Automobile electrical and electronic systems (4^th Ed.)

There are more than 30,000 students in the UK taking a variety of automotive courses. For students taking the auto-electrical strands of IMI automotive awards and of City and Guilds NVQs in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, this is a timely new edition from Tom Denton, who is renowned in automotive circles for producing a range of training videos that are used extensively in colleges throughout the UK. Vehicle electronic systems are heavily impacted by changes in vehicle technology and this new edition includes updated and new material throughout, covering recent developments in automotive electrical and electronic systems, including hybrid cars, powertrains and batteries. The student-friendly price, design and layout along with the wealth of illustrations combine to make this an indispensable resource for all students taking the electrical units of Vehicle Maintenance and Repair courses.

Development of the automobile electrical system, Electrical and electronic principles, Tools and test equipment, Electrical systems and circuits, Batteries, Charging systems, Starting systems, Ignition systems, Electronic fuel control, Engine management, Lighting, Auxiliaries, Monitoring and instrumentation, Air conditioning, Chassis electrical systems, Comfort and safety, Electric and hybrid vehicles, New developments in electric vehicles, Learning Activities, Practical activities

More than 23,000 students taking IMI and City and Guilds Technical Certificates and NVQ courses (up to level 3) in vehicle electrical and electronic systems, plus vehicle mechanical and electrical systems courses, approximately 5,000 students taking BTEC National Certificates and National Diplomas in vehicle electrical systems, 3,500 students taking HNC and HND automotive engineering courses.