Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems Book

Environmental and Health Issues     1
Learning Objectives     1
Key Terms     1
Occupational Safety and Health Act     2
Hazardous Waste     2
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)     2
Clean Air Act     3
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)     3
The Dangers of Exposure to Asbestos     3
Asbestos OSHA Standards     4
Asbestos EPA Regulations     4
Asbestos Handling Guidelines     4
Used Brake Fluid     4
Used Oil     5
Disposal of Used Oil     5
Used Oil Storage     5
Solvents     6
Solvent Hazardous and Regulatory Status     7
Used Solvents     7
Coolant Disposal     7
Lead-Acid Battery Waste     8
Battery Hazardous and Regulatory Status     8
Battery Handling and Storage     8
Fuel Safety and Storage     8
Airbag Handling     9
Used Tire Disposal     9
Air-Conditioning Refrigerant Oil Disposal     10
Measurement and Calculators     15
Learning Objectives     15
Key Terms     15
Metric Measurement System     16
Scientific Calculator and Scientific Notation     17
Electronic Service Tools (EST)     21
Learning Objectives     21
Key Terms     21
Analog Meters     22
Basic Digital Multimeter (DMM) Design     23
Electrical Units of Measurement     24
Fluke 87/88 DMM Components     26
Voltmeters     27
Ammeter     33
Ohmmeter     35
Graphing Multimeters (GMM)     37
Oscilloscope     38
General Electrical Diagnosis     51
Learning Objectives     51
Key Terms     51
Tracing Specific Circuits     52
Service Information Sources     59
Diagnostic Strategies     61
Strategy-Based Diagnostics     64
Basic Circuit Faults     67
Simple Test Devices     69
Scan Tool     74
Circuit Protection and Component Testing     81
Learning Objectives     81
Key Terms     81
Circuit Protection     81
Circuit Components     82
Testing for Circuit Defects      87
Basic Circuit Law Review     90
Wire and Connector Service and Repair     101
Learning Objectives     101
Key Terms     101
Safety     101
Tools and Supplies     102
Repair Methods     102
Connector Repair     107
Battery Diagnosis and Testing     121
Learning Objectives     121
Key Terms     121
Battery Safety     122
Inspection, Cleaning, and Replacement     123
Battery Testing     128
State-of-Charge Test     128
Capacity (Load) Test     130
Parasitic Loss Testing     133
Restoring Battery Memory Functions     133
Battery Charging     133
Battery Cable Service     135
Jump Starting     136
Charging System Diagnosis and Repair     155
Learning Objectives     155
Key Terms     155
Inspection, Diagnosis, and Testing     156
Drive Belt Service     164
Voltage Regulator Service     170
Testing Specific AC Generators     171
AC Generator Removal     182
Disassembly, Cleaning, and Inspection     183
Bench Tests     184
AC Generator (Alternator) Installation     188
AC Generator (Alternator) Overhaul Procedures     189
Starting System Diagnosis and Repair     211
Learning Objectives     211
Key Terms     211
Inspection and Diagnosis     212
Testing     213
Starter Control Circuit Devices     218
Starter Removal     224
Bench Tests     225
Disassembly, Cleaning, and Inspection     228
Unit Installation     233
Starter Motor Overhaul Procedures     233
Electronic Diagnosis Using Electronic Service Tools (EST)     251
Learning Objectives     251
Key Terms     251
DMM Features     251
DMM Use     252
Current Probe Accessories     253
Typical DMM Tests     253
Testing Semiconductors     258
OEM Service Manual Diagnostic Procedure     259
Ignition System Inspection, Diagnosis, Testing, and Distributor Service     263
Learning Objectives     263
Ignition Service Safety     263
Inspection and Diagnosis      264
Primary Supply Circuit Service     264
Oscilloscope Diagnosis     265
Oscilloscope Settings and Connections     266
Primary Supply Circuit Service     279
Ignition Control Module Service     280
Speed and Reference Sensor Service     283
Secondary Ignition Service     287
Ignition Cable Service     288
Distributor Cap and Rotor Service     289
Spark Plug Service     290
Distributor Service     294
Distributor Removal and Inspection     294
Distributor Installation     297
Lighting System Diagnosis and Repair     299
Learning Objectives     299
Key Terms     299
Lighting System Diagnosis     299
Headlight Service     300
Small Bulb Replacement     313
Gauges, Warning Devices, and Driver Information Diagnosis and Repair     325
Learning Objectives     325
Key Terms     325
Gauges     325
Warning Lamps     328
Electronic Digital Instrument Clusters     329
Driver Information Centers     330
Compass     330
Coolant Fan Temperature Switch      330
Horns, Wiper, and Washer Diagnosis and Repair     335
Learning Objectives     335
Key Terms     335
Horn System     335
Horn System Diagnosis and Repair     336
Windshield Wiper and Washer Diagnosis and Repair     338
Body Accessory Systems Diagnosis     351
Learning Objectives     351
Key Terms     351
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)     352
Seat Belts     356
Antitheft Systems     358
Air-Conditioning (AC) And Heating Systems     359
Audio Systems     363
Cigarette Lighter or Power Receptacle     366
Clock     366
Cruise Control Systems     366
Heated Side-View Mirror Systems     368
Heated Seats     369
Heated Windshield     369
Keyless Entry System     370
Power Lock and Latch Systems     371
Power Seat Systems     374
Power Sunroof and Convertible Top     375
Power Window Systems     376
Rear-Window Defroster Systems     377
ASE Technician Certification Sample Test     389
Natef Standards      395
Index     401