Acknowledgements ‘Thanks are due tothe stat engineers who generously gave time and information for the preparation of this book. Acknowledgements and ‘thanks for permission 10 reproduce technical information are yiven to the companies below. [AC Delco Lid, Audioline Ltd, Austin Rover Group Ltd, Robert Bosch Lic. Automobiles Peugeot. British Standards Institution, Champion Sparking Plug Co Lid, Citrosa Cars Lis, Colboume Garages (WW-Audi), Ducelor Les EDA Sparksite Ltd, Ford Motor Co Ltd, FAI Crypton Lid, Fulmen (UK) Ltd, Gunson Ltd, Honda (UK) Lid, Lucas Elsercal Ltd, Lumenition Ltd, NGK Spark Plugs Lid. ists Lid. St James Garages Lis, Vauxhall Motors Ltd, Volvo BV. ‘Much valued was the assistance of the Librarian of Merton College, ‘and the patience and fortitude of Rose Finch who typed the rmanuseript for the book © Heynes Publ ing Group 1990 Printed by J. H, Haynes & Co, Ltd, Sparkford, Nr Yeovil ‘Somerset BA22 7JJ, England All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or ‘transmitted in any form or by any means. electronic or ‘mechanical, including photocopying. recording or by any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in weiting from the copyright holder. ISBN 1 85010 588 x British Library Cataloguing In Publication Data Tranter, A (Anthony) ‘Automobile elecrical & electronic systems. 4 Cars. Electrical systems {Tile 629.754 ISBN 1-85010-588-X Whilst every care is taken to ensure that the information in this book is correct, no liability cen be accepted by the authors oF publishers for loss, damage or injury caused by any terrors in, or omissions from, the information given,Contents Page Acknowledgements 2 Pretace 4 Chapter 1 Electrical and electronic essentials, 5 Chapter 2 Instruments and dashboard displays 19 Chapter 3 Charging systems 29 ‘Chapter 4 Starter motors 65 Chapter § Batteries 8 ‘Chapter 6 Ignition and combustion " Chapter 7 Fueling 134 Chapter 8 Engine management 153 Chapter 9 Spark plugs 164 Chapter 10 Signals and wipers 173 Chapter 11 Lighting 190 Chapter 12 Electromagnetic interference. 202 Chapter 13 Vehicle wiring and test equipment am Chapter 14 Body electrics and controls 236 Chapter 15 Diagnostic engine analysors 250 Index 260