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9781418012670

Today's Technician: Automotive Electricity And Electronics (Shop and Classroom Manual)

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    9781418012670

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    141801267X

  • Edition: 4th
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2006-09-26
  • Publisher: Cengage Learning
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The newest edition of this classroom and shop manual set continues to provide unsurpassed coverage of the theory and procedures for automotive electricity and electronics. Streamlined diagnostic and service procedures and added attention to data bus networks, including the CAN, LIN, ISO, and other common systems, are highlighted in this revision. Expanded coverage of vehicle accessory systems includes the new multi-stage air bag systems, weight classification systems, side air bag systems, and laser guided cruise control systems. An all-new chapter on hybrid and high voltage systems is also featured.

Table of Contents

Preface vii
Introduction to Automotive Electrical and Electric Systems
1(22)
Introduction
1(1)
Why Become an Electrical System Technician?
1(1)
The Role of Electricity in the Automobile
2(1)
Introduction to the Electrical Systems
2(18)
Summary
20(1)
Review Questions
21(2)
Basic Theories
23(35)
Introduction
23(1)
Basics of Electron Flow
24(2)
Electricity Defined
26(5)
Electrical Laws
31(3)
Types of Current
34(1)
Electrical Circuits
35(12)
Capacitance
47(2)
Magnetism Principles
49(4)
Theory of Induction
53(1)
EMI Suppression
54(1)
Summary
55(1)
Review Questions
56(2)
Electrical Components
58(33)
Introduction
58(1)
Electrical Components
58(9)
Electronic Components
67(11)
Circuit Protection Devices
78(5)
Circuit Defects
83(4)
Summary
87(1)
Review Questions
88(3)
Wiring and Circuit Diagrams
91(23)
Introduction
91(1)
Automotive Wiring
91(12)
Wiring Diagrams
103(6)
Summary
109(2)
Review Questions
111(3)
Automotive Batteries
114(22)
Introduction
114(1)
Conventional Batteries
115(5)
Maintenance-Free Batteries
120(3)
Hybrid Batteries
123(1)
Recombination Batteries
124(1)
Battery Terminals
125(1)
Battery Ratings
126(4)
Battery Cables
130(1)
Battery Holddowns
130(1)
Battery Failure
131(1)
Summary
132(1)
Review Questions
133(3)
Starting Systems
136(28)
Introduction
136(1)
Motor Principles
137(8)
Starter Drives
145(1)
Cranking Motor Circuits
146(1)
Starter Control Circuit Components
147(9)
Cranking Motor Designs
156(4)
Summary
160(1)
Review Questions
161(3)
Charging Systems
164(39)
Introduction
164(1)
Principles of Operation
165(2)
AC Generators
167(10)
AC Generator Circuits
177(1)
AC Generator Operation Overview
178(3)
Regulation
181(7)
Charging Indicators
188(3)
AC Generator Design Differences
191(8)
Summary
199(2)
Review Questions
201(2)
Lighting Circuits
203(43)
Introduction
203(1)
Lamps
203(3)
Headlights
206(4)
Headlight Switches
210(5)
Concealed Headlights
215(3)
Flash to Pass
218(1)
Exterior Lights
219(17)
Interior Lights
236(2)
Lighting System Complexity
238(5)
Summary
243(1)
Review Questions
243(3)
Electrical Accessories
246(48)
Introduction
246(1)
Horns
246(4)
Windshield Wipers
250(17)
Washer Pumps
267(2)
Blower Motor Circuit
269(4)
Electric Defoggers
273(2)
Power Mirrors
275(4)
Power Windows
279(5)
Power Seats
284(4)
Power Door Locks
288(3)
Summary
291(1)
Review Questions
291(3)
Introduction to the Body Computer
294(29)
Introduction
294(1)
Analog and Digital Principles
295(3)
Central Processing Unit
298(1)
Computer Memory
299(2)
Information Processing
301(6)
Inputs
307(7)
Outputs
314(4)
High Side and Low Side Drivers
318(1)
Summary
319(1)
Review Questions
320(3)
Vehicle Communication Networks
323(24)
Introduction
323(1)
Multiplexing Communication Protocols
324(3)
Multiplexing Systems
327(10)
Supplemental Data Bus Networks
337(6)
Summary
343(1)
Review Questions
344(3)
Advanced Lighting Circuits
347(30)
Introduction
347(1)
Computer-Controlled Concealed Headlights
347(2)
Computer-Controlled Headlight Systems
349(2)
Automatic On/Off with Time Delay
351(3)
Automatic Headlight Dimming
354(7)
Headlight Leveling
361(1)
Daytime Running Lamps
362(1)
Illuminated Entry Systems
363(2)
Instrument Panel Dimming
365(2)
Fiber Optics
367(2)
Lamp Outage Indicators
369(5)
Summary
374(1)
Review Questions
374(3)
Instrumentation and Warning Lamps
377(31)
Introduction
377(1)
Electromechanical Gauges
378(4)
Quartz Analog Instrumentation
382(3)
Gauge Sending Units
385(1)
Digital Instrumentation
386(7)
Digital Displays
393(6)
Head-Up Display
399(1)
Travel Information Systems
400(3)
Warning Lamps
403(2)
Summary
405(1)
Review Questions
406(2)
Electronic Chassis Control and Accessory Systems
408(77)
Introduction
408(1)
Introduction to Automatic Temperature Control
409(15)
Electronic Cruise Control Systems
424(6)
Memory Seats
430(3)
Climate-Controlled Seats
433(2)
Electronic Sunroof Concepts
435(5)
Antitheft Systems
440(3)
Immobilizer Systems
443(1)
Automatic Door Locks
444(4)
Keyless Entry
448(6)
Electronic Heated Windshield
454(6)
Intelligent Windshield Wipers
460(1)
Electronic Shift Transmissions
461(1)
Speed-Sensitive Steering
462(1)
Electronic Suspension Systems
463(3)
Introduction to Antilock Brake System
466(3)
Automatic Traction Control
469(1)
Electronic Stability Control
469(1)
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
470(3)
Vehicle Audio Entertainment Systems
473(6)
DVD Systems
479(1)
Hands-Free Cellular Telephone
480(1)
Navigation Systems
480(1)
Summary
481(1)
Review Questions
482(3)
Passive Restraint Systems
485(31)
Introduction
485(1)
Passive Seat Belt Systems
485(4)
Air Bag Systems
489(8)
Air Bag Deployment
497(1)
Air Bag Warning Lamp
497(1)
Passenger-Side Air Bags
497(1)
Hybrid Air Bag Types
498(2)
Multistage Air Bag Deployment
500(1)
Side Impact Air Bags
501(1)
Air Bag On/Off Switches
501(5)
Seat Belt Pretensioners
506(1)
Inflatable Knee Blockers
507(1)
Occupant Classification Systems
507(5)
Summary
512(2)
Review Questions
514(2)
Vehicles with Alternative Power Sources
516(23)
Introduction
516(1)
Electric Vehicles
516(2)
Hybrid Vehicles
518(6)
42-Volt Systems
524(5)
Fuel Cells
529(7)
Summary
536(1)
Review Questions
537(2)
Glossary 539(24)
Index 563(100)
Preface xiii
Safety
1(32)
Introduction
1(1)
Personal Safety
1(6)
Tool and Equipment Safety
7(1)
Lifting the Vehicle
8(5)
Running the Vehicle While in the Shop
13(1)
Fire Hazards and Prevention
14(4)
Hazardous Materials
18(3)
Electrical System Safety
21(5)
Summary
26(1)
Terms to Know
26(1)
ASE-Style Review Questions
27(2)
Job Sheets
29(4)
Special Tools and Procedures
33(54)
Introduction
33(1)
Basic Electrical Troubleshooting
34(1)
Test Equipment
35(3)
Multimeters
38(11)
Lab Scopes and Oscilloscopes
49(7)
Scan Tools
56(3)
Static Strap
59(1)
Memory Keepers
60(1)
Service Information
61(5)
Working as an Electrical Systems Technician
66(3)
Diagnostics
69(1)
Summary
70(1)
Terms to Know
71(1)
ASE-Style Review Questions
71(1)
ASE Challenge Questions
72(1)
Job Sheets
73(14)
Basic Electrical Troubleshooting and Service
87(46)
Introduction
87(1)
Testing Circuit Protection Devices
88(4)
Testing and Replacing Electrical Components
92(7)
Testing Diodes
99(2)
Testing Transistors
101(2)
Testing for Circuit Defects
103(8)
Digital Storage Oscilloscope (DSO)
111(5)
Terms to Know
116(1)
ASE-Style Review Questions
117(1)
ASE Challenge Questions
118(1)
Job Sheets
119(14)
Wiring Repair and Reading Circuit Diagrams
133(38)
Introduction
133(1)
Wire Repair
133(8)
Replacing Fusible Links
141(1)
Repairing Connector Terminals
142(5)
Reading Wiring Diagrams
147(3)
Terms to Know
150(1)
ASE-Style Review Questions
150(1)
ASE Challenge Questions
151(2)
Job Sheets
153(18)
Battery Diagnosis and Service
171(38)
Introduction
171(1)
General Precautions
172(1)
Battery Inspection
173(2)
Charging the Battery
175(3)
Battery Test Series
178(10)
Battery Drain Test
188(2)
Battery Removal and Cleaning
190(4)
Maintaining or Restoring Memory Functions
194(1)
Jumping the Battery
194(2)
Terms to Know
196(1)
ASE-Style Review Questions
196(1)
ASE Challenge Questions
197(2)
Job Sheets
199(10)
Starting System Diagnosis and Service
209(40)
Introduction
209(1)
Starting System Service Cautions
210(1)
Starting System Troubleshooting
210(4)
Testing the Starting System
214(11)
Starter Motor Removal
225(2)
Starter Motor Disassembly
227(5)
Starter Motor Component Tests
232(3)
Starter Reassembly
235(3)
Terms to Know
238(1)
ASE-Style Review Questions
238(2)
ASE Challenge Questions
240(1)
Job Sheets
241(8)
Charging System Testing and Service
249(38)
Introduction
249(2)
Charging System Service Cautions
251(1)
AC Generator Noises
251(1)
Charging System Troubleshooting
252(1)
Voltage Output Testing
252(1)
Voltage Drop Testing
253(1)
Field Current Draw Test
254(2)
Current Output Testing
256(1)
Full-Field Test
256(6)
Regulator Test
262(1)
Diode/Stator Test
263(1)
Diode Pattern Testing
263(3)
Charging System Requirement Test
266(1)
AC Generator Removal and Replacement
266(2)
AC Generator Disassembly
268(3)
AC Generator Component Testing
271(3)
AC Generator Reassembly
274(2)
Terms to Know
276(1)
ASE-Style Review Questions
276(1)
ASE Challenge Questions
277(2)
Job Sheets
279(8)
Lighting Circuits Repair and Diagnosis
287(48)
Introduction
287(1)
Headlights
288(12)
Concealed Headlights
300(1)
Headlight Switch Testing and Replacement
301(3)
Dimmer Switch Testing and Replacement
304(4)
Taillight Assemblies
308(6)
Interior Lights
314(4)
Terms to Know
318(1)
ASE-Style Review Questions
318(1)
ASE Challenge Questions
319(2)
Job Sheets
321(14)
Electrical Accessories Diagnosis and Repair
335(40)
Introduction
335(1)
Horn Diagnosis
335(4)
Wiper System Service
339(9)
Windshield Washer System Service
348(1)
Blower Motor Service
349(3)
Electric Defogger Diagnosis and Service
352(3)
Power Window Diagnosis
355(2)
Power Seat Diagnosis
357(1)
Power Door Lock Diagnosis
358(1)
Terms to Know
359(1)
ASE-Style Review Questions
359(1)
ASE Challenge Questions
360(1)
Job Sheets
361(14)
Body Computer System Diagnosis
375(34)
Introduction
375(2)
Electronic Service Precautions
377(1)
Diagnosis of Computer Voltage Supply and Ground Circuits
378(5)
Trouble Codes
383(1)
Visual Inspection
383(1)
Entering Diagnostics
384(3)
Testing Actuators
387(2)
Testing Sensors
389(5)
PROM Replacement
394(2)
Flashing the BCM
396(2)
Terms to Know
398(1)
ASE-Style Review Questions
398(1)
ASE Challenge Questions
399(2)
Job Sheets
401(8)
Vehicle Multiplexing Diagnostics
409(42)
Introduction
409(1)
Communication Fault Codes
410(1)
ISO 9141-2 Bus System Diagnostics
410(2)
ISO-K Bus System Diagnostics
412(1)
Class A Bus System Diagnostics
413(2)
J1850 Bus System Diagnostics
415(3)
Controller Area Network Bus Diagnostics
418(4)
Local Interconnect Network Bus Diagnostics
422(1)
Enhanced Scan Tool Diagnostics
423(2)
Terms to Know
425(1)
ASE-Style Review Questions
425(1)
ASE Challenge Questions
426(1)
Job Sheets
427(24)
Advanced Lighting Systems Diagnosis and Service
451(40)
Introduction
451(1)
Computer-Controlled Concealed Headlight Diagnosis
451(5)
Testing Computer-Controlled Headlight Systems
456(2)
Automatic Headlight System Diagnosis
458(14)
Illuminated Entry System Diagnosis
472(5)
Fiber-Optics Diagnosis
477(1)
Terms to Know
477(1)
ASE-Style Review Questions
477(2)
ASE Challenge Questions
479(2)
Job Sheets
481(10)
Instrumentation and Warning Lamp System Diagnosis and Repair
491(36)
Introduction
491(1)
Instrument Panel and Printed Circuit Removal
492(1)
BCM Diagnostics
493(1)
Self-Diagnostics
493(6)
Speedometer Diagnosis and Repair
499(5)
Tachometer
504(2)
Conventional Instrument Cluster Gauge Diagnosis
506(3)
Electronic Gauge Diagnosis
509(1)
Gauge Sending Units
510(2)
Warning Lamps
512(2)
Trip Computers
514(1)
Terms to Know
515(1)
ASE-Style Review Questions
515(1)
ASE Challenge Questions
516(1)
Job Sheets
517(10)
Diagnosis of Electronic Chassis and Accessory Systems
527(84)
Introduction
527(1)
Automatic Temperature Control System Diagnosis
528(16)
Diagnosis and Service of Electronic Cruise Control Systems
544(12)
Memory Seat Diagnosis
556(4)
Climate-Controlled Seat Diagnosis and Service
560(1)
Electronic Sunroof Diagnosis
561(1)
Antitheft System Troubleshooting
562(3)
Immobilizer System Service
565(2)
Automatic Door Lock System Troubleshooting
567(2)
Remote Keyless Entry Diagnosis
569(1)
Electronically Heated Windshield Service
570(4)
Speed-Sensitive Steering Diagnostic
574(1)
Antilock Brake Service
575(8)
Audio and Video Entertainment
583(3)
Terms to Know
586(1)
ASE-Style Review Questions
586(1)
ASE Challenge Questions
587(2)
Job Sheets
589(22)
Servicing Passive Restraint Systems
611(34)
Introduction
611(1)
Automatic Seat Belt Service
611(5)
Air Bag Safety and Service Warnings
616(1)
Diagnostic System Check
617(1)
Retrieving Fault Codes
618(3)
Air Bag System Testing
621(2)
Inspection After an Accident
623(1)
Cleanup Procedure After Deployment
623(1)
Component Replacement
623(3)
Occupant Classification System Service
626(5)
Terms to Know
631(1)
ASE-Style Review Questions
631(1)
ASE Challenge Questions
632(1)
Job Sheets
633(12)
Hybrid and High-Voltage System Service
645(18)
Introduction
645(1)
Safety Precautions
645(2)
High-Voltage Service Plug
647(1)
Self-Diagnosis Capabilities
648(2)
High-Voltage Battery Service
650(2)
Inverter/Converter Assembly
652(2)
System Main Relay
654(1)
Terms to Know
655(1)
ASE-Style Review Questions
655(1)
ASE Challenge Questions
656(1)
Job Sheets
657(6)
Appendix A ASE Practice Examination 663(18)
Appendix B Metric Conversions 681(1)
Appendix C Electrical and Electronic Special Tool Suppliers 682(1)
Appendix D J1930 Terminology List 683(6)
Glossary 689(13)
Index 702

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