Advanced Automotive Electricity and Electronics

Advanced Automotive Electricity and Electronics, published as part of the CDX Master Automotive Technician Series, gives students with a basic understanding of automotive electrical the additional knowledge and experience they need to diagnose and fix complex electrical systems and circuits. Focused on a "strategy-based diagnostics" approach, this book helps students master technical trouble-shooting in order to address the problem correctly on the first attempt.*Outcome focused with clear objectives, assessments, and seamless coordination with task sheets*Reviews basic electrical concepts, wiring diagrams, and circuit diagnosis*Demonstrates how to properly diagnose advanced accessory, multiplex, and communication/network computer circuits*Combines the latest electrical technology, such as body control systems, collision avoidance systems, and vehicle telematics, with more traditional skills, such as basic gauge clusters and controls*Provides additional training for the use of advanced tools, such as the graphing multimeter and oscilloscope*Offers instructors an intuitive, methodical course structure and helpful support tools for a second semester course in electricity and electronicsWritten in an in-depth yet engaging style by an experienced professional, this book ensures students have the foundation and skills to tackle complex electrical automotive systems now and in the future.About CDX Master Automotive Technician SeriesOrganized around the principles of outcome-based education, CDX offers a uniquely flexible and in-depth program which aligns learning and assessments into one cohesive and adaptable learning system. Used in conjunction with CDX MAST Online, CDX prepares students for professional success with media-rich integrated solutions. The CDX Automotive MAST Series will cover all eight areas of ASE certification.