Autodata 2006 CD2 Technical publications for Automotive professionals

Autodata have been publishing technical information for automotive professionals since the early 1970s and have a range of over 50 titles. Data and technical information is also available on CD.
Autodata CD2 is alive with electronic links between related topics to speed your search for information and solutions and covers all the subjects below:

Technical data

Vehicle identification
o Engine capacity
o Engine power
o Fuel type
o Illustrations showing VIN plate/Engine code location
o Data link connector (DLC) location
o Rim/Tyre sizes and tyre pressures
o Service illustrations

Tuning and emissions
o Illustrated firing order and Preparatory conditions
o Basic ignition adjustment
o Engine oil temperature
o Idle speed
o Emission levels

Service adjustments
o Spark plug type and plug gap
o Valve clearance
o Cylinder compression
o Oil pressure

Lubricants and capacities
o Specification and capacities of engine oil, transmission oil and differential oil
o Capacities of engine cooling system

Ignition system
o Ignition type and ignition system
o Ignition coil and distributor specifications
o Setting data

Fuel system
o Description of injection systems including Manufacturer, System and Type
o Technical data covering:-
- system and regulated pressures
- engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
- engine speed (RPM) sensor
- injectors
- oxygen sensor heater

Tightening torques
o Cylinder head
o Main bearing and big-end bearing
o Oil sump and oil pump
o Clutch
o Camshaft sprocket and crankshaft pulley
o Wheel hub and brakes
o Wheel nuts and bolts

Brake discs and brake drums
o Minimum component dimensions (permissible wear limits)

Air conditioning
o Refrigerant and Refrigerant oil (type and quantity)

Repair times
o Mechanical repairs
o Electrical repairs
o Bodywork repairs
o Air conditioning
o Manufacturer time allowance given in decimal hours
o Quick and easy labour charge quotes
o Estimates can be printed and saved
o Spare part charge can be added
o Additional tasks can be added
o Hourly rate can be customized

Wheel alignment
o Wheel alignment data
o Setting instructions
o Service illustrations
o Tightening torques
o Rim and tyre specifications
o Tire pressures and load condition
o Terminology


Valve timing

Timing belts
o Removal and installation procedures
o Replacement Interval Guide
o Repair Times
o List of special tools required
o Illustrated timing belt routing and timing marks
o Tightening torques
o Illustrated serpentine belt routing

Timing chains
o Removal and installation procedures
o Required special tools
o Repair Times
o Illustrated timing chain routing and timing marks
o Tightening torques
o Illustrated serpentine belt routing

Timing gears
o Required special tools
o Illustrated timing gear locations and timing marks
o Tightening torque
o Illustrated serpentine belt routing

Service schedules
o Service schedules in line with manufacturer’s original schedules
o Service intervals based on:
- mileage
- Inspection I, II or III
- elapsed time
o Mechanic’s service tick list
o Listing of required spare parts
o Service illustrations showing:
- Drain and refill locations
- Serpentine belt routing
- Jacking points
- Pollen filter locations
o Merging feature to enable adding of service times into the
repair times summary for quoting and billing purposes

Service interval indicator and key programming
o Service indicator resetting instructions
o Key programming for:-
- anti-theft alarm system
- central locking
- immobilizer

Accessing trouble codes
o Data link connector (DLC) location(s)
o Procedure for accessing trouble codes
o Flash code interpretation
o List of probable fault causes (Primary fault location and associated fault(s))
o Quick reference link to fault code list

Engine management system
o Positive identification of engine management systems
o System and component tests based on technical test data
illustrated by the related test procedure
o Quick reference link to the circuit diagram associated with
the selected component
o Quick reference link to engine bay illustration showing location
and description of the selected component
o Schematic diagram of ECM harness multi-plug pin locations
o Schematic system layout
o General test procedures
o Description of component operation
o General safety precautions

Engine management Pin data
o Checking input signals (from sensors and components) to ECM
o Schematic diagram of ECM harness multi-plug pin locations viewed
from terminal side and from wire side
o View mode by:-
- component name
- pin number
- component and pin numbers
o Dynamic testing of engine component signals based on test data
o Oscilloscope wave forms
o Screen tip feature enables visualization of ECM harness multi-plug pin description
o Selected component/ECM harness multi-plug pin highlighted by colour

Trouble shooter
o Fault description on engine management systems
o Quick reference link to component check sequence
o Flow chart presentation of component check sequence
o Quick reference link to component related engine management
test data by clicking on the selected component

Airbags
o System description
o Arming/Disarming procedure
o Steering wheel removal and installation
o Tightening torques of SRS-related components
o Self diagnosis and fault code description

Air conditioning
o System description
o System pressure
o Self diagnosis and fault code description
o Technical specification such as:-
- refrigerant quantities
- temperature related sensor resistance
o Compressor clutch clearance
o Quick reference link to circuit diagram
o AC control module harness multi-plug pin layout
o Component location - engine bay
o Component location - instrument panel

ABS
o System and component tests based on technical
data and illustrations
o Quick reference link to the selected component
o Self diagnosis and fault code description
o ABS control module harness multi-plug pin layout
o Component location - engine bay
o Component location - passenger compartment

Component locations
o Quick reference link to the following vehicle systems:-
- engine management system
- air conditioning
- ABS
- airbags
- fuse boxes and relay plates

Circuit diagrams:
o Quick reference link to the following vehicle systems:-
- engine management system
- air conditioning
- ABS
o Circuit diagrams feature quick reference link to the selected component
o Control module harness multi-plug pin layout
o Screen tip feature enables visualization of component
description in the circuit diagram window
o Zoom feature for circuit diagram enhancement

Model coverage:
- Cars & light commercial vehicles from 1970-2006
- Commercial vehicles and tractors from 1970-2006

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