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Today's Technician: Advanced Automotive Electronic Systems, Classroom Manual and Shop Manual, 2nd Edition

Barry Hollembeak

  • Copyright 2018
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Today's Technician: Advanced Automotive Electronic Systems, Classroom Manual and Shop Manual 2nd Edition by Barry Hollembeak
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TODAY'S TECHNICIAN: ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, Second Edition, helps readers understand, diagnose, and repair the sophisticated electronic systems in today’s automobiles. Bridging theory and practice, the text provides an overview of important electronic systems and outlines real-world symptoms, diagnostics, and repair information. Known for its thorough coverage, accurate technical information, and detailed visuals, this resource prepares users for success on ASE certification exams or as an automotive technician. The Second Edition adds detailed coverage of network architecture and increased coverage of telematic systems, Wi-Fi connectivity, remote start, and stop/start technology. This edition is enhanced with full-color photography and illustrations. Text content aligns with the ASE Education Foundation 2017 accreditation model--including job sheets correlated to specific MLR, AST and MAST tasks.

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Barry Hollembeak

Barry Hollembeak has been involved in the automotive repair industry for nearly 50 years. Mr. Hollembeak entered the automotive technology field in 1974 as a service technician, working in both fleet and independent repair shops before opening his own repair facility. After selling his business and retiring as a technician, he became an instructor and author, teaching automotive technology at the post-secondary level for five years and serving as director of education for two years. Mr. Hollembeak then entered manufacturer training. He currently owns his own training development company, which provides both written training materials and eLearning courses to the aftermarket automotive repair industry. Mr. Hollembeak is a Master and Advanced Engine Performance Certified Technician with ASE; serves as an advisory board member for Arapahoe Community College’s automotive technology program; and is involved with the College Automotive Program, Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) and SkillsUSA. He has also been a guest speaker for NATEF, CATS and several other organizations.

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  • This comprehensive, versatile text, updated with full-color photography and illustrations, is ideal for both classroom and hands-on learning, with a dedicated Classroom Manual covering theory and application of automotive electronic systems and a separate Shop Manual focused on real-world service, diagnosis, and repair procedures.
  • The Shop Manual includes a full ASE practice exam, providing ideal preparation for students and professionals alike interested in pursuing ASE certification.
  • Detailed information on increasingly common technology—such as telematic systems, Wi-Fi connectivity, remote start, and stop/start technology —prepares readers for a seamless and successful transition from the classroom to the professional repair shop.
  • The most common network architectures are covered; including linear, stub, ring, and star.
  • Review questions and job sheets help readers review chapter material, assess and apply their understanding of key concepts and procedures, and identify any areas that need additional reinforcement.
  • Expanded coverage of the lab scope includes Job Sheets on lab scope setup.

Table of Contents

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Classroom Manual:
1. Introduction to Electronic Systems
2. Practical Theories and Laws
3. Computer Systems
4. Vehicle Communication Networks
5. Supplemental Air Bag Systems
6. Drive rand Passenger Comfort Systems
7. Electronic Stability and Rollover Mitigation Systems
8. Driver Assistance Systems
9. Telematics and Radio Frequency-Operated Systems
10. Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Propulsion Systems

Shop Manual:
1. Safety
2. Special Tools and Procedures
3. Computer Systems Diagnostics
4. Diagnosing Vehicle Communication Systems
5. Supplemental Air Bag Systems Diagnosis
6. Diagnosing Driver and Passenger Comfort Systems
7. Diagnosing Electronic Stability and Rollover Mitigation Systems
8. Diagnosing Driver Assistance Systems
9. Servicing Telematic and Radio Frequency-Operated Systems
10. Hybrid and High-Voltage System Service

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MindTap Automotive for Hollembeak’s Today’s Technician: Advanced Automotive Electronic Systems, 2nd Edition is the digital learning solution that helps instructors engage today's students and transform them into critical thinkers. With an accessible e-reader, real-time course analytics, and a customizable learning path presenting dynamic assignments and applications, MindTap helps you turn cookie-cutter into cutting-edge, apathy into engagement, and memorizers into higher-level thinkers. As an instructor using MindTap, you have at your fingertips the right content and a unique set of tools developed specifically for teaching automotive technology, all in an interface designed to improve workflow and save time when planning lessons and course structure. The control to build and personalize your course is all yours, so you can focus on the most relevant material while lowering costs for your students. Stay connected and informed with real-time student tracking that lets you adjust your course based on your students’ activity in MindTap.

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MindTap Automotive, 4 terms (24 months) Instant Access for Hollembeak's Today's Technician: Advanced Automotive Electronic Systems

ISBN: 9781305971585
MindTap Automotive for Hollembeak’s Today’s Technician: Advanced Automotive Electronic Systems, 2nd Edition is the digital learning solution that helps instructors engage today's students and transform them into critical thinkers. With an accessible e-reader, real-time course analytics, and a customizable learning path presenting dynamic assignments and applications, MindTap helps you turn cookie-cutter into cutting-edge, apathy into engagement, and memorizers into higher-level thinkers. As an instructor using MindTap, you have at your fingertips the right content and a unique set of tools developed specifically for teaching automotive technology, all in an interface designed to improve workflow and save time when planning lessons and course structure. The control to build and personalize your course is all yours, so you can focus on the most relevant material while lowering costs for your students. Stay connected and informed with real-time student tracking that lets you adjust your course based on your students’ activity in MindTap.