Computerized Engine Controls, 8th Edition

Get the resource no technician should be without! Now in its 8th edition, Computerized Engine Controls continues the tradition of its predecessors: strong, solid coverage of both domestic and import engine control systems, which provides readers with the foundational knowledge needed to diagnose and repair any electronic system on any vehicle. Thoroughly updated to offer insight into the latest technological advances found on today's roads and highways, the 8th Edition examines such cutting-edge topics as hybrid and fuel cell vehicles, GM's 42-volt system, hexadecimal conversion and OBD II, multiplexing, and more. This updated edition also includes new content that will help electrical concepts come alive and all-new coverage of logic gates, taking the magic and mystery out of the computer. For technicians who are interested in increasing their diagnostic effectiveness on today's vehicle electronic systems, this book is an absolute "must"! Front Cover......Page 1 Title Page......Page 2 Copyright......Page 3 Contents......Page 4 Preface......Page 8 Acknowledgments......Page 12 Key Terms......Page 14 Electrical Circuits versus Electronic Circuits......Page 15 Electron Theory......Page 16 Electrical Theory......Page 18 Electrical Circuits......Page 27 Circuit Faults......Page 33 Semiconductors......Page 35 The Digital Age......Page 50 Review Questions......Page 52 Why Computers?......Page 56 How Computers Work......Page 60 Functions of the Engine Computer......Page 74 Controlling Exhaust Gasses......Page 76 Closed Loop and Open Loop Operation......Page 77 System Diagnosis and Service......Page 79 Summary......Page 80 Review Questions......Page 81 Common Features......Page 84 Sensing Devices......Page 87 Actuators......Page 106 System Diagnosis and Service......Page 109 Summary......Page 111 Review Questions......Page 112 Electronic Fuel Injection System Operating Principles......Page 116 Ignition System Operating Principles......Page 129 Emission-Control Systems......Page 135 42-V Systems......Page 143 Review Questions......Page 145 Types of Faults......Page 148 Diagnostic Trouble Codes......Page 149 Functional Tests......Page 151 Pinpoint Testing......Page 152 Electrical Schematics......Page 157 Other General Diagnostic Concepts......Page 159 Review Questions......Page 160 Scan Tools......Page 162 Breakout Boxes......Page 166 Non-Powered Test Lights......Page 167 Logic Probes......Page 168 Digital Volt-Ohmmeters......Page 169 Digital Storage Oscilloscopes......Page 179 Safety Considerations When Using a DVOM or DSO......Page 193 Review Questions......Page 194 Theory of Gas Analysis......Page 198 Measured Gasses......Page 200 Gas Analyzers......Page 205 Diagnosing with the Gasses......Page 208 Summary......Page 210 Review Questions......Page 211 CARB/EPA/SAE/OBD Background......Page 214 What Does OBD II Do?......Page 215 Standardization......Page 217 Monitoring Conditions......Page 225 Setting DTCs and Turning on the Mil......Page 227 Diagnostic Management Software......Page 228 OBD II Monitors......Page 229 Cold Start Emissions Reduction......Page 238 Diagnostic Equipment......Page 239 Review Questions......Page 241 Key Terms......Page 244 Multiplexing Overview......Page 245 Multiplex System Designs......Page 247 Multiplexing Protocols......Page 249 Communication on a J1850 VPW Data Bus......Page 251 Communication on a CAN Data Bus......Page 253 Multiplexing Variations......Page 254 Diagnosis of Multiplexed Circuits......Page 256 Diagnostic Exercise......Page 257 Review Questions......Page 258 Key Terms......Page 260 Powertrain Control Module......Page 261 Operating Modes......Page 263 Inputs......Page 265 Outputs......Page 269 Body Control Module......Page 290 System Diagnosis and Service......Page 292 Summary......Page 298 Review Questions......Page 299 Key Terms......Page 302 Powertrain Control Module......Page 303 Operating Modes......Page 304 Fuel Supply System......Page 305 Throttle Body......Page 308 Inputs......Page 309 Outputs......Page 320 System Diagnosis and Service......Page 341 Summary......Page 346 Review Questions......Page 347 Key Terms......Page 350 Northstar Engine Overview......Page 351 Northstar Inputs/Outputs......Page 355 Cadillac LH2 Northstar Upgrades......Page 366 GM Generation III Small-Block V8s......Page 370 GM Active Fuel Management System......Page 373 Flywheel Alternator Starter System......Page 375 Belt Alternator Starter System......Page 380 System Diagnosis and Service......Page 381 Summary......Page 382 Review Questions......Page 383 Key Terms......Page 386 Operating Modes......Page 389 Inputs......Page 394 Outputs......Page 412 System Diagnosis and Service......Page 440 Review Questions......Page 451 Key Terms......Page 454 Inputs......Page 455 Outputs......Page 458 Emissions Controls......Page 463 Advanced Ford Computer System Features......Page 467 System Diagnosis and Service......Page 478 Summary......Page 479 Review Questions......Page 480 Key Terms......Page 484 Powertrain Control Module......Page 485 Inputs......Page 490 Outputs......Page 502 Chrysler Multiplexing Systems......Page 513 Advanced Chrysler Electronic Systems......Page 514 System Diagnosis and Service......Page 517 Summary......Page 520 Review Questions......Page 521 Key Terms......Page 524 System Overview......Page 525 Continuous Injection System......Page 528 Pulsed Systems......Page 529 Electronic Control Unit......Page 531 Operating Modes......Page 532 Inputs......Page 536 Outputs......Page 540 Bosch OBD II Update......Page 548 Diagnostic Exercise......Page 549 Review Questions......Page 550 Key Terms......Page 554 Nissan: Electronic Concentrated Control System......Page 555 Inputs......Page 557 Outputs......Page 563 Toyota Computer-Controlled System......Page 568 Inputs......Page 569 Outputs......Page 571 System Diagnosis and Service......Page 579 Inputs......Page 581 Outputs......Page 585 Honda’s VTEC Systems......Page 588 Summary......Page 594 Review Questions......Page 595 Key Terms......Page 598 Honda Insight, Civic, and Accord Hybrids......Page 600 Toyota Hybrid System......Page 603 Ford Escape Hybrid......Page 607 Fuel Cell Vehicles......Page 609 Flexible Fuel Vehicles......Page 613 System Diagnosis and Service......Page 614 Review Questions......Page 615 Narrowing Down the Area of the Problem......Page 618 Pinpoint Testing......Page 622 Summary......Page 626 Appendix B: Terms and Acronyms......Page 628 Appendix C: Automotive-Related Web Addresses......Page 636 Glossary......Page 638 Index......Page 656

for Technicians Who Are Interested In Increasing Their Diagnostic Effectiveness On Today's Vehicle Electronic Systems, This Book Is An Absolute Must! Computerized Engine Controls, 7e Tackles Both Domestic And Import Engine Control Systems To Help With The Understanding Of Underlying Automotive Operating Principles And Concepts Needed To Diagnose And Repair Any Electronic System On Any Vehicle. Thoroughly Updated To Offer Insight Into The Latest Technological Advances Found On Today's Roads And Highways,