Automobile Electrical and Electronic Systems, 5th Edition

Automobile Electrical and Electronic Systems, 5th Edition

by Tom Denton
Released September 2017
Publisher(s): Routledge
ISBN: 9781317931287

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Book description

This textbook will help you learn all the skills you need to pass Level 3 Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Systems courses or related modules from City and Guilds, IMI Awards and BTEC. It is also ideal for ASE, AUR and higher level qualifications.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents (1/4)
  5. Contents (2/4)
  6. Contents (3/4)
  7. Contents (4/4)
  8. Preface
  9. Acknowledgements
  10. Chapter 1 Electrical and electronic principles
    1. 1.1 Safe working practices
      1. 1.1.1 Introduction
      2. 1.1.2 Risk assessment and reduction
    2. 1.2 Basic electrical principles
      1. 1.2.1 Introduction
      2. 1.2.2 Electron flow and conventional flow
      3. 1.2.3 Effects of current flow
      4. 1.2.4 Fundamental quantities
      5. 1.2.5 Describing electrical circuits
      6. 1.2.6 Conductors, insulators and semiconductors
      7. 1.2.7 Factors affecting the resistance of a conductor
      8. 1.2.8 Resistors and circuit networks
      9. 1.2.9 Magnetism and electromagnetism
      10. 1.2.10 Electromagnetic induction
      11. 1.2.11 Mutual induction
      12. 1.2.12 Definitions and laws
    3. 1.3 Electronic components and circuits
      1. 1.3.1 Introduction
      2. 1.3.2 Components
      3. 1.3.3 Integrated circuits
      4. 1.3.4 Amplifiers
      5. 1.3.5 Bridge circuits
      6. 1.3.6 Schmitt trigger
      7. 1.3.7 Timers
      8. 1.3.8 Filters
      9. 1.3.9 Darlington pair
      10. 1.3.10 Stepper motor driver
      11. 1.3.11 Digital-to-analogue conversion
      12. 1.3.12 Analogue-to-digital conversion
    4. 1.4 Digital electronics
      1. 1.4.1 Introduction to digital circuits
      2. 1.4.2 Logic gates
      3. 1.4.3 Combinational logic
      4. 1.4.4 Sequential logic
      5. 1.4.5 Timers and counters
      6. 1.4.6 Memory circuits
      7. 1.4.7 Clock or astable circuits
    5. 1.5 Microprocessor systems
      1. 1.5.1 Introduction
      2. 1.5.2 Ports
      3. 1.5.3 Central processing unit (CPU)
      4. 1.5.4 Memory
      5. 1.5.5 Buses
      6. 1.5.6 Fetch–execute sequence
      7. 1.5.7 A typical microprocessor
      8. 1.5.8 Microcontrollers
      9. 1.5.9 Testing microcontroller systems
      10. 1.5.10 Programming
    6. 1.6 Measurement
      1. 1.6.1 What is measurement?
      2. 1.6.2 A measurement system
      3. 1.6.3 Sources of error in measurement
    7. 1.7 Sensors
      1. 1.7.1 Thermistors
      2. 1.7.2 Thermocouples
      3. 1.7.3 Inductive sensors
      4. 1.7.4 Hall Effect
      5. 1.7.5 Strain gauges
      6. 1.7.6 Variable capacitance
      7. 1.7.7 Variable resistance
      8. 1.7.8 Accelerometer (knock sensors)
      9. 1.7.9 Linear variable differential transformer (LVDT)
      10. 1.7.10 Hot wire air flow sensor
      11. 1.7.11 Thin film air flow sensor
      12. 1.7.12 Vortex flow sensor
      13. 1.7.13 Pitot tube
      14. 1.7.14 Turbine fluid flow sensor
      15. 1.7.15 Optical sensors
      16. 1.7.16 Oxygen sensors
      17. 1.7.17 Light sensors
      18. 1.7.18 Thick-film air temperature sensor
      19. 1.7.19 Methanol sensor
      20. 1.7.20 Rain sensor
      21. 1.7.21 Oil sensor
      22. 1.7.22 Dynamic vehicle position sensors
      23. 1.7.23 Summary
    8. 1.8 Actuators
      1. 1.8.1 Introduction
      2. 1.8.2 Solenoid actuators
      3. 1.8.3 EGR valve
      4. 1.8.4 Motorized actuators
      5. 1.8.5 Stepper motors
      6. 1.8.6 Synchronous motors
      7. 1.8.7 Thermal actuators
    9. 1.9 Testing electronic components, sensors and actuators
      1. 1.9.1 Introduction
      2. 1.9.2 Testing sensors
      3. 1.9.3 Testing actuators
    10. 1.10 Updates
      1. 1.10.1 Sensors overview and developments
  11. Chapter 2 Tools and equipment
    1. 2.1 Basic equipment
      1. 2.1.1 Introduction
      2. 2.1.2 Basic hand tools
      3. 2.1.3 Accuracy of test equipment
      4. 2.1.4 Multimeters
      5. 2.1.5 Logic probe
    2. 2.2 Oscilloscopes
      1. 2.2.1 Introduction
      2. 2.2.2 Waveforms
    3. 2.3 Scanners/fault code readers and analysers
      1. 2.3.1 On-board diagnostics introduction
      2. 2.3.2 Serial port communications
      3. 2.3.3 OBD2 signal protocols
      4. 2.3.4 Entry level scanners
      5. 2.3.5 Bosch KTS diagnostic equipment
      6. 2.3.6 Engine analysers
    4. 2.4 Emission testing
      1. 2.4.1 Introduction
      2. 2.4.2 Exhaust gas measurement
      3. 2.4.3 Exhaust analyser
      4. 2.4.4 Emission limits
    5. 2.5 Pressure testing
      1. 2.5.1 Introduction
      2. 2.5.2 Automotive pressure oscilloscope transducer
      3. 2.5.3 Breakout boxes
    6. 2.6 Diagnostic procedures
      1. 2.6.1 Introduction
      2. 2.6.2 The ‘theory’ of diagnostics
    7. 2.7 Pass-through technology
      1. 2.7.1 Introduction
      2. 2.7.2 J2534
      3. 2.7.3 Hardware and software requirements
      4. 2.7.4 Legislation
      5. 2.7.5 OEM software and data links
  12. Chapter 3 Electrical systems and circuits
    1. 3.1 The systems approach
      1. 3.1.1 What is a system?
      2. 3.1.2 Vehicle systems
      3. 3.1.3 Open loop systems
      4. 3.1.4 Closed loop systems
      5. 3.1.5 Summary
    2. 3.2 Electrical wiring, terminals and switching
      1. 3.2.1 Cables
      2. 3.2.2 Colour codes and terminal designations
      3. 3.2.3 Harness design
      4. 3.2.4 Printed circuits
      5. 3.2.5 Fuses and circuit breakers
      6. 3.2.6 Terminations
      7. 3.2.7 Switches
    3. 3.3 Multiplexing
      1. 3.3.1 Limits of the conventional wiring system
      2. 3.3.2 Multiplex data bus
      3. 3.3.3 Overview
      4. 3.3.4 Controller Area Network (CAN)
      5. 3.3.5 CAN data signal
      6. 3.3.6 Local Interconnect Network (LIN)
      7. 3.3.7 FlexRay
    4. 3.4 Media oriented systems transport (MOST)
      1. 3.4.1 Introduction
      2. 3.4.2 MOST network
      3. 3.4.3 Protocol
      4. 3.4.4 MOST applications
      5. 3.4.5 Consumer device gateway
      6. 3.4.6 Summary
    5. 3.5 Automotive Ethernet
      1. 3.5.1 Introduction
      2. 3.5.2 Overview
    6. 3.6 Circuit diagrams and symbols
      1. 3.6.1 Symbols
      2. 3.6.2 Conventional circuit diagrams
      3. 3.6.3 Layout or wiring diagrams
      4. 3.6.4 Terminal diagrams
      5. 3.6.5 Current flow diagrams
    7. 3.7 Electromagnetic compatibility
      1. 3.7.1 Introduction
      2. 3.7.2 EMC problems
    8. 3.8 Central electrical control
      1. 3.8.1 Overview
      2. 3.8.2 Ford generic electronic module (GEM)
      3. 3.8.3 Communication between modules
      4. 3.8.4 Summary
    9. 3.9 Connected cars
      1. 3.9.1 Introduction
      2. 3.9.2 Smart cars and traffic systems
      3. 3.9.3 Wi-Fi cars
      4. 3.9.4 Bluetooth
      5. 3.9.5 Applications (apps)
      6. 3.9.6 Vision enhancement
      7. 3.9.7 Self-help
      8. 3.9.8 Big brother
      9. 3.9.9 When computers go wrong
      10. 3.9.10 Summary
    10. 3.10 Updates
      1. 3.10.1 Multiplexing
      2. 3.10.2 Bluetooth to displace cables?
      3. 3.10.3 Update on 48V technology
  13. Chapter 4 Batteries
    1. 4.1 Vehicle batteries
      1. 4.1.1 Requirements of the vehicle battery
      2. 4.1.2 Choosing the correct battery
      3. 4.1.3 Positioning the vehicle battery
    2. 4.2 Lead-acid batteries
      1. 4.2.1 Construction
      2. 4.2.2 Battery rating
    3. 4.3 Maintenance, charging and testing batteries
      1. 4.3.1 Maintenance
      2. 4.3.2 Charging the lead-acid battery
      3. 4.3.3 Servicing batteries
      4. 4.3.4 Battery faults
      5. 4.3.5 Testing batteries
      6. 4.3.6 Safety
    4. 4.4 Advanced battery technology
      1. 4.4.1 Electrochemistry
      2. 4.4.2 Electrolytic conduction
      3. 4.4.3 Ohm’s law and electrolytic resistance
      4. 4.4.4 Electrochemical action of the lead-acid battery
      5. 4.4.5 Characteristics
      6. 4.4.6 Peukert’s Law
    5. 4.5 Developments in electrical storage
      1. 4.5.1 Lead-acid
      2. 4.5.2 Alkaline
      3. 4.5.3 ZEBRA
      4. 4.5.4 Sodium sulphur
      5. 4.5.5 Swing
      6. 4.5.6 Fuel cells
      7. 4.5.7 Super-capacitors
      8. 4.5.8 Summary
    6. 4.6 Updates
      1. 4.6.1 Micro batteries research
      2. 4.6.2 Lead-acid batteries update
      3. 4.6.3 Battery diagnostics
  14. Chapter 5 Charging
    1. 5.1 Requirements of the charging system
      1. 5.1.1 Introduction
      2. 5.1.2 Basic operating principles
      3. 5.1.3 Vehicle electrical loads
    2. 5.2 Charging system principles
      1. 5.2.1 Basic principles
      2. 5.2.2 Charging voltages
      3. 5.2.3 Charging circuits
      4. 5.2.4 Generation of electricity
      5. 5.2.5 Rectification of AC to DC
      6. 5.2.6 Regulation of output voltage
    3. 5.3 Alternators
      1. 5.3.1 Bosch compact alternator
      2. 5.3.2 Efficient alternators
      3. 5.3.3 Water-cooled alternators
      4. 5.3.4 Denso high-output alternators
      5. 5.3.5 Charging system testing procedure
    4. 5.4 Smart charging
      1. 5.4.1 Introduction and closed loop regulation
      2. 5.4.2 Open loop regulation
      3. 5.4.3 Engine performance
      4. 5.4.4 Fault conditions
      5. 5.4.5 Summary
    5. 5.5 Advanced charging system technology
      1. 5.5.1 Charging system – problems and solutions
      2. 5.5.2 Charge balance calculation
      3. 5.5.3 Alternator characteristics
      4. 5.5.4 Mechanical and external considerations
    6. 5.6 Updates
      1. 5.6.1 Alternator developments
  15. Chapter 6 Starting
    1. 6.1 Requirements of the starting system
      1. 6.1.1 Engine starting requirements
      2. 6.1.2 Starting system design
      3. 6.1.3 Choosing a starter motor
    2. 6.2 Starter motors and circuits
      1. 6.2.1 Starting system circuits
      2. 6.2.2 Example circuits
      3. 6.2.3 Starter circuit testing
      4. 6.2.4 Principle of operation
      5. 6.2.5 DC motor characteristics
    3. 6.3 Types of starter motor
      1. 6.3.1 Inertia starters
      2. 6.3.2 Pre-engaged starters
      3. 6.3.3 Permanent magnet starters
      4. 6.3.4 Integrated starters
      5. 6.3.5 Electronic starter control
      6. 6.3.6 Starter installation
      7. 6.3.7 Belt-driven starter-generator
      8. 6.3.8 Summary
    4. 6.4 Advanced starting system technology
      1. 6.4.1 Speed, torque and power
      2. 6.4.2 Efficiency
    5. 6.5 Updates
      1. 6.5.1 Electronic starter motor control and stop-start system
      2. 6.5.2 Jump start without a battery
  16. Chapter 7 Ignition
    1. 7.1 Ignition system fundamentals
      1. 7.1.1 Functional requirements
      2. 7.1.2 Generation of high tension
      3. 7.1.3 Advance angle (timing)
      4. 7.1.4 Fuel consumption and exhaust emissions
      5. 7.1.5 Contact breaker ignition
      6. 7.1.6 Plug leads
      7. 7.1.7 Ignition coil cores
    2. 7.2 Electronic ignition
      1. 7.2.1 Introduction
      2. 7.2.2 Constant dwell systems
      3. 7.2.3 Constant energy systems
      4. 7.2.4 Hall Effect pulse generator
      5. 7.2.5 Inductive pulse generator
      6. 7.2.6 Other pulse generators
      7. 7.2.7 Dwell angle control (open loop)
      8. 7.2.8 Current limiting and closed loop dwell
      9. 7.2.9 Capacitor discharge ignition
    3. 7.3 Electronic spark advance
      1. 7.3.1 Overview
      2. 7.3.2 Sensors and input information
      3. 7.3.3 Electronic control unit
    4. 7.4 Distributorless ignition
      1. 7.4.1 Principle of operation
      2. 7.4.2 System components
    5. 7.5 Coil on plug (COP) ignition
      1. 7.5.1 General description
      2. 7.5.2 Control of ignition
    6. 7.6 Spark plugs
      1. 7.6.1 Functional requirements
      2. 7.6.2 Construction
      3. 7.6.3 Heat range
      4. 7.6.4 Electrode materials
      5. 7.6.5 Electrode gap
      6. 7.6.6 V-grooved spark plug
      7. 7.6.7 Choosing the correct plug
      8. 7.6.8 Spark plugs development
    7. 7.7 Summary
      1. 7.7.1 Overview
      2. 7.7.2 Testing procedure
    8. 7.8 Advanced ignition technology
      1. 7.8.1 Ignition coil performance
    9. 7.9 Updates
      1. 7.9.1 Spark plug electrode designs
  17. Chapter 8 Fuel control
    1. 8.1 Combustion
      1. 8.1.1 Introduction
      2. 8.1.2 Spark ignition engine combustion process
      3. 8.1.3 Range and rate of burning
      4. 8.1.4 Detonation
      5. 8.1.5 Pre-ignition
      6. 8.1.6 Combustion chamber
      7. 8.1.7 Stratification of cylinder charge
      8. 8.1.8 Mixture strength and performance
      9. 8.1.9 Compression ignition (CI) engines
      10. 8.1.10 Combustion chamber design – diesel engine
      11. 8.1.11 Summary of combustion
    2. 8.2 Engine fuelling and exhaust emissions
      1. 8.2.1 Operating conditions
      2. 8.2.2 Exhaust emissions
      3. 8.2.3 Other sources of emissions
      4. 8.2.4 Leaded and unleaded fuel
    3. 8.3 Emissions and driving cycles
      1. 8.3.1 Exhaust emission regulations
      2. 8.3.2 Test cycles
    4. 8.4 Fuel injection
      1. 8.4.1 Advantages of fuel injection
      2. 8.4.2 System overview
      3. 8.4.3 Components of a fuel injection system
      4. 8.4.4 Bosch ‘L’ Jetronic – Variations
      5. 8.4.5 Bosch Mono Jetronic – single point injection
      6. 8.4.6 Sequential multipoint injection
      7. 8.4.7 Lean burn technology
      8. 8.4.8 Double fuel injectors
    5. 8.5 Diesel fuel injection
      1. 8.5.1 Introduction
      2. 8.5.2 Injection overview
      3. 8.5.3 Diesel exhaust emissions
      4. 8.5.4 Electronic control of diesel injection
      5. 8.5.5 Rotary Pump System
      6. 8.5.6 Common rail system
      7. 8.5.7 Electronic unit injection (EUI) – diesel fuel
      8. 8.5.8 Diesel lambda sensor
    6. 8.6 Summary
      1. 8.6.1 Overview
      2. 8.6.2 Diagnosing fuel control systems
    7. 8.7 Advanced fuel control technology
      1. 8.7.1 Air–fuel ratio calculations
    8. 8.8 Updates
      1. 8.8.1 Under Pressure…
      2. 8.8.2 Euro 6 overview
  18. Chapter 9 Engine management
    1. 9.1 Combined ignition and fuel introduction
      1. 9.1.1 Introduction
      2. 9.1.2 Variable inlet tract
      3. 9.1.3 Combustion flame and pressure sensing
      4. 9.1.4 Wide range lambda sensors
      5. 9.1.5 Injectors with air shrouding
    2. 9.2 Exhaust emission control
      1. 9.2.1 Engine design
      2. 9.2.2 Combustion chamber design
      3. 9.2.3 Compression ratio
      4. 9.2.4 Valve timing
      5. 9.2.5 Manifold designs
      6. 9.2.6 Charge stratification
      7. 9.2.7 Warm up time
      8. 9.2.8 Exhaust gas recirculation
      9. 9.2.9 Ignition system
      10. 9.2.10 Thermal after-burning
      11. 9.2.11 Catalytic converters
      12. 9.2.12 Closed loop lambda control
    3. 9.3 Engine management systems
      1. 9.3.1 Motronic M3
      2. 9.3.2 DI-Motronic
      3. 9.3.3 ME-Motronic principles
    4. 9.4 Other aspects of engine management
      1. 9.4.1 Introduction
      2. 9.4.2 Variable valve timing
      3. 9.4.3 Lean burn engines
      4. 9.4.4 Two-stroke engines
      5. 9.4.5 Combustion control system
      6. 9.4.6 Active cooling
      7. 9.4.7 Engine trends – spark ignition
      8. 9.4.8 Transonic combustion
      9. 9.4.9 Diagnosing engine management systems
    5. 9.5 Advanced engine management technology
      1. 9.5.1 Speed density and fuel calculations
      2. 9.5.2 Ignition timing calculation
      3. 9.5.3 Dwell calculation
      4. 9.5.4 Injection duration calculation
      5. 9.5.5 Developing and testing software
      6. 9.5.6 Artificial Intelligence
      7. 9.5.7 Neural computing
    6. 9.6 Updates
      1. 9.6.1 Gasoline direct injection electronic control technology
      2. 9.6.2 Common rail diesels - intelligent injectors
      3. 9.6.3 eSupercharger
      4. 9.6.4 GPS data for powertrains, apps, other systems
      5. 9.6.5 V6 diesel with electric turbocharging
      6. 9.6.6 Water injection
      7. 9.6.7 Cylinder deactivation
      8. 9.6.8 Dynamic skip fire
      9. 9.6.9 Diesel particulate filters
      10. 9.6.10 Miller cycle
      11. 9.6.11 Cooled EGR
      12. 9.6.12 Nissan variable compression (VC) engine
  19. Chapter 10 Lighting
    1. 10.1 Lighting fundamentals
      1. 10.1.1 Introduction
      2. 10.1.2 Bulbs
      3. 10.1.3 External lights
      4. 10.1.4 Headlight reflectors
      5. 10.1.5 Complex shape reflectors
      6. 10.1.6 Headlight lenses
      7. 10.1.7 Headlight levelling
      8. 10.1.8 Headlight beam setting
    2. 10.2 Lighting circuits
      1. 10.2.1 Basic lighting circuit
      2. 10.2.2 Dim-dip circuit
      3. 10.2.3 General lighting circuit
      4. 10.2.4 Flow diagram lighting circuit
      5. 10.2.5 Central lighting control circuit
      6. 10.2.6 Testing procedure
    3. 10.3 Gas discharge, LED and infrared lighting
      1. 10.3.1 Gas discharge lamps
      2. 10.3.2 Xenon lighting
      3. 10.3.3 Ultraviolet headlights
      4. 10.3.4 LED lighting
      5. 10.3.5 Infrared lights
    4. 10.4 Other lighting techniques
      1. 10.4.1 Mono-colour signal lamps
      2. 10.4.2 Linear lighting
      3. 10.4.3 Neon technology
      4. 10.4.4 Bending Light
      5. 10.4.5 Intelligent front lighting
    5. 10.5 Advanced lighting technology
      1. 10.5.1 Lighting terms and definitions
      2. 10.5.2 Single light-source lighting
    6. 10.6 Updates
      1. 10.6.1 BMW laser headlamps
  20. Chapter 11 Auxiliaries
    1. 11.1 Windscreen washers and wipers
      1. 11.1.1 Functional requirements
      2. 11.1.2 Wiper blades
      3. 11.1.3 Wiper linkages
      4. 11.1.4 Wiper motors
      5. 11.1.5 Windscreen washers
      6. 11.1.6 Washer and wiper circuits
      7. 11.1.7 Electronic control of windscreen wipers
      8. 11.1.8 Synchronized wipers
      9. 11.1.9 Wiper blade pressure control
      10. 11.1.10 Linear wiper systems
    2. 11.2 Signalling circuits
      1. 11.2.1 Introduction
      2. 11.2.2 Flasher units
      3. 11.2.3 Brake lights
      4. 11.2.4 Indicators and hazard circuit
    3. 11.3 Other auxiliary systems
      1. 11.3.1 Electric horns
      2. 11.3.2 Engine cooling fan motors
      3. 11.3.3 Headlight wipers and washers
      4. 11.3.4 Other circuits
      5. 11.3.5 Diagnosing auxiliary system faults
    4. 11.4 Advanced auxiliary systems technology
      1. 11.4.1 Wiper motor torque calculations
      2. 11.4.2 PM Motor – electronic speed control
  21. Chapter 12 Instrumentation
    1. 12.1 Gauges and sensors
      1. 12.1.1 Introduction
      2. 12.1.2 Sensors
      3. 12.1.3 Thermal-type gauges
      4. 12.1.4 Moving iron gauges
      5. 12.1.5 Air-cored gauges
      6. 12.1.6 Other types of gauges
      7. 12.1.7 A digital instrumentation system
    2. 12.2 Visual displays
      1. 12.2.1 Choosing the best display – readability
      2. 12.2.2 Light-emitting diode displays
      3. 12.2.3 Liquid crystal displays
      4. 12.2.4 Vacuum fluorescent displays
      5. 12.2.5 Head-up displays
      6. 12.2.6 Electroluminescent instrument lighting
      7. 12.2.7 Display techniques summary
      8. 12.2.8 Instrumentation system faults
    3. 12.3 Global Positioning System (GPS)
      1. 12.3.1 Introduction
      2. 12.3.2 Calculating position
      3. 12.3.3 Sensors
      4. 12.3.4 Data input and output
      5. 12.3.5 Accuracy
    4. 12.4 Driver information
      1. 12.4.1 Vehicle condition monitoring
      2. 12.4.2 Trip computer
    5. 12.5 Advanced instrumentation technology
      1. 12.5.1 Multiplexed displays
      2. 12.5.2 Quantization
      3. 12.5.3 Holography
      4. 12.5.4 Telematics
    6. 12.6 Updates
      1. 12.6.1 Touch screen with haptic feedback
      2. 12.6.2 Navigation and the new NDS data standard
      3. 12.6.3 Laser head-up displays (HUDs)
  22. Chapter 13 Heating ventilation and air conditioning
    1. 13.1 Conventional heating and ventilation
      1. 13.1.1 Introduction
      2. 13.1.2 Ventilation
      3. 13.1.3 Heating system – water-cooled engine
      4. 13.1.4 Heater blower motors
      5. 13.1.5 Electronic heating control
    2. 13.2 Air conditioning
      1. 13.2.1 Introduction
      2. 13.2.2 Principle of refrigeration
      3. 13.2.3 Air conditioning overview
      4. 13.2.4 Air conditioning system and components (1/2)
      5. 13.2.4 Air conditioning system and components (2/2)
      6. 13.2.5 Automatic temperature control
      7. 13.2.6 Electrically driven air conditioning
    3. 13.3 Other heating systems
      1. 13.3.1 Seat heating
      2. 13.3.2 Screen heating
      3. 13.3.3 Heating development
      4. 13.3.4 Air conditioning system faults
    4. 13.4 Advanced temperature control technology
      1. 13.4.1 Heat transfer
      2. 13.4.2 Types of heat and temperature
      3. 13.4.3 Armature reaction
      4. 13.4.4 Refrigerant developments
    5. 13.5 Updates
      1. 13.5.1 Heat pumps
      2. 13.5.2 AC research
  23. Chapter 14 Chassis electrical
    1. 14.1 Anti-lock brakes
      1. 14.1.1 Introduction
      2. 14.1.2 Requirements of ABS
      3. 14.1.3 General system description
      4. 14.1.4 Components
      5. 14.1.5 Anti-lock brake system control
      6. 14.1.6 Control strategy
      7. 14.1.7 Honda anti-lock brakes
    2. 14.2 Traction and stability control
      1. 14.2.1 Introduction
      2. 14.2.2 Control functions
      3. 14.2.3 System operation
      4. 14.2.4 Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
    3. 14.3 Active suspension
      1. 14.3.1 Overview
      2. 14.3.2 Sensors and actuators
      3. 14.3.3 Delphi MagneRide
    4. 14.4 Automatic transmission
      1. 14.4.1 Introduction
      2. 14.4.2 Control of gear shift and torque converter
      3. 14.4.3 Tiptronic
      4. 14.4.4 Summary
    5. 14.5 Other chassis electrical systems
      1. 14.5.1 Electric power steering
      2. 14.5.2 Robotized manual transmission
      3. 14.5.3 Active roll reduction
      4. 14.5.4 Electronic limited slip differential
      5. 14.5.5 Brake assist systems
      6. 14.5.6 X-by-wire
      7. 14.5.7 Diagnosing chassis electrical system faults
    6. 14.6 Advanced chassis systems technology
      1. 14.6.1 Road surface and tyre friction
      2. 14.6.2 ABS control cycles
      3. 14.6.3 Traction control calculations
    7. 14.7 Updates
      1. 14.7.1 Tyre pressure monitoring
      2. 14.7.2 Antilock braking system (ABS) update
      3. 14.7.3 Electronic parking brake
      4. 14.7.4 Predictive active ride control
      5. 14.7.5 Electronic clutch
      6. 14.7.6 Active driveline
      7. 14.7.7 Transmission control and GPS
  24. Chapter 15 Comfort and safety
    1. 15.1 Seats, mirrors and sun-roofs
      1. 15.1.1 Introduction
      2. 15.1.2 Electric seat adjustment
      3. 15.1.3 Electric mirrors
      4. 15.1.4 Electric sun-roof operation
      5. 15.1.5 Seat control circuit
    2. 15.2 Central locking and electric windows
      1. 15.2.1 Door locking circuit
      2. 15.2.2 Electric window operation
      3. 15.2.3 Electric windows example circuit
    3. 15.3 Cruise control
      1. 15.3.1 Introduction
      2. 15.3.2 System description
      3. 15.3.3 Components
      4. 15.3.4 Adaptive cruise control
    4. 15.4 In-car multimedia
      1. 15.4.1 Introduction
      2. 15.4.2 Speakers
      3. 15.4.3 In-car entertainment (ICE)
      4. 15.4.4 Radio data system (RDS)
      5. 15.4.5 Radio broadcast data system (RBDS)
      6. 15.4.6 Radio reception
      7. 15.4.7 Digital audio broadcast (DAB)
      8. 15.4.8 Interference suppression
      9. 15.4.9 Mobile communications
    5. 15.5 Security
      1. 15.5.1 Introduction
      2. 15.5.2 Basic security
      3. 15.5.3 Top of the range security
      4. 15.5.4 Security-coded ECUs
      5. 15.5.5 Alarms and immobilizers
      6. 15.5.6 Keys
    6. 15.6 Airbags and belt tensioners
      1. 15.6.1 Introduction
      2. 15.6.2 Operation of the system
      3. 15.6.3 Components and circuit
      4. 15.6.4 Seat-belt tensioners
      5. 15.6.5 Side airbags
      6. 15.6.6 Intelligent airbag sensing system
    7. 15.7 Other safety and comfort systems
      1. 15.7.1 Obstacle avoidance radar
      2. 15.7.2 Tyre pressure warning
      3. 15.7.3 Noise control
      4. 15.7.4 Auto dimming mirrors
      5. 15.7.5 Automatic parking system
      6. 15.7.6 General systems diagnostic procedure
    8. 15.8 Advanced comfort and safety systems technology
      1. 15.8.1 Cruise control and system response
      2. 15.8.2 Radio suppression calculations
    9. 15.9 Updates
      1. 15.9.1 Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
      2. 15.9.2 The connected car
      3. 15.9.3 Hacking
      4. 15.9.4 Key jammers
      5. 15.9.5 Proximity awareness
  25. Chapter 16 Automotive Technology Academy
    1. 16.1 Introduction
    2. 16.2 Resources
  26. References
  27. Index (1/3)
  28. Index (2/3)
  29. Index (3/3)

Product information

  • Title: Automobile Electrical and Electronic Systems, 5th Edition
  • Author(s): Tom Denton
  • Release date: September 2017
  • Publisher(s): Routledge
  • ISBN: 9781317931287