Your in-depth colour illustrated guide to understanding, repairing and improving the electrical systems of British classics. Electrical systems used in British cars in the period 1950 to 1980 have gained some notoriety, most of it unfavourable and much of it undeserved. This book shines a light on the subject, system by system, including the murkier corners. Whatever their foibles, the cars remain the cherished possessions of enthusiasts worldwide, and this book's contribution to making the electrical systems understandable and reliable will maintain the enjoyment the cars provide for many decades to come.Based on the proven formulas of Rick Astley's previous, and much acclaimed book, MGB Electrical Systems, this book breaks down the electrical systems of classic British cars into separate and easily understandable sections. In each, the components and system as a whole are examined in theory and chronology, to show how and why they evolved the way they did. With hundreds of colour photographs and diagrams, together with fault-finding tables, the veil of mystery is removed, allowing the owner to understand, repair and improve their cherished classic.This book is the definitive and indispensable guide to British car electrical systems, and deserves a place on every enthusiast's bookshelf.

This book, "Stories from the Road - Automotive Case Studies" 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 9 - Content * - The PTC Learning Curve What's a PTC? Found on Dodge vehicles, it is here to stay and can through a diagnostic out of bounce. This vehicle would start then stall and afterwards it would not start again until some time had passed. The ECM was replaced, but nothing worked. See what this case diagnostic can tech you. * - The Sputtering Malibu A Chevy with a drivability complaint and a misfire code that was hard to diagnose. See how this diagnostic developed from using a Tech-2 factory scanner to the logical path that made the tech repair the issue. * - The Tachometer Coil Affair A no-spark condition on a Dodge, but what does that have to do with a tachometer? Ignition and coil assemblies were replaced, but the issue remained. See how it all worked out from dedicated CG video diagrams to expose the issue. Also get a grip on using the graphing multi-meter to solve this repair case. * - Toyota it Wasn't Me Injector A great engine swap gone bad. What appeared to be a good running engine all of a sudden when buzzers. See how this diagnostic was approached and what the ECM was seeing using various tools. See how thing got crazy and took the case in the wrong direction. * - Toyota's Ignition Octopus Misfire issues on today's crowded engines are time consuming. See how "The Octopus" or a special tool used for ignition diagnostic was employed and how diagnostic time was reduced to a minimum by this tool usage. * - Trans-Am Rocker Poker Issue A Trans-Am having a misfire issue and the shop replaced parts galore. The shop went through all the diagnostic channels like compression, electrical test, but thing worked. A powerful tool was employed here from the tech's arsenal of tools. See how it was used to check ignition and solve the final issue. * - VW Golf on the Rough This VW ran fine for miles, but then would start to run rough. The ECM, Hall-Effect and O2 sensor was replaced, but to no avail. This diagnostic was started by monitoring the most vital signals for starting. See how a chain of events unfolded to correct this issue. * - Who Quit First A Ford with a complaint of hesitation upon acceleration. The venerable complete tune-up was performed. This series video runs you through a complete analysis on ignition system waveform interpretation. It also explain other concepts highly desirable in today's vehicle diagnostic. * - Zapping the Air Control Signal A Chevy Camaro with absolutely no codes and an idle control issue. Learn how the IAC Counts were used during diagnostics. To top it all off, this issue was intermittent. Get a big scoop on scanner PID interpretation and how to use the data-stream to find vehicle issues. See how it all developed.

Hatchback, Saloon & Estate, including vRS and special/limited editions. Does NOT cover new Fabia range introduced May 2007 Petrol engines: 1.2 litre (1198cc) 3-cyl & 1.4 litre (1390cc & 1397cc) 4-cyl Does NOT cover models with 1.0 litre or 2.0 litre petrol engines Diesel engines: 1.4 litre (1422cc) 3-cyl & 1.9 litre (1896cc) 4-cyl, including turbo

Stories from the Road 4 (A Narrative About Modern Automotive Diagnostics An Automotive Case Studies Series By Mandy Concepcion This book, "Stories from the Road 4" 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 4 * - Corvette with a U Problem Diagnostic case that cover the intricacies of networked diagnostics. Here's what happens when there's an issue with a multi-module Corvette computer system, which generates the venerable U type DTC or trouble codes. * - Ford's E150 Burning Down the House Get the diagnostic strategy employed with this Ford Van and a possible transmission issue. The case also goes into details on the use of multi-channel scopes to detect problems. After a tough diagnostic path the problem is finally found in the least expected place. See where. * - GM B2960 Antitheft Syndrome Learn from the diagnostic path this GMC Trailblazer took us on, especially during the detection process on an antitheft system and a no-start condition. Get tips and secrets on this GM system and see how to go about diagnosing it. * - GM Passlock Issue from Hell The "Security Light" is on. What do you do then? Here's what happened with a GMC Van and the Sec-light on with a no-start condition. Code P1632, an antitheft code was just the beginning. The diagnostic goes into PassLock calibration detection and lot of other diagnostic practices for this system. * - Great Diagnostic Waterfall That's right, a waterfall of procedures and equipment for this 2007 Jeep. See an arsenal of equipment used up during this erratic engine operation diagnostic. Multiple equipments were used to find out a waterfall chain of events that caused this strange issue. * - Headlight Transmission Shifter A very strange problem with a Ford Focus having a headlight transmission shifting issue, yeah that's right. Was this a crossed wire issue or was it the ECM seeing something strange. Here, you'll see heavy use of the oscilloscope and some fancy logic. * - Hello There GM Power Windows A difficult diagnostic issue on a GM power window system. The trouble was that this was no ordinary power window. It was a heavily computerized and networked power window system, like the ones found on all new models. See the how a manufacturer component option made this system fail. * - BONUS...How to Connect a Fuel Pump Relay Derived from our series "Automotive Relays Connection Guide," this section is a primer on how the Fuel-Pump relay is wired. It serves as a guide and a possible way is repairing older vehicles, whom have lost their fuel delivery system. In many cases, the part is no longer available so here you'll gain some knowledge on how to connect the fuel pump.