Today's Technician: Automotive Electricity And Electronics by Barry Hollembeak

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Synopsis

The newest edition of this classroom and shop manual set continues to provide unsurpassed coverage of the theory and procedures for automotive electricity and electronics. Streamlined diagnostic and service procedures and added attention to data bus networks, including the CAN, LIN, ISO, and other common systems, are highlighted in this revision. Expanded coverage of vehicle accessory systems includes the new multi-stage air bag systems, weight classification systems, side air bag systems, and laser guided cruise control systems. An all-new chapter on hybrid and high voltage systems is also featured.

Booknews

This combination text and shop manual covers basic theory, safety, tools, and major automotive electrical/electronic systems. This third edition features increased coverage of voltage, current, and resistance in order to aid readers new to this area of study in visualizing electrical/electronic principles. More emphasis has been given to manufacturers' service information, testing equipment, and OBD II. Many new examples guide readers step-by-step through procedures. The shop manual, reorganized and updated for this edition, includes tool lists, photos sequences illustrating procedures, service tips and warnings, job sheets, and case studies, plus ASE practice exams. Hollembeak is affiliated with Technical Training Inc. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Biography

Barry Hollembeak has been involved with the automotive repair industry for twenty-eight years. He entered the automotive technology field in 1974 as a service technician working in both fleet and independent repair shops for six years, and then opened his own repair facility and operated it for eight year. After selling the business, he retired from being a technician and concentrated his efforts on fulfilling my desire to become a teacher and author. After teaching post-secondary automotive technology for five years, he became Director of Education, a position he held for two years. After leaving the post-secondary education field, Barry entered into manufacturer training. And for the past seven years he has been a technical trainer for Technical Training Inc. assigned to DaimlerChrysler Corporation were he provides instruction to dealership technicians. A Master and Advanced Engine Performance Certified Technician with ASE, he is also a member of the Colorado Automotive Teachers Society, and is involved with the College Automotive Program, AYES, and Curriculum Enhancement with Industry Application with Colorado State University. He has also been a guest speaker for NATEF, CATS, and several other organizations.