Advanced Automotive Diagnosis

Finding the problem when complex automotive systems go wrong is easy - if you have the necessary knowledge and skills. Diagnostics, or fault finding, is a fundamental part of an automoive technician's work and this book is the first to treat automotive diagnostics as a science. Each chapter of Advanced Automotive Fault Diagnosis includes a basic explanation of the vehicle system followed by diagnostic techniques that are particularly appropriate for that area and are designed to improve the current level of skills in the area. This text will be essential reading for those studying courses in engine diagnostics and mechanical / electrical systems. It will also be a useful reference text for automotive personnel, from mechanics to service managers.The subject is developed from first principles and includes basic examples.Each technique is clearly illustrated with case studies.Treats diagnostics as a science and not just a check-list procedure.