Computerized Engine Controls

By Steve V. Hatch - Seventh Edition

Completely updated, the seventh edition of Computerized Engine Controls explains how computerized engine control systems operate and translates these concepts into proven-effective diagnostic approaches.

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, the 7th 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.

Features:

• Completely updated to identify which systems are OBD II compliant, including information concerning the phasing in of the CAN system by the 2008 model year
• Proven-effective diagnostic approaches and troubleshooting techniques allow quick identification of problem areas in computerized engine control systems
• Coverage also provides a solid foundation for expansion into light duty/gasoline or heavy duty/diesel applications
• Offers information that can be useful when working with other electronic systems that are not engine-related
• Valuable appendices help readers transform theory from the book's pages into hands-on diagnostic approaches for use on modern vehicles

Contents:

Acknowledgements
Introduction: A Review of Electricity and Electronics
Chapter 1: Computers In Cars
Chapter 2: Common Components For Computerized Engine Control Systems
Chapter 3: Common Operating Principles For Computerized Engine Control Systems
Chapter 4: Diagnostic Concepts
Chapter 5: Diagnostic Equipment
Chapter 6: Exhaust Gas Analysis
Chapter 7: OBD I and OBD II
Chapter 8: Multiplexing Concepts
Chapter 9: General Motors’ Electronic Fuel Injection
Chapter 10: General Motors’ Port Fuel Injection
Chapter 11: Cadillac’s Digital Fuel Injection
Chapter 12: Advanced General Motors’ Engine Controls
Chapter 13: Ford's Electronic Engine Control IV (EEC IV)
Chapter 14: Ford's Electronic Engine Control V (EEC V)
Chapter 15: DaimlerChrysler Fuel Injection Systems
Chapter 16: European (Bosch) Engine Control Systems
Chapter 17: Asian Computer Control Systems
Chapter 18: Alternative Power Sources
Appendix A: Approach To Diagnostics
Appendix B: Terms & Acronyms
Glossary
Index

624 pages - 7-3/8 x 9-1/4 in.

Paperback, 640 pages