Electrical systems, Engine systems, Chassis systems, Miscellaneous systems
Ignition system Starting system Charging system Lighting system
System for igniting the fuel mixture Types Breaker point (1910-early1970) Electronic ( ) Distributorless (1980-Now)
Power source used to provide the initial rotation to start large gas turbine engines
Replace electrical energy drawn from the battery during starting system operation
Consists of the components that operate a vehicle’s interior and exterior lights (fuses, switches, relays, ect.)
Exhaust system Cooling system Lubrication system Diesel injection system Fuel injection system Emission control system Carburetor system
In-line (I-4, L-4) V-Type (V-6, V-8, V-10) Opposed (VW’s, Porsche)
Used to guide reaction exhaust gases away from a controlled combustion inside an engine
Maintains a constant engine operating temperature Liquid cooling Air cooling
Reduces friction and wear between internal engine parts by circulating filtered engine oil to high-friction points in the engine
Primarily a mechanical system that forces Diesel fuel (not gasoline) directly into the combustion chambers 1990-now Throttle body injection (90’s-now) Multi port injection (mid 90’s-now)
Uses engine vacuum (suction) to draw fuel into the engine /90’s
Used to reduce the amount of toxic (poison) substances produced by an engine
Brake system Drive train system Steering system Front suspension Rear suspension
Are a group of systems typically found underneath the vehicle
Serve as a foundation upon which all other systems are mounted or secured
Uses friction to slow or stop the vehicle
Transfers turning force from the engine crankshaft to the drive wheels
Allows the driver to control vehicle direction by turning the wheels left or right
Vehicles do not have a drive shaft or a rear drive axle assembly. The complete drive train is in the front of the vehicle
The drive shaft sends power to the rear axle assembly. The rear axle assembly contains the differential and two axles that turn the rear drive wheels. Drive train and suspension interact
Computer system Assembly system Safety system
Uses electronic and electrical devices to monitor and control various systems in the vehicle including the fuel, ignition, drive train, safety and security systems
Include the air conditioner, sound system, power seats, power windows, and rear window defogger
Includes seat belts, air bags, and security systems. Various safety systems are used on modern vehicles to protect the driver and passenger