Electrical, Systems, Wiring & Technologies
31 articles across 2 topics
Automotive network diagnostic codes
Diagnostic codes for automotive network category
Bosch Motronic EMS
Engine Management system from Bosch
Brush (Electric motors)
Electric motor brush explained
Brushless Stepper motor
The workings of the brushless electric stepper motor
Capacitor discharge ignition systems
CDI systems explained
Commutator (electric)
Commutator explained
Contact breaker points
A vital component of the distributer
Diode explained
Circuit Diode
Disbributor function
An overview of the workings of a distributor
Distributor Cap
The distributor caps purpose in life
Duraspark ignition
Ford Duraspark ignition system
ECU - Electronic Control Unit
The brains of the outfit
Electrical Capacitor
Capacitor explained
Electrical connectors
A look at different types of electrical connector
Engine Control Unit
ECU description
Fuse
The purpose of the humble fuse
History and theory of the Alternator
Why we need one in our cars
Ignition coil Function
Small but perfectly formed and very useful
Light bulb
The workings and history of the light bulb
Motronic ignition
How a motronic electronic ignition works
OBD-II Parameter IDs
On board diagnostic parameter ids
OSEK Standards body for Embedded Automotive Electronics
The organisation responsible for Embedded automotive electronic standards
Powertrain Diagnostic codes
On board diagnostic powertrain codes
Rectifier (AC/DC)
Rectifier explained
Relay
How an electrical relay works
Slip ring explained
Commonly found in Alternators
Solder
Will probably be doing a lot of it
Soldering overview and techniques
Soldering Overview
Spark Plug
The usefulness of the humble spark plug
Stator
Part of an electric motor or alternator
Voltage regulator explained
The role of the voltage regulator