Name of Institute: Institute of Technology and Engineering

Name of Faculty: Prof. TEJAS V. RAVAL

Course code: AU0504

Course name: Automobile Electrical Systems
Pre-requisites: No
Credit points: 4
Offered Semester: 5th

Course Coordinator (weeks 01 - 12)

Full Name: Prof. Tejas V. Raval
Department with sitting location: Automobile Department
Telephone: +919925226130
Email: tejasraval.am@indusuni.ac.in
Consultation times: 4.15 PM – 04:50 PM (Tuesday and Friday)
09.00 AM – 10.00 AM (Working Saturdays)

Course Lecturer (weeks 01 - 12)

Full Name: Prof. Tejas V. Raval
Department with sitting location: Automobile Department
Telephone: +919925226130
Email: tejasraval.am@indusuni.ac.in
Consultation times: 4.15 PM – 04:50 PM (Tuesday and Friday)
09.00 AM – 10.00 AM (Working Saturdays)

Students will be contacted throughout the Session via Mail with important information relating to
this Course.

Course Objectives
By participating in and understanding all facets of this Course a student will:

1. The course aims to impart basic skills and understanding of automotive electrical systems,
equipments and their working details.

Course Outcomes (CO)

At the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Develop a strong knowledge to distinguish between a various Automobile electrical parts on

the basis of their function and application.
2. Understand the basic auto electrical systems.
3. Understand the layout of wiring and connections of electrical systems in automobiles.
4. Understand the working of different electrical components used in automobiles.

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Course Outline

UNIT 1

AUTOMOBILE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND ELECTRONICS SYSTEM

Storage, Distribution systems & Generation of electric energy, Lighting system, 12 Volt & 24 Volt
systems. Insulation and earth (negative and positive earthing) system, types of cables used, color
codes, cable connectors, wiring, fuse system, circuit breakers, Relays, Switches. Layout and Wiring
diagram for 2, 3 and 4 wheeler vehicles, Buses and Commercial vehicles.

BATTERY SYSTEM
Various Types of Automotive batteries. Principles, Construction & working of lead acid battery,
dry battery & Alkaline battery. Designations & Rating of Batteries. Performance tests: Battery
Capacity, Efficiency, Gravimetric test and efficiency. Battery failures. Recharging: Electronic
circuits, battery charging current, charging

UNIT 2

STARTING SYSTEM
Principle, Starting torque, engine resistance torque, and power required for starting of engine.
Starter motor and its circuit. Types of drive mechanisms: bendix drive, pinion type, axial sliding
armature starter. Slipping and overrunning of clutches, automatic switches for starting, cold starting
devices: Glow plug & choke.

CHARGING SYSTEM
Need. Charging circuit, Types of charging system: D.C. dynamo, AC dynamo, flywheel magneto
charging system and Alternator (more emphasis on Alternators). Charging system controlling &
regulator system: Relay/cut-out, voltage and current regulator, compensated voltage and current
regulator, electronic regulator, regulator characteristics. Drive for Charging system

UNIT 3

IGNITION SYSTEM
Requirements. Types of Ignition systems: Ballast Resistance, Ignition coil characteristics, Cam
angle & contact angle gap, spark advance mechanism, spark plug, ignition timing, multi-cylinder
distributor, Distributor (contact breaker ignition system), limitations of coil ignition system,
electronic ignition systems. Voltage and current required for Spark. Spark Plug, characteristics,
material, types, plug fouling.

LIGHTING SYSTEM
Lighting system of vehicle, head lamp, tail lamp, brake lamp, parking lamp etc, other types of
lamps used. Reflector purpose and design, head lamp angle and position, fog lamp, side indicator
lamp, warning lights and flashers, instrument panel lights, body interior lights. Safety indicator
lights. Engine compartment & Rear boot lamps.

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UNIT 4

HORNS
AC & DC horns, wind tone horn/air horns, electronic horn, reverse horn. Horn relay. Warning
Buzzer. Sensors - Instrument Cluster panel, fuel gauges, oil temperature gauge, warning light
sensors, coolant temperature gauge, speedometer, Odometer, tachometer, trip meter, oil level
indicator, parking brake indictor, direction indicators.

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENTS & ACCESSORIES

Windscreen wipers, windscreen washers, power windows, doors locks, Rear wind shield glass
heating system. Rear view mirror Adjusting, Day light regulating system. Central Locking system.
Convertible Mechanism

Method of delivery
1. Chalk and talk
2. PowerPoint Presentations
3. Self-study material
4. Video and animation
5. Models and automobile components

Study time
3 hours per week Lectures

CO-PO Mapping (PO: Program Outcomes)

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO1 1 - 2 - - - - - - 3 3 -
CO2 1 1 2 - - - - 2 3 - - -
CO3 1 - - - - - - - - 2 - -
CO4 1 - - - - - - 1 - 1 1 1

1-Lightly Mapped 2- Moderately Mapped 3- Highly Mapped

Blooms Taxonomyand Knowledge retention(For reference)

(Blooms taxonomy has been given for reference)

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 Figure 1: Blooms Taxonomy

Figure 2: Knowledge retention

Graduate Qualities and Capabilities covered

General Graduate Qualities Specific Department of Automobile

Engineering Graduate Capabilities
Informed 1 Professional knowledge, grounding &
Have a sound knowledge of an area of study awareness
or profession and understand its current
issues, locally and internationally. Know how
to apply this knowledge. Understand how an
area of study has developed and how it relates
to other areas.
Independent learners 2 Information literacy, gathering &
Engage with new ideas and ways of thinking processing
and critically analyze issues. Seek to extend
knowledge through ongoing research, enquiry
and reflection. Find and evaluate information,
using a variety of sources and technologies.
Acknowledge the work and ideas of others.
Problem solvers 4 Problem solving skills
Take on challenges and opportunities. Apply
creative, logical and critical thinking skills to

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respond effectively. Make and implement
decisions. Be flexible, thorough, innovative
and aim for high standards.
Effective communicators 5 Written communication
Articulate ideas and convey them effectively 6 Oral communication
using a range of media. Work collaboratively 7 Teamwork
and engage with people in different settings.
Recognize how culture can shape
communication.
Responsible 10 Sustainability, societal & environmental
Understand how decisions can affect others impact
and make ethically informed choices.
Appreciate and respect diversity. Act with
integrity as part of local, national, global and
professional communities.

Lecture/tutorial times

Lecture
Lecture
Lecture

Attendance Requirements

The University norms states that it is the responsibility of students to attend all lectures, tutorials,
seminars and practical work as stipulated in the Course outline. Minimum attendance requirement
as per university norms is compulsory for being eligible for mid and end semester examinations.

Details of referencing system to be used in written work

1. Text Books and Reference Books
2. Tutorials
3. Online Resources

Text books
1. Automobile Electrical and Electronics, by A. L. Statini, Delmar Publications
2. Automotive Electrical Equipments, by P. L. Kohli, Tata McGraw Hill Pub. Co. Ltd

Additional Materials

1. Automobile Electrical & Electronic Equipments, by Young, Griffithe, The English

Language Book Co., London.
2. Automotive mechanics by W. Crouse, TMH

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ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES
Your final course mark will be calculated from the following:

Quiz 1 5% (week 4) Objective (1-3)

Quiz II 5% (week 8) Objective (1-4)
Mid semester 30% (due week 10) Objectives (2-5)
Final exam (closed book) 60% Objectives (1-5)

SUPPLEMENTARY ASSESSMENT

Students who receive an overall mark less than 40% in mid semester or end semester will be
considered for supplementary assessment in the respective components (i.e mid semester or end
semester) of semester concerned. Students must make themselves available during the
supplementary examination period to take up the respective components (mid semester or end
semester) and need to obtain the required minimum 40% marks to clear the concerned components.

Late Work
Late assignments will not be accepted without supporting documentation. Late submission of the
reports will result in a deduction of 10% of the maximum mark per calendar day

Format
All assignments must be presented in a neat, legible format with all information sources correctly
referenced. Assignment material handed in throughout the session that is not neat and legible
will not be marked and will be returned to the student.

Retention of Written Work

Written assessment work will be retained by the Course coordinator/lecturer for two weeks after
marking to be collected by the students.

University and Faculty Policies

Students should make themselves aware of the University and/or Faculty Policies regarding
plagiarism, special consideration, supplementary examinations and other educational issues and
student matters.

Plagiarism - Plagiarism is not acceptable and may result in the imposition of severe penalties.
Plagiarism is the use of another person’s work, or idea, as if it is his or her own - if you have any
doubts at all on what constitutes plagiarism, please consult your Course coordinator or lecturer.
Plagiarism will be penalized severely.

Do not copy the work of other students.

Do not share your work with other students (except where required for a group activity or
assessment)

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.

Course schedule (subject to change)

Teaching Learning
Week # Topic & contents CO Addressed
Activity (TLA)
UNIT 1 CO1

AUTOMOBILE ELECTRICAL
SYSTEMS AND ELECTRONICS
1. Chalk and talk
SYSTEM
2. PowerPoint
Weeks 1 Presentations
Storage, Distribution systems &
3. Study Material
Generation of electric energy,
Lighting system, 12 Volt & 24 Volt
systems. Insulation and earth
(negative and positive earthing)
system,
types of cables used, color codes, CO1
cable connectors, wiring, fuse system,
1. Chalk and talk
circuit breakers, Relays, Switches.
2. PowerPoint
Layout and Wiring diagram for 2, 3
Weeks 2 Presentations
and 4 wheeler vehicles, Buses and
3. Study Material
Commercial vehicles.

BATTERY SYSTEM CO2

Various Types of Automotive
batteries. Principles, Construction &
working of lead acid battery, dry
1. Chalk and talk
battery & Alkaline battery.
2. PowerPoint
Designations & Rating of Batteries.
Week 3 Presentations
Performance tests: Battery Capacity,
3. Study Material
Efficiency, Gravimetric test and
efficiency. Battery failures.
Recharging: Electronic circuits,
battery charging current, charging

UNIT 2 CO2
1. Chalk and talk
STARTING SYSTEM 2. PowerPoint
Week 4 Principle, Starting torque, engine Presentations
resistance torque, and power required 3. Study Material
for starting of engine. Starter motor
and its circuit.
Types of drive mechanisms: bendix CO2 1. Chalk and talk
drive, pinion type, axial sliding 2. PowerPoint
Week 5 armature starter. Slipping and Presentations
overrunning of clutches, automatic 3. Study Material
switches for starting, cold starting

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 devices: Glow plug & choke.

CHARGING SYSTEM CO2

Need. Charging circuit, Types of
charging system: D.C. dynamo, AC
dynamo, flywheel magneto charging
system and Alternator (more
1. Chalk and talk
emphasis on Alternators). Charging
2. PowerPoint
system controlling & regulator
Week 6 Presentations
system: Relay/cut-out, voltage and
3. Study Material
current regulator, compensated
voltage and current regulator,
electronic regulator, regulator
characteristics. Drive for Charging
system

UNIT 3 CO3

IGNITION SYSTEM
Requirements. Types of Ignition 1. Chalk and talk
systems: Ballast Resistance, Ignition 2. PowerPoint
Week 7 coil characteristics, Cam angle & Presentations
contact angle gap, spark advance 3. Study Material
mechanism, spark plug, ignition
timing,

multi-cylinder distributor, Distributor CO3

(contact breaker ignition system), 1. Chalk and talk
limitations of coil ignition system, 2. PowerPoint
Week 8 electronic ignition systems. Voltage Presentations
and current required for Spark. Spark 3. Study Material
Plug, characteristics, material, types,
plug fouling.
LIGHTING SYSTEM CO3
Lighting system of vehicle, head
lamp, tail lamp, brake lamp, parking
lamp etc, other types of lamps used.
Reflector purpose and design, head 1. Chalk and talk
lamp angle and position, fog lamp, 2. PowerPoint
Week 9
side indicator lamp, warning lights Presentations
and flashers, instrument panel lights, 3. Study Material
body interior lights. Safety indicator
lights. Engine compartment & Rear
boot lamps.

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 UNIT 4 CO3
1. Chalk and talk
HORNS 2. PowerPoint
Week 10 AC & DC horns, wind tone horn/air Presentations
horns, electronic horn, reverse horn. 3. Study Material
Horn relay. Warning Buzzer. Sensors

Instrument Cluster panel, fuel gauges, CO4

oil temperature gauge, warning light 1. Chalk and talk
sensors, coolant temperature gauge, 2. PowerPoint
Week 11 speedometer, Odometer, tachometer, Presentations
trip meter, oil level indicator, parking 3. Study Material
brake indictor, direction indicators.

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENTS & CO4

ACCESSORIES
Windscreen wipers, windscreen 1. Chalk and talk
washers, power windows, doors locks, 2. PowerPoint
Week 12 Rear wind shield glass heating Presentations
system. Rear view mirror Adjusting, 3. Study Material
Day light regulating system. Central
Locking system. Convertible
Mechanism

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