Particulate matter (PM), 120, 130

Particulate matter (PM), 120, 130
Pattern, 29, 114, 133, 143
PCV, 62, 63, 153
Permanent magnet starters, 161, 162
Phase correction, 136
PicoScope, 29, 30
Piezo-electric, 91, 93
Position memory, 222
Power, 99
Power-assisted steering, 183
Powertrain control module (PCM), 73
Pre-engaged starter, 160, 161
Pressure conscious valve see PCV
Pressure gauge, 35, 106, 154, 187, 257
Pressure relief valve, 151, 153
Pressure sensing, 83
Pressure test gauge, 154
Pressure tester, 35, 150
Pressure testing, 34, 257
Primary, 54, 56, 110, 150, 152
Programmed ignition, 111, 112, 113, 136
Propshaft, 249
Pulse generator, 109, 110
Pump, 124, 149, 150, 234, 253
Pyrotechnic inflater, 240, 241
Rack and pinion steering, 183
Rack Steering box, 182
Radial tyre, 182
Radio broadcast data system (RBDS), 217
Radio data system (RDS), 217
Radio interference, 221
Rain sensor, 93, 94
Rate based monitoring, 263
Receiver drier, 238, 239
Rectification, 84, 165
Refrigerant, 234, 235
Relative compression, 59
Report writing, 3
Reserve capacity, 156
Resistors, 91, 197, 221, 222, 233
Resolution, 26, 63
Revcounter, 256
Ripple, 58
Road speed (Hall effect), 49
Road test, 10, 64, 150, 187
ROM, 111, 123, 126, 133, 135, 228
Rotary idle actuator, 95
SAE, 21, 36, 64, 66, 156
Scanner/fault code-reader, 30
Scope, 14, 29, 33, 60, 265
Screening, 221
Scrub radius, 186
Seat belt tensioners, 243
Seat heating, 236
Security, 176, 182, 216, 218, 219
Security and communications, 216
Semi-trailing arms, 192
Sensors, 13, 19, 31, 40, 44, 46, 47, 68, 74, 86, 111,
121, 176, 218, 224, 228, 236, 257, 265
Sensors and actuators, 86, 124, 141, 257
Serial communication, 30
Shock absorbers see Dampers
Short circuit, 2, 8, 13
Sight glass, 238, 239
Silencers, 145
Single-point injection, 49, 123, 143
Single point injector, 49, 50
Six-stage process, 6
Smog, 61, 65
Smoke, 131
Smoke meter, 130, 131
Society of Automotive Engineers see SAE
Software, 30, 31, 32, 36, 263
Solenoid, 94, 96, 160
Solenoid actuators, 94
Spark ignition, 59, 78
Spark plug, 56, 115, 116, 117, 119
Spark plug heat range, 115
Speakers, 216, 217
Speed sensor, 40, 49, 141, 176, 240
Springs, 193
Starter, 59, 158, 159, 160
Starter circuit, 159, 160, 161, 163
Starting, 159, 163
Stationary current cut off, 110
Stator, 253
Steering rack, 182, 183
Stepper motor, 54, 55, 96, 106
Stethoscope, 252
Strain gauge pressure sensor, 90
Stratified charge, 138
Sunroof, 222, 223
Supplementary restraint system (SRS), 243, 244
Suspension, 11, 190, 193, 195
Swivel axis, 185
Symbols, 63, 197, 198
Symptom(s), 1, 2, 8, 33
Synchromesh, 248
System, 2, 14, 18, 19, 54, 68, 72, 78, 80, 98, 169,
197, 247, 262
Temperature sensor, 44, 45, 87, 125, 236
Terminal designation, 16
Terminal numbers, 15
Test lights, 12
Thermal actuator, 96, 97
Thermal gauge, 226, 227, 230
Thermistor, 86, 125, 126
Thermo-valve, 147
Thermostat, 148, 149
Thermostatic expansion valve, 235
Throttle butterfly position, 135
Throttle position, 47, 88, 126, 180
Throttle position sensor, 48, 88
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Index

Throttle position switch, 125
Timing belt, 100
Tires, 182
Titania, 46, 47, 48
Torque converter, 253, 254, 256
Trace, 29
Tracking, 185, 186, 188
Tracking gauges, 187
Traction control, 178, 180
Traction control modulator, 180
Trailing arms, 191, 192, 193
Transfer gearbox, 251
Transistors, 197, 199, 200, 201
Transmission, 88, 217, 247
Trip computer, 228, 229
Turbine, 136, 253
Vacuum gauge, 154
Valve and ignition timing, 101
Valve mechanisms, 100, 112
Variable capacitance, 90
Variable resistance, 88
Variable venturi carburettor, 104, 106
Vehicle condition monitoring, 228
Vehicle systems, 18
Ventilation, 153, 231, 233, 235
Volt, amp tester (VAT), 159
Volt drop, 13, 159, 167
Volt drop testing, 13, 163
Voltage regulator, 165, 166
VR Pump, 128
Water cooled system, 148
Water pump, 148, 149
Waveform, 29, 33, 40, 42, 49, 58, 82, 86
Web, 260
Wheel alignment, 187
Wheel balancer, 187
Wheel speed sensors, 40, 176
Wide band lambda sensor, 93
Window lift motor, 96
Wiper circuits, 211
Wiper motor, 209, 210, 211, 215, 216
Xenon lighting, 207
Zener diode, 51, 166, 197
Zirconia, 47, 48, 73, 74
Zirconium dioxide, 92
Index
271