Today's Technician: Automotive Electricity and Electronics Classroom Manual / Edition 6

by Barry Hollembeak

Overview

The Classroom Manual details the theory and application of electricity, electronics, and circuitry in modern automobiles.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781285425726
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	01/30/2014
Series:	Today's Technician
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	560
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Barry Hollembeak has been involved in the automotive repair industry for nearly 50 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 as a technician, he became an instructor and author, teaching automotive technology at the post-secondary level for five years and serving as director of education for two years. Mr. Hollembeak then entered manufacturer training. He currently owns his own training development company, which provides both written training materials and eLearning courses to the aftermarket automotive repair industry. Mr. Hollembeak is a Master and Advanced Engine Performance Certified Technician with ASE; serves as an advisory board member for Arapahoe Community College s automotive technology program; and is involved with the College Automotive Program, Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) and SkillsUSA. He has also been a guest speaker for NATEF, CATS and several other organizations.

Table of Contents

Preface. 1. Introduction to Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems. 2. Basic Theories. 3. Electrical and Electronic Components. 4. Wiring and Circuit Diagrams. 5. Automotive Batteries. 6. Starting Systems and Motor Designs. 7. Charging Systems. 8. Introduction to The Body Computer. 9. Computer Inputs. 10. Vehicle Communication Networks. 11. Lighting Circuits. 12. Instrumentation and Warning Lamps. 13. Accessories. 14. Radio Frequency and Infotainment Systems. 15. Passive Restraint and Vehicle Safety Systems. 16. Vehicles with Alternative Power Sources. Glossary of Terms. Index.