Automobile electrical and electronic systems / Tom Denton.

Includes index.

Table of Contents. - Ch. 1 Electrical and electronic principles - - Basic electrical principles - - Electronic components and circuits - - Digital electronics - - Microprocessor systems - - Measurement - - Sensors - - Actuators - - Testing electronic components, sensors and actuators. - Ch. 2 Tools and equipment - - Basic equipment - - Oscilloscopes - - Scanners/Fault code readers and analysers - - Emission testing. - Ch. 3 Electrical systems and circuits - - The Systems approach - - Electrical wiring, terminals and switching - - Multiplexing - - Media oriented systems transport (MOST) - - Automotive ethernet - - Circuit diagrams and symbols - - Electromagnetic compatibility - - Central electrical control - - Connected cars. - Ch. 4 Batteries - - Vehicle batteries - - Lead-acid batteries - - Maintenance, charging and testing batteries - - Advanced battery technology - - Developments in electrical storage. - Ch. 5 Charging - - Requirements of the charging systems - - Charging system principles - - Alternators - - Smart charging - - Advanced charging system technology. - Ch. 6 Starting - - Requirements of the starting system - - Starter motors and circuits - - Types of starter motor. - Ch. 7 Ignition - - Ignition system fundamentals - - Electronic ignition - - Distributorless ignition - - Coil on plug - - Spark plugs. - Ch. 8 Fuel control - - Combustion - - Engine fueling and exhaust emissions - - Fuel injection. - Ch. 9 Engine management - - Advanced engine management technology. - Ch. 10 Lighting - - Lighting circuits. - Auxiliaries - - Windscreen washers and wipers. - Ch. 12 Instrumentation. - Ch. 13 Heating ventilation and air conditioning. - Ch. 14 Chassis electrical. - Ch. 15 Comfort and safety. - Ch. 16 Automotive technology academy.

"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 mechanics in keeping up with recent technological advances. This new edition includes information on developments in hybrid car technology, GPS, multiplexing, and electronic stability/vehicle dynamics control. 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.This textbook will help you learn all the skills you need to pass Level 3 vehicle electrical and electronic systems courses or related modules from City and Guilds, IMI and BTEC, and is also ideal for higher level ASE, AUR and other qualifications"-- Provided by publisher.

"This textbook will help you learn all the skills you need to pass Level 3 vehicle electrical and electronic systems courses or related modules from City and Guilds, IMI and BTEC, and is also ideal for higher level ASE, AUR and other 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 mechanics in keeping up with recent technological advances. This new edition includes information on developments in hybrid car technology, GPS, multiplexing, and electronic stability/vehicle dynamics control. 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"-- Provided by publisher.