Preface |
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About the authors |
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Acknowledgements |
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1 Overview and introduction |
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1.1.4 Chassis type and body panels |
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1.2.2 Types of motor vehicle companies |
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1.2.4 Role of a franchised dealer |
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1.2.5 Reception and booking systems |
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1.2.7 Estimating costs and times |
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1.2.8 Job cards and systems |
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1.2.11 Digital workshop system |
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1.3.2 The key UK regulations and laws |
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1.3.3 Health and safety law: what you need to know |
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1.3.4 Personal protective equipment (PPE) |
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1.3.5 Identifying and reducing hazards |
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1.3.10 Clean working environment |
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1.3.12 Environmental protection |
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1.3.13 High voltage vehicles |
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1.4 Basic science, materials, mathematics and mechanics |
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1.4.3 Velocity and acceleration |
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1.4.6 Centre of gravity or centre of mass |
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1.4.8 Energy, work and power |
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1.4.10 Mass, weight and force |
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1.4.11 Volume and density |
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1.4.12 Heat and temperature |
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1.4.20 Mechanical machines |
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1.4.23 Materials and properties |
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1.6 Workshop bench skills |
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1.6.2 Fitting and machining |
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1.6.3 Filing and grinding |
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1.6.14 Compression fitting |
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1.7 Servicing and inspections |
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1.7.2 Rules and regulations |
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1.7.5 Effects of incorrect adjustments |
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1.7.6 Maintenance and inspections |
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1.7.7 Information sources |
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1.8 Diagnostic techniques |
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1.8.1 Introduction and diagnostic process |
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1.8.2 Electrical diagnostics |
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2.1.1 Introduction and operating cycles |
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2.1.2 Engine operating details |
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2.1.4 Variable valve timing |
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2.1.5 Variable compression (VC) engine |
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2.1.6 Belt-in-oil (BIO) or wet cambelts |
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2.2.1 Friction and lubrication |
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2.2.2 Methods of lubrication |
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2.2.6 Oil viscosity and grades |
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2.2.7 Mineral, synthetic or fully synthetic? |
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2.3.4 Thermal management system (TMS) |
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2.4 Air supply, exhaust and emissions |
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2.4.1 Air pollution and engine combustion |
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2.4.2 Worldwide harmonized light vehicles test procedure |
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2.4.7 Emission control systems |
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2.4.8 Turbocharging and supercharging |
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2.4.9 Electrical pressure chargers |
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2.4.10 Diesel particulate filters (DPF) and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) |
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2.5.2 Electronic fuel injection |
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2.5.3 Diesel fuel injection systems |
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2.6.2 Electronic ignition |
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2.6.3 Distributorless ignition system (DIS) |
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2.6.4 Coil on plug (COP) direct ignition system |
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2.7 Electric and hybrid cars |
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2.7.1 Types of electric vehicle |
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2.8 Engine systems: new developments and updates |
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2.8.1 Spark plug electrode designs |
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2.8.2 V6 diesel with electric turbocharging |
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2.8.4 Cylinder deactivation |
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2.8.8 Spark Controlled Compression Ignition (SPCCI) |
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3.1 Electrical and electronic principles |
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3.1.1 Electrical fundamentals |
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3.1.2 Electrical components and circuits |
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3.1.3 Electronic components |
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3.2.2 The main types of 12 V Ccar batteries |
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3.3 Lighting and indicators |
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3.3.2 Stoplights and reverse lights |
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3.3.5 Indicators and hazard lights |
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3.4 Body electrical and electronic systems |
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3.4.5 Seats, mirrors, sunroofs, locking and windows |
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3.5 Monitoring and instrumentation |
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3.5.3 Global Positioning System (GPS) |
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3.5.4 Laser head-up displays (HUDs) |
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3.5.6 Hacking and cybersecurity |
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3.5.7 Automotive software updates |
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3.6.1 Air conditioning fundamentals |
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3.6.2 Air conditioning components |
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3.7 Electrical systems: new developments and updates |
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3.7.1 Touchscreen with haptic feedback |
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3.7.2 Navigation and the new NDS data standard |
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3.7.4 Alternator developments |
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3.7.5 Electronic starter motor control and stop-start system |
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3.7.6 Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) |
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4.1.1 Overview of suspension |
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4.1.2 Dampers/shock absorbers |
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4.2.1 Introduction to steering |
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4.2.2 Steering racks and boxes |
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4.3.1 Disc, drum and parking brakes |
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4.3.2 Hydraulic components |
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4.3.3 Brake servo operation |
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4.3.4 Braking force control |
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4.3.5 Anti-lock brake systems |
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4.4.4 Tyre pressure monitoring |
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4.4.5 Tyre pressure monitoring and the law in Europe |
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4.4.6 Spare wheels and extended mobility |
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4.5 Chassis systems: new developments and updates |
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4.5.1 Electric power steering |
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4.5.2 Electronic parking brake |
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4.5.3 Carbon ceramic brakes |
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4.5.4 Antilock braking system (ABS) update |
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4.5.5 Predictive active ride control |
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5.1 Manual transmission clutch |
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5.2 Manual transmission gearbox |
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5.2.2 Gear change mechanisms |
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5.2.3 Gears and components |
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5.3 Automatic transmission |
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5.3.1 Introduction and torque converter |
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5.3.2 Automatic transmission components |
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5.3.3 Constantly variable transmission |
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5.3.4 Direct shift gearbox |
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5.4 Transmission driveline |
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5.4.1 Propshafts and driveshafts |
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5.5 Final drive and differential |
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5.6 Transmission systems: new developments and updates |
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5.6.2 Automatic transmission with nine speeds |
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6.1.1 Risks of working with EVs and other technologies |
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6.2 Electric and hybrid vehicles overview |
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6.2.1 Electric vehicle market |
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6.3 Electric vehicle systems and components |
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6.3.1 Types of electric vehicles |
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6.3.2 Identifying electric and hybrid vehicles |
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6.3.3 High-voltage components |
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6.3.4 Motors and batteries overview |
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6.4 Advanced driver assistance systems overview |
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6.5.4 Propane or liquified petroleum gas |
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7 Automotive Technology Academy |
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