Mandy Concepcion

This book, Interpreting Compression Transducer Waveforms - (Including Comp-Peek-Probe)of which there are also video based training, is a dedicated work centered in automotiveelectric diagnostics. About 99% of the auto-repair duties for an auto technician will be of anelectronics nature. In this particular case, the pressure transducer has become a major autodiagnostic support technology. By running simple compression waveforms tests, you willknow all there is to know about the mechanical integrity of the engine. Now, with the includedfree oscilloscope software you don't even need to buy expensive equipment. Here, we'll showyou about our Comp-Peek-Probe transducer and then, how to interpret the waveforms. Theinterpretation section can be used with our Comp-Peek-Probe or any other compressiontransducer.

This book, Auto-Electric Repairs Explained of which there's also a companion DVD by the same title, is a dedicated work centered in automotive electric diagnostics. 99% of the auto-repair duties for an auto technician will be of the electric nature, not necessarily electronics. Electronic is also a part of auto repairs, but covered on another couse-manual-DVD by the same author. This book concentrates on the techniques relevant to repairing open and short circuits on actuators, such as motors, power feed, grounds, and other electrical faults. Techniques such as current rampping, voltage drop, scope usage, sound tracing, current draw test and many others are covered. This book and our other electronics courses 1 & 2 are a must have for any tech or DIY interested in delving into the world of electric and electronic auto repair.Special thanks given to all the techs and shops who supported my investigations on this technology, and to my wife for her support...God bless...

This book, Automotive Variable Valve Timing & Lift Explained of which there's also a companion DVD by the same title, is a one and only up to date work that covers automotive electronic variable valve timing and lift. The way things are shaping up, car makers are doing away with the throttle butterfly valve and relying on valve lift to accelerate the engine. Yes, no more throttle in the near future. This technology has matured and is here. Almost all car manufacturers are using some form of variable valve lift. Variable valve timing on the other hand is an even older technology and present on almost all cars today. This book and companion DVD-Video goes deep into the operation of both, variable valve lift and timing. It explains the principles according to each manufacturer. This is one area of technology where it really pays to know the system and the system changes drastically depending on the vehicle's brand name. Various systems such as Mercedes-Benz Camtronic, BMW Valvetronic, Variocam, Ford CTA, Toyota Neo VVL, Honda V-Tec and many others are covered. This is by far, the most complete book of its kind for this particular technology. It'll give you the knowledge needed to understand these systems. So enjoy and learn...Table of Contents-Engine Camshaft Timing Synchronization -Timing Marks Alignment -Hydraulic Valve Lifter -Variable CAM Timing -Toyota VVT-iE Variable Valve Timing -VTEC Honda Valve Lift Operation -VTEC Pressure Switch -Honda VTEC Solenoid Testing -BMW VANOS or Variable Valve Timing -Double VANOS-BMW VVT Vanos Repair -BMW Valvetronic Electronic Valve Lift-FORD Ti VCT -FORD CTA Torque Valve Timing -Dodge VVT Valve Timing.-Nissan NEO VVL Valve Timing.-Porsche Variocam Plus Valve Timing. -Toyota Valvematic Valve Timing.-Mercedes-Benz Camtronic Valve Timing.

This book, Continuously Variable Transmission Systems - CVT of which there's also a companion DVD by the same title, was a long time in the making. Various transmissions were purchased with the specific task of disassembling then to gather the needed resources (photos, diagrams, etc) to develop this CVT series. The information seen here is found nowhere else. You can purchase a specific CVT service manual, which will guide you during the repair, but won't tell you how a CVT works. Here, you can get the needed procedures and operating information to guide you during repairs in the field. This book and it's companion DVD video forms a unique training resource, which you can use to gain a complete CVT understanding. Who can benefit from this manual? If you're an automotive technician, DIY-mechanic or just interested in learning about this technology as a whole, then this book is for you. Also, if you're simply a consumer that would like to give this technology a try, read on and get an insight on how and why the CVT works and came about. Enjoy...Table of Contents* CVT Transmission Basic Operation* CVT Hydraulic Control * CVT Belt to Pulley Clamping * CVT Transmission Stepper Motor* CVT Computer Control * CVT Speed Sensors * CVT Transmission Fluid Type * CVT Water to Oil Cooler * CVT Hydraulic Oil Pump * CVT Pressure Tests * CVT Pressures * CVT Valve Body * CVT PWM Solenoids* CVT Transmission Reverse Clutch * CVT Transmission Forward Clutch * CVT Tuning and Performance * CVT Paddle Shifting vs. Formula 1 PDK (Doppelkupplung)

Make Your Own Diagnostic Equipment (MYODE)This book, "Make Your Own Diagnostic Equipment" came about from the need of many readers and viewers to be able to make and maintain fairly simple diagnostic gadgets. It is meant to show and guide the professional technician and DIY mechanic on how to make these gadgets. In many cases, due to the nature of the equipment industry, it is very expensive or virtually impossible to get these tools. The reason being is that often times tool makers don't see a profit in making these simple but effective gadgets. Most, if not all of these tools, are invaluable in diagnosing modern automotive systems. You can estimate that having one of these tools, at the right time when needed, will cut your diagnostic time by at least 50%. Of course, knowing how to use it is also important. However, by definition if you've already studied how the gadget works, how to build it an also ended up building it yourself, you've already passed the learning curve and chances are you'll know how to use it. At the very least, reading this book will put you in a much better position to also asses diagnostic issues and on the use of other important tools of automotive diagnostics. It is our hope with this work to enlighten the professional and DIY mechanic on the use, construction and operation of modern automotive diagnostic gadgets. Use this information to the beast of your abilities and be on the diagnostic driver seat.Table of Contents- Automotive Low Pressure Transducer - Building the Low Pressure Transducer - Using the Low Pressure Transducer - Polarity LED Test Light - Using the Polarity LED Test Light - Stress Loaded Test Light - Using the Stress Loaded Test Light - Building the Stress Loaded Test Light - Fuel-Pump Relay & the Stress Loaded Test Light - Dual Polarity & 5 Volt Reference Test Light - Amplified Sensor Tester - Injector & Coil Magnetic Detector - Fuel Injector Pulser - ECM-ECU Memory Saver Tool- Loaded Injector Noid Light - Using the Loaded Injector Noid Light - 5 Volt Reference Simulator - Parasitic Draw Amp Meter - Using the Parasitic Draw Amp Meter - Fuse Voltage Drop Short Identifier - How to Use the Fuse Voltage Drop Short Identifier - Ignition Primary DIS - COP Probe - How to Use the Ignition Primary DIS Probe - Drive-By-Wire Motor Actuator Controller - How to Use the Drive-By-Wire Actuator Controller - Ignition Key Transponder Detector - Using the Ignition Key Transponder Detector - Magnetic Sensor Induction Simulator - Using the Magnetic Sensor Induction Simulator - O2 Sensor Simulator - Using the O2 Sensor Simulator- ABS Speed Sensor Simulator - Using the ABS Speed Sensor Simulator - ABS Speed Sensor Simulator, Bleeding the Brakes - Optical CAM and CRANK Sensor Simulator - Using the Optical CAM and CRANK Sensor Simulator - OBD-2 Data Link Connector Breakout Box - Using the OBD-2 DLC Breakout Box

(GDI) Gasoline Direct Injection Explained(A Gasoline Direct Injection Technology Series)By Mandy ConcepcionThis book, "(GDI) Gasoline Direct Injection Explained" covers the major points of this technology. It is a must first book for anyone interested in updating and understanding the finer points of this technology. All the major auto makers are now releasing new models with GDI injection. This technology is easy and faster to manufacture, now that the engineering has pretty much been polished. Gone are the carbon issues of the past. GDI has matured and is here to stay. This book will cover sensors and feedback programs that only GDI systems employ. There are some, but few similarities between GDI and PFI, which we'll cover here. The main differences are in the high pressures needed and the way injectors are triggered (not with 12 volts). Other issues that may render a GDI inoperative are the NOx systems, which is also covered in this book. We hope this book serves as a launching point for a complete and proper GDI Technology training regime. Enjoy.Table of contents(GDI) Gasoline Direct Injection Explained * GDI Advantages* GDI vs PFI Fuel Injection* GDI Spray Guided Combustion* GDI Wall Guided Combustion* GDI Injector Operation* GDI Injector Testing* GDI Injection Failures* GDI High Pressure Pump Construction* GDI High Pressure Pump Tests* GDI Pressure Sensor* GDI Pressure Sensor Testing* GDI Pressure Control Solenoid* GDI NOx Sensor Operation* GDI NOx Sensor Testing* GDI Erroneous NOx Codes* GDI Exhaust Temp Sensor* GDI Exhaust Temp Sensor Testing* GDI NOx Catalyst Operation* GDI NOx Catalyst Testing* GDI NOx Catalyst Regeneration

Automotive Relay Circuit Guide(Includes circuit explanations, how current flows and how to wire relays from the ground up.)By Mandy ConcepcionThis book is a comprehensive work on automotive relays and their circuit analysis. The book is also a companion to our Video-DVD series of the same title. Here, we analyze how automotive relays are connected with their peripheral components. Each section starts with the specifics of the components used in that circuit and then there's a deep analysis of how current flows on the circuit. The idea is to first explain and give the reader the particulars of each circuit, then go deeper and analyze why the circuit behaves the way it does, how to diagnose it and how to connect it in case the whole wiring is missing, obsolete or simply was never present to begin with. Table of Contents -How to wire relay as ON button - Explains how to connect an automotive relay to stay ON at all times. Useful for any device that stays ON and using a low current trigger switch. -Turn ON relay button diode - Details the use of a Diode as an ON circuit. The diode itself is the key to it all.-How to make a relay injector security circuit - This is a clever circuit for deactivating your vehicle's fuel injectors as a security measure. It's simple and concealed. -How to wire a relay starter kill-switch - Disabling the starter is fairly simple, but this circuit also employs other tactics to make it more effective.-How to do a single relay car alarm - Shows how to wire a relay as an easy to connect car alarm. It'll show you a cost effective way to secure your car.-How to connect a power relay - Gives you extensive input for connecting an automotive relay as a power unit or to drive almost any kind of device.-How to wire a cooling fan relay - Useful in retrofitting an older systems to work with electric cooling fans and to replace an out of production fan with a universal unit.-How to connect a fuel pump relay - There are many instances where the fuel pump has gone bad an no replacement is available. Learn how this circuit works and how to wire the fuel pump.-How to do an alternator relay failure circuit - A very clever circuit used as a warning to the driver when an impending alternator issue is at hand.-How to wire relay power door lock - Power door locks have been around for many years. This section shows you how the circuit works, how to connect it, retrofitting to an older car and how to repair the systems in case of failure.-How to wire a power windows relay - Resistive rest at ground or any other wiring scheme is foreign to many people. Learn how it works right here in this article. -How to make a relay turn signal - Learn how to wire an entire high class turn signal system, found on luxury makes. Useful for retrofitting your own vehicle in case parts are no longer available.-How to wire an AC compressor clutch relay - A very reliable circuit is presented here to bow help you understand an AC systems as well as teaches you to retrofit older cars.-How to connect a headlight warning relay - Knowing when the headlights are down is essential. This circuit will show you how the circuit works and how to build it.-How to wire an ECM relay - The ECM relay meets all power requirements for the car computer. Learn how the circuit works and how to connect it. -How to wire AC blower motor relay - Get the details on connecting an AC blower motor and how to re-wire a new one if needed.-How to wire relay fog lights - Fog lights are necessary in many areas. Most vehicles have no fog-lights and this circuit is geared towards explaining how they work and install them.

OBD-2 Automotive Code Encyclopedia and Cross-Reference GuideBy Mandy ConcepcionThis guide was written without the sponsoring of any one particular company or organization. No endorsements are made or implied. Any reference to a company or organization is done purely for sake of information. Here, you'll also have access to a series of useful cross-reference automotive sensor values, such as MAP, TPS, FRP or fuel-rail-pressure sensor, etc, which makes for a useful tool during repairs.All codes seen in this guide were backward engineered from the development of our Scan-1 OBD-II Scanner and Diagnostic System. Due to our extensive development with automotive ECMs and the Scan-1 we were able to compile the most complete OBD-2 code list in the industry. Due to the nature of the development of the Scan-1 the definitions here may differ somewhat from other publications. In one word, the Scan-1 being a completescanner and diagnostic tool generated a large amount of information, which we're now able to bring to you in a cost effective way.In this publication, you'll also have access to all the Generic OBD 2 code definitions, as well as the code setting criteria. Keep in mind that although the OBD-2 code definition is the same for all manufacturers; this isn't so for the code setting criteria. An effort has been made to keep the data as simple and straightforward as possible. In certain cases, the manufacturer has specified multiple instances of the same code. When presented with this situation, simply study the multiple instances and apply them to the vehicle at hand.

Stories from the Road 5 (A Narrative About Modern Automotive Diagnostics An Automotive Case Studies Series By Mandy Concepcion This book, "Stories from the Road - Automotive Case Studies 1" is a real work in action about the intricacies of modern automotive diagnostics. It is based on actual real life situations. From this book you may extract real-life lessons, which will help you as an automotive aficionado, DIY mechanic and professional technician. The work is divided into narrated stories representing real-life applications of diagnostic technology, equipment usage, repair techniques and knowledge based information. Here, you'll get input on how to use the automotive scan-tool, OBD-2 ECM/PCM readers, oscilloscope, graphing multi-meter, signal tone injector and many other diagnostic tools. You'll also get deep insights on testing all kinds of sensors and actuators, such as injectors, solenoids, transmission components, motors, fuel pumps, CAM and crank sensors, TPS, MAF, Knock and pretty much every component seen today. All the content is presented on a narrated, story like format to make the knowledge easy and fun to comprehend. With that in mind, enjoy your readings. Table of contents Stories from the Road 5 * - Honda's Clogged Nostrils Honda, one of the most trusted brands, also has recurring issues with "Clogged Nostrils". Yes, you heard right, this is a pesky issue that causes misfires and performance problems on Hondas with 4-cylinder engines. See how to solve this issue here. * - Injector Noid for Void See why this Volvo would start, but then shut down after a while. Learn the use of NOID lights and issues with injected engines. Follow the current from the ECM to the actual components. Then use the current AMP probe to continue the flow of diagnostic. This little video is packed with goodies. * - Intermittently Voyager on Hall-Effect An engine stalling at times on a Dodge Voyager. Wow, this is the proverbial intermittent issue. Get the scoop on a complete diagnostic path from the scanner, to the scope, to following the specific wiring diagram to the final cause. * - It's All About Synchronicity Yeas, that's right synchronicity of the CAM and CRK sensors. This issue is very common and causes lack of power and damage to the engine. Follow this case from the Fuel-Trims to the signals in question. Live and learn with this video. * - KIA ABS to the Max A seemingly easy problem to diagnose on an ABS system with an issue at higher speed turned our not so easy. Learn from this diagnostic path from scan tool to scoping the signals in question. It is not always as easy as it seems. * - Lean Mean Tahoe Machine The P0171 and P0172 DTC or codes are the most common on today's systems and often difficult to diagnose. Learn how the specific PIDs like mass air flow or MAF and other sensor data was used during diagnostic. Then use a smoke machine and a scan tool to prove what happened. * - Light Loader Blazer with Issues Well, yes this vehicle had issues alright; from misfires to performance issues on loaded conditions. Learn the intricacies of reading and analyzing ignition waveforms. Also get a lead on CAM timing issues and how to diagnose that particular fault. See what happened.

Este libro tiene como contenido todo lo relacionado en base de An lisis Estructural Automotriz, tal como: maquina de enderesar chasis, soldadura MIG, soldadura TIG, soldadura de arco y de acelileno. Se expoene tecnicas de trabajoar en los chasis modernos, varios tipos de maquinas de chasis son cubiertos, maquinas movibles, portatiles, los pros y contras de cada una. El libro tambien cubre sobre la fabricacion de piesas del cuerpo del vehiculo manuales y herramientas necesarias. Finalment, este libro lo preparara para el examen de ASE de certificacion.