Computerized Engine Controls

Steve Hatch (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

688 Seiten

2016 | 10th edition
Delmar Cengage Learning (Verlag)
978-1-305-49754-2 (ISBN)

Infos

Providing thorough coverage of both fundamental electrical concepts and current automotive electronic systems, COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROLS, Tenth Edition, equips you with the essential knowledge you need to successfully diagnose and repair modern automotive systems. Reflecting the latest technological advances from the field, the Tenth Edition offers updated and expanded coverage of diagnostic concepts, equipment, and approaches used by today’s professionals. The author also provides in-depth insights into cutting-edge topics such as hybrid and fuel cell vehicles, automotive multiplexing systems, and automotive electronic systems that interact with the engine control system. In addition, key concepts are reinforced with ASE-style end-of-chapter questions to help prepare you for certification and career success.

Autor

Steve V. Hatch is a professor at the Lincoln College of Technology (LCT), Denver Campus, formerly known as Denver Automotive and Diesel College (DADC). Active in the automotive field since 1972, he has worked as a technician in both aftermarket shops and dealerships. Professor Hatch began his teaching career in 1989, teaching evening classes while continuing to work as a drivability technician in a dealership. He began teaching full-time in August 1991 at DADC and has since worked as both an instructor and a curriculum developer for the college, as well as a training coordinator for Snap-on Technical Training. In 1994 he became part of Colorado’s Air Care retraining program, designed to increase professional technicians’ understanding of modern systems. Working in conjunction with Bridgestone, in 2002 Professor Hatch developed a national training program to increase the diagnostic effectiveness of lead technicians in stores throughout the U.S. These stores now include Firestone, Tires Plus, and Wheel Works. Professor Hatch is an ASE Master Certified Automotive Technician and is also ASE L1 and L3 Certified. He instructs both professional technicians and entry-level students on a continuing basis throughout the year.

Inhalt

Part I: GENERIC CHAPTERS.
1. A Review of Electricity and Electronics.
2. Computers in Cars.
3. Common Components for Computerized Engine Control Systems.
4. Common Operating Principles for Computerized Engine Control Systems.
5. Introduction to Diagnostic Concepts and Diagnostic Equipment.
6. Exhaust Gas Analysis.
7. Understanding OBD II.
8. Automotive Multiplexing and Networking of Computers.
9. Hybrid and Electric Vehicles.
10. Modern Systems That Interact with the Engine Control System.
11. Approach to Diagnostics.
Part II: MANUFACTURER-SPECIFIC CHAPTERS.
12. General Motors Computerized Engine Controls.
13. Ford Motor Company Computerized Engine Controls.
14. Chrysler Corporation Computerized Engine Controls.
15. European (Bosch) Computerized Engine Controls.
16. Asian Computerized Engine Control.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheinungsdatum: 25.05.2016
• Verlagsort: Clifton Park
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 204 x 235 mm
• Gewicht: 1207 g
• Themenwelt: Mathematik / Informatik ► Mathematik
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Fahrzeugbau / Schiffbau
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Maschinenbau
• ISBN-10: 1-305-49754-6 / 1305497546
• ISBN-13: 978-1-305-49754-2 / 9781305497542
• Zustand: Neuware