Today's Technician: Advanced Automotive Electronic Systems, Classroom and Shop Manual / Edition 1

by Barry Hollembeak

Overview

TODAY'S TECHNICIAN: ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, is the ideal book to prepare readers to excel in today's automotive repair industry. This book is an extension of the popular "Today's Technician" series that covers all mechanical and electrical systems of automobiles and light trucks. It is divided into two volumes: a Classroom Manual and a Shop Manual. The Classroom Manual contains the principles of operation for the most advanced electrical systems used today and covers design variations of components used by the different vehicle manufacturers and provides readers the opportunity to transfer important capabilities to improve their performance. The Shop Manual covers the diagnostic processes for proper repairs and focuses more on the diagnostics of the components used within a system than on how to replace the component. It also guides readers toward finding the root cause of the problem, concentrating their attention on becoming a diagnostician and not a "parts changer", thereby enhancing their ability to fix products right the first time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	2901111038143
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	05/25/2010
Series:	The Ultimate Series Experience
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	912
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

About the Author

Barry Hollembeak has been involved in the automotive repair industry for more than 40 years and has provided technical training to dealership technicians for 20 years. Mr. Hollembeak entered the automotive technology field in 1974 as a service technician, working in both fleet and independent repair shops before opening his own repair facility. After selling his business and retiring as a technician, he became an instructor and author, teaching automotive technology at the post-secondary level for five years and serving as director of education for two years. Mr. Hollembeak then entered manufacturer training. He currently owns his own training development company, which provides both written training materials and eLearning courses to the aftermarket automotive repair industry. Mr. Hollembeak is a Master and Advanced Engine Performance Certified Technician with ASE; serves as an advisory board member for Arapahoe Community College s automotive technology program; and is involved with the College Automotive Program, AYES, and SkillsUSA. Mr. Hollembeak has been a guest speaker for NATEF, CATS, and several other organizations.

Table of Contents

CLASSROOM MANUAL: Preface. 1. Introduction to Electronic Systems. 2. Practical Theories and Laws. 3. Computer Systems. 4. Vehicle Communication Networks. 5. Supplemental Airbag Systems. 6. Driver and Passenger Comfort Systems. 7. Electronic Stability and Roll-Over Mitigation Systems. 8. Driver Assistance Systems. 9. Infotainment Systems. 10. Alternate Propulsion Systems. 11. Glossary of Terms. 12. Index. SHOP MANUAL: Preface. 1. Safety. 2. Special Tools and Advanced Diagnostic Procedures. 3. Computer Systems Diagnostics. 4. Diagnosing Vehicle Communication Systems. 5. Supplemental Airbag System Diagnosis. 6. Diagnosing Driver and Passenger Comfort Systems. 7. Diagnosing Electronic Sabability and Roll-Over Mitigations Systems. 8. Diagnosing Driver Assistance Systems. 9. Diagnosing Infotainment Systems. 10. Hybrid and High-Voltage System Service. 11. Glossary of Terms. 12. Index.