Advanced Engine Performance Diagnosis

Description

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.

For courses in Engine Performance and Drivability, Computerized Engine Controls, Automotive Computers, and Automotive Fuel Emissions in automotive departments of vocational and trade schools, as well as community colleges

This book is part of the Pearson Automotive Professional Technician Series.

Prepare tomorrow’s automotive professionals for success

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 provides 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.

• Cover important theory, diagnosis, and service topics a student-friendly format:
  • Explain how to diagnose faults. In addition to explaining how a system works, most chapters include diagnostic procedures and the steps needed to troubleshoot faults.
  • Demonstrate how automotive systems are connected. The theory, construction, diagnosis, and service of a particular component or system are presented together, in one location. All of the information that students need to understand a topic is included when it is presented, so there is no need to search through the book for other references to the same topic.
  • Deliver the most up-to-date standards content. All content in the book has been updated and correlated to the latest NATEF tasks and ASE areas.
• Bring the subject to life and facilitate learning:
  • Use engaging art programs to support today’s visual learner
    • Visualize concepts with full-color photos and line drawings. Photos and line drawings complement the text. The photos show the actual parts involved so that the student can view a good or defective part. The line drawings allow the reader to see what is inside a component and how it works.
    • Break a task down using step-by-step photos. Step-by-step photo sequences detail the steps involved in performing a specific task or service procedure.
    • NEW! Many new full-color line drawings and photos are included.
  • Make reading, studying, and content mastery easier. Objectives based on specific NATEF tasks open each chapter as bulleted and numbered lists to summarize concepts or the steps in a procedure, while the design for main and sub-headings makes it easier to grasp the scope of the chapter. Finally, each chapter ends with a Summary, Review Questions, and a Quiz. Answers to chapter questions can be found in the Instructor’s Manual.
  • Help students prepare for their professional career:
    • Prepare for the ASE Certification exam. ASE test correlation charts and NATEF task correlation charts are provided in the Instructor’s Manual. The textbook and workbook page numbers are listed in the NATEF correlation guides to make learning and teaching easier.
    • Provide learning goals based on NATEF tasks. Each chapter opens with a list of Learning Objectives based on specific NATEF tasks.
• Illustrate important concepts using real-world examples:
  • Offer the perspective of a technician and automotive instructor. The author delivers the point-of-view of a technician and automotive instructor rather than an engineer, technical writer, or salesperson.
  • Present real situations. Real World Fix boxes present students with actual service scenarios and show how the problems were diagnosed and repaired.
  • Alert students to potential safety hazards. Safety Tips alert students to possible hazards on the job.
  • Give practical advice. Tech Tips offer real-world advice from ASE-certified master technicians.
  • Answer Frequently Asked Questions. Based on the author’s own experience, FAQs provide answers to questions often asked by students and beginning service technicians.
• Guide students through on-the-job situations with practical advice:
  • Give students a greater understanding of a specific task. Notes provide additional technical information.
  • Limit potential damage to the vehicle. Cautions alert students to potential damage to the vehicle that can occur during a specific service procedure.
  • Limit potential harm to the technician. Warnings alert students to potential harm that may occur to the technician during a specific service procedure.
• Keep your course current with information on the latest technologies:
  • NEW! All chapters have been updated to include the latest technology.
  • NEW! New chapters have been added to meet the content covered in the advanced level (L1) Automotive Engine Performance ASE certification test. These include:
  • Immobilizer and Anti-Theft System Operation and Diagnosis (Chapter 5),
  • Variable Valve Timing Systems (Chapter 23), ad
  • Automatic Transmission electronic Controls (Chapter 27).
  • NEW! Two new appendixes include:
  • Sample ASE Certification Test (Appendix 1), and
  • NATEF Correlation Chart (Appendix 2).
• Support teaching and learning:
  • Supplement your course with a full instructor support package. To make teaching from this text easier, textbook adopters have access to a TestGen computerized Test Bank and presentation slides.
  • Get up and running quickly using the Instructor’s Manual. The Instructor’s Manual contains Sample Syllabus, NATEF Task List, Chapter Outline, and Answers to chapter questions. Use the additional teaching notes keyed to the textbook page numbers to help you prepare to discuss, review, preview, and reinforce important content.
  • Bundle with the ASE Test Prep Guide or the NATEF Correlated Task Sheets. Contact your Pearson Representative to find out how your students can save when you bundle the ASE Test Prep Guide and NATEF Correlated Task Sheets workbook.

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.

• NEW! Many new full-color line drawings and photos are included.
• NEW! All chapters have been updated to include the latest technology.
• NEW! New chapters have been added to meet the content covered in the advanced level (L1) Automotive Engine Performance ASE certification test. These include:
• Immobilizer and Anti-Theft System Operation and Diagnosis (Chapter 5),
• Variable Valve Timing Systems (Chapter 23), ad
• Automatic Transmission electronic Controls (Chapter 27).
• NEW! Two new appendixes include:
• Sample ASE Certification Test (Appendix 1), and
• NATEF Correlation Chart (Appendix 2).

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

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.
• 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.