 Best Sellers | | Home Automotive Wiring and Electrical Systems (Workbench Series) | |
|  | |  | | | Automotive Wiring and Electrical Systems (Workbench Series) | | | | | SKU:
ACOUK_book_usedgood_1932494871 | | In Stock | | Availability:
Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | Often, wiring and electrical work intimidates automotive do-it-yourselfers the most. It's not mechanical, and therefore, it's unfamiliar territory. Electrons are invisible, and they can do unpredictable things in an untrained enthusiast's eyes. Finally, there is an enthusiast's guide that takes the mysteries and misunderstandings out of automotive electrical design, modification, diagnostics, and repair.
Automotive Wiring and Electrical Systems is the perfect book to unshroud the mysteries of automotive electrics and electronic systems. The basics of electrical principles, including voltage, amperage, resistance, and Ohm's Law, are revealed in clear and concise detail, so the enthusiast understands what these mean in the construction and repair of automotive electrical circuits. All the tools and the proper equipment required for automotive electrical tasks are covered. In addition, this in-depth guide explains how to perform more complex tasks, such as adding new circuits, installing aftermarket electronics, repairing existing circuits, building your own wiring harness, and troubleshooting. Author Tony Candela explains how to complete popular wiring projects, such as adding late-model electronic accessories and convenience items to earlier-model cars, installing relays, designing and assembling multi-function circuits and harnesses, and much more.
With this book in hand, you will be able to assemble, design, and build single- and multi-function circuits and harnesses, troubleshoot and repair existing circuits, and install aftermarket systems and electronics. Automotive Wiring and Electrical Systems is your essential guide for wiring a hot rod from scratch, modifying muscle car electrical circuits for cooling fans and/or power windows, or adding a premium stereo and other conveniences to modern performance cars.
2009 IAMA Bronze Award, Technical: how to do it category | | | |
List Price:
| $24.95 | |
Our Price:
| $16.47
& eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25.
| |
You Save:
| $8.48 (34%)
|
| | |
|
| | Product Details | | Author: | Tony Candela | | Paperback: | 144 pages | | Publisher: | S-A Design | | Publication Date: | April 15, 2009 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 1932494871 | | Product Length: | 10.96 inches | | Product Width: | 8.41 inches | | Product Height: | 0.36 inches | | Product Weight: | 1.08 pounds | | Package Length: | 10.9 inches | | Package Width: | 8.5 inches | | Package Height: | 0.4 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.9 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 26 reviews |
| |
| | Customer Reviews | Average Customer Review: ( 26 customer reviews )
Write an online review and share your thoughts with other customers.
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
35 of 36 found the following review helpful:
 Excellent, well-written book on automotive wiring Jun 01, 2009
By J. Hayden
"Joe Hayden"
I've read just about every automotive book on the bookstore shelves and this is one of the best. The information is accurate and well written, photos support the written material with good clear color shots, and the information is easy to understand. This is the only book I know of that goes into any level of detail concerning DMMs for automotive use and why you should use them instead of a traditional test light. It also contains very good details on proper use of relays including circuit protection with clamping diodes (if you dont know what that is you will after reading about them in this book). Fuses, fusible links, wire, grounding, harnesses, its all here.
Often when reading automotive books, I get the feeling that the author knows what they are talking about but does a poor job of putting it into words that the reader can understand. Other times, the author doesn't know what they are talking about or they are just outright wrong. This book is NOT an example of either of those. This author understands what he is talking about and knows how to explain it clearly.
If you purchased other automotive books and need one on wiring, you will be happy with this one. I am looking forward to a 2nd edition containing more projects. I'd love to see this author write a book on Engine Management (ECUs) with custom installations and tuning written in the same style as this book.
16 of 16 found the following review helpful:
Highly recommended Jun 23, 2009
By may03LT
This book is great. Having worked in the automotive field for many years now, I have read more then my share of electrical guides. Not one can compare to the content in this book.
The book covers everything from basic principles to tools, connections, installations, and troubleshooting; all of which are explained using real world situations and solutions with easy to read diagrams and pictures. Nearly every scenerio that someone could run into in the field is covered. Many myths in the 12 volt field are also laid to rest.
This book would be great for anyone with any level of electronic experience. Like I said earlier, I have been in the field for a while now....and even I learned a thing or two.
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Phenomenal! May 05, 2009
By dwz
When I originally ordered this book, Amazon quoted me 2 weeks longer than it arrived. Needless to say it arrived earlier than expected!
Absolutely phenomenal product here folks. It is written in a manner anyone can understand. The layout is just right, and the pictures match the content perfectly. If you're doing ANYTHING with electrical in a car, then this book will be a godsend. One of the best reasons to get this book, is the explanation of the author's journey by learning from trial-and-error, and proper warnings throughout each chapter so that the reader doesn't make the same mistakes the first time around (which can often be expensive to fix).
This is gold. I strongly recommend this book.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
wiring bible Jul 02, 2009
By JB
Perfect blend of practical theory and information combined with hands-on how to. Everything you want/need to know about wiring anything from a scratch-built car to muscle car resto to pretty much anything else.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Great Book Dec 19, 2010
By Wayno
This is a great book. I am an electrician and used this book as a great review.It is written in such a way that anyone can understand what is being said. I plan on using it to help teach the younger guys the workings of electronics. I really liked the section on relays. If you are reading this,I suggest buying this book.
See all 26 customer reviews on Amazon.com
| |
| |
| |  | |  |
|
Recently Viewed | You may also like ... |
