Automobile Electrical and Electronic Systems, 5th Edition

This textbook will help you learn all the skills you need to pass all Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Systems courses and qualifications.

As electrical and electronic systems become increasingly more complex and fundamental to the workings of modern vehicles, understanding these systems is essential for automotive technicians. For students new to the subject, this book will help to develop this knowledge, but will also assist experienced technicians in keeping up with recent technological advances. This new edition includes information on developments in pass-through technology, multiplexing, and engine control systems. In full colour and covering the latest course specifications, this is the guide that no student enrolled on an automotive maintenance and repair course should be without.

Designed to make learning easier, this book contains:

• Photographs, flow charts, quick reference tables, overview descriptions and step-by-step instructions.
• Case studies to help you put the principles covered into a real-life context.
• Useful margin features throughout, including definitions, key facts and ‘safety first’ considerations.

Preface

Chapter 1 : Electrical and Electronic Principles
Chapter 2 : Tools and Equipment
Chapter 3 : Electrical Systems and Circuits
Chapter 4 : Batteries
Chapter 5 : Charging
Chapter 6 : Starting
Chapter 7 : Ignition
Chapter 8 : Fuel Control
Chapter 9 : Engine Management
Chapter 10 : Lighting
Chapter 11 : Auxiliaries
Chapter 12 : Instrumentation
Chapter 13 : Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Chapter 14 : Chassis Electrical
Chapter 15 : Comfort and Safety
Chapter 16 : Automotive Technology Academy

Index