BMW Automotive Technologies

By Mandy Concepcion

This book, BMW Automotive Technologies of which there's also a companion DVD by the same title, makes for an extensive work on what BMW has done in late model cars. Various new technologies are covered here. All the technical explanations are done using the latest in graphics to show the concepts, inner workings and operation. It is a must see for anyone interested in auto repair, automotive instructors, technicians or simply DIY aficionados.

 

The information seen here will prepare you for either of two things, becoming a knowledgeable consumer or as a technician/mechanic get you acquainted with the technology to diagnose these vehicles. The first step in diagnostics is to always "know the system" you're working on. This book will certainly prepare you in learning the operation and finer points of the latest electronic systems and technologies. Often times, a specific mechanical system is completely driver by the electronics, such as the BMW VANOS variable valve timing. Well, if you don't know the system, you can't fix it, or you can't ask the proper questions when at the repair shop.

 

This book will prepare you to ask the right questions from a consumer point of view or to also ask the right questions when diagnosing from a technician's point of view. Knowing the operation of these BMW systems is critical and will serve to save you time and money. Enjoy…

 

(For further insight on the operation and testing of these components see our complimentary book & DVD-Videos to this series.)

• Language: English
• Publisher: Mandy Concepcion
• Release date: Jun 25, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224873678

Mandy Concepcion

Mandy Concepcion has worked in the electronics engineering and automotive field for over 35 years. He holds a Bachelor's Degree Electronics Engineering, C & Python Programming, as well as an ASE A2, A6, A8 & L1 certification. For the past 29 years he has been exclusively involved in the diagnosis of all the different electronic systems found in today's vehicles. It is here where he draws extensive practical knowledge from his experience and hopes to convey it in this book. He's also actively engaged in developing automotive diagnostic equipment and components. In many ways his circuits are creations do not exists anywhere else, so creating new things is in his DNA. Many of his creative ideas are meant to help extend the life or usability of running vehicles. Others are meant to boost systems usability. The software seen in his created circuits are developed by him, so use them safely, enjoy.

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BMW Automotive Technologies

(Includes all BMW later model electronic technologies)

By Mandy Concepcion

Copyright © 2013, 2018  By Mandy Concepcion

This book is copyrighted under Federal Law to prevent the unauthorized use or copying of its contents. Under copyright law, no part of this work can be reproduced, copied or transmitted in any way or form without the written permission of its author, Mandy Concepcion.

The information, schematics diagrams, documentation, and other material in this book are provided as is, without warranty of any kind. No warranty can be made to the testing procedures contained in this book for accuracy or completeness. In no event shall the publisher or author be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with, or arising out of the performance or other use of the information or materials contained in this book. The acceptance of this manual is conditional on the acceptance of this disclaimer.

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Preface & Acknowledgements

This book, BMW Automotive Technologies of which there's also a companion DVD by the same title, makes for an extensive work on what BMW has done in late model cars. Various new technologies are covered here. All the technical explanations are done using the latest in graphics to show the concepts, inner workings and operation. It is a must see for anyone interested in auto repair,