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AUTOMOBILE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
sa   AUTOMOBILE ALTERNATOR & GENERATOR
sa   AUTOMOBILE BATTERY
sa   AUTOMOBILE LIGHTING
xx   AUTOMOBILE

Simple electronic circuit will tell you if there is anything wrong with your car alternator by analyzing the whine. Est. cost: $1.
CQ. THE RADIO AMATEUR'S JOURNAL Jan 1979 (v.35#1) pg. 101

Build a power controller for automotive accessories (extra lights, siren, winch, etc.). A pushbutton and LED on the dashboard controls power to a load that draws up to 10 amps.
ELECTRONICS EXPERIMENTERS HANDBOOK 1994 pg. 74

A handbook of automotive electronics. Describes functioning of electrical and ignition systems.
ELECTRONICS ILLUSTRATED Sep 1965 (v.8#5) pg. 47

A trouble-free transistor voltage regulator. Est. cost: $10.
ELECTRONICS ILLUSTRATED Nov 1965 (v.8#6) pg. 75

Build a power-controller module for automotive accessories. Use a small dashboard switch to control power to a load that draws up to 10 amps. An LED shows when the load is active.
ELECTRONICS NOW Nov 1992 (v.63#11) pg. 57
Added Info ELECTRONICS NOW Apr 1993 (v.64#4) pg. 14
Added Info ELECTRONICS NOW Aug 1993 (v.64#8) pg. 16

Jumper cable wizard. This device will indicate with a red or green LED if you have attached an automobile jumper cable properly. It also has a built-in voltage monitor. Est. cost: $14 (kit).
ELECTRONICS NOW Nov 1997 (v.68#11) pg. 33

Roadside repairs for your car's electrical system. Some simple supplies and helpful hints.
ELECTRONICS NOW Nov 1997 (v.68#11) pg. 40

Automobile control box gives you 12-volt DC outlets plus 117-volts AC (by means of a converter).
ELEMENTARY ELECTRONICS Mar-Apr 1969 (v.8#1) pg. 56

Simple roadside repairs for flat tire, fuel-related engine failure, electrical related failure and engine overheating. Includes suggestions for a take along emergency repair kit.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #250 Jul-Aug 1984 (v.34#6) pg. 103

Tips on cleaning automotive electrical connectors.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #282 Oct 1987 (v.37#8) pg. 85

Correct technique for jump-starting a car.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #304 Jan 1990 (v.40#1) pg. 72

Automobile electrical connection cleaning tips.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #328 May 1992 (v.42#5) pg. 56

Build-it-yourself battery memory keeper plugs into your car's cigarette lighter to keep all the various memory devices (clock, radio, engine computer) functioning whenever your remove your auto battery.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #345 Feb 1994 (v.44#2) pg. 89

Quick tests of auto battery and charging system.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #348 May 1994 (v.44#5) pg. 63

Tip on installing an accessory power panel (consisting of multiple cigarette lighter outlets) for electrical accessories.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #359 Jun 1995 (v.45#6) pg. 94

Use a DMM (digital multimeter) to troubleshoot your car.
HANDS-ON ELECTRONICS Nov-Dec 1985 (v.2#6) pg. 55

Electronic circuit breaker provides a broad range of current trip points. Ideal for use with equipment powered from an automobile's electrical system.
HANDS-ON ELECTRONICS Mar 1988 (v.5#3) pg. 83

What to do when your alternator's red indicator light stays on.
HANDY ANDY Nov 1979 (v.4#2) pg. 41

Troubleshooting faulty electrical connections.
HOME MECHANIX #698 Jun 1986 (v.82) pg. 82

Basic electrical system checks using a test light or multimeter.
HOME MECHANIX #758 Sep 1991 (v.87) pg. 36
Added Info HOME MECHANIX #760 Nov 1991 (v.87) pg. 8

Test for locating which circuit in an automobile has a short.
HOME MECHANIX #781 Dec 1993-Jan 1994 (v.89) pg. 85

Basic electricity. Part 10. Testing and repairing your automotive electrical system.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Jan-Feb 1979 (v.4#1) pg. 26

Tip: How to locate an electrical relay that has failed by tracing the clicks of those that are working.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO May-Jun 1979 (v.4#3) pg. 26

Battery and regulator hints.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #426 Nov 1963 (v.59) pg. 112

How to install an alternator.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #431 Apr 1964 (v.60) pg. 92

Troubleshooting and maintaining the alternator (AC generator) of your auto.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #453 Feb 1966 (v.62) pg. 118

Instructions for using a VOM multimeter to check household and auto electrical problems.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #461 Oct 1966 (v.62) pg. 116

Auto electrical work which the amateur mechanic can perform.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #495 Aug 1969 (v.65) pg. 82

A look at the test sockets in many new cars and a description of where to find them and what you can check out by using them.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #592 Sep 1977 (v.73) pg. 118

Checking out the automobile charging system. How to test alternator, battery, and belts.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #607 Dec 1978 (v.74) pg. 116

Auto ABCs. What's what under the hood. A look at the various sub-systems which assist your engine, including carburetor/fuel system, electrical system and cooling system.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #637 Jun 1981 (v.77) pg. 16

Car care. How to read an automobile wiring diagram.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #643 Dec 1981 (v.77) pg. 44

Making electrical repairs.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #663 Aug 1983 (v.79) pg. 30

Add an "accessory" switch for those cars which do not provide an "accessory" position on the ignition switch.
MODERN ELECTRONICS [2] May 1986 (v.3#5) pg. 62

Smart car relay provides automatic operation sensing and switching for equipment used in an automotive electrical environment. Turning on one item can cause another item to be activated.
MODERN ELECTRONICS [2] May 1989 (v.6#5) pg. 50

How to re-wire a car or truck to supply emergency electric power. Est. cost: $50.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #91 Jan-Feb 1985 pg. 112

Protect your car's electrical system against damage caused by shorts.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] Nov 1965 (v.23#5) pg. 66

Solid-state car voltage regulator designed for 12-volt, negative-ground generator equipped cars. Est. cost: $15.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] Jun 1966 (v.24#6) pg. 39

An all-silicon IC solid-state 12-volt voltage regulator. Est. cost: $18.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] Apr 1971 (v.34#4) pg. 65

Electrical circuit for handling a second battery.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] May 1976 (v.9#5) pg. 26

Build an electronic voltage regulator for your car. Est. cost: $15.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] Jul 1978 (v.14#1) pg. 55
Correction POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] Oct 1978 (v.14#4) pg. 8

Transit protection for automobile circuits. Safeguards for solid-state circuits in your car.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] Feb 1981 (v.19#2) pg. 75

Circuit is used to charge an auxiliary battery in your camper as you drive along the road.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] May 1989 (v.6#5) pg. 26

Cordless DC test light can be used to check for the presence of 6- to 24-volts DC and does not require a ground connection. Instead, your hand against the chassis is a sufficient ground. Ideal for checking automobile wiring. Est. cost: $5.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Jan 1990 (v.7#1) pg. 61

Car-battery voltage checker circuit is small enough to be installed in your dashboard.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] May 1991 (v.8#5) pg. 23

An electrical-system analyzer for your car.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Mar 1994 (v.11#3) pg. 66

Auto wiring tester uses a sensitive FET switch circuit and doesn't require a return lead. Tests for positive voltage on car or trailer wiring.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Apr 1994 (v.11#4) pg. 28
Added Info POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Feb 1995 (v.12#2) pg. 28

Circuit for a negative-peak holding voltmeter will measure cranking voltage while starting an automobile. Handles 4 to 16 volts.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Jan 1996 (v.13#1) pg. 63

Using digital panel meters to enhance the look and performance of your next project. Circuits include: (1) AC power supply, (2) DC-to-DC supply, (3) DC ammeter, (4) automobile voltage monitor, (5) digital DC voltmeter, and (6) low-ohms meter.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Oct 1996 (v.13#10) pg. 39
Correction POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Jan 1997 (v.14#1) pg. 6

Alternator troubleshooting.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1963 (v.119#3) pg. 174

Checking out your circuits. Part 1. A look at the equipment required and how to make a few simple tests.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1965 (v.124#3) pg. 177

Checking out your circuits. Part 2. The charging system.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1965 (v.124#4) pg. 180

Solving electrical and ignition problems. Troubleshooting involves checking first things first. Some illustrations of complex problems which had simple solutions.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1967 (v.127#5) pg. 144

How to check out your alternator.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1967 (v.128#2) pg. 122

Troubleshooting some of the newer devices on your car such as hidden headlights, windshield radio antennas, transistorized voltage generators and rear window defrosters (electric elements in the window).
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1970 (v.133#5) pg. 146

Fix your own alternator. Troubleshooting with an ohmmeter.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1972 (v.138#2) pg. 122

Car Care Guide. Servicing the battery and charging system.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1974 (v.141#5) pg. S48 (168+)

PM 1975 Car Care Guide. Electrical and ignition systems: How they work and how to keep them working.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1975 (v.143#5) pg. 153

An orderly and logical approach for tracking down and curing the cause of engine misfire.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1976 (v.145#2) pg. 106

Troubleshooting electrical and ignition systems. PM 1976 Car Care Guide.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1976 (v.145#5) pg. 139

Fifth Annual Car Care Guide. Part 6. Ignition and electrical.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1977 (v.147#5) pg. 169

Troubleshooting your GM cars electrical system via the diagnostic connector requires only a voltmeter.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1981 (v.155#6) pg. 35

Testing an automobile's battery charging system (alternator, voltage regulator, and wiring).
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1984 (v.161#1) pg. 41

Tips on taking extra care when doing anything electrical on new cars equipped with microprocessors.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1985 (v.162#6) pg. 24

Preventing battery brownouts. Troubleshooting your automobile battery and charging system.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1987 (v.164#8) pg. 111

Troubleshooting your car's electrical system.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1988 (v.165#9) pg. 123

Tip on maintaining a good circuit through blade-type connectors.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1988 (v.165#12) pg. 40

Tip on using dielectric grease on certain automobile electrical connections.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1989 (v.166#2) pg. 28

How to use a 12-volt DC automotive test light to troubleshoot electrical components.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1991 (v.168#9) pg. 77

Maintaining your automobile charging system. Troubleshooting and repairing the alternator, voltage regulator, and battery.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1992 (v.169#2) pg. 115

Checking out your battery charging system using a voltmeter and test light.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1993 (v.170#1) pg. 76

Tracking down intermittent electrical problems.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1993 (v.170#4) pg. 113

What to do when your battery goes dead. Troubleshooting the electrical system to locate the cause of the problem.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1994 (v.171#7) pg. 85

Spring car care hints.
POPULAR SCIENCE Apr 1963 (v.182#4) pg. 158

Install a switch to prevent damage to alternator rectifier diodes when recharging a battery.
POPULAR SCIENCE Apr 1966 (v.188#4) pg. 212

ABC's of keeping your car in tune. Part 6. How to take care of the electrical system.
POPULAR SCIENCE Nov 1967 (v.191#5) pg. 101

ABC's of keeping your car in tune. Part 7. How to keep eletrical accessories working.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jan 1968 (v.192#1) pg. 123

How to install an extra battery and battery mount in a truck or recreational vehicle to insure starting. Auxiliary battery is controlled by a switch on the dashboard.
POPULAR SCIENCE Feb 1974 (v.204#2) pg. 156

Auto-maintenance basics. Part 3. The charging system.
POPULAR SCIENCE Mar 1976 (v.208#3) pg. 88

Auto-maintenance basics. Part 17. How to troubleshoot electrical-accessory failures in your car. Covers the basic circuitry, open-testing, electrical shorts and some typical problems.
POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1977 (v.211#2) pg. 124

Troubleshooting your car's charging system.
POPULAR SCIENCE Mar 1980 (v.216#3) pg. 132

You can do your own alternator servicing.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jun 1980 (v.216#6) pg. 117

How to splice, solder and connect automotive wiring.
POPULAR SCIENCE Mar 1982 (v.220#3) pg. 114
Correction POPULAR SCIENCE May 1982 (v.220#5) pg. 12

Trouble-shooting the battery-charging system.
POPULAR SCIENCE Mar 1984 (v.224#3) pg. 129

How to use a voltmeter to check your car's battery charging system.
POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1984 (v.225#2) pg. 112

Short circuits. A few simple tests can help you isolate the toughest electrical problems. How professionals find short circuits, faulty connectors, and voltage drains.
POPULAR SCIENCE Feb 1987 (v.230#2) pg. 106
Added Info POPULAR SCIENCE May 1987 (v.230#5) pg. 6
Added Info POPULAR SCIENCE Jun 1987 (v.230#6) pg. 4
Added Info POPULAR SCIENCE Jul 1987 (v.231#1) pg. 8

Wiring setup to test a GM voltage regulator.
POPULAR SCIENCE Apr 1989 (v.234#4) pg. 158

Automotive voltage regulator to build for your car. Should outlast original equipment. Estimated cost: $25.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Jun 1980 (v.51#6) pg. 47
Correction RADIO-ELECTRONICS Jul 1980 (v.51#7) pg. 72
Correction RADIO-ELECTRONICS Oct 1980 (v.51#10) pg. 10

Voltage regulator circuit for use on older British cars and motorcycles.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Aug 1991 (v.62#8) pg. 8
Added Info RADIO-ELECTRONICS Dec 1991 (v.62#12) pg. 75

Check your car's wiring.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS Aug 1963 (v.34#8) pg. 78

Auto fix-it file.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS Nov 1963 (v.34#11) pg. 93

Tuning up your car's electrical system.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS Jul 1968 (v.39#7) pg. 77

Tips on testing and servicing the alternator in a newer car.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS Winter 1981 pg. 6

The Model A Ford ammeter. Understanding the role of an ammeter in the electrical system of an automobile. How to read and interpret what an ammeter is telling you.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #166 May 1990 (v.14#10) pg. 23

Fundamentals of Delco-Remy voltage and current regulators used on automobiles.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #180 Jul 1991 (v.15#12) pg. 22

Delco-Remy switches (starting, ignition, lighting, horn, vacuum, etc.).
SKINNED KNUCKLES #187 Feb 1992 (v.16#7) pg. 21

Operation and adjustment of Delco-Remy relays (cut-out, horn, current limit, tell-tale, solenoid, lighting and transmission overdrive).
SKINNED KNUCKLES #196 Nov 1992 (v.17#4) pg. 21

Diagnostic tool for very intermittent shorts. This circuit will sound a buzzer whenever a troublesome automotive fuse blows.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #201 Apr 1993 (v.17#9) pg. 22

Electrical principles for the car restorer. Emphasis is on Model A Fords.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #203 Jun 1993 (v.17#11) pg. 25

Troubleshooting modern charging systems.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #204 Jul 1993 (v.17#12) pg. 18

How to use your automobile ammeter for preliminary troubleshooting of the electrical system.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #205 Aug 1993 (v.18#1) pg. 12

How to read an automotive wiring diagram (circa 1930s).
SKINNED KNUCKLES #208 Nov 1993 (v.18#4) pg. 29

How to determine the size (gauge) of an automotive cable and select the proper size cable for six-volt battery systems.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #209 Dec 1993 (v.18#5) pg. 27

Homemade tool facilitates the removal of electrical spade bits from a connector block.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #224 Mar 1995 (v.19#8) pg. 19

Review of the most frequent electrical problems found in old cars and how to correct them.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #241 Aug 1996 (v.21#1) pg. 21

Living with the "Prince of Darkness". Modernizing vintage British electrics. How to switch from a positive- to negative-ground electrical system.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #244 Nov 1996 (v.21#4) pg. 14

Wiring your antique automobile. Includes charts of Mazda lamp bulbs for car applications from the late 1920s to 1940.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #253 Aug 1997 (v.22#1) pg. 6

Installing a dual voltage or series/parallel starting system on an older 6-volt automobile so it can use a 12-volt battery.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #261 Apr 1998 (v.22#9) pg. 3
Added Info SKINNED KNUCKLES #263 Jun 1998 (v.22#11) pg. 34

Chevrolet Corvair electrical system servicing.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #276 Jul 1999 (v.23#12) pg. 25

Chevrolet Corvair chassis electrical system servicing. Part 1.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #281 Dec 1999 (v.24#5) pg. 31

Chevrolet Corvair chassis electrical system servicing. Part 2. Instrument cluster wiring.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #282 Jan 2000 (v.24#6) pg. 23