Today's Technician : Automotive Electricity and Electronics CM/SM

by Hollembeak,Barry

• ISBN13: 9780766820999
• ISBN10: 0766820998
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-08-08
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

The best-selling book/shop manual package in our landmark Today's Technician series, the third edition of Automotive Electricity and Electronics continues to equip its readers with the most in-depth discussion of basic theory, safety, tools, and major automotive electrical/electronic systems (e.g., charging, starting, ignition, lighting, accessories, instruments, and computers) available anywhere! In response to user feedback, we've added more information about voltage, current, and resistance in order to aid readers who are new to this area of study in visualizing electrical/electronic principles at work. We've also increased our emphasis on developing the future technician's ability to use manufacturers' service information, given more prominence to diagnostic methods in the discussion of troubleshooting, and updated our coverage of testing equipment and OBD II. Perhaps most importantly, we've added many all-new examples to guide readers, step-by-step, to complete mastery of all of the electrical/electronic knowledge plus hands-on diagnostic and troubleshooting skills they need to become highly skilled automotive technicians. Helpful cross-references between theory discussed in the book and step-by-step procedures outlined in the shop manual are also included for optimal learning effectiveness.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
Safety	p. 1
Introduction	p. 1
Personal Safety	p. 1
Tool and Equipment Safety	p. 5
Lifting the Vehicle Safely	p. 7
Fire Hazards and Prevention	p. 9
Gasoline	p. 9
Electrical System Safety	p. 12
Hazardous Materials	p. 13
Summary	p. 16
Review Questions	p. 17
Basic Theories	p. 19
Introduction	p. 19
Basics of Electron Flow	p. 20
Electricity Defined	p. 22
Electrical Laws	p. 27
Types of Current	p. 31
Electrical Circuits	p. 32
Semiconductors	p. 46
Magnetism Principles	p. 48
Theory of Induction	p. 52
EMI Suppression	p. 53
Summary	p. 54
Review Questions	p. 55
Electrical Components	p. 57
Introduction	p. 57
Electrical Components	p. 57
Electronic Components	p. 66
Circuit Protection Devices	p. 76
Circuit Defects	p. 82
Summary	p. 86
Review Questions	p. 87
Wiring and Circuit Diagrams	p. 91
Introduction	p. 91
Wiring Diagrams	p. 102
Summary	p. 123
Review Questions	p. 124
Automotive Batteries	p. 127
Introduction	p. 127
Conventional Batteries	p. 128
Maintenance-Free Batteries	p. 133
Hybrid Batteries	p. 137
Recombination Batteries	p. 138
Battery Terminals	p. 139
Battery Ratings	p. 139
Battery Cables	p. 142
Battery Hold-Downs	p. 142
Battery Failure	p. 143
Summary	p. 144
Review Questions	p. 146
Direct Current Motors and the Starting System	p. 149
Introduction	p. 149
Motor Principles	p. 150
Starter Drives	p. 159
Cranking Motor Circuits	p. 162
Starter Control Circuit Components	p. 162
Cranking Motor Designs	p. 170
Summary	p. 175
Review Questions	p. 176
Charging Systems	p. 179
Introduction	p. 179
Principle of Operation	p. 180
AC Generator Circuits	p. 193
AC Generator Operation Overview	p. 194
Regulation	p. 198
Charging Indicators	p. 208
AC Generator Design Differences	p. 212
Summary	p. 220
Review Questions	p. 221
Ignition Systems	p. 225
Introduction	p. 225
Basic Circuitry	p. 226
Ignition Components	p. 230
Ignition Timing	p. 235
Spark Timing Systems	p. 238
Timing Advance	p. 241
Electronic Switching Systems	p. 242
Electronic DI System Operation	p. 251
Common DI Systems	p. 252
Computer-Controlled Ignition System Operation	p. 255
EI System Operation	p. 259
Summary	p. 268
Review Questions	p. 268
Lighting Circuits	p. 271
Introduction	p. 271
Lamps	p. 271
Headlights	p. 274
Headlight Switches	p. 277
Concealed Headlights	p. 282
Exterior Lights	p. 289
Interior Lights	p. 309
Lighting System Complexity	p. 312
Summary	p. 316
Review Questions	p. 317
Conventional Analog Instrumentation, Indicator Lights, and Warning Devices	p. 321
Introduction	p. 321
Speedometers	p. 322
Odometers	p. 323
Tachometers	p. 324
Gauges	p. 324
Gauge Sending Units	p. 331
Warning Lamps	p. 332
Audible Warning Systems	p. 336
Summary	p. 337
Review Questions	p. 337
Electrical Accessories	p. 341
Introduction	p. 341
Horns	p. 341
Windshield Wipers	p. 345
Washer Pumps	p. 363
Blower Motor Circuit	p. 365
Electric Defoggers	p. 369
Power Mirrors	p. 373
Power Windows	p. 377
Power Seats	p. 382
Power Door Locks	p. 386
Summary	p. 389
Review Questions	p. 390
Introduction to the Body Computer	p. 393
Introduction	p. 393
Analog and Digital Principles	p. 394
Central Processing Unit	p. 403
Computer Memory	p. 403
Inputs	p. 405
Outputs	p. 414
Multiplexing	p. 418
High Side and Low Side Drivers	p. 429
Summary	p. 431
Review Questions	p. 432
Advanced Lighting Circuits and Electronic Instrumentation	p. 435
Advanced Lighting Circuits Introduction	p. 435
Computer-Controlled Concealed Headlights	p. 435
Computer-Controlled Headlight Systems	p. 438
Automatic Headlight Dimming	p. 442
Automatic On/Off with Time Delay	p. 446
Daytime Running Lamps	p. 450
Illuminated Entry Systems	p. 454
Instrument Panel Dimming	p. 456
Fiber Optics	p. 459
Lamp Outage Indicators	p. 461
Electronic Instrumentation Introduction	p. 465
Digital Instrumentation	p. 466
Digital Displays	p. 475
Quartz Analog Instrumentation	p. 481
Head-Up Display	p. 487
Voice Warning Systems	p. 487
Travel Information Systems	p. 489
Summary	p. 496
Review Questions	p. 497
Electronic Chassis Control and Accessory Systems	p. 501
Introduction	p. 501
Introduction to Semiautomatic and Electronic Automatic Temperature Control	p. 502
Semiautomatic Temperature Control	p. 502
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control	p. 509
Electronic Cruise Control Systems	p. 520
Memory Seats	p. 524
Electronic Sunroof Concepts	p. 528
Antitheft Systems	p. 532
Automatic Door Locks	p. 538
Keyless Entry	p. 542
Electronic Heated Windshield	p. 546
Intelligent Windshield Wipers	p. 553
Electronic Shift Transmissions	p. 538
Speed Sensitive Steering	p. 554
Electronic Suspension Systems	p. 556
Introduction to Antilock Brake Systems	p. 558
Automatic Traction Control	p. 559
Vehicle Audio Entertainment Systems	p. 560
Summary	p. 564
Review Questions	p. 565
Passive Restraint Systems	p. 569
Introduction	p. 569
Passive Seat Belt Systems	p. 569
Air Bag Systems	p. 573
Air Bag Deployment	p. 581
Air Bag Warning Lamp	p. 581
Passenger Side Air Bags	p. 581
Hybrid Air Bag Types	p. 582
Multi-Stage Air Bag Deployment	p. 585
Side Impact Air Bags	p. 587
Air Bag On/Off Switches	p. 588
Seat Belt Pretensioners	p. 591
Summary	p. 593
Review Questions	p. 594
Glossary	p. 597
Index	p. 617
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