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8th Edition
29 Chapters
480 total pages
Size: 8.5” x 10.6” x 1”
Weight: 2.1 lbs
Book ISBN: 9780134893495
eBook ISBN: 9780134985688
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Table of Contents
Ch1: The Diagnostic Process
Ch2: Gasoline, Alternative Fuels, and Diesel Fuels
Ch3: Circuit Testers and Digital Meters
Ch4: Oscilloscopes and DSOs
Ch5: Gasoline Engine Systems
Ch6: In-Vehicle Engine Service
Ch7: Valve Train and Variable Valve Timing Diagnosis
Ch8: Engine and Misfire Diagnosis
Ch9: CAN and Network Communications
Ch10: On-Board Diagnosis
Ch11: Global OBD II and Mode $06
Ch12: Immobilizer Systems
Ch13: Starting and Charging Systems Diagnosis
Ch14: Ignition System Operation and Diagnosis
Ch15: Temperature Sensors
Ch16: Throttle Position Sensors
Ch17: Manifold Absolute Pressure and MASS Airflow Sensors
Ch18: Electronic Throttle Control System
Ch19: Oxygen Sensors
Ch20: Fuel Trim Diagnosis
Ch21: Fuel Pumps, Lines, and Filters
Ch22: Fuel-Injection Components and Operation
Ch23: Gasoline Direct-Injection Systems
Ch24: Fuel-Injection System Diagnosis and Service
Ch25: Electronic Transmission Controls
Ch26: Vehicle Emission Standards and Testing
Ch27: Emission Control Devices Operation and Diagnosis
Ch28: Module Reprogramming
Ch29: Symptom-Based Diagnosis
Chapter 1 – The Diagnostic Process (page 1)
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A0: Vehicle Service Information, Identification, and Routine Maintenance
Complete Work Order Customer Copy
Complete Work Order Technician Copy
Complete Work Order Total Cost
Eight Step Diagnostic Procedure
Vehicle Identification Numbers
Warning Lights - Brake Light Bulb Failure
Warning Lights - Charging System
Warning Lights - Cooling System
Warning Lights - Cruise Control
Warning Lights - Electronic Stability Control
Warning Lights - Tire Pressure
Warning Lights - Water in Fuel
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A8: Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair
Camshaft Position Sensor (Time 1:38) (2017) (Better)
COP Ignition Test- Diagnostic Quick Tips (Time 2:04) (2016) (Better)
Crankshaft Position Sensor (Time 2:55) (2018) (Better)
Distributor Vs Wasted Spark Vs Coil on Plug Vs Monster Coil Near Plug (Time 16:55) (2020) (Better)
Fix Your Distributor Diagnosis and Repair (Time 25:00) (2018) (Better)
How Camshaft Timing Affects Engine Performance (Time 21:35) (2021) (Best)
How Distributorless Ignition System Works (Time 5:56) (2013) (Better)
How Does the Hall Effect Work? (Time 2:20) (2019) (Better)
How Electrical and Ignition Systems Work (Time 1:31) (2014) (Better)
How Ignition Coils Work (Time 3:42) (2019) (Best)
How to "Read" Your Spark Plugs (Time 3:26) (2019) (Best)
How to Check, Set Gap, and Replace Spark Plugs (Time 5:38) (2018) (Better)
How to Diagnose Cranking No-Start Conditions (Time 2:00:07) (2019) (Better)
How to Replace Alternator 05-10 Chevy Silverado (Time 12:01) (2019) (Best)
How to Replace an Alternator (Time 3:06) (2019) (Best)
How to Replace Crankshaft Position Sensor 02-06 Nissan Altima L4 2.5L (Time 7:22) (2017) (Better)
How to Replace Ignition Control Module 96-99 GMC K1500 (Time 4:33) (2017) (Better)
How to Replace Spark Plugs and Ignition Coils 04-07 Subaru Impreza (Time 34:26) (2018) (Better)
Identifying Types of Ignition Systems (Time 12:09) (2020) (Better)
Ignition Systems (Time 13:30) (2018) (Better)
Primary and Secondary Components on a Waste Spark System (Time 4:00) (2020) (Better)
What Makes Coil-On-Plug Modules Go Bad? (Ignition Coil Diagnostics) (Time 4:54) (2016) (Better)
What You Need to Know About Spark Plugs (Time 12:28) (2016) (Better)
A8: Fuel, Air Induction, and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair
Alternative Fuels (Time 8:18) (2020) (Better)
An Overview of the Refining Process (Time 4:25) (2017) (Better)
Animation Fuel Filter: Heroes Under the Hood (Time 1:21) (2018) (Best)
Bosch GDI (Time 2:37) (2015) (Best)
Check Engine Light? Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF) Circuit: Code P0102 (Time 5:09) (2020) (Best)
Diagnosing Fuel Leaks in Your Car, Truck Or SUV (Time 8:53) (2020) (Best)
Diesel (Time 11:50) (2018) (Better)
Does Cleaning a Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Really Work? (Time 17:11) (2017) (Better)
Electric Vs Mechanical Fuel Pump (Time 6:43) (2013) (Better)
Electronic Throttle Body Troubleshooting (Time 13:52) (2020) (Better)
Electronic Throttle Control System Diagnosis (Time 3:29) (2015) (Better)
Ford Fuel Problems (Time 3:22) (2018) (Best)
Fuel Filter Explanation (Time 4:18) (2015) (Better)
Fuel Injectors (Time 10:25) (2018) (Best)
Fuel Octane Ratings Explained (Time 9:03) (2021) (Better)
Fuel Pump Connector Issues (Time 3:07) (2016) (Better)
Fuel Pump Electrical Check ( Time 2:56) (2016) (Better)
Gasoline (Time 6:23) (2018) (Better)
Gasoline Grades (Time 7:18) (2020) (Better)
GDI Engines and Carbon Deposits (Time 13:59) (2017) (Better)
How a Turbo Works (Time 3:46) (2011) (Better)
How a Turbocharger Works! (Animation) (Time 3:42) (2014) (Better)
How Biodiesel Is Made (Time 2:05) (2015) (Better)
How Does a Fuel Delivery Module Work? (3D Animation) (Time 3:16) (2020) (Best)
How It Works: Electronic Throttle (Time 6:41) (2018) (Better)
How to Clean and Replace an MAF Sensor (Mass Air Flow Sensor) (Time 2:40) (2018) (Best)
How to Clean Fuel Injectors Like the Pros (Time 5:58) (2019) (Best)
How to Diagnose a Failed Car, Truck and SUV Fuel Pump (Time 4:14) (2020) (Best)
How to Fix Intake Manifold Runner Control (Time 8:50) (2019) (Better)
How to Replace Fuel Injectors 04-08 Dodge Ram (Time 10:13) (2016) (Better)
How to Replace Fuel Injectors 97-04 Ford F150 (Time 7:43) (2017) (Best)
How to Replace MAF Sensor 04-13 Mazda 3 (Time 4:43) (2018) (Best)
How to Replace MAF Sensor 07-13 Chevy Silverado (Time 3:59) (2018) (Best)
How to Replace MAF Sensor and Housing 04-06 Nissan Altima (Time 6:08) (2017) (Best)
How to Replace Mass Airflow Sensor 07-12 Nissan Altima (Time 2:46) (2019) (Better)
How to Replace Your Vehicle's Fuel Filter (Time 4:25) (2018) (Best)
How to: Change Your Vehicle's Air Filter (Time 1:49) (2018) (Best)
How Turbocharger Works (Time 2:45) (2015) (Better)
How We Make Biodiesel (Time 5:39) (2018) (Better)
Intake Manifold Problems (Time 4:26) (2019) (Best)
Intake Manifold Runner Control (Time 12:04) (2010) (Better)
Is There Such a Thing As Better Gas (Time 9:40) (2018) (Better)
Lag, Hard Start, Stall? Diagnose Car and Truck Low Fuel Pressure! (Time 19:30) (2020) (Best)
Making Bio Fuels (Time 4:46) (2019) (Better)
P2293 High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis - 2006 2.0T VW Jetta (Time 18:24) (2020) (Best)
Purpose of a Turbocharger (Time 2:23) (2011) (Better)
Rough Running? Bad Mileage? How to Diagnose Car and Truck Fuel Injectors! (Time 5:41) (2020) (Best)
Throttle Body Relearn When Should I Reprogram My Car's Throttle Body? (Time 2:42) (2020) (Best)
Turbo Lag (Time 3:07) (2011) (Better)
Turbochargers Vs Superchargers (Time 9:15) (2018) (Better)
What Does a Mass Air Flow Sensor Do in a Car, Truck, SUV? (Time 12:15) (2020) (Best)
What Is Biodiesel? (Time 5:04) (2020) (Better)
What Is E85? | the Build Sheet (Time 6:54) (2020) (Better)
What Is The Structure of Intake Manifolds? (Time 2:08) (2017) (Best)
What's the Best Fuel for Your Car? (Time 4:40) (2021) (Better)
Why Do Fuel Injectors Clog? (Time 1:21) (2017) (Better)
Why New Cars Are Using Both Direct and Port Fuel Injection (Time 12:06) (2019) (Better)
Why You Need a Fuel Pressure Regulator (Time 3:52) (2019) (Better)
2-Wire Coil-On-Plug
3-Wire Coil-On-Plug
4-Wire Coil-On-Plug
AIR-EGR Control
APP Sensor
Battery Current Sensor
Cam and Crank Sensors
Current Track
Direct Injection CKT
Electronic Throttle Control
Evaporative Emissions
Ford PCM Controlled Generator
Generator Control Module
Hall Sensor APP
Load Response Control Alternator
Pressure and Temperature Sensors
Solid State Fan
Starter
Waste Spark
(A8) Related Resources
Part ID Worksheets
Service Information - Downloads
Service Information - Smartphones
Internal Combustion Engine ICE (Apple)
Case Studies
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Chapter 2 – Gasoline, Alternative Fuels, and Diesel Fuels (page 22)
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A8: Fuel, Air Induction, and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair
Direct Fuel Injection, Mechanical
Electronic Fuel Injection, EFI 1
Electronic Fuel Injection, EFI 2
Exhaust Back-Pressure, Measure
Fuel Filter, Remove and Replace
Fuel Pump Pressure Control Test
Locate High Pressure Fuel Leak
Meter Usage Measure Frequency Hz
Relative Compression with Vacuum Test
Relative Cranking Compression Test
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A8: Fuel, Air Induction, and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair
Alternative Fuels (Time 8:18) (2020) (Better)
An Overview of the Refining Process (Time 4:25) (2017) (Better)
Animation Fuel Filter: Heroes Under the Hood (Time 1:21) (2018) (Best)
Bosch GDI (Time 2:37) (2015) (Best)
Check Engine Light? Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF) Circuit: Code P0102 (Time 5:09) (2020) (Best)
Diagnosing Fuel Leaks in Your Car, Truck Or SUV (Time 8:53) (2020) (Best)
Diesel (Time 11:50) (2018) (Better)
Does Cleaning a Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Really Work? (Time 17:11) (2017) (Better)
Electric Vs Mechanical Fuel Pump (Time 6:43) (2013) (Better)
Electronic Throttle Body Troubleshooting (Time 13:52) (2020) (Better)
Electronic Throttle Control System Diagnosis (Time 3:29) (2015) (Better)
Ford Fuel Problems (Time 3:22) (2018) (Best)
Fuel Filter Explanation (Time 4:18) (2015) (Better)
Fuel Injectors (Time 10:25) (2018) (Best)
Fuel Octane Ratings Explained (Time 9:03) (2021) (Better)
Fuel Pump Connector Issues (Time 3:07) (2016) (Better)
Fuel Pump Electrical Check ( Time 2:56) (2016) (Better)
Gasoline (Time 6:23) (2018) (Better)
Gasoline Grades (Time 7:18) (2020) (Better)
GDI Engines and Carbon Deposits (Time 13:59) (2017) (Better)
How a Turbo Works (Time 3:46) (2011) (Better)
How a Turbocharger Works! (Animation) (Time 3:42) (2014) (Better)
How Biodiesel Is Made (Time 2:05) (2015) (Better)
How Does a Fuel Delivery Module Work? (3D Animation) (Time 3:16) (2020) (Best)
How It Works: Electronic Throttle (Time 6:41) (2018) (Better)
How to Clean and Replace an MAF Sensor (Mass Air Flow Sensor) (Time 2:40) (2018) (Best)
How to Clean Fuel Injectors Like the Pros (Time 5:58) (2019) (Best)
How to Diagnose a Failed Car, Truck and SUV Fuel Pump (Time 4:14) (2020) (Best)
How to Fix Intake Manifold Runner Control (Time 8:50) (2019) (Better)
How to Replace Fuel Injectors 04-08 Dodge Ram (Time 10:13) (2016) (Better)
How to Replace Fuel Injectors 97-04 Ford F150 (Time 7:43) (2017) (Best)
How to Replace MAF Sensor 04-13 Mazda 3 (Time 4:43) (2018) (Best)
How to Replace MAF Sensor 07-13 Chevy Silverado (Time 3:59) (2018) (Best)
How to Replace MAF Sensor and Housing 04-06 Nissan Altima (Time 6:08) (2017) (Best)
How to Replace Mass Airflow Sensor 07-12 Nissan Altima (Time 2:46) (2019) (Better)
How to Replace Your Vehicle's Fuel Filter (Time 4:25) (2018) (Best)
How to: Change Your Vehicle's Air Filter (Time 1:49) (2018) (Best)
How Turbocharger Works (Time 2:45) (2015) (Better)
How We Make Biodiesel (Time 5:39) (2018) (Better)
Intake Manifold Problems (Time 4:26) (2019) (Best)
Intake Manifold Runner Control (Time 12:04) (2010) (Better)
Is There Such a Thing As Better Gas (Time 9:40) (2018) (Better)
Lag, Hard Start, Stall? Diagnose Car and Truck Low Fuel Pressure! (Time 19:30) (2020) (Best)
Making Bio Fuels (Time 4:46) (2019) (Better)
P2293 High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis - 2006 2.0T VW Jetta (Time 18:24) (2020) (Best)
Purpose of a Turbocharger (Time 2:23) (2011) (Better)
Rough Running? Bad Mileage? How to Diagnose Car and Truck Fuel Injectors! (Time 5:41) (2020) (Best)
Throttle Body Relearn When Should I Reprogram My Car's Throttle Body? (Time 2:42) (2020) (Best)
Turbo Lag (Time 3:07) (2011) (Better)
Turbochargers Vs Superchargers (Time 9:15) (2018) (Better)
What Does a Mass Air Flow Sensor Do in a Car, Truck, SUV? (Time 12:15) (2020) (Best)
What Is Biodiesel? (Time 5:04) (2020) (Better)
What Is E85? | the Build Sheet (Time 6:54) (2020) (Better)
What Is The Structure of Intake Manifolds? (Time 2:08) (2017) (Best)
What's the Best Fuel for Your Car? (Time 4:40) (2021) (Better)
Why Do Fuel Injectors Clog? (Time 1:21) (2017) (Better)
Why New Cars Are Using Both Direct and Port Fuel Injection (Time 12:06) (2019) (Better)
Why You Need a Fuel Pressure Regulator (Time 3:52) (2019) (Better)
Alternative Fuels
2-Wire Coil-On-Plug
3-Wire Coil-On-Plug
4-Wire Coil-On-Plug
AIR-EGR Control
APP Sensor
Battery Current Sensor
Cam and Crank Sensors
Current Track
Direct Injection CKT
Electronic Throttle Control
Evaporative Emissions
Ford PCM Controlled Generator
Generator Control Module
Hall Sensor APP
Load Response Control Alternator
Pressure and Temperature Sensors
Solid State Fan
Starter
Waste Spark
(A8) Related Resources
Part ID Worksheets
Service Information - Downloads
Service Information - Smartphones
Internal Combustion Engine ICE (Apple)
Case Studies
Click here - This link will open the Jim's Case Studies page into a new tab in your browser
Photo Resources
Click here - This link will open the Jim's A8 Photo Reference page into a new tab in your browser