Modern cars are no longer defined only by pistons and gears - they are dominated by electronics, sensors, and control systems that govern performance, reliability, and safety. Advanced Engine Electronics & Diagnostics is your complete guide to understanding and mastering these systems.
Inside you'll discover:
- How modern ECUs control fueling, ignition, boost, and variable valve timing.
- The full range of sensors and actuators - from airflow and oxygen to throttle, ignition, speed, and transmission sensors.
- How to interpret OBD-II and OBD-III fault codes, freeze-frame data, and live monitoring streams.
- Advanced diagnostic strategies and predictive maintenance techniques that prevent failures before they happen.
- Real-world case studies showing step-by-step troubleshooting for misfires, turbocharger issues, CVT slip, ABS faults, and more.
- The future of automotive electronics - AI-driven predictive diagnostics, connected cars, OTA updates, and cybersecurity challenges.
Whether you are a professional mechanic, tuner, engineering student, or passionate enthusiast, this book gives you the tools to navigate the electronic heart of today's vehicles with clarity and confidence.
About the Author:
Dr. Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman is a mechanical engineer with advanced degrees in industrial and systems engineering, a tuner since 1998, and an autocross racing participant in Egypt. He has tuned five of his own cars and shares his passion for performance and reliability on his CarTuningLovers YouTube channel.
Dr. Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman is an internationally recognized Lean expert, author, and university lecturer. He has published over 100 books and articles on Lean thinking, quality systems, and industrial excellence. He currently teaches Industrial Engineering and Management Systems at the American University in Cairo, an Executive Advisor and a member of the Advisory Committee of the IEOM International Society, and consults for global organizations across manufacturing, public services, and education.
With nearly two decades of academic and professional experience, Dr. Soliman has trained professionals across the Middle East, including engagements with Princess Nourah University in Saudi Arabia and Vale Oman Pelletizing Company. He has designed and delivered over 60 leadership and technical development programs, helping organizations build a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Earlier in his career, he worked in various industrial sectors including crystal-glass manufacturing, fertilizers, and chemicals, while educating teams on the Toyota Production System. He has led numerous lean transformation projects, delivering measurable results and uncovering substantial cost savings by targeting waste across production and service environments.
His lectures and training materials have reached over 200,000 learners via SlideShare, and his research is ranked among the most downloaded papers on the Social Science Research Network (SSRN) by Elsevier.
Dr. Soliman holds a BSc in Engineering, a master's in Quality Management, and postgraduate degrees in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management. He also holds certifications in quality, cost, and operations management. He is a member of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) and the Society for Engineering and Management Systems (SEMS).
His insights have been featured in SAGE Publications, Industrial Management, Lean Thinking, and other peer-reviewed platforms.
