ASE Test Prep and Study Guide

Jim Halderman brings a world of experience, knowledge, and talent to his work. His automotive service experience includes working as a flat-rate technician, a business owner, and a professor of automotive technology.He has a bachelor of science degree from Ohio Northern University and a master’s degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Jim also holds a US patent for an electronic transmission control device. He is an ASE-certified master automotive technician (A1-A9) plus G1, L1, and L3.Jim is the author of 18 automotive textbooks, all published by Pearson. Jim has presented numerous technical seminars to national audiences, including the California Automotive Teachers (CAT) and the Illinois College Automotive Instructor Association (ICAIA). He is also a member of and presenter at the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT). Jim was named Regional Teacher of the Year by General Motors Corporation and a member of the advisory board for the technological studies department of Ohio Northern University.Jim and his wife, Michelle, live in Dayton, Ohio. You can reach Jim at jim@jameshalderman.com.

• (A1) ENGINE REPAIR(A1) Study Guide and ASE Test Correlation Chart(A1) QuestionsA. General Engine DiagnosisB. Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and RepairC. Engine Block Diagnosis and RepairD. Lubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and RepairE. Fuel, Electrical, Ignition, and Exhaust Systems Inspection and Service(A1) AnswersA. General Engine DiagnosisB. Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and RepairC. Engine Block Diagnosis and RepairD. Lubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and RepairE. Fuel, Electrical, Ignition, and Exhaust Systems Inspection and Service(A2) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE(A2) Study Guide and ASE Test Correlation Chart(A2) QuestionsA. General Transmission and Transaxle DiagnosisB. In-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Maintenance and RepairC. Off-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Repair(A2) AnswersA. General Transmission/TransaxleB. In-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Maintenance and RepairC. Off-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Repair(A3) MANUAL DRIVE TRAIN AND AXLES(A3) Study Guide and ASE Test Correlation Chart(A3) QuestionsA. Clutch Diagnosis and RepairB. Transmission Diagnosis and RepairC. Transaxle Diagnosis and RepairD. Drive Shaft/Half Shaft and Universal Joint/CV Joint Diagnosis and RepairE. Rear Axle Diagnosis and RepairF. Four-Wheel Drive/All-Wheel Drive Component Diagnosis and Repair(A3) AnswersA. Clutch Diagnosis and RepairB. Transmission Diagnosis and RepairC. Transaxle Diagnosis and RepairD. Drive Shaft/Half Shaft and Universal Joint/CV Joint Diagnosis and RepairE. Rear Axle Diagnosis and RepairF. Four-Wheel Drive/All-Wheel Drive Component Diagnosis and Repair(A4) SUSPENSION AND STEERING(A4) Study Guide and ASE Test Correlation Chart(A4) QuestionsA. Steering Systems Diagnosis and RepairB. Suspension Systems Diagnosis and RepairC. Related Suspension and Steering ServiceD. Wheel Alignment Diagnosis, Adjustment, and RepairE. Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service(A4) AnswersA. Steering Systems Diagnosis and RepairB. Suspension Systems Diagnosis and RepairC. Related Suspension and Steering ServiceD. Wheel Alignment Diagnosis, Adjustment, and RepairE. Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Repair(A5) BRAKES(A5) Study Guide and ASE Test Correlation Chart(A5) QuestionsA. Hydraulic System Diagnosis and RepairB. Drum Brake Diagnosis and RepairC. Disc Brake Diagnosis and RepairD. Power Assist Units Diagnosis and RepairE. Miscellaneous Systems Diagnosis and RepairF. Electronic Brake Control Systems - ABS and TCS Diagnosis and Repair(A5) AnswersA. Hydraulic System Diagnosis and RepairB. Drum Brake Diagnosis and RepairC. Disc Brake Diagnosis and RepairD. Power Assist Units Diagnosis and RepairE. Miscellaneous Systems Diagnosis and RepairF. Electronic Brake Control Systems - ABS and TCS Diagnosis and Repair(A6) ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS(A6) Study Guide and ASE Test Correlation Chart(A6) QuestionsA. General Electrical/Electronic System DiagnosisB. Battery and Starting System Diagnosis and RepairC. Starting System Diagnosis and RepairD. Charging System Diagnosis and RepairE. Lighting Systems Diagnosis and RepairF. Instrument Cluster and Driver Information Systems Diagnosis and RepairG. Body Electrical Systems Diagnosis and Repair(A6) AnswersA. General Electrical/Electronic System DiagnosisB. Battery and Starting System Diagnosis and RepairC. Starting System Diagnosis and RepairD. Charging System Diagnosis and RepairE. Lighting Systems Diagnosis and RepairF. Instrument Cluster and Driver Information Systems Diagnosis and RepairG. Body Electrical Systems Diagnosis and Repair(A7) HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING(A7) Study Guide and ASE Test Correlation Chart(A7) QuestionsA. Air Conditioning System Diagnosis and RepairB. Refrigeration System Component Diagnosis and RepairC. Heating and Engine Cooling Systems Diagnosis and RepairD. Operating Systems and Related Controls Diagnosis and Repair(A7) AnswersA. Air Conditioning System Diagnosis and RepairB. Refrigeration System Component Diagnosis and RepairC. Heating and Engine Cooling Systems Diagnosis and RepairD. Operating Systems and Related Controls Diagnosis and Repair(A8) ENGINE PERFORMANCE(A8) Study Guide and ASE Test Correlation Chart(A8) QuestionsA. General Engine DiagnosisB. Ignition System Diagnosis and RepairC. Fuel, Air Induction, and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and RepairD. Emission Control Systems Diagnosis and RepairE. Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis and Repair(A8) AnswersA. General Engine DiagnosisB. Ignition System Diagnosis and RepairC. Fuel, Air Induction, and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and RepairD. Emissions Control Systems DiagnosisE. Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis and Repair(A9) LIGHT VEHICLE DIESEL ENGINES(A9) Study Guide and ASE Test Correlation Chart(A9) QuestionsA. General Engine DiagnosisB. Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and RepairC. Engine Block Diagnosis and RepairD. Lubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and RepairE. Air Induction and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and RepairF. Fuel System Diagnosis and Repair(A9) AnswersA. General Engine DiagnosisB. Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and RepairC. Engine Block Diagnosis and RepairD. Lubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and RepairE. Air Induction and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and RepairF. Fuel System Diagnosis and Repair(G1) AUTO MAINTENANCE AND LIGHT REPAIR(G1) Study Guide and ASE Test Correlation Chart(G1) QuestionsA. Engine SystemsB. Automatic Transmission/TransaxleC. Manual Drive Train and AxlesD. Suspension and SteeringE. BrakesF. ElectricalG. Heating and Air Conditioning(G1) AnswersA. Engine SystemsB. Automatic Transmission/TransaxleC. Manual Drive Train and AxlesD. Suspension and SteeringE. BrakesF. ElectricalG. Heating and Air Conditioning(L1) ADVANCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST(L1) Study Guide and ASE Test Correlation Chart(L1) QuestionsA. General Powertrain DiagnosisB. Computerized Powertrain Controls DiagnosisC. Ignition System DiagnosisD. Fuel Systems and Air Induction Systems DiagnosisE. Emission Control Systems DiagnosisF. I/M Failure Diagnosis(L1) AnswersA. General Powertrain DiagnosisB. Computerized Powertrain Controls DiagnosisC. Ignition System DiagnosisD. Fuel Systems and Air Induction Systems DiagnosisE. Emission Control Systems DiagnosisF. I/M Failure Diagnosis