Automobile Electrical and

Electronic Systems
Third Edition

List of Chapters

Preface 5 Batteries
Introduction to the third edition 5.1 Vehicle batteries
Acknowledgements 5.2 Lead-acid batteries
5.3 Maintenance and charging
1 Development of the automobile electrical 5.4 Diagnosing lead-acid battery faults
system 5.5 Advanced battery technology
1.1 A short history 5.6 Developments in electrical storage
1.2 Where next? 5.7 New developments in batteries
1.3 Self-assessment 5.8 Self-assessment

2 Electrical and electronic principles 6 Charging systems

2.1 Safe working practices 6.1 Requirements of the charging system
2.2 Basic electrical principles 6.2 Charging system principles
2.3 Electronic components and circuits 6.3 Alternators and charging circuits
2.4 Digital electronics 6.4 Case studies
2.5 Microprocessor systems 6.5 Diagnosing charging system faults
2.6 Measurement 6.6 Advanced charging system technology
2.7 Sensors and actuators 6.7 New developments in charging systems
2.8 New developments 6.8 Self-assessment
2.9 Diagnostics - electronics, sensors and
actuators 7 Starting systems
2.10 New developments in electronic systems 7.1 Requirements of the starting system
2.11 Self-assessment 7.2 Starter motors and circuits
7.3 Types of starter motor
3 Tools and test equipment 7.4 Case studies
3.1 Basic equipment 7.5 Diagnosing starting system faults
3.2 Multimeters 7.6 Advanced starting system technology
3.3 Specialist equipment 7.7 New developments in starting systems
3.4 Dedicated equipment 7.8 Self-assessment
3.5 On-board diagnostics
3.6 Case studies 8 Ignition systems
3.7 Diagnostic procedures 8.1 Ignition fundamentals
3.8 New developments in test equipment 8.2 Electronic ignition
3.9 Self-assessment 8.3 Programmed ignition
8.4 Distributorless ignition
4 Electrical systems and circuits 8.5 Direct ignition
4.1 The systems approach 8.6 Spark-plugs
4.2 Electrical wiring, terminals and switching 8.7 Case studies
4.3 Multiplexed wiring systems 8.8 Diagnosing ignition system faults
4.4 Circuit diagrams and symbols 8.9 Advanced ignition technology
4.5 Case study 8.10 New developments in ignition systems
4.6 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) 8.11 Self-assessment
4.7 New developments in systems and circuits
4.8 Self-assessment
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9 Electronic fuel control 14 Air conditioning

9.1 Combustion
9.2 Engine fuelling and exhaust emissions
9.3 Electronic control of carburation
9.4 Fuel injection
9.5 Diesel fuel injection
9.6 Case studies
9.7 Diagnosing fuel control system faults
9.8 Advanced fuel control technology
9.9 New developments
9.10 Self-assessment
10 Engine management
10.1 Combined ignition and fuel management
10.2 Exhaust emission control
10.3 Control of diesel emissions
10.4 Complete vehicle control systems
10.5 Case study - Mitsubishi GDI
10.6 Case study - Bosch
10.7 Diagnosing engine management system faults
10.8 Advanced engine management technology
10.9 New developments in engine management
10.10 Self-assessment
14.1 Conventional heating and ventilation
14.2 Air conditioning
14.3 Other heating systems
14.4 Case studies
14.5 Diagnosing air conditioning system faults
14.6 Advanced temperature control technology
14.7 New developments in temperature control
systems
14.8 Self-assessment
15 Chassis electrical systems
15.1 Anti-lock brakes
15.2 Active suspension
15.3 Traction control
15.4 Automatic transmission
15.5 Other chassis electrical systems
15.6 Case studies
15.7 Diagnosing chassis electrical system faults
15.8 Advanced chassis systems technology
15.9 New developments in chassis electrical
systems
15.10 Self-assessment

11 Lighting 16 Comfort and safety

11.1 Lighting fundamentals 16.1 Seats, mirrors and sun-roofs
11.2 Lighting circuits 16.2 Central locking and electric windows
11.3 Gas discharge and LED lighting 16.3 Cruise control
11.4 Case studies 16.4 In-car multimedia
11.5 Diagnosing lighting system faults 16.5 Security
11.6 Advanced lighting technology 16.6 Airbags and belt tensioners
11.7 New developments in lighting systems 16.7 Other safety and comfort systems
11.8 Self-assessment 16.8 Case studies
16.9 Diagnosing comfort and safety system faults
12 Auxiliaries 16.10 Advanced comfort and safety systems
12.1 Windscreen washers and wipers technology
12.2 Signalling circuits 16.11 New developments in comfort and safety
12.3 Other auxiliary systems systems
12.4 Case studies 16.12 Self-assessment
12.5 Diagnosing auxiliary system faults
12.6 Advanced auxiliary systems technology 17 Electric vehicles
12.7 New developments in auxiliary systems 17.1 Electric traction
12.8 Self-assessment 17.2 Hybrid vehicles
17.3 Case studies
13 Instrumentation 17.4 Advanced electric vehicle technology
13.1 Gauges and sensors 17.5 New developments in electric vehicles
13.2 Driver information 17.6 Self-assessment
13.3 Visual displays
13.4 Case studies 18 World Wide Web
13.5 Diagnosing instrumentation system faults 18.1 Introduction
13.6 Advanced instrumentation technology 18.2 Automotive technology - electronics
13.7 New developments in instrumentation 18.3 Self-assessment
systems
13.8 Self-assessment Index