Advanced automotive fault diagnosis / Tom Denton.

By:

Denton, Tom

Material type: Text

TextBurlington, MA : Elsevier BH, 2006Edition: 2nd edDescription: xvi, 271 p. : ill. ; 27 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9780750669917
0750669918

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

22 629.2872 D.T.A

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Abstract

Contents:

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.

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.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	Main library B4	Faculty of Engineering & Technology (Mechanical)	629.2872 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		00010933

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.

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