1.Outline
The antenna can be said to be the radio signal’s “doorway” to the radio, and is thus an important element to reproduce good sound.
2. Types of antenna
The following two types of radio Read more Principles of Automotive Antenna
Function of Automotive Radio
1.Preset function
By storing the received broadcast into the preset button, the user can select the broadcast that he wants only by pressing the preset button.
2.Auto station seeking function (SEEK)
By Read more Function of Automotive Radio
Principles of Automotive Radio
1.Outline
The radio receiver chooses a desired program from many radio waves transmitted from broadcast stations.
In the radio broadcast, there are AM and FM. The radio receiver that receives these broadcasts Read more Principles of Automotive Radio
Characteristics of Automotive Audio System
The principle of the car audio system is same as that of the home audio system.
However, the car audio system is used in a vehicle where the conditions are severe. The following characteristics are observed.
1.Power Read more Characteristics of Automotive Audio System
Diagnose Automotive Radio Reception Problems
1.Outline
Since the car radio depends on the antenna length and vehicle noise, the broadcast service area in which the vehicle can receive programs clearly becomes small.
The noise is called impulse Read more Diagnose Automotive Radio Reception Problems
Automotive Audio System outline
A car audio is a device that creates a comfortable driving environment, like at the air conditioner.
The talk of a disc jockey or music from the car audio puts the driver at ease.
Traffic information Read more Automotive Audio System outline
Cruise Control System Adaptive Laser Cruise Control Function
1.General
This system maintains the vehicle at the speed the driver has set, as long as there are no vehicles in front in the same lane. If the system detects a vehicle being driven in front at a slower Read more Cruise Control System Adaptive Laser Cruise Control Function
Cruise Control System Input Signal Check Function
1.General
Whether signals from the speed sensor and those from the order switches are sent to the cruise control ECU normally can be conformed to the following by reading the blinking pattern of the Read more Cruise Control System Input Signal Check Function
Cruise Control System Warning Indication
1.General
Notifies the driver if trouble occurs with the CCS.
2.Warning indication
If the cruise control ECU does not receive a vehicle speed signal for a predetermined period of time, or if cruise Read more Cruise Control System Warning Indication
Cruise Control Actuator Operation
1.Motor and limit switch
The motor revolves either clockwise or counterclockwise in response to acceleration or deceleration signals from the cruise control ECU, thereby altering the opening angle of Read more Cruise Control Actuator Operation