Location of Components
The heater system consists of the following parts.
1.Water valve
2.Heater core
3.Blower (motor, fan)
Construction
1.Water valve
(1)Description
The water valve is installed Read more Automotive Heater System
System
Automotive Air Condition System Refrigeration Cycle
Refrigerant
1.What is refrigerant?
Refrigerant is a heat exchanging substance that circulates in the refrigerant cycle. It removes the heat when it evaporates and releases its heat when it liquidizes.
At Read more Automotive Air Condition System Refrigeration Cycle
Automotive Air Condition System Blower Speed Control
1.Blower speed control function
Adjusting the amount of the current that passes the blower motor controls the blower speed. There are 2 methods:
resistor and transistor.
(1)Resistor type
This adjusts Read more Automotive Air Condition System Blower Speed Control
Automotive Air Condition System Operation and Function
1.Control panel
There are many selectors on the control panel for the car A/C. These selectors are categorized as follows; air inlet selector, temperature selector, airflow selector, and blower speed Read more Automotive Air Condition System Operation and Function
Automotive ANTI-THEFT Audio System
1.Outline
Depending on the country and the vehicle model, a radio unit (ETR) with a cassette tape player equipped with an anti-theft system may be used. “ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM” is printed on the cassette Read more Automotive ANTI-THEFT Audio System
Automotive Audio System Service area
The range that the practical radio waves reach from the broadcast station.
Weak electric field
A radio wave weakens as it becomes far, like light. For this reason, the radio wave in an area far away Read more Automotive Audio System Service area
Automotive Audio System Terminology
Impulse noise
This noise is generated from the ignition switch of the vehicle, motor, switch, relay, lightning, etc.
AGC circuit (Automatic Gain Control circuit)
This is a circuit to correct the strength Read more Automotive Audio System Terminology
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
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