Computerized Engine Controls

Steve V. Hatch is a professor at the Lincoln College of Technology (LCT), Denver Campus, formerly known as Denver Automotive and Diesel College (DADC). Active in the automotive field since 1972, he has worked as a technician in both aftermarket shops and dealerships. Professor Hatch began his teaching career in 1989, teaching evening classes while continuing to work as a drivability technician in a dealership. He began teaching full-time in August 1991 at DADC and has since worked as both an instructor and a curriculum developer for the college, as well as a training coordinator for Snap-on Technical Training. In 1994 he became part of Colorado’s Air Care retraining program, designed to increase professional technicians’ understanding of modern systems. Working in conjunction with Bridgestone, in 2002 Professor Hatch developed a national training program to increase the diagnostic effectiveness of lead technicians in stores throughout the U.S. These stores now include Firestone, Tires Plus, and Wheel Works. Professor Hatch is an ASE Master Certified Automotive Technician and is also ASE L1 and L3 Certified. He instructs both professional technicians and entry-level students on a continuing basis throughout the year.

Introduction: A Review of Electricity and Electronics
Chapter 1: Computers In Cars
Chapter 2: Common Components For Computerized Engine Control Systems
Chapter 3: Common Operating Principles For Computerized Engine Control Systems
Chapter 4: Diagnostic Concepts
Chapter 5: Diagnostic Equipment
Chapter 6: Exhaust Gas Analysis
Chapter 7: OBD I and OBD II
Chapter 8: Multiplexing Concepts
Chapter 9: General Motors Electronic Fuel Injection
Chapter 10: General Motors Port Fuel Injection
Chapter 11: Cadillacs Digital Fuel Injection
Chapter 12: Advanced General Motors Engine Controls
Chapter 13: Ford''s Electronic Engine Control IV (EEC IV)
Chapter 14: Ford''s Electronic Engine Control V (EEC V)
Chapter 15: DaimlerChrysler Fuel Injection Systems
Chapter 16: European (Bosch) Engine Control Systems
Chapter 17: Asian Computer Control Systems
Chapter 18: Alternative Power Sources
Appendix A: Approach To Diagnostics
Appendix B: Terms & Acronyms