Synopses & Reviews
This new textbook is designed to teach how automotive electricity and electronics systems work, and also provides a thorough introduction to diagnostics and repair. Each concepts chapter is followed by a corresponding shop chapter with a wealth of photo sequences and line illustrations to support the written text. The book is very up-to-date, and covers the state-of-the-art fuel, ignition, emissions, transmission, body and chassis control systems. Pedagogical features are abundant and include chapter-opening objectives, key terms lists, chapter-end summaries and a variety of review questions, including many ASE-style questions. This textbook will be a tremendous learning tool and valuable resource for any aspiring automotive technician!
Synopsis
This excellent new book teaches users the concepts and applications of today's foreign and domestic automotive electric and computer control systems. Each concept chapter is followed by an application chapter, to help readers apply and learn more easily. Sequence photos, illustrations and explanations cover all the common trouble-shooting and repair procedures needed for ASE certification. All the latest technologies used in fuel, ignition, emissions, transmission, body and chassis control systems are covered. This is a great life long reference and costs less than having to buy separate concepts and procedures manuals, too.
About the Author
Barry Hollembeak has been involved in the automotive repair industry for over thirty years and has been a technical trainer providing instruction to dealership technicians for the past sixteen years. Mr. Hollembeak entered the automotive technology field in 1974 as a service technician, working in both fleet and independent repair shops before opening his own repair facility. After selling his business and retiring from being a technician, Mr. Hollembeak became a teacher and author. He taught post-secondary education automotive technology for five years and became Director of Education for the next two years. Mr. Hollembeak then entered into manufacturer training. He is a Master and Advanced Engine Performance Certified Technician with ASE and is also a member of the Colorado Automotive Teachers Society. Mr. Hollenbeak is involved with the College Automotive Program, AYES and SkillsUSA and has been a guest speaker for NATEF, CATS and several other organizations.
Table of Contents
BASIC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: Safety. Basic Electrical Theories. Electrical and Electronic Components. Circuit Problems and Electrical Test. Basic Electrical Troubleshooting and Service. Wiring and Circuit Diagrams. Wiring Repair. Automotive Batteries. Battery Diagnosis and Service. Direct Current Motors and the Starting System. Starting System Diagnosis and Service. Charging Systems. Charging System Testing and Service. Lighting Circuits. Lighting Circuits Repair and Diagnosis. Conventional Analog Instrumentation, Indicator Lights, and Warning Devices. Conventional Instrument Cluster Diagnosis and Repair. Electrical Accessories. Electrical Accessories Diagnosis and Repair. Basic Distributor and Electronic Ignition Systems. Basic Ignition System Diagnosis and Service. ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS: Introduction to Computers. Body Computer System Diagnosis. Computer Controlled Ignition Systems. Computer Controlled Ignition System Diagnosis. Electrical Fuel Control. Electrical Fuel Injection Diagnosis and Service. On Board Diagnostics Second Generation (OBD II). OBD II Diagnosis. ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES: Advanced Lighting Circuits and Electrical Instrumentation. Advanced Lighting Systems and Electronic Instrumentation Diagnosis and Repair. Electronic Climate Control. Diagnosis of Electronic Climate Control Systems. Vehicle Accessories. Diagnosing and Servicing Vehicle Accessories. Passive Restraint Systems. Diagnosing Passive Restraint Systems. Glossary of Terms. Index.