ASE Correlated Task Sheets for Automotive Electricity and Electronics

Description

Student-friendly breakdown of automotive systems, components, and procedures

• Concise, easy-to-read chapters present content in manageable segments, letting instructors assign topics through entire chapters rather than through individual pages or questions.
• Over 40 new full-color photos and line drawings bring subject matter to life, such as good versus defective parts and the inner workings of components.

The most up-to-date ASE standards and the latest technologies

• Case Studies used throughout most service-related chapters showcase actual real-world diagnostic problems and include the “Three Cs” (Complaint, Cause and Correction) to prepare students for their careers.
• The beginning chapters are more concisely organized making learning electrical systems easier.
• All of the electrical accessory circuit information has been expanded so that it meets the latest ASE tasks.
• OSHA hazardous chemical labeling requirements added to Chapter 3.
• Added content on static electricity and lightning, three-legged and low-profile fuses, smart junction boxes, enhanced lead acid batteries, float-type battery changes, stop-start systems, cloudy headlights, dash warning symbols, and airbag inflator sequences.

Brief Table of Contents

1. Service Information, Work Orders, and Vehicle Identification
2. Tools and Safety
3. Environmental and Hazardous Materials
4. Electrical Fundamentals
5. Electrical Circuits and Ohm’s Law
6. Series Circuits
7. Parallel Circuits
8. Series—Parallel Circuits
9. Circuit Testers and Digital Meters
10. Oscilloscopes and Graphing Multimeters
11. Automotive Wiring and Wire Repair
12. Wiring Schematics and Circuit Testing
13. Capacitance and Capacitors
14. Magnetism and Electromagnetism
15. Electronic Fundamentals
16. Computer Fundamentals
17. CAN and Network Communications
18. Batteries
19. Battery Testing and Service
20. Cranking System
21. Cranking System Diagnosis and Service
22. Charging System
23. Charging System Diagnosis and Service
24. Lighting and Signaling Circuits
25. Driver Information and Navigation Systems
26. Security and Anti-Theft Systems
27. Airbag and Pretensioner Circuits
28. Body Electrical Accessories
29. Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS)
30. Audio System Operation and Diagnosis

Appendix 1: Sample Electrical (A6) ASE-type Certification Test With Answers

Appendix 2: 2017 ASE Correlation Chart

Student-friendly breakdown of automotive systems, components, and procedures

• UPDATED and EXPANDED – Concise, easy-to-read chapters present content in manageable segments, letting instructors assign topics through entire chapters rather than through individual pages or questions.
• Centrally located content about each system or component – including purpose and function, parts and operation, and diagnosis and service – saves students time searching the rest of the text for related information.
• Step-by-step instructions and photo sequences detail best-practice approaches to performing specific tasks or service procedures, such as diagnosing and troubleshooting faults.
• UPDATED – Over 40 new full-color photos and line drawings bring subject matter to life, such as good versus defective parts and the inner workings of components.

The most up-to-date ASE standards and the latest technologies

• UPDATED – Case Studies used throughout most service-related chapters showcase actual real-world diagnostic problems and include the “Three Cs” (Complaint, Cause and Correction) to prepare students for their careers.
• UPDATED – The beginning chapters are more concisely organized making learning electrical systems easier.
• EXPANDED – All of the electrical accessory circuit information has been expanded so that it meets the latest ASE tasks.
• UPDATED – OSHA hazardous chemical labeling requirements added to Chapter 3.
• NEW – Added content on static electricity and lightning, three-legged and low-profile fuses, smart junction boxes, enhanced lead acid batteries, float-type battery changes, stop-start systems, cloudy headlights, dash warning symbols, and airbag inflator sequences.

Real-world examples and practical applications

• Safety Tips, Tech Tips, FAQs, Notes, Cautions, and Warnings offer the real-world perspective of ASE-certified master technicians concerning safety measures, technical information, efficiency, and actions that can damage vehicles.
• Chapter-ending Summary, Review Questions, and Quizzes let students apply new knowledge and get quick answers to common questions.

Jim Halderman brings a world of experience, knowledge, and talent to his work. His automotive service experience includes working as a flat-rate technician, a business owner, and a professor of automotive technology.
He has a bachelor of science degree from Ohio Northern University and a master’s degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Jim also holds a US patent for an electronic transmission control device. He is an ASE-certified master automotive technician (A1-A9) plus G1, L1, and L3.
Jim is the author of 18 automotive textbooks, all published by Pearson. Jim has presented numerous technical seminars to national audiences, including the California Automotive Teachers (CAT) and the Illinois College Automotive Instructor Association (ICAIA). He is also a member of and presenter at the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT). Jim was named Regional Teacher of the Year by General Motors Corporation and a member of the advisory board for the technological studies department of Ohio Northern University.
Jim and his wife, Michelle, live in Dayton, Ohio. You can reach Jim at jim@jameshalderman.com.