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Overview
Designed for beginning level courses, this text provides a more comprehensive introduction than other books on the same topic. It has extensive coverage of electronic controls, including current topics like OBD II, digital storage oscilloscopes, as well as computer controls in the anti-lock braking, traction control systems, body computer systems, passive restraint systems, computer controlled transmissions, computer controlled suspensions and computer controlled air conditioning. Troubleshooting and diagnostics are emphasized throughout and the book contains case studies to further illustrate concepts. Safety is stressed using "Cautions and Warnings". Chapter-end exercises include a generous quantity of ASE-style questions.Editorials
Booknews
New edition of a well-established introductory text. Coverage includes a review of electricity and electronics and an overview of computers in cars and common components, followed by discussion of the specifics of electronic fuel injection, engine controls, digital fuel injection, microprocessor control units, and various other General Motors, Cadillac, Ford, and Chrysler systems. Also included are chapters on Asian and European (Bosch) engine control systems, diesel engine systems, and self-diagnostics. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
December 1, 1987
Publisher
Delmar Publishers
Pages
312
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780827326439