Automotive Wiring and Electrical Systems

by Tony Candela

Often, wiring and electrical work intimidate automotive do-it-yourselfers more than anything else. It's not mechanical, and therefore, it's unfamiliar territory. Electrons are invisible, and to an untrained enthusiast they can do unpredictable things. Finally, here is an enthusiast's guide that takes the mysteries and misunderstandings out of automotive electrical design, modification, diagnostics, and repair. Automotive Wiring and Electrical Systems is the perfect book to unshroud the mysteries of automotive electrics and electronic systems. The basics of electrical principles, including voltage, amperage, resistance, and Ohm's law, are revealed in clear and concise detail so the enthusiast understands what these mean in the construction and repair of automotive electrical circuits. All the tools and the proper equipment required for automotive electrical tasks are covered. In addition, this in-depth guide explains how to perform more complex tasks, such as adding new circuits, installing aftermarket electronics, repairing existing circuits, and troubleshooting. It also explains how to complete popular wiring projects, such as adding late-model electronic accessories and convenience items to earlier-model cars, installing relay systems, designing and assembling multi-function circuits and harnesses, and much more. With this book in hand, you will be able to assemble, design, and build single- and multi-function circuits and harnesses, troubleshoot and repair existing circuits, and install aftermarket systems and electronics. Automotive Wiring and Electrical Systems is the perfect book for wiring a hot rod from scratch, modifying muscle car electrical circuits for cooling fans and/or power windows, or adding a big stereo and other conveniences to modern performance cars.

Genres: Cars, Engineering

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Neal Aggarwal · Rating 5 out of 5]

A little simplistic if you've been working with automotive wiring for a long time like I have. However a good review of my thought processes. The second half of the book - the part filled with troubleshooting use-cases - was very useful in walking me through various scenarios.

This book has not imparted onto me any new diagnostic techniques but I think it has streamlined my thought processes to an extent.

[Nick · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent introductory book. It does a good deal to encourage anyone to figure out wiring in cars from the era when cars were simpler. The book mainly deals with relatively benign areas of wiring such as accessories, power locks and windows. The book could use more detailed wiring diagrams, and more of them.

[Jared Bockoff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good beginner book. Not spectacular, but good.

The book gave me what I was looking for in regards to details I wanted confirmed or referenced in electrical wiring. Additional pictures would have helped in some areas.

[Himanshu459 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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