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title: "How to Diagnose and Repair Automotive Electrical Systems (Motorbooks Workshop) Paperback – Illustrated, 10 Nov. 2005"
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# How to Diagnose and Repair Automotive Electrical Systems (Motorbooks Workshop) Paperback – Illustrated, 10 Nov. 2005

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #145,334 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #20 in Automotive Electrical Systems #28 in Automotive Testing & Certification #95 in Automotive Engineering (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (769) |
| Dimensions  | 8.3 x 0.5 x 10.8 inches |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 0760320993 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0760320990 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Part of series  | Motorbooks Workshop |
| Print length  | 160 pages |
| Publication date  | November 10, 2005 |
| Publisher  | Motorbooks |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very interesting and useful book on the subject.
*by G***. on 22 July 2017*

I've always been interested in cars and have tried to do as much of my own repairs and maintenance as I can. One aspect of my knowledge I've always thought a bit lacking was auto electrics. So I decided to improve this. I know the basics and I watch stuff on Youtube, some of which is helpful, some not so, but I've always liked books. Perhaps this is a generational thing (I'm over 60). So I searched on Amazon for an appropriate one and came across Tracy Martin's. Not expensive and not overly complex. Not a stuffy academic treatment of the subject. Just a good guide to the common sense basics.The book itself? It's softback, 160 pages with colour photographic and diagrammatic illustrations throughout. In fact every page has atleast one. The diagrams especially are clear and in a visually attractive style.He starts out explaining basic electrical theory (D.C.), basic electrical circuits (series and parallel) and Ohm's law. Then in chapter 2 he explains what I think the most valuable electrical test one can know, the voltage drop test. Chapter 3 he covers basic electric testing equipment such as the digital Avometer, test light, battery testers and oscilloscopes. All explained clearly and succinctly. In chapter 4 he covers batteries. Chapter 5 covers charging systems (dynamos and alternators) including basic A.C. and starter motors. In chapter 6 he covers modern electronic ignition systems after going through the old type contact breaker system. Chapter 7 is devoted to modern electronic fuel injection systems. Chapter 8 covers wiring diagrams and finally chapter 9 goes over troubleshooting techniques.Throughout he assumes you know very little and then takes you from the absolute basics through to a deeper understanding. I have learned an awful lot from this little book and was even inspired to upgrade my old digital multimeter with a more modern clamp ammeter type.I would strongly recommend this book to anyone with little knowledge of basic auto electrics but who is motivated to know more and also to someone with more advanced knowledge who wants a succinct refresher and new look at the subject. If the latter then one can just delve into any chapter where one feels the need to improve one's knowledge without reading from the beginning. However, if one is a relative newcomer to the subject then reading from beginning to end will definitely help your knowledge and skills, helped in no small measure by the author's easygoing almost conversational style.My one slight criticism, and I am being niggly, is that it is an American book and the cars and manufacturers given as examples may not be familiar to a UK reader. But the principles of how their electrical systems and components work are identical.For the price of a couple of pints of beer a great buy!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well Written And Well Presented Book - Thumbs Up!
*by J***R on 19 July 2012*

I bought this book knowing very little about electricity other than how to wire up a domestic plug. Having studied the book, especially the first four chapters, I am now confident enough to tackle the more complex issues with car electrics. I now have a good understanding of what's going on, why fuses blow, how to check for shorts, how to diagnose a starter and alternator, and how to perform voltage drop testing on both sides of a circuit and many other things I didn't know before regarding ignition and fuel systems.I've read a few reviews so far that point to the author referencing mostly American vehicles, and in some cases, older vehicles! .. The same sensors are still used in modern vehicles to this day (in the UK)!! So don't let this sway you from buying this great resource. The 2nd chapter on voltage drop testing is worth the price of the book alone ... Highly recommended!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A simple guide to automotive electronic systems
*by P***D on 20 September 2025*

I bought this book back in 2008 and it’s still one of the most useful guides I own. Tracy Martin explains automotive electrical systems in simple, clear language with practical examples. Great mix of theory and hands-on tips, and the troubleshooting steps are easy to follow. Even years later, I still use it as a reference whenever I run into electrical issues. Highly recommended!

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