Advanced Engine Performance Diagnosis

by Halderman, James D.

• ISBN13: 9780133515053
• ISBN10: 0133515052
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2015-02-13
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

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 features 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.

 

Author Biography

Jim Halderman brings a world of experience, knowledge, and talent to his work. His automotive service experience includes working as a flat-rate technician, a business owner, and a professor of automotive technology at a leading U.S. community college for more than 20 years. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio Northern University and a Master’s degree in Education from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Jim also holds a U.S. Patent for an electronic transmission control device. He is an ASE certified Master Automotive Technician and is also Advanced Engine Performance (L1) ASE certified. Jim is the author of many automotive textbooks, all published by Pearson Education. Jim has presented numerous technical seminars to national audiences, including the California Automotive Teachers (CAT) and the Illinois College Automotive Instructor Association (ICAIA). He is also a member and presenter at the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT). Jim was also named Regional Teacher of the Year by General Motors Corporation and outstanding alumni of Ohio Northern University.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1	The Diagnostic Process
Chapter 2	Engine Systems
Chapter 3	Variable Valve Timing Systems
Chapter 4	Engine and Misfire Diagnosis
Chapter 5	In-Vehicle Engine Service
Chapter 6	Gasoline, Alternative Fuels and Diesel Fuels
Chapter 7	Circuit Testers and Digital Meters
Chapter 8	Oscilloscopes and Graphing Multimeters
Chapter 9	CAN and Network Communications
Chapter 10	On-Board Diagnosis
Chapter 11	Global OBD II and Mode $06
Chapter 12	Immobilizer System
Chapter 13	Ignition System Operation
Chapter 14	Ignition System Diagnosis
Chapter 15	Temperature Sensors
Chapter 16	Throttle Position (TP) Sensors
Chapter 17	MAP/BARO Sensors
Chapter 18	Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensors
Chapter 19	Oxygen Sensors
Chapter 20	Wide-Band Oxygen Sensors
Chapter 21	Fuel Trim Diagnosis
Chapter 22	Fuel Pumps, Lines, and Filters
Chapter 23	Fuel Injection Components and Operation
Chapter 24	Gasoline Direct Injection Systems
Chapter 25	Electronic Throttle Control Systems
Chapter 26	Fuel Injection System Diagnosis and Service
Chapter 27	Electronic Transmission Controls
Chapter 28	Vehicle Emission Standards and Testing
Chapter 29	Emission Control System Devices, Operation, and Diagnosis
Chapter 30	Symptom-Based Diagnosis
Appendix 1	Sample L1 Test
Appendix 2	NATEF correlation chart