Today's Technician: Automotive Electricity & Electronics (2 Volume Set) [Spiral-bound]

Barry Hollembeak (Author), Jack Erjavec (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0766820998 | ISBN-13: 978-0766820999 | Publication Date: August 8, 2002 | Edition: 3

The best-selling book/shop manual package in our landmark Today's Technician series, the third edition of Automotive Electricity and Electronics continues to equip its readers with the most in-depth discussion of basic theory, safety, tools, and major automotive electrical/electronic systems (e.g., charging, starting, ignition, lighting, accessories, instruments, and computers) available anywhere! In response to user feedback, we've added more information about voltage, current, and resistance in order to aid readers who are new to this area of study in visualizing electrical/electronic principles at work. We've also increased our emphasis on developing the future technician's ability to use manufacturers' service information, given more prominence to diagnostic methods in the discussion of troubleshooting, and updated our coverage of testing equipment and OBD II. Perhaps most importantly, we've added many all-new examples to guide readers, step-by-step, to complete mastery of all of the electrical/electronic knowledge plus hands-on diagnostic and troubleshooting skills they need to become highly skilled automotive technicians. Helpful cross-references between theory discussed in the book and step-by-step procedures outlined in the shop manual are also included for optimal learning effectiveness.

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About the Author

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.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 1280 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 3 edition (August 8, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766820998
• ISBN-13: 978-0766820999
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9.4 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,254,138 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great entry level text, January 10, 2007

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This review is from: Today's Technician: Automotive Electricity & Electronics (2 Volume Set) (Spiral-bound)

I assume that if you are purchasing this that you are an automotive student. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, although some sections are hard to focus in on. The information is good and should help the student/hobbyist gain entry level information about electrical systems. Good Luck!