Computerized Engine Controls

The author presents information in a logical, highly effective way, introducing basic principles in early chapters, covering one concept at a time, and building on the reader’s growing knowledge by exploring increasingly advanced topics, resulting in an in-depth understanding of the complex systems found in modern vehicles.

A series of five chapters devoted to specific manufacturers explores in detail how the general concepts readers have mastered apply to systems found in General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Bosch, and Nissan/Toyota/Honda engine control systems, respectively.

Material in the generic chapters is presented in a way designed to help readers work effectively with a variety of manufacturer-specific systems. For example, a discussion of the three levels of tach reference information available to the PCM will enable readers to understand individual fuel management or spark management systems by using symptoms to narrow down a problem area when a signal is lost.

Each chapter concludes with ASE-style questions to allow readers to review and reinforce key concepts, as well as gaining familiarity with the types of questions they are likely to encounter both in certification testing and their professional careers.

The Eleventh Edition now includes access to a digital version of the text, available via the Delmar/Cengage MindTap® feature.

All photos and illustrations are now presented in full color, enhancing the visual appeal of the text and making it easier for today's learners to engage with the material and connect key concepts to real-world applications.