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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.

$104.28

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Thinking about a knockout audio system for your car? Not sure what you need, want, or can afford? Car Audio For Dummies is a great place to find some answers!

But wait — what if speakers that vibrate your floorboards don’t turn you on? What if you’re thinking more about hands-free phone access and a DVD player to entertain the kids? Surprise! Car Audio For Dummies can give you a hand there, too. Whether you want to feel as if your favorite band is performing right on top of your dashboard or you want to keep the soccer team entertained on the way to the tournament, this friendly guide can help.

From planning your system and buying components to getting them installed and protecting your investment, you’ll find plenty of wise advice. Get the scoop on:

  • Figuring out what kind of equipment you need to do what you want
  • Identifying good sound quality when you hear it
  • Adding components to a factory system
  • Choosing a video player, hands-free phone system, amplifiers, speakers, and more
  • Finding a reliable installer (today’s automotive electronics systems are so complex that you probably won’t want to go it alone)
  • Understanding warranties and returns
  • Protecting and insuring your system

Car Audio For Dummies is sort of like that knowledgeable friend you want to take along when you tackle a project like this. Sounds like a good idea, doesn’t it?

$8.37

Written by an experienced author, teacher and ASE certified technician, this first edition of Automotive Chassis Systems provides a comprehensive study of automotive chassis systems operation, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair. Braking, Suspension and Steering theory, inspection and service are combined in a one-text format making this the most up-to-date and complete text in this automotive area. The format of the text coincides with the basic methodology used to train technicians in the field. It begins by describing basic concepts, then discusses and demonstrates common chassis systems and completes study by directing the students to reference materials related to specific model types. Thoroughly illustrated and written in a clear concise manner, this text will prove to be a valuable resource for automotive students.(KEY WORDS: AUTOMOTIVE SUSPENSION)

$71.53

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This user-friendly resource will thoroughly prepare readers to work in the important area of automotive technology known as chassis systems. It features accurate and up-to-date coverage of both brakes and suspension/steering in one complete volume. Technically precise drawings and photographs are prominently featured, supplying the visual support necessary for readers to grasp important principles and practices. The first half of the book is devoted to the latest information on brakes, including friction materials, drums, and rotors. The newest tire information is presented, followed by current suspension, steering, and wheel alignment material. The balance of the book is dedicated to front and rear wheel drive shafts and axles, and vibration analysis. Diagnosis and troubleshooting of worn and failed parts is emphasized throughout.

$99.10

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Save a fortune on great-performing customized car speakers. If done by an installer, custom speakers can run to thousands of dollars and your satisfaction isn't necessarily guaranteed. The best solution is to build your own. Car Stereo Speaker Projects Illustrated, by Dan Ferguson, is the one and only illustrated project book that will take you step-by-step through the design and installation of your own customized car speakers, with minimum tools and equipment. You get 20 complete projects covering both front and rear speakers for sedans, pickups, vans, Jeeps, and SVUs. Many of the designs appear nowhere else--and virtually all have tested in use and found to be significant improvements over conventional wisdom. Each project takes you from the circuit schematic to the construction of the enclosure to installing the system in the vehicle. This hands-on guide is loaded with hundreds of digital photos--plus design spreadsheets, Thiele-Small parameter measurement techniques, and examples of speaker design shareware in the Appendix.

$15.88

The key to making the most out of an off-road truck's performance on the rough terrain favored by enthusiasts lies with suspension and chassis modifications. In order to cover rocky climbs, deep mudholes, and other rugged obstacles, off-roaders modify the truck to give added ground clearance and increased articulation. Here, the best off-road articles from Four Wheeler magazine have been compiled to create this in-depth guide to maximizing off-road performance of your four-wheel-drive truck or SUV. The book covers lift kits, aftermarket suspension additions, articulation tricks, and drivetrain modifications.

$9.85

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Designed specifically to correlate with the NATEF program and ASE certification tests, this comprehensive, up-to-date book covers all aspects of automotive electricity and electronics. It emphasizes diagnosis and troubleshooting, and features tech tips and diagnostic stories throughout. The complete learning package includes a multimedia CD ROM with illustrated power point slides, and a workbook containing activities also correlated to the NATEF task list. Both Theory and Diagnosis and Service are together in the one book format. Correlated to the NATEF task list - the book and workbook page numbers are listed in the NATEF correlation guides to make learning easier. Correlated to ASE Certification areas. Automotive technicians.

 

 

$25.10

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In addition, the new edition explains new electronically controlled vehicle motion control systems including advanced suspension, electronically controlled electric power steering, 4-wheel steering and electronically controlled electric brakes. The braking systems are part of an integrated motion control system that couples ABS brakes; traction control and variable vehicle dynamics for enhanced stability are also described. The development of hybrid/electric vehicles and their associated electronic control/monitoring systems as well as the new technologies incorporated into conventional gasoline and diesel-fueled engines are also discussed.

*Extensive revision of a popular text
*Covers the shift from 14-volt to 42-volt systems
*Includes information on future automotive elctronic systems

$30.28

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Complete Guide To Automotive Electronics. Makes Handy Design Companion. If you work with cars, you're going to have to deal with tough automotive electronics issues sooner or later. You'll find nothing more comprehensive or easier to use than Ronald Jurgen's Automotive Electronics Handbook. From first page to last, you'll find field-tested solutions from leading experts breaking new ground in the world's premier manufacturers, including Honda, Nissan, Robert Bosch, Cummins Electronics, Chrysler and Motorola. And the coverage is the broadest ever compiled in a single volume: Sensors and actuators-pressure, flow, linear and angle position, temperature, exhaust gas, speed, engine knock, engine torque; Control Systems-engine, transmission, cruise, braking, traction suspension, steering, lighting, AC; Display systems-instrument panel, trip computers; Safety and entertainment systems-passenger safety, anti theft, multiplex wiring; Electromagnetic interference and compatibility; and much more.|One-stop shopping for Automotive Electronics Solutions! The unparalleled experience of 39 key experts in automotive electronics-available in print for the first time ever. Instant advice on all the major enabling technologies. Powerful, quick-reference sections on vital sensors, controllers, actuators, more. An on-the-desk database of automotive electronics design solutions-to keep you and your team blazing ahead. Everything you need to keep your electronics knowledge on the cutting edge, your design and systems problems simple, your solutions quick and cost-effective! 39 electronics gurus, from the top automotive OEM suppliers, share with you their experience and tested techniques. The result? Your career will soar as your projects succeed, time after time!

$39.91

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Comprehensive, yet easy-to-read, this book includes both automotive electrical as well as engine performance topics all in one book. It presents principles and practices of diagnosis and troubleshooting of automotive electrical, electronic, and computer systems in a clear, concise format and at a level of detail that far exceeds most similar books. This book no longer comes with a CD-ROM.  An interactive, multi-media program at www.pearsoned.com/autostudent , brings to life the sights and sounds of the “whys” and “hows” of all phases of diagnosis and troubleshooting. Focused on automotive electrical as well as engine performance topics, this book presents principles and practices of diagnosis and troubleshooting of automotive electrical, electronic, and computer systems, as well as service information and environmental concerns. Includes updated coverage on OBD 11, evaporative emissions and fuel injection plus scope testing of components, Gel and AGM batteries, as well as the latest coil-on-plug, waste spark, compression sensing and ion sensing ignition systems. For prospective and practicing Automotive Technicians.

$36.00