Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electric, Electronic, and Computer Systems, 4/E
James D. Halderman

ISBN-10: 0131133276
ISBN-13: 9780131133273

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2006
Format: Paper; 688 pp
Published: 01/06/2006

Suggested retail price: $101.00
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For courses in Automotive Electrical Systems and Electronics, Engine Performance and Tune-Ups, and Emissions Testing.

Comprehensive, yet easy-to-read, this book includes both automotive electrical as well as engine performance topics all in one book. It presents principles and practices of diagnosis and troubleshooting of automotive electrical, electronic, and computer systems in a clear, concise format and at a level of detail that far exceeds most similar texts. Additionally, an accompanying interactive, multi-media CD-ROM brings to life the sights and sounds of the “whys” and “hows” of all phases of diagnosis and troubleshooting.

  • One book format: Both Theory and Diagnosis and Service are together in the one book format.
  • Correlated to the NATEF task list:  The textbook and workbook page numbers are listed in the NATEF correlation guides to make learning and teaching easier.
  • Correlated to ASE Certification areas.
  • Multimedia CD: Included with each book and contains animations, videos (most titles), slide show image bank, puzzles (crossword and word search); Spanish translation of the entire book.
  • Real World examples and Tech Tips:  Help student’s associate theory and practical concepts into real everyday situations.
  • Instructors CD: Contains Power Point Presentation, Video Clips, Image Bank and Completed Crossword puzzles.
  • Instructors Manual: Contains Sample Syllabus, NATEF Task List, Chapter Outline, Answers to chapter questions, and Transparency Masters)
  • ASE Test Prep Bundle Option:  Each Halderman/Birch title can be bundled with a corresponding ASE Test Prep Guide for $10.00
  • Work-text/Job Sheet Bundle Option:  NATEF Correlated Work-texts containing “Job Sheet Task List’s” is available for $10.00 with any Prentice Hall Automotive text.

  • Updated coverage–Includes information on Gel and AGM batteries both new to the industry as well as the latest coil-on-plug, waste spark, compression sensing and ion sensing ignition systems.
  • Includes new chapters on OBD11 as well as additional evaporative emissions and fuel injection plus scope testing of components.
  • Chapters on service information (Ch. 1) and environmental concerns (Ch. 2). 
  • Additional chapters on electronics fundamentals.
  • Many new tech tips, diagnostic stories, and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
  • Two color!

1. Service Information, Tools, and Safety.

 Objectives

 Vehicle Identification

 Vehicle Safety Certification Label

 VECI Label

 Calibration Codes

 Casting Numbers

 Service Information

 Threaded Fasteners

 Metric Bolts

 Grades of Bolts

 Tensile Strength

 Nuts

 Washers

 Electrical Tools

 Basic Hand Tool List

 Tool Sets and Accessories

 Brand Name versus Proper Term

 Safety Tips for Using Hand Tools

 Air and Electrically Operated Tools

 Personal Protection Equipment

 Safety in Lifting (Hoisting) a Vehicle

 Jacks and Safety Stands

 Drive-On Ramps

 Electrical Cord Safety

 Jump Starting and Battery Safety

 Fire Extinguishers

 Fire Blankets

 First Aid and Eye Wash Stations

 Summary

 Review Questions

 ASE Certification-Type Questions

 

 

2. Environmental and Hazardous Materials.

 Objectives

 Occupational Safety and Health Act

 Hazardous Waste

 Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

 Clean Air Act

 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

 The Dangers of Exposure to Asbestos

 Asbestos OSHA Standards

 Asbestos EPA Regulations

 Asbestos Handling Guidelines

 Used Brake Fluid

 Used Oil

 Disposal of Used Oil

 Used Oil Storage

 Solvents

 Solvent Hazardous and Regulatory Status

 Used Solvents

 Coolant Disposal

 Lead-Acid Battery Waste

 Battery Hazardous and Regulatory Status

 Battery Handling and Storage

 Fuel Safety and Storage

 Airbag Handling

 Used Tire Disposal

 Air-Conditioning Refrigerant Oil Disposal

 Summary

 Review Questions

 ASE Certification-Type Questions

 

 

3. Electrical Fundamentals.

 Objectives

 Electricity

 Sources of Electricity

 Summary

 Review Questions

 ASE Certification-Type Questions

 

 

4. Electrical Circuits and Ohm's Law.

Objectives

Circuits

Ohm's Law

Watt's Law

Summary

Review Questions

ASE Certification-Type Questions

 

 

5. Series, Parallel, and Series-Parallel Circuits.

 Objectives

 Series Circuits

 Ohm's Law and Series Circuits

 Kirchhoff's Voltage Law

 Series Circuit Laws

 Series Circuit Examples

 Parallel Circuits

 Kirchhoff's Current Law

 Parallel Circuit Laws

 Determining Total Resistance in a Parallel Circuit

 Parallel Circuit Examples

 Series-Parallel Circuits

 Solving Series-Parallel Circuit Problems

 Series-Parallel Circuit Examples

 Summary

 Review Questions

 ASE Certification-Type Questions

 

 

6. Digital Meters and Scope Usage.

 Objectives

 Test Lights

 Self-Powered Test Lights

 LED Test Light

 Logic Probe

 Digital Multimeters

 Measuring Amperes

 AC/DC Clamp-On Digital Multimeter

 Measuring Voltage

 Measuring Resistance

 Electrical Unit Prefixes

 How to Read Digital Meters

 RIMS Versus Average

 Resolution, Digits, and Counts

 Accuracy

 Analog versus Digital Storage Oscilloscope

 Oscilloscope Display Grid

 Setting the Time Base

 Setting the Volts per Division

 DC Coupling

 AC Coupling

 Pulse Trains

 Using Scope Leads

 Measuring Battery Voltage with a Scope

 Graphing Multimeter

 Summary

 Review Questions

 ASE Certification-Type Questions

 

 

7. Automotive Wiring and Wire Repair.

Objectives

Automotive Wiring

Braided Ground Straps

Battery Cables

Jumper Cables

Fuses and Circuit Protection Devices

Terminals and Connectors

Wire Repair

Summary

Review Questions

ASE Certification-Type Questions

 

 

 

8. Schematics and Troubleshooting.

Objectives

Wiring Schematics

Switches

Relay Terminal Identification

Using Schematics for Troubleshooting

Locating a Short Circuit

Electrical Troubleshooting Guide

Step-by-Step Troubleshooting Procedure

Summary

Review Questions

ASE Certification-Type Questions

 

 

9. Capacitance and Magnetism.

Objectives

Capacitance

Capacitor Construction and Operation

Factors of Capacitance

Capacitor Uses

Fundamentals of Magnetism

Electromagnetism

Electromagnetic Induction

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Suppression

Summary

Review Questions

ASE Certification-Type Questions

 

 

 

10. Electronic Fundamentals.

 Objectives

 Semiconductors

 N-Type Material

 P-Type Material

 How Holes Move

 Summary of Semiconductors

 Diodes

 Zener Diodes

 Clamping Diodes

 Zener Diode Despiking Protection

 Despiking Resistors

 Diode Ratings

 Light-Emitting Diodes

 Photodiodes

 Photoresistors

 Varistors

 Silicon-Controlled Rectifiers

 Thermistors

 Rectifier Bridges

 Passive and Active Circuits

 Transistors

 How a Transistor Works

 How a Transistor Amplifies

 Field-Effect Transistor

 Darlington Pairs

 Transistor Gain

 Solid-State, Integrated-Circuit, and Dual-Inline Package Components

 Heat Sink

 Phototransistors

 Solar Cells

 How to Test Diodes,,and Transistors

 Transistor Gates

 Logic Highs and Lows

 Transistor-Transistor Logic

 Operational Amplifiers

 Polarity

 Electronic Component Failure Causes

 Electrostatic Discharge

 Summary

 Review Questions

 ASE Certification-Type Questions

 

 

 

11. Batteries and Battery Testing.

Objectives

Purpose of a Battery

Battery Construction

Grids.

How a Battery Works

Specific Gravity

Charge Indicators

Valve Regulated Lead Acid Batteries

Causes and Types of Battery Failure

Battery Hold-Downs

Battery Ratings

Deep Cycling

Hybrid Batteries

Battery Council International Group Sizes

Battery Service Safety Considerations

Battery Maintenance

Battery Voltage Test

Hydrometer Testing

Battery Load Testing

Electronic Capacitance Testing

Battery Charging

Jump-Starting

Battery Date Codes

Battery Electrical Drain Test

Procedure for Battery Electrical Drain Test

Finding the Source of the Drain

What to Do if a Battery Drain Still Exists

Hidden Batteries

Battery Troubleshooting Guide

Summary

Review Questions

ASE Certification-Type Questions

 

 

12. Cranking System Operation and Diagnosis.

Objectives

Cranking Circuit.

How the Starter Motor Works

How Magnetic Fields Turn an Armature

Types of Starter Motors

Gear-Reduction Starters

Starter Drives

Symptoms of a Defective Starter Drive

Starter Drive Operation

Positive-Engagement Starters

Solenoid-Operated Starters

Starting System Troubleshooting

Voltage-Drop Testing

Control Circuit Testing

Specifications for a Starter Amperage Test

Starter Overhaul

Testing Starter Armatures

Growler Test for Shorted Armature Windings

Testing the Armature for Grounds

Testing the Armature for Opens

Armature Service

Testing Starter Motor Field Coils

Starter Brush Inspection

Bench Testing

Starter Drive-to-Flywheel Clearance

Ground Wire Current Flow

Starting System Troubleshooting Guide

Summary

Review Questions

ASE Certification-Type Questions

 

 

 

 

13. Charging System Operation and Diagnosis.

Objectives

Principles of Generator Operation

Alternating-Current Generators (Alternators)

Generator Construction

Rotors

Generator Brushes

Stators

Diodes

How a Generator Works

Wye-Connected Stators

Delta-Connected Stators 

Generator Output Factors 

Generator Voltage Regulation 

Battery Condition and Charging Voltage 

Temperature Compensation 

A and B Field Circuits 

Electronic Voltage Regulators

How an Electronic Voltage Regulator Works

Computer-Controlled Generators

Charging System Testing and Service

AC Voltage Check

Charging System Voltage-Drop Testing

General Motors SI Test Light Test

General Motors CS Series AC Generators

Diagnosing Problems with the General Motors CS Series

Generator Output Test

How to Determine Minimum Required Generator Output

Generator Disassembly

Testing the Rotor

Testing the Stator

Testing the Diode Trio

Testing the Rectifier Bridge (Diodes)

Testing the GM Internal Voltage Regulator

Brush Holder Replacement

Bearing Service and Replacement

Generator Assembly

Remanufactured Generators

Summary

Review Questions

ASE Certification-Type Questions

 

 

 

 

14. Lighting and Signaling Circuits.

 Objectives

 Lighting

 Bulb Numbers

 Brake Lights

 Headlight Switches

 Sealed-Beam Headlights

 Headlight Aiming

 Composite Headlights

 Halogen Sealed-Beam Headlights

 High-Intensity Discharge Headlights

 Daytime Running Lights

 Dimmer Switches

 Stop Lamp and Turn Signals

 Flasher Units

 Courtesy Lights

 Illuminated Entry

 Fiber Optics

 Feedback

 Lighting System Troubleshooting Guide

 Summary

 Review Questions

 ASE Certification-Type Questions

 

 

 

 

15. Dash Instruments Operation and Diagnosis.

 Objectives

 Analog Dash Instruments

 Computer-Controlled Instrument Panels

 Stepper Motor Gauges

 Dash Instrument Diagnosis

 Telltale Lamps

 Oil Pressure Warning Devices

 Temperature Lamp Diagnosis

 Brake Warning Lamp

 Digital Electronic Dash Operation

 Electronic Speedometers

 Electronic Odometers

 Electronic Speedometer and Odometer Service

 Electronic Fuel-Level Gauges

 Electronic Dash Instrument Diagnosis and Troubleshooting

 Maintenance Reminder Lamps

 Summary

 Review Questions

 ASE Certification-Type Questions

 

 

16. Accessory Circuits.

 Objectives

 Horns

 Windshield Wiper and Washer System

 Windshield Wiper Motors

 Blower Motor Operation

 Blower Motor Diagnosis

 Cruise Control

 Heated Rear-Window Defoggers

 Power Windows

 Power Seats

 Electric Power Door Locks

 Keyless Entry

 Anti-Theft Systems

 Electrical Accessory Troubleshooting Guide

 Summary

 Review Questions

 ASE Certification-Type Questions

 

 

 

 

17. Airbag and Pretensioner Circuits.

 Objectives

 Airbags

 Airbag Diagnosis Tools and Equipment

 Airbag Testing and Service

 Driver-Side Airbag Module Replacement

 Safety When Manually Deploying Airbags

 Pretensioners

 Occupant Detection Systems

 Side and Curtain Airbags

 Summary

 Review Questions

 ASE Certification-Type Questions

 

 

 

 

18. Audio System Operation and Diagnosis.

 Objectives

 Radios

 Antennas

 Speaker Types

 Crossovers

 Powerline Capacitors

 Radio Interference

 Audio Noise Control Diagnostic Chart

 Summary

 Review Questions

 ASE Certification-Type Questions

 

 

19. Ignition System Components and Operation.

Objectives

Ignition System Operation

Ignition Coils

Primary Circuit Operation

Distributor Ignition

Waste-Spark Ignition Systems

Ignition Control Circuits

Compression Sensing Ignition

Coil-on-Plug Ignition

Ion-Sensing Ignition

Ignition Timing

Initial Timing

Knock Sensors

Spark Plugs

Summary

Review Questions

ASE Certification-Type Questions

 

 

 

 

20. Ignition System Diagnosis and Service.

Objectives

Checking for Spark

Electronic Ignition Troubleshooting Procedure

Ignition Coil Testing Using an Ohmmeter

Pickup Coil Testing

Testing Magnetic Sensors

Testing Hall-Effect Sensors

Testing Optical Sensors

Ignition System Diagnosis Using Visual Inspection

Testing for Poor Performance

Testing for a No-Start Condition

Ignition System Service

Firing Order

Distributor Cap and Rotor Inspection

Spark Plug Wire Inspection

Spark Plug Service

Quick and Easy Secondary Ignition Tests

Ignition Timing

Scope-Testing the Ignition System

Scope-Testing a Waste-Spark Ignition System

Ignition System Troubleshooting Guide

Summary

Review Questions

ASE Certification-Type Questions

 

 

 

 

21. Computer Fundamentals.

 Objectives

 Computer Control

 The Four Basic Computer Functions

 Digital Computers

 Computer Input Sensors

 Computer Outputs

 Fuel Control System Operating Modes

 Module Communication

 SAE Communication Classifications

 Module Communication Diagnosis

 OBD II Data Link Connector

 Summary

 Review Questions

 ASE Certification-Type Questions

 

 

22. Computer Sensors.

Objectives

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensors

Stepped ECT Circuits

Testing the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

Intake Air Temperature Sensor

Testing the Intake Air Temperature Sensor

Temperature Sensor Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Throttle Position Sensors

TP Sensor Computer Input Functions

PCM Uses for the TP Sensor

Testing the Throttle Position Sensor 

Testing a TP Sensor Using the Min/Max Function 

Testing the TP Sensor Using a Scan Tool

TP Sensor Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensors

PCM Uses of the MAP Sensor

Barometric Pressure Sensor

Testing the MAP Sensor Using a DMM

Testing the MAP Sensor Using a Scan Tool

MAP/BARO Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Airflow Sensors

Mass Airflow Sensor

Karman Vortex Sensors

PCM Uses for Airflow Sensors

Testing Mass Airflow Sensors

Oxygen Sensors

Zirconia Oxygen Sensors

Titania Oxygen Sensor

Wide-Band Oxygen Sensors

Closed Loop and Open Loop

PCM Uses of the Oxygen Sensor

Testing an Oxygen Sensor Using a Digital Voltmeter

Testing the Oxygen Sensor Using the Min-Max Method

Testing an Oxygen Sensor Using a Scan Tool

Testing an Oxygen Sensor Using a Scope

False O2S Readings

Post Catalytic Converter Oxygen Sensor Testing

Oxygen Sensor Inspection

Oxygen Sensor-Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes Summary

Review Questions

ASE Certification-Type Questions

 

 

 

23. Fuel Delivery and Evaporative Control Systems.

 Objectives

 Fuel Delivery System

 Fuel Tanks

 Fuel Lines

 Electric Fuel Pumps

 Fuel Filters

 Fuel Pump Testing

 Fuel Pump Current Draw Test

 Fuel Pump Replacement

 Need for Evaporative Emission Control

 Vapor Canister Storage

 Vapor Purging

 Evaporative Control Systems

 Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery System

 Diagnosing the EVAP System

 Locating Leaks in the System

 Evaporative System Monitor

 EVAP-Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)

 Summary

 Review Questions

 ASE Certification-Type Questions

 

 

24. Electronic Fuel Injection Operation, Diagnosis, and Service.

 Objectives

 Electronic Fuel-Injection Operation

 Throttle-Body Injection

 Port Fuel Injection

 Injector Resistance Tables

 Idle Air Speed Control

 Summary

 Review Questions

 ASE Certification-Type Questions

 

 

25. Emission Control Devices Operation and Diagnosis.

 Objectives

 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Systems

 Controlling NOx

 EGR System Operation

 Positive and Negative Backpressure EGR Valves

 Computer-Controlled EGR Systems

 OBD II EGR Monitoring Strategies

 Diagnosing a Defective EGR System

 OBD II EGR System Monitor

 EGR-Related OBD-11 Diagnostic Trouble Codes

 Crankcase Ventilation

 PCV Valves

 Orifice-Controlled Systems

 Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System

 PCV Monitor

 PCV-Related Diagnostic Trouble Code

 Air Pump System

 Air Distribution Manifolds and Nozzles

 Air Pump System Diagnosis

 AIR-Related Diagnostic Trouble Code

 Catalytic Converters

 Ceramic Monolith Catalytic Converter

 OBD II Catalytic Converter Performance

 Converter Damaging Conditions

 Diagnosing Catalytic Converters

 OBD II Catalytic Converter Monitor

 Catalytic Converter Replacement Guidelines

 Catalytic Converter-Related Diagnostic Trouble Code

 Summary

 Review Questions

 ASE Certification-Type Questions

 

 

26. Engine Performance Diagnosis.

 Objectives

 The Eight-Step Diagnostic Procedure

 Diagnosing Using Diagnostic Trouble Codes

 Retrieving DaimlerChrysler Diagnostic Codes

 OBD II

 Exhaust Analysis and Combustion Efficiency

 Oxides of Nitrogen

 I/M 240

 Summary

 Review Questions

 ASE Certification-Type Questions

 

 

Answers to Even-Numbered ASE Certification-Type Questions.

 

 

Appendix 1: Sample ASE Certification Test: Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6).

 

 

Appendix 2: Sample ASE Certification Test with Answers: Engine Performance (A8).

 

 

Appendix 3: Electrical/Electronics (A6) ASE Correlation Chart.

 

 

Appendix 4: Engine Performance (A8) ASE Correlation Chart.

 

 

Appendix 5: Electrical/Electronics (A6) NATEF Correlation Chart.

 

 

Appendix 6: Engine Performance (A8) NATEF Correlation Chart.

 

 

English Glossary.

 

 

Spanish Glossary.

 

 

Index.

 

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