Automobile Electrical and Electronic Systems

Automobile Electrical and Electronic
Systems

Pages: 476

Contents:

1 Development of the automobile electrical system 1

1.1 A short history 1
1.2 Where next? 8
1.3 Self-assessment 10

2 Electrical and electronic principles 11

2.1 Safe working practices 11
2.2 Basic electrical principles 11
2.3 Electronic components and circuits 18
2.4 Digital electronics 26
2.5 Microprocessor systems 30
2.6 Measurement 35
2.7 Sensors and actuators 36
2.8 New developments 50
2.9 Diagnostics – electronics, sensors and actuators 52
2.10 New developments in electronic systems 54
2.11 Self-assessment 55

3 Tools and test equipment 57

3.1 Basic equipment 57
3.2 Multimeters 59
3.3 Specialist equipment 61
3.4 Dedicated equipment 66
3.5 On-board diagnostics 68
3.6 Case studies 69
3.7 Diagnostic procedures 72
3.8 New developments in test equipment 77
3.9 Self-assessment 80

4 Electrical systems and circuits 82

4.1 The systems approach 82
4.2 Electrical wiring, terminals and switching 83
4.3 Multiplexed wiring systems 91
4.4 Circuit diagrams and symbols 97
4.5 Case study 98
4.6 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) 100
4.7 New developments in systems and circuits 103
4.8 Self-assessment 108

5 Batteries 110

5.1 Vehicle batteries 110
5.2 Lead-acid batteries 111
5.3 Maintenance and charging 112
5.4 Diagnosing lead-acid battery faults

6 Charging systems 128

6.1 Requirements of the charging system 128
6.2 Charging system principles 129
6.3 Alternators and charging circuits 130
6.4 Case studies 136
6.5 Diagnosing charging system faults 139
6.6 Advanced charging system technology 139
6.7 New developments in charging systems 143
6.8 Self-assessment 148

7 Starting systems 149
7.1 Requirements of the starting system 149
7.2 Starter motors and circuits 151
7.3 Types of starter motor 155
7.4 Case studies 161
7.5 Diagnosing starting system faults 165
7.6 Advanced starting system technology 165
7.7 New developments in starting systems 167
7.8 Self-assessment 168

8 Ignition systems 170
8.1 Ignition fundamentals 170
8.2 Electronic ignition 174
8.3 Programmed ignition 180
8.4 Distributorless ignition 184
8.5 Direct ignition 185
8.6 Spark-plugs 185
8.7 Case studies 189
8.8 Diagnosing ignition system faults 195
8.9 Advanced ignition technology 196
8.10 New developments in ignition systems 197
8.11 Self-assessment 197

9 Electronic fuel control 199

9.1 Combustion 199
9.2 Engine fuelling and exhaust emissions 205
9.3 Electronic control of carburation 208
9.4 Fuel injection 210
9.5 Diesel fuel injection 214
9.6 Case studies 219
9.7 Diagnosing fuel control system faults 236
9.8 Advanced fuel control technology 236
9.9 New developments 237
9.10 Self-assessment 238

10 Engine management 240
10.1 Combined ignition and fuel management 240
10.2 Exhaust emission control 244
10.3 Control of diesel emissions 248
10.4 Complete vehicle control systems 248
10.5 Case study – Mitsubishi GDI

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