How to Diagnose and Repair Automotive Electrical Systems,9780760320990

How to Diagnose and Repair Automotive Electrical Systems

by Martin, Tracy
ISBN13: 9780760320990
ISBN10: 0760320993
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2005-11-10
Publisher(s): Motorbooks
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Summary

Automotive electrical systems can be a mystery to the weekend mechanic, and even the experienced professional. No longer shall you fear the mass of wires under your dash and beneath the hood of your vehicle. How To Diagnose and Repair Automotive Electrical Systems explains the principles behind automotive electrical systems and describes how they work.

Author Biography

Tracy Martin (tracyamartin.com) is the author of five Motorbooks Workshop series books, including, How To Use Automotive Diagnostic Scanners, How To Diagnose and Repair Automotive Electrical Systems, Motorcycle Electrical Systems Troubleshooting and Repair, How to Tune and Modify Motorcycle Engine Management Systems, and How to Troubleshoot, Repair and Modify Motorcycle Electrical Systems. He also co-authored the Motorcycling Safety Foundation's Guide to Motorcycling Excellence.

Tracy is a regular contributor to several national magazines, including, Motorcycle Consumer News, RoadBike, American Iron Dealer News, and others. Tracy's automotive carrier begin as a high-school auto shop teacher and he has been a consultant for Sun Electric, Nissan of North American, Snap-On Tools, and other automotive aftermarket companies. When he's not writing he teaches advanced motorcycle skills and plays the banjo.

Table of Contents

Preface 8(2)
SECTION I: THEORY
Ohm's Law
10(16)
``Three Things'' About 12-Volt DC Circuits
11(3)
``Three Things'' About 12-Volt DC Circuits
14(2)
Resistance/Amps Relationship
16(2)
DC and AC Circuits
18(1)
Oh No, Math?
19(1)
Rules of Operation for Three Types of Circuits
20(6)
Voltage Drop Testing
26(11)
Don't Use an Ohmmeter
27(1)
How a Voltmeter Measures Voltage
28(2)
Testing Circuits Dynamically
30(2)
Voltage Drop
32(1)
How Much Is Too Much?
33(2)
Locating the Bad Spot
35(1)
Test, Don't Guess
36(1)
SECTION II: TOOLS
Electronic Testing Tools
37(21)
Test Lights
38(2)
Multimeters
40(2)
Fluke Multimeter
42(3)
Measuring Amperage
45(1)
Logic Probes
46(1)
Noid Lights
46(1)
Short Finders
47(2)
Jumper Wires and Accessories
49(1)
Coil Testers
50(1)
Spark Tester
51(2)
Ignition Timing Lights
53(1)
Battery Testers
53(1)
Lab Scopes
54(1)
Soldering Tools
55(3)
SECTION III: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Storage Battery
58(11)
Chemical Reactions
59(1)
Discharging
60(1)
Electrolyte Solution
61(1)
Charging
62(1)
Battery Ratings
63(1)
Type of Batteries
63(1)
Battery Testing---State of Charge
64(1)
Dynamic Battery Testing
65(2)
Hand-held Battery Testers
67(2)
Charging and Starting Systems
69(27)
DC Generators
69(2)
DC Generator Voltage Regulators
71(1)
Alternators
72(3)
Mechanical Voltage Regulators for Alternators
75(1)
Transistorized Electronic Voltage Regulators
76(1)
Internal and Computer-Controlled Voltage Regulators
77(1)
Charge Indicators
78(3)
Alternator Testing
81(2)
Generic Alternator Testing
83(2)
GM Alternator with External Regulator
85(2)
GM Delcotron Alternator with Internal Regulator
87(1)
Delco-Remy CS Alternator
87(2)
Ford-Alternator with External Regulator
89(1)
Ford-Motorcraft IAR Alternators
89(1)
Chrysler Alternator with External Voltage Regulator
90(1)
Chrysler's Computer-Controlled Alternator
90(1)
DC Generator and Regulator Testing
90(1)
Generator Polarizing
91(1)
Starter Motors
92(1)
Starter Solenoids
93(1)
Starter Testing
93(3)
Ignition Systems
96(23)
How To Get from 12 Volts to 100,000 Volts
97(1)
Ignition Coils
97(2)
Generic Coil Testing
99(2)
Points and Condenser
101(1)
Electronic Ignition and Computer Controls
102(2)
Triggers
104(3)
Ignition Modules
107(1)
Generic Ignition Module Testing
107(1)
Ignition Module ``Tap'' Testing
108(8)
Secondary Ignition Circuit
116(3)
Fuel Injection Systems
119(17)
Carburetors
120(1)
Electronic Fuel Injection
120(1)
Taking EFI for a Test Drive
121(3)
Sensor Testing
124(7)
General Motors
128(1)
Ford Motor Company
128(3)
Chrysler
131(1)
Mass Airflow Sensors
131(3)
Fuel Injectors and Injector Pulse
134(2)
SECTION IV: GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Wiring Diagrams
136(11)
Reading Wiring Diagrams
137(4)
Wiring Diagram Exercises
141(1)
Answers to Wiring Diagram Questions
142(5)
Troubleshooting Electrical Systems
147(10)
The Starter that Doesn't: A Case Study
147(5)
Bad Grounds
152(1)
Cross over Circuits
153(3)
Parasitic Amp Draw
156(1)
Sources 157(2)
Index 159

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