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Car Electrical and Electronic Systems

by Julian Edgar

Description

This unique handbook assumes no starting knowledge of car electrical and electronics systems. It begins with simple circuits and finishes with complex electronic systems that include engine management, transmission control and stability control systems.

If you want to diagnose a simple alternator charging or headlight problem, this book is for you. But if you also want to fix complex electronic systems using On-Board Diagnostics, a multimeter or oscilloscope, this book also shows you how to do that.

Is it best to use a series or parallel circuit when adding a horn? How do you use a multimeter to check a coolant temperature sensor against its specs? How can you add an electronic timer that will keep your headlights on as you walk to your door? When should you buy an oscilloscope – and how complex an instrument do you really need?

The author has been writing about car electronic systems for over 25 years. He is also an experienced and proficient car modifier who has performed numerous electronic modifications and upgrades to his own cars, including world-first modifications.

If you want a practical, hands-on book that demystifies and explains car electrical and electronic systems, this is the book for you.

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Rights Information

World rights (except English)

Author Biography

Julian Edgar has worked as a teacher, writer, editor and photographer. His varied career has included editing a national automotive magazine, and writing for various online and print magazines for many years.


An enthusiast for all things mechanical and electronic, Julian is a hands-on car modifier, working from his own well-equipped home workshop, focusing mainly on suspension, engine management and aerodynamics. He is also a keen cyclist, and he has designed and built his own bikes and trikes.


He has written several books about car modifications, aerodynamics and electronics, as well as more general interest books about engineering and small-wheeled bicycles, Julian has also made a series of YouTube videos that discuss the subjects of his books.


He lives and works in New South Wales, Australia.

Veloce Publishing PLC

Veloce Publishing PLC

Establihed in 1991, Veloce has become one of the world's leading publishers on automotive subjects including cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles. Subjects range through history, biography, motorsport, maintenance and repair, buyers' guides (over 100!) and performance tuning. Veloce also has the following imprints – Hubble & Hattie - Books on animals and animal welfare. Hubble & Hattie Kids - books for children Earthworld - general books

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Bibliographic Information

  • Publisher Veloce Publishing Ltd
  • Publication Date December 2018
  • Orginal LanguageEnglish
  • ISBN/Identifier 9781787112810
  • Publication Country or regionUnited Kingdom
  • Primary Price 19.99 GBP
  • Pages168
  • ReadershipGeneral
  • Publish StatusPublished
  • Original Language TitleEnglish
  • Original Language AuthorsEnglish
  • Edition1st
  • Copyright Year2018
  • Dimensions250x207 mm
  • Illustration262
  • Reference CodeV5281

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