Automotive Diagnostic Systems

Understanding OBD-I & OBD-II

Keith McCord

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English

Cartech
21 July 2011

Automotive (motor mechanic) skills; Vehicle maintenance & manuals

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The electronic control unit and other electronic controls are connected to every major system of a car built within the past 15 years, yet when there is a problem or an error code, many enthusiasts do not know how to go about fixing the problem. With this book, an affordable hand held scanner, and other common tools, the average enthusiast can diagnose and fix most common problems, rather than bringing the vehicle to a dealership for repair at shop rates of $100 per hour or more.

Keith McCord recounts the history of automotive onboard diagnostic systems and creation of the rudimentary OBD I systems and the development as well as the evolution of OBD II. Currently, OBD-II (OnBoard Diagnostic II) is the standard of the industry, and this book provides a thorough explanation of this system. It details its main features, capabilities, and characteristics. It shows how to access the port connector on the car, the serial data protocols, and what the serial data means. To understand the diagnostic codes, the numbering system is defined and the table of common DTCs is shown. But most importantly, McCord provides a thorough process for trouble shooting problems, tracing a problem to its root, explaining why DTCs may not lead to the source of the underlying problem, and ultimately resolving the problem.

Almost anyone can hook a scanning tool up to the serial port and read the error, but the key to fixing the problems is using an effective trouble shooting process that resolves all the issues that may be contributing or creating the problem. McCord provides sound procedures, insight, and information for resolving most ECU and computer control problems at home with affordable consumer-grade scanners.

By: Keith McCord
Imprint: Cartech
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 354g
ISBN: 9781613255254
ISBN 10: 161325525X
Pages: 146
Publication Date: 21 July 2011
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active