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How to diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems / Tracy Martin.

By: Martin, Tracy, 1951-.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookSeries: Motorbooks workshop: Publisher: St. Paul, Minn. : Motorbooks, 2005Description: 159 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 27 cm.ISBN: 0760320993; 9780760320990.Subject(s): Automobiles -- Electric equipment -- Maintenance and repairDDC classification: 629.254
Contents:
Section I: Theory -- Ohm's law -- Voltage drop testing -- Section II: Tools -- Electronic testing tools -- Section III: Electrical systems -- Storage battery -- Charging and starting systems -- Ignition systems -- Fuel injection systems -- Section IV: General electrical system diagnosis -- Wiring diagrams -- Troubleshooting electrical systems.
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General lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 629.254 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available CIT Module AUTO 7015 - Core reading. CIT Module AUTO 7014 - Core reading. 00191993
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

A master technician shows how it's done.

Includes index.

Section I: Theory -- Ohm's law -- Voltage drop testing -- Section II: Tools -- Electronic testing tools -- Section III: Electrical systems -- Storage battery -- Charging and starting systems -- Ignition systems -- Fuel injection systems -- Section IV: General electrical system diagnosis -- Wiring diagrams -- Troubleshooting electrical systems.

CIT Module Auto 7015 - Core reading.

CIT Module Auto 7014 - Core reading.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Preface (p. 8)
  • Section I Theory
  • Chapter 1 Ohm's Law (p. 10)
  • "Three Things" About 12-Volt DC Circuits (p. 11)
  • "Three Things" About 12-Volt DC Circuits (p. 14)
  • Resistance/Amps Relationship (p. 16)
  • DC and AC Circuits (p. 18)
  • Oh No, Math? (p. 19)
  • Rules of Operation for Three Types of Circuits (p. 20)
  • Chapter 2 Voltage Drop Testing (p. 26)
  • Don't Use an Ohmmeter (p. 27)
  • How a Voltmeter Measures Voltage (p. 28)
  • Testing Circuits Dynamically (p. 30)
  • Voltage Drop (p. 32)
  • How Much Is Too Much? (p. 33)
  • Locating the Bad Spot (p. 35)
  • Test, Don't Guess (p. 36)
  • Section II Tools
  • Chapter 3 Electronic Testing Tools (p. 37)
  • Test Lights (p. 38)
  • Multimeters (p. 40)
  • Fluke Multimeter (p. 42)
  • Measuring Amperage (p. 45)
  • Logic Probes (p. 46)
  • Noid Lights (p. 46)
  • Short Finders (p. 47)
  • Jumper Wires and Accessories (p. 49)
  • Coil Testers (p. 50)
  • Spark Tester (p. 51)
  • Ignition Timing Lights (p. 53)
  • Battery Testers (p. 53)
  • Lab Scopes (p. 54)
  • Soldering Tools (p. 55)
  • Section III Electrical Systems
  • Chapter 4 Storage Battery (p. 58)
  • Chemical Reactions (p. 59)
  • Discharging (p. 60)
  • Electrolyte Solution (p. 61)
  • Charging (p. 62)
  • Battery Ratings (p. 63)
  • Type of Batteries (p. 63)
  • Battery Testing - State of Charge (p. 64)
  • Dynamic Battery Testing (p. 65)
  • Hand-held Battery Testers (p. 67)
  • Chapter 5 Charging and Starting Systems (p. 69)
  • DC Generators (p. 69)
  • DC Generator Voltage Regulators (p. 71)
  • Alternators (p. 72)
  • Mechanical Voltage Regulators for Alternators (p. 75)
  • Transistorized Electronic Voltage Regulators (p. 76)
  • Internal and Computer-Controlled Voltage Regulators (p. 77)
  • Charge Indicators (p. 78)
  • Alternator Testing (p. 81)
  • Generic Alternator Testing (p. 83)
  • GM Alternator with External Regulator (p. 85)
  • GM Delcotron Alternator with Internal Regulator (p. 87)
  • Delco-Remy CS Alternator (p. 87)
  • Ford-Alternator with External Regulator (p. 89)
  • Ford-Motorcraft IAR Alternators (p. 89)
  • Chrysler Alternator with External Voltage Regulator (p. 90)
  • Chrysler's Computer-Controlled Alternator (p. 90)
  • DC Generator and Regulator Testing (p. 90)
  • Generator Polarizing (p. 91)
  • Starter Motors (p. 92)
  • Starter Solenoids (p. 93)
  • Starter Testing (p. 93)
  • Chapter 6 Ignition Systems (p. 96)
  • How To Get from 12 Volts to 100,000 Volts (p. 97)
  • Ignition Coils (p. 97)
  • Generic Coil Testing (p. 99)
  • Points and Condenser (p. 101)
  • Electronic Ignition and Computer Controls (p. 102)
  • Triggers (p. 104)
  • Ignition Modules (p. 107)
  • Generic Ignition Module Testing (p. 107)
  • Ignition Module "Tap" Testing (p. 108)
  • Secondary Ignition Circuit (p. 116)
  • Chapter 7 Fuel Injection Systems (p. 119)
  • Carburetors (p. 120)
  • Electronic Fuel Injection (p. 120)
  • Taking EFI for a Test Drive (p. 121)
  • Sensor Testing (p. 124)
  • General Motors (p. 128)
  • Ford Motor Company (p. 128)
  • Chrysler (p. 131)
  • Mass Airflow Sensors (p. 131)
  • Fuel Injectors and Injector Pulse (p. 134)
  • Section 4 General Electrical System Diagnosis
  • Chapter 8 Wiring Diagrams (p. 136)
  • Reading Wiring Diagrams (p. 137)
  • Wiring Diagram Exercises (p. 141)
  • Answers to Wiring Diagram Questions (p. 142)
  • Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Electrical Systems (p. 147)
  • The Starter that Doesn't: A Case Study (p. 147)
  • Bad Grounds (p. 152)
  • Cross over Circuits (p. 153)
  • Parasitic Amp Draw (p. 156)
  • Sources (p. 157)
  • Index (p. 159)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Tracy Martin writes for Motorcycle Consumer News , RoadBike , Friction Zone , PowerSports , and Dealer News magazines. He is the author of six books, including the Motorbooks titles How to Diagnose and Repair Automotive Electrical Systems (2005), Motorcycle Electrical Systems: Troubleshooting and Repair (2007), How to Tune and Modify Motorcycle Engine Management Systems (2012), and How to Troubleshoot, Repair, and Modify Motorcycle Electrical Systems (2014). Tracy lives in Baltimore, Maryland.