- ISBN13: 9780760328002
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
From hand-held, dedicated units to software that turns PCs and Palm Pilots into powerful diagnostic scanners, auto enthusiasts today have a variety of methods available to make use of on-board diagnostic systems. And not only can they be used to diagnose operational faults, they can be used as low-budget data acquistion systems and dynamometers, so you can maximize your vehicle’s performance.
Beginning with why scanners are needed to work effectively on … More >>
How To Use Automotive Diagnostic Scanners
Tags: Automotive, Diagnostic, Scanners
#1 by S. mims on February 5, 2010 - 12:13 am
I love this book…I have learned so much. easy to read and easy to understand…
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by Olumide Awoderu on February 5, 2010 - 1:47 am
If you want a fast start to becoming a doing yourself technician and have never work with a scanner and have zero idea of OBD 11 system and related components…. this is an entry level recommendation for you. The book should have been titled “Introduction to the OBD II Diagnostic” has the emphasis is on basic principles/component of OBD 11 compliant vehicles and their functionalities.
Rating: 3 / 5
#3 by non entity me on February 5, 2010 - 3:24 am
An absolute must-have! Clearly explains the workings of today’s car in layman’s language. You’ll be up and running in no time and save yourself a bundle diagnosing those codes yourself. Mr. Martin’s companion book on auto electronic diagnosing is the perfect compliment of this book; also a must-have. Finally, someone has simplified a rather complex subject and illustrated it with great photography. A big debt is owed to Tracy Martin for this book. Highest rating!!!
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by J. Reichard on February 5, 2010 - 5:37 am
After buying and reading this book cover to cover, I am little disappointed in some of the scan tool coverage. It does a good job of covering the nuts and bolts of obd1 and obd2, and giving you background on what they are and what they want to do. This is a great starting point as most driveability problems stem from the computer trying to keep everything within certain parameters, and what it can’t do.
It has some great gems in it, which is always a plus, but it could go a little more in depth about what it actually is that you are looking at when you use the scan tool, and what fuel trim is, what it means, how to use the tool to get into the problem, etc.
I can never say that a book is a total letdown, because all automotive books have gems that a real mechanic can’t ever say aren’t useful, but this book won’t give you the total definitive scan tool. But it is a great primer for those that have purchased one and are on their way to understanding and using one.
Rating: 4 / 5