Car Electrical & Electronic Systems
Published on 15. November 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
168 pages
978-1-78711-281-0 (ISBN)
Description
This unique handbook assumes no starting knowledge of car electrical and electronics systems. It begins with simple circuits and finishes with complex electronic systems that include engine management, transmission control and stability control systems.
If you want to diagnose a simple alternator charging or headlight problem, this book is for you. But if you also want to fix complex electronic systems using On-Board Diagnostics, a multimeter or oscilloscope, this book also shows you how to do that.
Is it best to use a series or parallel circuit when adding a horn? How do you use a multimeter to check a coolant temperature sensor against its specs? How can you add an electronic timer that will keep your headlights on as you walk to your door? When should you buy an oscilloscope - and how complex an instrument do you really need?
The author has been writing about car electronic systems for over 25 years. He is also an experienced and proficient car modifier who has performed numerous electronic modifications and upgrades to his own cars, including world-first modifications.
If you want a practical, hands-on book that demystifies and explains car electrical and electronic systems, this is the book for you.
If you want to diagnose a simple alternator charging or headlight problem, this book is for you. But if you also want to fix complex electronic systems using On-Board Diagnostics, a multimeter or oscilloscope, this book also shows you how to do that.
Is it best to use a series or parallel circuit when adding a horn? How do you use a multimeter to check a coolant temperature sensor against its specs? How can you add an electronic timer that will keep your headlights on as you walk to your door? When should you buy an oscilloscope - and how complex an instrument do you really need?
The author has been writing about car electronic systems for over 25 years. He is also an experienced and proficient car modifier who has performed numerous electronic modifications and upgrades to his own cars, including world-first modifications.
If you want a practical, hands-on book that demystifies and explains car electrical and electronic systems, this is the book for you.
Reviews / Votes
This essential volume by experienced automotive author Julian Edgar is a one-stop primer that is invaluable for the novice and experienced home mechanic alike. Car Mechanics It really is a must-read that takes you from the basics right through to diagnosing and repairing complex electronic issues. A practical, hands-on handbook. tkc (Totalkitcar) If you want a practical, hands-on book that demystifies and explains car electrical and electronic systems, this is what you have been waiting for. MG Enthusiast a crucial accompaniment to the enthusiast who opts to spend a good deal of time fiddling with his cars in his home workshop and looking for improvements in performance and cutting the running costs. Daily Star (Sunday). This book will help with keeping those excellent cars on the road and make owning one a very viable option for the enthusiast wanting a more modern MG experience. MG Driver.More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
David & Charles
Dimensions
Height: 249 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
640 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78711-281-0 (9781787112810)
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Julian Edgar
Car Electrical & Electronic Systems
E-Book
04/2021
Princeton University Press
€11.49
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Person
Julian Edgar has worked as a teacher, writer, editor and photographer. His varied career has included editing a national automotive magazine, and writing for various online and print magazines for many years.
An enthusiast for all things mechanical and electronic, Julian is a hands-on car modifier, working from his own well-equipped home workshop, focusing mainly on suspension, engine management and aerodynamics. He is also a keen cyclist, and he has designed and built his own bikes and trikes.
He has written several books about car modifications, aerodynamics and electronics, as well as more general interest books about engineering and small-wheeled bicycles, Julian has also made a series of YouTube videos that discuss the subjects of his books.
He lives and works in New South Wales, Australia.
An enthusiast for all things mechanical and electronic, Julian is a hands-on car modifier, working from his own well-equipped home workshop, focusing mainly on suspension, engine management and aerodynamics. He is also a keen cyclist, and he has designed and built his own bikes and trikes.
He has written several books about car modifications, aerodynamics and electronics, as well as more general interest books about engineering and small-wheeled bicycles, Julian has also made a series of YouTube videos that discuss the subjects of his books.
He lives and works in New South Wales, Australia.
Content
3.9 List of chapters
Chapter 1 - Car electricity
* Parallel and series circuits
* Short circuits
* Fuses
* Voltage, current and resistance
* Ohm's Law
* Volts, Amps and Ohms
* Cable sizes
Chapter 2 - Switches and relays
* Switch specifications
* Switch circuits
* Switch types
* Identifying switch terminals
* Relays
* Relay specifications
* Using relays
* Solid-state relays
Chapter 3 - Multimeters
* Multimeter features
* Multimeter accessories
* Buying a multimeter
* Using a multimeter
* Logging multimeters
Chapter 4 - Fault-finding basic car electrical systems
* Fault-finding body electrics - a 7-step approach
* Charging systems
* Starting systems
* Ignition systems
* Wiring looms
Chapter 5 - Analog and digital signals
* Analog signals
* Digital signals
* Frequency and duty cycle
* Pulse width modulation
* Data bus signals
* Measuring analog and digital signals
Chapter 6 - Other electronic components
* Resistors
* Pull-up and pull-down resistors
* Voltage dividers
* Potentiometers
* Capacitors
* Diodes
* Transistors
Chapter 7 - Oscilloscopes
* Analog and digital scopes
* Digital scope specs
* Waveform shapes
* Waveform measurements
* Measuring sensors
* Measuring actuators
* Measuring ignition systems
* Measuring bus signals
Chapter 8 - Engine management systems
* Engine management system requirements
* Inputs and outputs
* Electronic Control Unit
* L-Jetronic
* Mono-Jetronic
* Motronic
* ME-Motronic
* Direct petrol (gasoline) injection
* Common rail diesel engine management
* Other engine management functions
Chapter 9 - Other car electronic systems
* Taking a systems approach
* ABS
* Electronic Stability Control
* Electronically-controlled power steering
* Energy management
* Automatic transmissions
* Lighting
* Climate control
* Hybrid and electric cars
Chapter 10 - Fault-finding advanced car electrical systems
* Self-diagnosis
* OBD readers
* OBD codes
* OBD-II readiness indicators
* Fixing systems
* Fault-finding tips
* 7-step approach to advanced fault-finding
Chapter 11 - Electronic building blocks for your car
* Timer modules
* Temperature controller and display
* Voltage switch
* Smart battery monitoring LED
* Voltage booster
* High current flasher
* Variable voltage power module
* Adjustable voltage regulator
* 4-channel amplifier
* Multi-purpose module
* Stemsel
Chapter 1 - Car electricity
* Parallel and series circuits
* Short circuits
* Fuses
* Voltage, current and resistance
* Ohm's Law
* Volts, Amps and Ohms
* Cable sizes
Chapter 2 - Switches and relays
* Switch specifications
* Switch circuits
* Switch types
* Identifying switch terminals
* Relays
* Relay specifications
* Using relays
* Solid-state relays
Chapter 3 - Multimeters
* Multimeter features
* Multimeter accessories
* Buying a multimeter
* Using a multimeter
* Logging multimeters
Chapter 4 - Fault-finding basic car electrical systems
* Fault-finding body electrics - a 7-step approach
* Charging systems
* Starting systems
* Ignition systems
* Wiring looms
Chapter 5 - Analog and digital signals
* Analog signals
* Digital signals
* Frequency and duty cycle
* Pulse width modulation
* Data bus signals
* Measuring analog and digital signals
Chapter 6 - Other electronic components
* Resistors
* Pull-up and pull-down resistors
* Voltage dividers
* Potentiometers
* Capacitors
* Diodes
* Transistors
Chapter 7 - Oscilloscopes
* Analog and digital scopes
* Digital scope specs
* Waveform shapes
* Waveform measurements
* Measuring sensors
* Measuring actuators
* Measuring ignition systems
* Measuring bus signals
Chapter 8 - Engine management systems
* Engine management system requirements
* Inputs and outputs
* Electronic Control Unit
* L-Jetronic
* Mono-Jetronic
* Motronic
* ME-Motronic
* Direct petrol (gasoline) injection
* Common rail diesel engine management
* Other engine management functions
Chapter 9 - Other car electronic systems
* Taking a systems approach
* ABS
* Electronic Stability Control
* Electronically-controlled power steering
* Energy management
* Automatic transmissions
* Lighting
* Climate control
* Hybrid and electric cars
Chapter 10 - Fault-finding advanced car electrical systems
* Self-diagnosis
* OBD readers
* OBD codes
* OBD-II readiness indicators
* Fixing systems
* Fault-finding tips
* 7-step approach to advanced fault-finding
Chapter 11 - Electronic building blocks for your car
* Timer modules
* Temperature controller and display
* Voltage switch
* Smart battery monitoring LED
* Voltage booster
* High current flasher
* Variable voltage power module
* Adjustable voltage regulator
* 4-channel amplifier
* Multi-purpose module
* Stemsel