38	(16)
Objectives	38	(1)
Terms to Learn	38	(1)
Occupational Safety and Health Act	38	(1)
Hazardous Waste	38	(1)
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)	39	(1)
Clean Air Act (CAA)	40	(1)
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)	40	(1)
The Dangers of Exposure to Asbestos	40	(1)
Asbestos OSHA Standards	40	(1)
Asbestos EPA Regulations	41	(1)
Asbestos Handling Guidelines	41	(1)
Used Brake Fluid	41	(1)
Used Oil	42	(1)
Disposal of Used Oil	42	(1)
Used Oil Storage	42	(1)
Solvents	43	(1)
Solvent Hazardous and Regulatory Status	44	(1)
Used Solvents	44	(1)
Coolant Disposal	45	(1)
Lead-Acid Battery Waste	45	(1)
Battery Hazardous and Regulatory Status	46	(1)
Battery Handling and Storage	46	(1)
Fuel Safety and Storage	46	(1)
Airbag Handling	47	(1)
Used Tire Disposal	47	(1)
Air-Conditioning Refrigerant Oil Disposal	47	(7)
Summary	52	(1)
Review Questions	52	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	53	(1)
Electrical Fundamentals	54	(10)
Objectives	54	(1)
Terms to Learn	54	(1)
Electricity	54	(6)
Sources of Electricity	60	(4)
Summary	63	(1)
Review Questions	63	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	63	(1)
Electrical Circuits and OHM's Law	64	(8)
Objectives	64	(1)
Terms to Learn	64	(1)
Circuits	64	(4)
Ohm's Law	68	(1)
Watt's Law	69	(3)
Summary	70	(1)
Review Questions	71	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	71	(1)
Series, Parallel, and Series-Parallel Circuits	72	(15)
Objectives	72	(1)
Terms to Learn	72	(1)
Series Circuits	72	(1)
Ohm's Law and Series Circuits	72	(1)
Kirchhoff's Voltage Law	73	(2)
Series Circuit Laws	75	(1)
Series Circuit Examples	76	(1)
Parallel Circuits	77	(1)
Kirchhoff's Current Law	77	(1)
Parallel Circuit Laws	77	(1)
Determining Total Resistance in a Parallel Circuit	78	(2)
Parallel Circuit Examples	80	(2)
Series-Parallel Circuits	82	(1)
Solving Series-Parallel Circuit Problems	83	(1)
Series-Parallel Circuit Examples	83	(4)
Summary	85	(1)
Review Questions	85	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	85	(2)
Digital Meters and Scope Usage	87	(34)
Objectives	87	(1)
Terms to Learn	87	(1)
Test Lights	87	(1)
Self-Powered Test Lights	88	(1)
LED Test Light	88	(1)
Logic Probe	89	(1)
Digital Multimeters	89	(1)
Measuring Amperes	89	(3)
AC/DC Clamp-On Digital Multimeter	92	(1)
Measuring Voltage	92	(1)
Measuring Resistance	93	(4)
Electrical Unit Prefixes	97	(1)
How to Read Digital Meters	98	(1)
RMS Versus Average	99	(1)
Resolution, Digits, and Counts	99	(2)
Accuracy	101	(1)
Analog versus Digital Storage Oscilloscope	101	(1)
Oscilloscope Display Grid	102	(1)
Setting the Time Base	102	(1)
Setting the Volts per Division	103	(1)
DC Coupling	103	(1)
AC Coupling	103	(1)
Pulse Trains	103	(3)
Using Scope Leads	106	(1)
Measuring Battery Voltage with a Scope	107	(1)
Graphing Multimeter	107	(14)
Summary	119	(1)
Review Questions	119	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	120	(1)
Automotive Wiring and Wire Repair	121	(15)
Objectives	121	(1)
Terms to Learn	121	(1)
Automotive Wiring	121	(2)
Braided Ground Straps	123	(1)
Battery Cables	124	(1)
Jumper Cables	124	(1)
Fluses and Circuit Protection Devices	124	(6)
Terminals and Connectors	130	(1)
Wire Repair	131	(5)
Summary	134	(1)
Review Questions	135	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	135	(1)
Schematics and Troubleshooting	136	(13)
Objectives	136	(1)
Terms to Learn	136	(1)
Wiring Schematics	136	(1)
Switches	137	(3)
Relay Terminal Identification	140	(2)
Using Schematics for Troubleshooting	142	(1)
Locating a Short Circuit	143	(3)
Electrical Troubleshooting Guide	146	(1)
Step-by-Step Troubleshooting Procedure	146	(3)
Summary	147	(1)
Review Questions	147	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	147	(2)
Capacitance and Magnetism	149	(15)
Objectives	149	(1)
Terms to Learn	149	(1)
Capacitance	149	(1)
Capacitor Construction and Operation	149	(2)
Factors of Capacitance	151	(1)
Capacitor Uses	151	(2)
Fundamentals of Magnetism	153	(2)
Electromagnetism	155	(3)
Electromagnetic Induction	158	(3)
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Suppression	161	(3)
Summary	162	(1)
Review Questions	163	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	163	(1)
Electronic Fundamentals	164	(19)
Objectives	164	(1)
Terms to Learn	164	(1)
Semiconductors	164	(1)
N-Type Material	165	(1)
P-Type Material	165	(1)
How Holes Move	165	(1)
Summary of Semiconductors	166	(1)
Diodes	166	(1)
Zener Diodes	167	(1)
Clamping Diodes	167	(1)
Zener Diode Despiking Protection	168	(1)
Despiking Resistors	169	(1)
Diode Ratings	169	(1)
Light-Emitting Diodes	170	(1)
Photodiodes	170	(1)
Photoresistors	171	(1)
Varistors	171	(1)
Silicon-Controlled Rectifiers	171	(1)
Thermistors	172	(1)
Rectifier Bridges	172	(1)
Transistors	172	(1)
How a Transistor Works	173	(1)
How a Transistor Amplifies	174	(1)
Field-Effect Transistor	174	(1)
Darlington Pairs	174	(1)
Transistor Gain	174	(1)
Solid-State, Integrated-Circuit, and Dual-Inline Package Components	175	(1)
Heat Sink	175	(1)
Phototransistors	176	(1)
Solar Cells	176	(1)
How to Test Diodes and Transistors	176	(1)
Transistor Gates	177	(1)
Logic Highs and Lows	178	(1)
Transistor-Transistor Logic	178	(1)
Operational Amplifiers	178	(1)
Polarity	178	(1)
Electronic Component Failure Causes	178	(2)
Electrostatic Discharge	180	(3)
Summary	181	(1)
Review Questions	181	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	181	(2)
Batteries and Battery Testing	183	(27)
Objectives	183	(1)
Terms to Learn	183	(1)
Purpose of a Battery	183	(1)
Battery Construction	184	(1)
Grids	184	(2)
How a Battery Works	186	(1)
Specific Gravity	187	(1)
Charge Indicators	188	(1)
Valve Regulated Lead Acid Batteries	188	(1)
Causes and Types of Battery Failure	189	(1)
Battery Hold-Downs	190	(1)
Battery Ratings	190	(1)
Deep Cycling	191	(1)
Calcium and Antimony Batteries	191	(1)
Battery Council International Group Sizes	191	(2)
Battery Service Safety Considerations	193	(2)
Battery Maintenance	195	(1)
Battery Voltage Test	196	(1)
Hydrometer Testing	197	(1)
Battery Load Testing	198	(2)
Electronic Conductance Testing	200	(1)
Battery Charging	200	(1)
Jump-Starting	201	(1)
Battery Date Codes	201	(3)
Battery Electrical Drain Test	204	(1)
Procedure for Battery Electrical Drain Test	204	(1)
Finding the Source of the Drain	205	(1)
What to Do If a Battery Drain Still Exists	205	(1)
Hidden Batteries	205	(1)
Battery Troubleshooting Guide	206	(4)
Summary	208	(1)
Review Questions	208	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	208	(2)
Cranking System Operation and Diagnosis	210	(32)
Objectives	210	(1)
Terms to Learn	210	(1)
Cranking Circuit	210	(1)
How the Starter Motor Works	211	(2)
How Magnetic Fields Turn an Armature	213	(1)
Types of Starter Motors	214	(1)
Armature and Commutator Assembly	215	(1)
Permanent-Magnet Fields	216	(1)
Gear-Reduction Starters	216	(2)
Starter Drives	218	(1)
Starter Drive Operation	219	(1)
Positive-Engagement Starters	219	(1)
Solenoid-Operated Starters	220	(1)
Starting System Troubleshooting	221	(1)
Voltage-Drop Testing	221	(2)
Control Circuit Testing	223	(1)
Specifications for a Starter Amperage Test	224	(2)
Starter Removal	226	(1)
Starter Disassembly	227	(1)
Testing Starter Armatures	228	(1)
Growler Test for Shorted Armature Windings	229	(1)
Testing the Armature for Grounds	229	(1)
Testing the Armature for Opens	229	(1)
Armature Service	229	(1)
Testing Starter Motor Field Coils	230	(1)
Starter Brush Inspection	230	(1)
Bench Testing	230	(1)
Starter Installation	230	(1)
Starter Drive-to-Flywheel Clearance	230	(2)
Starting System Troubleshooting Guide	232	(10)
Summary	240	(1)
Review Questions	240	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	240	(2)
Charging System Operation and Diagnosis	242	(41)
Objectives	242	(1)
Terms to Learn	242	(1)
Principles of Generator Operation	242	(1)
Alternating-Current Generators (Alternators)	242	(1)
Generator Construction	243	(1)
Rotors	244	(1)
Generator Brushes	244	(1)
Stators	245	(1)
Diodes	246	(1)
How a Generator Works	246	(2)
Wye-Connected Stators	248	(1)
Delta-Connected Stators	248	(1)
Generator Output Factors	249	(1)
Generator Voltage Regulation	249	(1)
Battery Condition and Charging Voltage	250	(1)
Temperature Compensation	250	(1)
``A'' and ``B'' Field Circuits	251	(1)
Diode Trio	251	(1)
Electronic Voltage Regulators	252	(1)
How an Electronic Voltage Regulator Works	252	(1)
Computer-Controlled Generators	252	(1)
Charging System Testing and Service	252	(5)
AC Voltage Check	257	(1)
Charging System Voltage-Drop Testing	258	(1)
General Motors SI Test Light Test	259	(1)
General Motors CS Series AC Generators	260	(2)
Diagnosing Problems with the General Motors CS Series	262	(1)
Generator Output Test	262	(1)
How to Determine Minimum Required Generator Output	263	(2)
Generator Disassembly	265	(1)
Testing the Rotor	266	(1)
Testing the Stator	267	(1)
Testing the Diode Trio	267	(1)
Testing the Rectifier Bridge (Diodes)	268	(1)
Testing the GM Internal Voltage Regulator	269	(1)
Brush Holder Replacement	269	(1)
Bearing Service and Replacement	269	(1)
Generator Assembly	270	(1)
Remanufactured Generators	270	(13)
Summary	281	(1)
Review Questions	281	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	281	(2)
Lighting and Signaling Circuits	283	(24)
Objectives	283	(1)
Terms to Learn	283	(1)
Lighting	283	(1)
Bulb Numbers	284	(3)
Brake Lights	287	(1)
Headlight Switches	288	(2)
Sealed-Beam Headlights	290	(1)
Headlight Aiming	290	(1)
Composite Headlights	290	(1)
Halogen Sealed-Beam Headlights	290	(2)
High-Intensity Discharge Headlights	292	(1)
Daytime Running Lights	293	(1)
Dimmer Switches	293	(1)
Stop Lamp and Turn Signals	293	(4)
Flasher Units	297	(2)
Courtesy Lights	299	(1)
Illuminated Entry	300	(1)
Fiber Optics	300	(1)
Feedback	300	(1)
Lighting System Troubleshooting Guide	301	(6)
Summary	305	(1)
Review Questions	305	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	305	(2)
Dash Instruments Operation and Diagnosis	307	(21)
Objectives	307	(1)
Terms to Learn	307	(1)
Analog Dash Instruments	307	(1)
Computer-Controlled Instrument Panels	308	(1)
Stepper Motor Gauges	308	(2)
Dash Instrument Diagnosis	310	(1)
Telltale Lamps	310	(1)
Oil Pressure Warning Devices	310	(2)
Temperature Lamp Diagnosis	312	(1)
Brake Warning Lamp	313	(1)
Digital Electronic Dash Operation	314	(4)
Electronic Speedometers	318	(1)
Electronic Odometers	319	(1)
Electronic Speedometer and Odometer Service	320	(1)
Electronic Fuel-Level Gauges	320	(1)
Electronic Dash Instrument Diagnosis and Troubleshooting	320	(3)
Maintenance Reminder Lamps	323	(5)
Summary	326	(1)
Review Questions	326	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	326	(2)
Accessory Circuits	328	(36)
Objectives	328	(1)
Terms to Learn	328	(1)
Horns	328	(3)
Windshield Wiper and Washer System	331	(1)
Windshield Wiper Motors	331	(7)
Blower Motor Operation	338	(1)
Blower Motor Diagnosis	338	(2)
Cruise Control	340	(3)
Heated Rear-Window Defoggers	343	(1)
Power Windows	344	(4)
Power Seats	348	(2)
Electric Power Door Locks	350	(1)
Keyless Entry	350	(3)
Anti theft Systems	353	(3)
Electrical Accessory Troubleshooting Guide	356	(8)
Summary	362	(1)
Review Questions	362	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	362	(2)
Airbag and Pretensioner Circuits	364	(15)
Objectives	364	(1)
Terms to Learn	364	(1)
Airbags	364	(5)
Airbag Diagnosis Tools and Equipment	369	(1)
Airbag Testing and Service	370	(1)
Driver-Side Airbag Module Replacement	370	(2)
Safety When Manually Deploying Airbags	372	(1)
Pretensioners	372	(1)
Occupant Detection Systems	372	(2)
Side and Curtain Airbags	374	(5)
Summary	377	(1)
Review Questions	377	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	377	(2)
Audio System Operation and Diagnosis	379	(11)
Objectives	379	(1)
Terms to Learn	379	(1)
Radios	379	(1)
Antennas	380	(2)
Speakers	382	(1)
Speaker Types	383	(1)
Crossovers	384	(1)
Powerline Capacitors	384	(2)
Radio Interference	386	(2)
Audio Noise Control Diagnostic Chart	388	(2)
Summary	388	(1)
Review Questions	389	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	389	(1)
Ignition System Components and Operation	390	(22)
Objectives	390	(1)
Terms to Learn	390	(1)
Ignition System Operation	390	(1)
Ignition Coils	391	(2)
Ignition Switching and Triggering	393	(1)
Primary Circuit Operation	394	(4)
Distributor Ignition	398	(4)
Waste-Spark Ignition Systems	402	(2)
Ignition Control Circuits	404	(1)
Bypass Ignition Control	405	(1)
Up-Integrated Ignition Control	405	(1)
Compression Sensing Ignition	406	(1)
Coil-on-Plug Ignition	406	(2)
Ion-Sensing Ignition	408	(1)
Ignition Timing	408	(1)
Initial Timing	408	(1)
Knock Sensors	409	(1)
Spark Plugs	410	(2)
Summary	410	(1)
Review Questions	411	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	411	(1)
Ignition System Diagnosis and Service	412	(32)
Objectives	412	(1)
Terms to Learn	412	(1)
Checking for Spark	412	(1)
Electronic Ignition Troubleshooting Procedure	413	(1)
Ignition Coil Testing Using an Ohmmeter	414	(1)
Pickup Coil Testing	414	(1)
Testing Magnetic Sensors	415	(1)
Testing Hall-Effect Sensors	416	(1)
Testing Optical Sensors	416	(2)
Ignition System Diagnosis Using Visual Inspection	418	(1)
Testing for Poor Performance	418	(1)
Testing for a No-Start Condition	419	(1)
Ignition System Service	420	(1)
Firing Order	420	(1)
Distributor Cap and Rotor Inspection	420	(2)
Spark Plug Wire Inspection	422	(1)
Spark Plug Service	423	(3)
Quick and Easy Secondary Ignition Tests	426	(1)
Ignition Timing	427	(3)
Scope Testing the Ignition System	430	(8)
Scope Testing a Waste-Spark Ignition System	438	(1)
Scope Testing a Coil-on-Plug Ignition System	438	(1)
Ignition System Troubleshooting Guide	439	(5)
Summary	442	(1)
Review Questions	442	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	442	(2)
Computer Fundamentals	444	(13)
Objectives	444	(1)
Terms to Learn	444	(1)
Computer Control	444	(1)
The Four Basic Computer Functions	445	(3)
Digital Computers	448	(3)
Computer Input Sensors	451	(1)
Computer Outputs	451	(1)
Module Communication	451	(1)
SAE Communication Classifications	452	(1)
Module Communication Diagnosis	452	(2)
OBD II Data Link Connector	454	(3)
Summary	455	(1)
Review Questions	455	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	455	(2)
Computer Sensors	457	(50)
Objectives	457	(1)
Terms to Learn	457	(1)
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensors	457	(1)
Stepped ECT Circuits	458	(1)
Testing the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor	459	(4)
Intake Air Temperature Sensor	463	(1)
Testing the Intake Air Temperature Sensor	464	(1)
Temperature Sensor Diagnostic Trouble Codes	465	(1)
Throttle Position Sensors	465	(1)
TP Sensor Computer Input Functions	466	(1)
PCM Uses for the TP Sensor	467	(1)
Testing the Throttle Position Sensor	467	(2)
Testing a TP Sensor Using the Min/Max Function	469	(1)
Testing the TP Sensor Using a Scan Tool	470	(1)
TP Sensor Diagnostic Trouble Codes	470	(1)
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensors	470	(4)
PCM Uses of the MAP Sensor	474	(1)
Barometric Pressure Sensor	475	(1)
Testing the MAP Sensor Using a DMM	476	(1)
Testing the MAP Sensor Using a Scan Tool	477	(1)
MAP/BARO Diagnostic Trouble Codes	477	(1)
Air Flow Sensors	478	(1)
Mass Air Flow Sensor	478	(2)
Karman Vortex Sensors	480	(1)
PCM Uses for Air Flow Sensors	481	(1)
Testing Mass Air Flow Sensors	481	(3)
Oxygen Sensors	484	(2)
Zirconia Oxygen Sensors	486	(1)
Titania Oxygen Sensors	487	(1)
Wide-Band Oxygen Sensors	487	(1)
Closed Loop and Open Loop	488	(1)
PCM Uses of the Oxygen Sensor	488	(2)
Testing an Oxygen Sensor Using a Digital Voltmeter	490	(1)
Testing the Oxygen Sensor Using the Min-Max Method	491	(1)
Testing an Oxygen Sensor Using a Scan Tool	492	(1)
Testing an Oxygen Sensor Using a Scope	493	(1)
False O2S Readings	493	(4)
Post Catalytic Converter Oxygen Sensor Testing	497	(1)
Oxygen Sensor Inspection	497	(1)
Oxygen-Sensor-Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes	498	(9)
Summary	505	(1)
Review Questions	505	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	505	(2)
Fuel Delivery and Evaporative Control Systems	507	(30)
Objectives	507	(1)
Terms to Learn	507	(1)
Fuel Delivery System	507	(1)
Fuel Tanks	507	(2)
Fuel Lines	509	(3)
Electric Fuel Pumps	512	(4)
Fuel Filters	516	(2)
Fuel Pump Testing	518	(6)
Fuel Pump Current Draw Test	524	(2)
Fuel Pump Replacement	526	(1)
Need for Evaporative Emission Control	526	(1)
Vapor Canister Storage	527	(1)
Vapor Purging	528	(1)
Evaporative Control Systems	528	(1)
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery System	528	(2)
Diagnosing the EVAP System	530	(2)
Locating Leaks in the System	532	(1)
Evaporative System Monitor	532	(2)
EVAP-System-Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)	534	(3)
Summary	534	(1)
Review Questions	535	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	535	(2)
Electronic Fuel Injection Operation, Diagnosis, and Service	537	(30)
Objectives	537	(1)
Terms to Learn	537	(1)
Electronic Fuel Injection Operation	537	(1)
Throttle-Body Injection	538	(2)
Port Fuel Injection	540	(5)
DaimlerChrysler Corp. Flow Ratings Multi-Port Injectors	545	(2)
Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Flow Ratings Multi-Port Injectors	547	(2)
General Motors Flow Ratings Multiport Injectors	549	(6)
Idle Air Speed Control	555	(12)
Summary	565	(1)
Review Questions	565	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	565	(2)
Emission Control Devices Operation and Diagnosis	567	(26)
Objectives	567	(1)
Terms to Learn	567	(1)
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Systems	567	(1)
Controlling NOx	568	(1)
EGR System Operation	568	(1)
Positive and Negative Backpressure EGR Valves	569	(1)
Computer-Controlled EGR Systems	570	(1)
OBD II EGR Monitoring Strategies	571	(3)
Diagnosing a Defective EGR System	574	(1)
EGR-Related OBD II Diagnostic Trouble Codes	575	(1)
Crankcase Ventilation	576	(1)
PCV Valves	576	(1)
Orifice-Controlled Systems	577	(1)
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System Diagnosis	578	(2)
PCV Monitor	580	(1)
PCV-Related Diagnostic Trouble Code	580	(1)
Air Pump System	580	(1)
Air Distribution Manifolds and Nozzles	580	(4)
Air Pump System Diagnosis	584	(1)
Air-Related Diagnostic Trouble Code	584	(1)
Catalytic Converters	584	(1)
Ceramic Monolith Catalytic Converter	585	(1)
OBD II Catalytic Converter Performance	586	(1)
Converter-Damaging Conditions	587	(1)
Diagnosing Catalytic Converters	588	(1)
OBD II Catalytic Converter Monitor	589	(2)
Catalytic Converter Replacement Guidelines	591	(1)
Catalytic-Converter-Related Diagnostic Trouble Code	591	(2)
Summary	591	(1)
Review Questions	592	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	592	(1)
Engine Performance Diagnosis	593	(33)
Objectives	593	(1)
Terms to Learn	593	(1)
The Eight-Step Diagnostic Procedure	593	(9)
Troubleshooting Using Diagnostic Trouble Codes	602	(2)
Retrieving General Motors OBDI Codes	604	(1)
Retrieving Ford EEC-IV Codes	604	(8)
Retrieving DaimlerChrysler Codes	612	(1)
OBD II	612	(2)
Exhaust Analysis and Combustion Efficiency	614	(1)
Oxides of Nitrogen	615	(1)
I/M 240	616	(10)
Summary	623	(1)
Review Questions	623	(1)
ASE Certification-Type Questions	623	(3)
Appendix 1 Sample Ase Certification Test With Answers: Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6)	626	(6)
Appendix 2 Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6): Ase Correlation Chart	632	(5)
Appendix 3 Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6): Natef Task List Correlation Chart	637	(3)
English Glossary	640	(7)
Spanish Glossary	647	(8)
Index	655