Advanced automotive fault diagnosis /
Denton, Tom
Advanced automotive fault diagnosis / Tom Denton. - 2nd ed. - Burlington, MA : Elsevier BH, 2006. - xvi, 271 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Includes index.
1. Introduction --
1.1. 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it!' --
1.2. Safe working practices --
1.3. Terminology --
1.4. Report writing --
2. Diagnostic techniques --
2.1. Introduction --
2.2. Diagnostic process --
2.3. Diagnostics on paper --
2.4. Mechanical diagnostic techniques --
2.5. Electrical diagnostic techniques --
2.6. Fault codes --
2.7. Systems --
2.8. On- and off-board diagnostics --
2.9. Data sources --
3. Tools and equipment --
3.1. Basic equipment --
3.2. Oscilloscopes --
3.3. Scanners/fault code readers --
3.4. Engine analysers --
4. Oscilloscope diagnostics --
4.1. Introduction --
4.2. Sensors --
4.3. Actuators --
4.4. Ignition system --
4.5. Other components --
4.6. Summary --
5. On-board diagnostics --
5.1. On-board diagnostics : a first perspective --
5.2. What is on-board diagnostics? --
5.3. Petrol/gasoline on-board diagnostic monitors --
5.4. On-board diagnostics : a second perspective --
5.5. Summary --
6. Sensors and actuators --
6.1. Introduction --
6.2. Sensors --
6.3. Actuators --
7. Engine systems --
7.1. Introduction --
7.2. Engine operation --
7.3. Diagnostics : engines --
7.4. Fuel system --
7.5. Diagnostics : fuel system --
7.6. Introduction to engine management --
7.7. Ignition --
7.8. Diagnostic : ignition systems --
7.9. Emissions --
7.10. Diagnostics : emissions --
7.11. Fuel injection --
7.12. Diagnostics : fuel injection systems --
7.13. Diesel injection --
7.14. Diagnostics : diesel injection systems --
7.15. Engine management --
7.16. Diagnostics : combined injection and fuel control systems --
7.17. Engine management and faultfinding information --
7.18. Air supply and exhaust systems --
7.19. Diagnostics : exhaust and air supply --
7.20. Cooling --
7.21. Diagnostics : cooling --
7.22. Lubrication --
7.23. Diagnostics : lubrication --
7.24. Batteries --
7.25. Diagnosing battery faults --
7.26. Starting --
7.27. Diagnosing starting system faults --
7.28. Charging --
7.29. Diagnosing charging system faults --
8. Chassis systems --
8.1. Brakes --
8.2. Diagnostics : brakes --
8.3. Anti-lock brakes --
8.4. Diagnostics : anti-lock brakes --
8.5. Traction control --
8.6. Diagnostics : traction control --
8.7. Steering and tyres --
8.8. Diagnostics : steering and tyres --
8.9. Suspension --
8.10. Diagnostics : suspension --
9. Electrical systems --
9.1. Electronic components and circuits --
9.2. Multiplexing --
9.3. Lighting --
9.4. Diagnosing lighting system faults --
9.5. Auxiliaries --
9.6. Diagnosing auxiliary system faults --
9.7. In car entertainment (ICE) security and communications --
9.8. Diagnosing ICE, security and communication system faults --
9.9. Body electrical systems --
9.10. Diagnosing body electrical system faults --
9.11. Instrumentation --
9.12. Diagnosing instruments system faults --
9.13. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) --
9.14. Diagnostics : HVAC --
9.15. Cruise control --
9.16. Diagnostics : cruise control --
9.17. Air bags and belt tensioners --
9.18. Diagnostics : air bags and belt tensioners --
10. Transmission systems --
10.1. Manual transmission --
10.2. Diagnostics : manual transmission --
10.3. Automatic transmission --
10.4. Diagnostics : automatic transmission --
11. Conclusion, Web resources and developments --
11.1. Introduction --
11.2. Web contacts --
11.3. Future developments in diagnostic systems --
11.4. Software --
11.5. Summary.
Includes basic principles and examples of a vehicle system. This book focuses on the science of diagnostics with overview descriptions of how systems operate, diagnostic case studies, diagrams and flow charts, and self-assessment questions. It is suitable for students studying fault diagnosis and repair, and automotive personnel.
9780750669917 0750669918
2006925398
Automobiles--Maintenance and repair.
Fault location (Engineering)
629.2872 / D.T.A
Advanced automotive fault diagnosis / Tom Denton. - 2nd ed. - Burlington, MA : Elsevier BH, 2006. - xvi, 271 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Includes index.
1. Introduction --
1.1. 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it!' --
1.2. Safe working practices --
1.3. Terminology --
1.4. Report writing --
2. Diagnostic techniques --
2.1. Introduction --
2.2. Diagnostic process --
2.3. Diagnostics on paper --
2.4. Mechanical diagnostic techniques --
2.5. Electrical diagnostic techniques --
2.6. Fault codes --
2.7. Systems --
2.8. On- and off-board diagnostics --
2.9. Data sources --
3. Tools and equipment --
3.1. Basic equipment --
3.2. Oscilloscopes --
3.3. Scanners/fault code readers --
3.4. Engine analysers --
4. Oscilloscope diagnostics --
4.1. Introduction --
4.2. Sensors --
4.3. Actuators --
4.4. Ignition system --
4.5. Other components --
4.6. Summary --
5. On-board diagnostics --
5.1. On-board diagnostics : a first perspective --
5.2. What is on-board diagnostics? --
5.3. Petrol/gasoline on-board diagnostic monitors --
5.4. On-board diagnostics : a second perspective --
5.5. Summary --
6. Sensors and actuators --
6.1. Introduction --
6.2. Sensors --
6.3. Actuators --
7. Engine systems --
7.1. Introduction --
7.2. Engine operation --
7.3. Diagnostics : engines --
7.4. Fuel system --
7.5. Diagnostics : fuel system --
7.6. Introduction to engine management --
7.7. Ignition --
7.8. Diagnostic : ignition systems --
7.9. Emissions --
7.10. Diagnostics : emissions --
7.11. Fuel injection --
7.12. Diagnostics : fuel injection systems --
7.13. Diesel injection --
7.14. Diagnostics : diesel injection systems --
7.15. Engine management --
7.16. Diagnostics : combined injection and fuel control systems --
7.17. Engine management and faultfinding information --
7.18. Air supply and exhaust systems --
7.19. Diagnostics : exhaust and air supply --
7.20. Cooling --
7.21. Diagnostics : cooling --
7.22. Lubrication --
7.23. Diagnostics : lubrication --
7.24. Batteries --
7.25. Diagnosing battery faults --
7.26. Starting --
7.27. Diagnosing starting system faults --
7.28. Charging --
7.29. Diagnosing charging system faults --
8. Chassis systems --
8.1. Brakes --
8.2. Diagnostics : brakes --
8.3. Anti-lock brakes --
8.4. Diagnostics : anti-lock brakes --
8.5. Traction control --
8.6. Diagnostics : traction control --
8.7. Steering and tyres --
8.8. Diagnostics : steering and tyres --
8.9. Suspension --
8.10. Diagnostics : suspension --
9. Electrical systems --
9.1. Electronic components and circuits --
9.2. Multiplexing --
9.3. Lighting --
9.4. Diagnosing lighting system faults --
9.5. Auxiliaries --
9.6. Diagnosing auxiliary system faults --
9.7. In car entertainment (ICE) security and communications --
9.8. Diagnosing ICE, security and communication system faults --
9.9. Body electrical systems --
9.10. Diagnosing body electrical system faults --
9.11. Instrumentation --
9.12. Diagnosing instruments system faults --
9.13. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) --
9.14. Diagnostics : HVAC --
9.15. Cruise control --
9.16. Diagnostics : cruise control --
9.17. Air bags and belt tensioners --
9.18. Diagnostics : air bags and belt tensioners --
10. Transmission systems --
10.1. Manual transmission --
10.2. Diagnostics : manual transmission --
10.3. Automatic transmission --
10.4. Diagnostics : automatic transmission --
11. Conclusion, Web resources and developments --
11.1. Introduction --
11.2. Web contacts --
11.3. Future developments in diagnostic systems --
11.4. Software --
11.5. Summary.
Includes basic principles and examples of a vehicle system. This book focuses on the science of diagnostics with overview descriptions of how systems operate, diagnostic case studies, diagrams and flow charts, and self-assessment questions. It is suitable for students studying fault diagnosis and repair, and automotive personnel.
9780750669917 0750669918
2006925398
Automobiles--Maintenance and repair.
Fault location (Engineering)
629.2872 / D.T.A