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With 291 topics and 651 technical illustrations (including 149 waveforms), the Auto-Solve Diagnostic Assistance CD-ROM provides help on a wide range of topics and vehicle problems — including turbochargers, starting circuits, variable valve timing, fault codes and fuel injection.

Listed below are the details of the contents of each chapter in this invaluable resource.

Auto-Solve automotive software CD
  • Chapter 1: Electrics
    • Basic Electrics
    • Batteries
    • Electric Circuit Testing
    • Keyless Go Systems
    • Power Management
    • Wiring Diagrams
  • Chapter 2: Basic Engine Technology
    • The Otto Cycle
    • Oil Pumps and Lubrication Systems
    • Water Pumps and Cooling Systems
  • Chapter 3: Starting and Charging Circuits
    • Starting Circuits
    • Stop Start Circuits
    • Charging Circuits
  • Chapter 4: Electronic Ignition
    • Ignition Primary Circuits
    • Ignition Secondary Circuits
    • Testing Secondary Ignition Circuits
  • Chapter 5: Petrol Fuel Injection
    • Petrol Indirect Electronic Petrol Fuel Injection
    • Petrol Direct Electronic Petrol Fuel Injection
    • Fuel Pressure Testing Petrol Indirect EFI
  • Chapter 6: Diesel Fuel Injection
    • Mechanical Fuel Injection
    • Mechanical Fuel Injection Trouble Shooting
    • Types of Electronic Diesel Fuel Injection
    • Common Rail (part 1)
    • Common Rail (part 2)
    • Common Rail (part 3)
    • Bosch Unit Injection (Pump-Düse)
    • Diesel Leak-off Testing
    • Vacuum Supply
    • Fuel Delivery to High Pressure Pump
  • Chapter 7: Control Modules
    • Engine Control Modules
    • Engine Control Moudles Locations
    • Central Body Control Modules
  • Chapter 8: Sensors and Actuators
    • Sensors (Petrol EFI)
    • Actuators (Petrol EFI)
    • Sensors (Common Rail Diesel)
    • Actuators (Common Rail Diesel)
  • Chapter 9: Emissions and Emission Control Devices
    • Petrol Emission
    • Diesel Emissions
    • Emissions Control Devices
    • Diesel Particulate Filters
  • Chapter 10: Braking, Steering and Suspension
    • Anti-locking Brake Systems (ABS)
    • Electronic Stability Programs (ESP)
    • Electronic Handbrakes
    • Electronic Steering Systems
    • Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
  • Chapter 11: Vehicle Servicing
    • Engine Oil
    • Power Steering Oil
    • Brake Fluid
    • Anti-Freeze
    • Filters
    • Spark Plugs
    • Cambelts and Timing Chains
    • Serpentine Belts
  • Chapter 12: EOBD and Vehicle Networking
    • EOBD
    • EOBD Codes
    • Diagnostic Socket Locations
    • Communication and Binary Code
    • Multiplexing
    • CAN-Bus
    • Scan Tools - Short and Long Term Fuel Trims
    • Scan Tools - Example Live Data
  • Chapter 13: Diagnostic Procedures and Flowcharts
    • Six-Step Approach to Diagnostics
    • Guided Diagnostics
    • Flowchart - Checking batteries
    • Flowchart - Engine fails to crank or cranks slowly
    • Flowchart - Engine cranks but fails to start - Checking HT Circuits
    • Flowchart - Engine cranks but fails to start - Checking LT Circuits (Inductive Pick-up)
    • Flowchart - Engine cranks but fails to start - Checking LT Circuits (Hall effect Pick-up)
    • Flowchart - Engine cranks but fails to start - Electronic Fuel Injection
    • Miscellaneous Diagnostic Procedures
  • Chapter 14: Waveform Library and Oscilloscope Settings
    • Waveform Library - Sensors
    • Waveform Library - Actuators
    • Waveform Library - Ignition
    • Waveform Library - Miscellaneous
    • Waveform Library - Electronic Diesel Engine Management
    • Waveform Library - Motorbike Engine Management
  • Chapter 15: Miscellaneous Topics
    • K-Jetronic Fuel Injection
    • Liquefied Petroleum Gas
    • Hybrid Vehicles
    • Variable Valve Timing
    • Air Conditioning
    • Turbochargers
    • Variable Geometry Turbochargers
    • Saddle Fuel Tanks and Pumps
    • Miscellaneous Older Technology
  • Chapter 16: Bonus Material
    • Back to basics - magazine topics