Automotive electricity and electronics / Al Santini.

Includes index.

Introduction- Why Study Electricity /Electronics -- Voltage, Amperage and Resistance: -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Electricity -- Voltage -- Current -- Wattage -- Resistance -- Insulators and Conductors -- Loads -- Circuit Controls and Protection -- Series Circuits -- Parallel Circuits -- Series-Parallel Circuits -- Meter Fundamentals: -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Voltmeters -- Direct Reading Ammeters -- Inductive Pick-Up Ammeters -- Ohmmeters -- Oscilloscopes -- Digital Multi meters -- Circuits That Do Work: -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Circuit Components -- Series Circuit -- Parallel Circuit -- Series-Parallel Circuit -- Control Circuits -- Open Circuits -- Short Circuits -- Electronic Fundamentals: -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Conductors and Insulators -- The Diode -- Transistors -- Electronic Control Input Devices -- Thermistors -- Throttle Position Sensors -- Integrated Circuits as Input Devices -- Oxygen Sensors -- Static Electricity -- Reading A Wiring Diagram: -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Wiring Diagrams: Types and Symbols -- Protection Devices -- Switches -- Solenoids -- Resistors -- Motors -- Location Codes -- Common Point Diagnostics -- Printed Circuits -- BATTERIES: Objectives -- Introduction -- Types of Cells -- Connecting Cells -- Automotive Battery Cells -- Chemical Action in a Battery -- Testing with a Hydrometer -- Sizes and Ratings -- Maintenance Free Batteries -- Oxygen-Recombination Batteries -- Temperature and Battery Efficiency -- Battery Safety -- Battery Testing and Service: -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Purposes for Battery Testing -- A Review of General Safety -- Hydrometers -- Load Testing -- Battery Care -- Repairing Cable Ends -- Charging -- Jump Starting -- Starting Systems: -- Objectives -- Introduction -- A Typical Starting Circuit -- Magnetism -- Electromagnetism -- Motor Principles -- Ford's Positive Engagement Starter -- Gear Reduction Starters -- Permanent Magnet Starting Motors -- Starting Relays -- The Neutral Safety Switch -- Starting System Types -- Vehicle Starting System Testing and Service: -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Review of the Volts-Amps Tester (VAT) -- Cranking Speed -- No-Crank Testing Starting Repair -- CHARGING SYSTEMS: Objectives -- Introduction -- Charging System Overview -- The Alternator -- Regulators -- Field Circuits -- Isolated Field Alternators -- External Regulators -- External Electronic Regulators -- Internal Electronic Regulators -- Computer Regulation -- Charging Indicators -- Vehicle Charging System Testing and Service: -- Objectives -- Introduction -- The State of the Charge -- Charging System Testing -- Internally Regulated Alternators -- Regulation -- Computer Regulation -- System Voltage Regulation -- Charging Voltage Drops -- Review of the Charging System Testing -- Alternator Disassembly and Repair -- Charging Light Diagnosis -- Diode Pattern Checking -- Ignition Systems: -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Overview of Ignition Systems -- Resistor and Non resistor Plugs -- Gap -- Thread and Sealing -- Aluminum Heads and Heli-Coiling -- Reading a Used Plug -- Wires -- Magnetic Suppression -- Cap and Rotor -- Ignition Coils -- Primary Resistance -- Primary Control Devices -- Electronic Ignition -- Magnetic AC Signals -- Crankshaft Position Sensors -- Hall Effect Sensors -- Optical Crankshaft Position Sensors -- Electronic Ignition Samples -- Current Limit Function -- Variable Dwell -- Timing -- Mechanical Advance -- Vacuum Advance -- Computer-Controlled Timing -- Vehicle Ignition Testing and Service: -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Feeler Gauges -- Tach Dwell meters -- The Timing Light -- The Advanced Timing Light -- Digital Timing Indicators -- Oscilloscopes -- Ignition Stress Testing -- No Start -- No Spark -- Common Scope Patterns -- Additional Component Testing -- Distributor less Ignitions -- R and R Pick-Up Units -- Distributor Less Ignition Theory: -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Waste Spark Theory -- DIS Primary Circuit -- DIS Sensors -- Magnetic Sensor -- Multiple Sensor DIS /Hall Effect Sensors -- Camshaft Position Sensors -- Camshaft Position Sensors -- Multiple Output Sensors -- DIS Timing Control -- DIS Variations -- Failure Modes -- Distributor Less Ignition Diagnosis and Repair: -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Scope Testing -- Testing Ignition Coils -- Testing Sensors -- Magnetic Sensors -- Hall Effect Sensors -- No Spark- Using Scanner -- Accessories: -- Objective -- Introduction -- Lighting Circuits -- Flash to Pass -- Circuits -- Fog Light Circuits -- Taillights -- Turn Signals -- Side Markers -- Horn Circuits -- Windshield Wipers and Washers -- Defoggers -- Front Electrical Deicing -- Power Windows -- Engine Cooling Fans -- Using A Dso for Diagnostic Purposes: -- Objective -- Introduction -- Voltage Over Time -- Trigger and Slope -- Reading and Interpreting a DSO Pattern -- AC Signal -- DC Signal -- Variable Frequency -- Duty Cycle Patterns -- Pulse Width -- Typical Set-Ups and Patterns -- Throttle Position Sensor -- Oxygen Sensors -- AC Sensors -- Optical Distributors -- Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor -- Mass Airflow Sensors -- Hall Effect Sensors -- Fuel Injector Patterns -- Idle Speed Output -- Using Dual Trace Capability -- Computerized Engine Controls: -- Objectives -- Introduction -- The Power Control Module -- Common Sensors -- Engine Coolant Temperature-ECT -- Intake Air Temperature Sensor-IAT -- Throttle Position Sensor-TP -- Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor-MAP -- Exhaust Gas Recirculation-EGR -- Engine Speed Sensing -- Mass Air Flow Meter (MAF) -- Oxygen Sensor(s) O2S -- Switches -- Engine Outputs -- Ignition Timing -- Exhaust Gas Recirculation -- Idle Speed Control -- Transmission Control -- Additional Inputs Required for Transmission Control -- On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation (OBD-II).

Machine converted from AACR2 source record.