Automotive Wiring and Electrical Systems Vol. 2: Projects

by Tony Candela

Overview

In this revised edition, brilliant color photos and explanatory step-by-step captions detail the installation of the most popular, functional, and beneficial upgrades for enthusiasts of varying skill levels. This volume is essential for anyone looking to upgrade his or her classic vehicle to modern standards.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781613252666
Publisher:	CarTech Inc.
Publication date:	05/15/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	67 MB
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About the Author

Tony Candela: Tony Candela has been in the automotive aftermarket electronics industry for 20+ years. During his career, he has worked for Clifford Electronics and Rockford Fosgate. He has written and given hundreds of seminars on the topics of installation, application, wiring, and basic automotive electronics.

Table of Contents

About the Author 4 Acknowledgments 4 Introduction 5 Chapter 1: Adding a Basic Circuit to Any Hot Rod 8 Safety First 8 Project 1: Installing Interior Lighting 9 Additional Functionality 14 Project 2: Adding Turn Signal and High-Beam Indicators 14 Chapter 2: Performance Lighting 22 Project 3: Servicing the Existing Headlight System 22 Part 1: Low Beams 23 Part 2: High Beams 29 Make the Appropriate Repairs 30 Project 4: Upgrading the Stock Headlights to Higher-Powered Units 31 Summary 35 Chapter 3: Performance Gauges 36 Gauge Types 37 Project 5: Installing a Complete Set of Fully Electronic Gauges 37 Chapter 4: Electric Fans 55 Project 6: Evaluating the Performance of Electric Cooling Fans 57 Project 7: Optimizing the Performance of Electric Cooling Fans 58 Summary 66 Chapter 5: High-Performance Charging Systems 67 Project 8: Determining Alternator Output 67 Project 9: Upgrading the Alternator 69 Project 10: Relocating the Battery to the Trunk 75 Summary 84 Chapter 6: Aftermarket Wiring Harness 86 Project 11: Installing a Traditional Aftermarket Wiring Harness 86 Part 1: Begin the Project 92 Part 2: Time to Adapt 108 Part 3: Wire the Turn Signal Switch 118 Part 4: Wire the Ignition Switch 119 Part 5: Wire the Engine Compartment 128 Part 6: Wire the Interior Lights 136 Part 7: Wire the Windows 138 Part 8: Complete Wiring to Center Console 139 Part 9: Last-Minute Details 142 Part 10: Test Everything 143 Source Guide 144

Editorial Reviews

"If you are going to do any wiring, buy the book, it has great information and plenty of tips."

engine professional - Mike Caruso

Silver Medal Winner

2015 IAMC Award Winner