Today's automotive technicians need a thorough understanding of electrical principles and electronic systems to service modern vehicles. With this book, you can explore how automotive electronics work, the role they play in a vehicle's normal operation, how and why technicians use test instruments, and common diagnosis and repair procedures. The text provides a solid grounding in the fundamentals of electricity and electronics, giving you the foundation you need to master advanced topics such as batteries, starting and charging systems, ignitions, and electrical accessories. Practical testing procedures are covered as well, including the use of both common shop tools and highly technical equipment. The text also includes up-to-date coverage of current systems, tools, and J1930 terminology.
Author(s): Santini, Al
Edition: 2nd Edition
Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc.
Year: 2013
Language: English
Commentary: 5981
Pages: 544
Content:
• Front Matter
• Preface
• Table of Contents
•Section 1. Safety and Communication
1. Safe Working Practices
2. Working as an Electricity/Electronics Technician
•Section 2. Circuit Fundamentals and Basic Test Equipments
3. Voltage, Current, and Resistance
4. Circuits
5. Voltmeters
6. Ammeters
7. Ohmmeters
•Section 3. Vehicle Circuits
8. Circuits That Do Work
9. Analyzing Series Circuits
10. Analyzing Parallel Circuits
11. Series-Parallel Circuits
12. Control Circuits
13. Diagnosing Open Circuits
14. Diagnosing Short Circuits
15. Servicing Open and Short Circuits
•Section 4. Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO) Use
16. Digital Storage Oscilloscopes
17. DSO Trigger and Slope
18. Reading and Interpreting a DSO Pattern
19. Using a Current Probe with a DSO
20. Using the DSO's Multiple-Trace Capability
•Section 5. Electronic Fundamentals
21. Solid-State Devices
22. Electronic-Control Input Devices
23. Diagnosing and Servicing Electronic-Control Input Devices
24. Integrated Circuits as Input Devices
25. Diagnosing and Servicing ICs
26. Oxygen Sensors
27. Diagnosing and Servicing Oxygen Sensors
•Section 6. Wiring Diagrams
28. Wiring Diagram Symbols
29. Using the Wiring Diagram as a Service Tool
•Section 7. Batteries
30. Automotive Batteries
31. Diagnosing Batteries
32. Servicing Batteries
•Section 8. Starting Systems
33. Starting Systems
34. Solenoid Shift Starters
35. Diagnosing and Servicing Solenoid Shift Starting Systems
36. Gear-Reduction Starters
37. Diagnosing Gear-Reduction Starters
38. Starter Controls
39. Diagnosing Starting Controls
40. Starting System Servicing
•Section 9. Charging Systems
41. Charging System Overview
42. Field Circuits
43. Diagnosing and Servicing the Charging System
•Section 10. Ignition Systems
44. Secondary Ignition Systems
45. Servicing the Secondary Ignition System
46. Primary Ignition Systems
47. Diagnosing and Servicing Distributed Primary Ignition Systems
48. Distributorless Ignition Secondary Circuits
49. Diagnosing and Servicing the Secondary Ignition System on a Distributorless Vehicle
50. Distributorless Ignition Primary Circuits
51. Diagnosing and Servicing the Primary Circuit on a Distributorless Ignition System
52. Coil-on-Plug Ignition Systems
53. Diagnosing and Servicing Coil-on-Plug Ignition Systems
•Section 11. Accessories
54. Lighting Circuits
55. Diagnosing Lighting Circuits
56. Defogger, Horn, and Windshield Wiper Circuits
57. Diagnosing Defogger, Horn, and Windshield Wiper Circuits
58. Motor-Driven Accessories
59. Diagnosing Motor-Driven Accessories
• Appendix: ASE Practice Exam for Electrical Systems
Bilingual Glossary
Index
