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How to Diagnose and Repair Automotive Electrical Systems
In How to Diagnose and Repair Automotive Electrical Systems , author and ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certified Master Technician Tracy Martin explain the principles behind automotive electrical systems and describes how they work, with a focus on cars of collectible and classic eras. Now, readers no longer need fear that jumble of wires beneath the dash or hood of their vehicle.
Automotive electrical systems can seem a mystery, if not a black art, to the weekend mechanic and even to a number of experienced pros. From Ohm’s Law and an explanation of 12-volt systems to specific electrical scenarios and more, Martin thoroughly dissects the automotive electrical system and explains the various tools needed for diagnoses and repairs, such as multimeters, voltmeters, timing lights, coil testers, lab scopes, and more. Also When it comes automotive electrics, readers need never fear being lost in lost in the dark again. Whether you have a bad ground, an amp draw, or some other gremlin, How to Diagnose and Repair Automotive Electrical Systems is the best tool available for understanding and diagnosing electrical problems.
The Motorbooks Workshop series covers topics that engage and interest car and motorcycle enthusiasts. Written by subject-matter experts and illustrated with step-by-step and how-it’s-done reference images, Motorbooks Workshop is the ultimate resource for how-to know-how.
Automotive electrical systems can seem a mystery, if not a black art, to the weekend mechanic and even to a number of experienced pros. From Ohm’s Law and an explanation of 12-volt systems to specific electrical scenarios and more, Martin thoroughly dissects the automotive electrical system and explains the various tools needed for diagnoses and repairs, such as multimeters, voltmeters, timing lights, coil testers, lab scopes, and more. Also When it comes automotive electrics, readers need never fear being lost in lost in the dark again. Whether you have a bad ground, an amp draw, or some other gremlin, How to Diagnose and Repair Automotive Electrical Systems is the best tool available for understanding and diagnosing electrical problems.
The Motorbooks Workshop series covers topics that engage and interest car and motorcycle enthusiasts. Written by subject-matter experts and illustrated with step-by-step and how-it’s-done reference images, Motorbooks Workshop is the ultimate resource for how-to know-how.
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160 pages, Paperback
First published November 10, 2005
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September 2, 2022
I’m a shade tree mechanic, that is I can take things apart and when I put them back together, sometimes they work ! As Author Tracy Martin describes perfectly about amateurs like me or even experienced mechanics, auto electrical systems have a certain mystery about them, if not outright (evil) magic in the problems that can develop.
Martin does a great job of breaking things down into understandable bites, along with providing examples using the various tools of the trade, voltmeters, multimeters, etc. I especially appreciate the coverage of conventional electrical systems, that is pre-computer, as classic cars are the type I tend to work on.
My strategy was to read the book, done! Now, I’m headed out to the garage to practice his examples and solve a few gremlins of my own. A good read !
Martin does a great job of breaking things down into understandable bites, along with providing examples using the various tools of the trade, voltmeters, multimeters, etc. I especially appreciate the coverage of conventional electrical systems, that is pre-computer, as classic cars are the type I tend to work on.
My strategy was to read the book, done! Now, I’m headed out to the garage to practice his examples and solve a few gremlins of my own. A good read !
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