Synopses & Reviews
Advanced Automotive Electricity and Electronics is specifically designed for the second semester of an automotive electrical systems course. The first 12 chapters offer solid review of foundational automotive electronics service and repair procedures, with the subsequent 17 chapters focused on advanced topics, such as chassis systems, HVAC, and hybrid electric vehicles. The text's short chapters divide the content into manageable topics, making it easier for you to master the material and succeed in your course.
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Synopsis
Advanced Automotive Electricity and Electronics is specifically designed for the second semester of an automotive electrical systems course. The first 12 chapters offer solid review of foundational automotive electronics service and repair procedures, with the subsequent 17 chapters focused on advanced topics, such as chassis systems, HVAC, and hybrid electric vehicles. The text's short chapters divide the content into manageable topics, making it easier for you to master the material and succeed in your course.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Electrical Fundamentals
Chapter 2: Electrical Circuits and Ohm’s Law
Chapter 3: Series, Parallel, and Series-Parallel Circuits
Chapter 4: Circuit Testers and Digital Meters
Chapter 5: Oscilloscopes and Graphing Multimeters
Chapter 6: Automotive Wiring and Wire Repair
Chapter 7: Wiring Schematics and Circuit Testing
Chapter 8: Batteries
Chapter 9: Cranking System
Chapter 10: Cranking System Diagnosis and Service
Chapter 11: Charging System
Chapter 12: Charging System Diagnosis and Service
Chapter 13: Electronic Fundamentals
Chapter 14: Computer Fundamentals
Chapter 15: CAN and Network Communications
Chapter 16: Lighting and Signaling Circuits
Chapter 17: Driver Information and Navigation Systems
Chapter 18: Horn, Wiper, and Blower Motor Circuits
Chapter 19: Accessory Circuits
Chapter 20: Automatic HVAC Control Circuits
Chapter 21: Airbag and Pretensioner Circuits
Chapter 22: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Chapter 23: Electronic Suspension Systems
Chapter 24: Electric Power Steering Systems
Chapter 25: Electronic Stability Control Systems
Chapter 26: Introduction to Hybrid Vehicles
Chapter 27: Regenerative Braking Systems
Chapter 28: Hybrid Safety and Service Procedures
Chapter 29: Fuel Cells and Advanced Technologies