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How to Use Automotive Diagnostic Scanners

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ISBN-10: 0760328005

ISBN-13: 9780760328002

Edition: 2008 (Revised)

Authors: Tracy Martin

List price: $29.95
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A federal government mandate put on-board diagnostic systems--at the time strictly for emissions--into automobiles in the 1970s. But it wasnrsquo;t until 2002 that automakers made their diagnostic codes available to the public. Now backyard mechanics and professionals alike have access to these codes, which today monitor everything from cylinder misfires to improperly closed gas caps. All thatrsquo;s missing is information about how to use this invaluable diagnostic tool; this book provides that information. Starting with why scanners are needed to work effectively on modern cars, author Tracy Martin teaches readers how to choose the right tool (therersquo;s a bewildering array of scanners,…    
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Book details

List price: $29.95
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
Publication date: 1/15/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.87" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.342
Language: English

Tracy Martin writes for Motorcycle Consumer News, RoadBike, Friction Zone, PowerSports, and Dealer News magazines. Author of three books, Tracy co-authored the MSF's Guide to Motorcycling Excellence, Second Edition . Published by Motorbooks International, Tracy 's latest book, Motorcycle Electrical Systems: Troubleshooting and Repair , is available at book sellers everywhere. His first book, How to Diagnose and Repair Automotive Electrical Systems , is also available at book stores. In addition to writing, Tracy teaches the Total Control Advanced Riding Clinic with Lee Parks, author of Total Control . Tracy has presented riding skills and motorcycle suspension seminars across the United…    

Preface
On Board Diagnostics, a Brief History
, OBD-II - the On-Board Emissions Monitor Transitions: From OBD-I to OBD-II
- Catalytic Converters, Oxygen Sensors and Electronic Fuel Delivery
- Professional Scanners & Code Readers
Scan Tools
, Automotive Detective Work
Scanner Operation
Appendix
Domestic OBD-I and OBD-II Applications
OBD-I Codes
OEM Contact Info for OBD-II
OBD-II Automotive Terms
OBD-II Acronyms
DLC Non-standard Locations
Diagnostic Trouble Codes