Today's Technician: Automotive Electricity and Electronics, Classroom and Shop Manual Pack

by Barry Hollembeak

Ideal for aspiring and active automotive professionals, TODAY'S AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICITY & ELECTRONICS, Sixth Edition, equips readers to confidently understand, diagnose, and repair electrical and electronic systems in today's automobiles. Using a unique two-volume approach to optimize learning in both the classroom and the auto shop, the first volume (Classroom Manual) details the theory and application of electricity, electronics, and circuitry in modern automobiles, while the second (Shop Manual) covers real-world symptoms, diagnostics, and repair information. Known for its comprehensive coverage, accurate and up-to-date technical information, and hundreds of detailed illustrations and vibrant photographs, the text is an ideal resource to prepare for success as an automotive technician or pursue ASE certification. Now updated with extensive information on new and emerging technology and techniques�including audio and infotainment systems, LED and adaptive lighting, hybrid and electric vehicles, and accessory systems�the Sixth Edition also aligns with the NATEF 2012 accreditation model, including job sheets correlated to specific AST and MAST tasks.

250 pages, Spiral-bound

First published April 14, 2010

Reviews

[Azmi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the first five chapters. No other books come close in cracking them so excellently and I don't think there are any flaw up to this point. Pinpointing the culprit on a basic car electrical system is no longer an intimidating task. Both theories and hands-on parts of the book contributed in making a better technician. Explanation of multimeters is beyond in-depth, the author went further by providing assistance in choosing a meter based on task at hand.

Chapters 6 and 7 are complex and this is where the bad things shows up. Readers are forced into brain spueezing, but still equipped with comprehensive elaboration. But I believe they can be a painless lesson with slower pace and more emphasis on comprehension.

Chapter 8, probably being a simple subject, is identical in quality to the opening chapters. Chapter 9 is easy to understand but don't provide enough detailed inner workings. It merely tells to look for a voltage drop here and there.

[Deepak Pal]

good

[Brett · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's probably pretty difficult to write a text on this topic that isn't dry yet confusing.

[Hamza]

uses of avometer