The vehicle’s electrical system consists of several subsystems, each of which performs a specific function:
Starting system
* Battery: Provides power to start the engine.
*Starter: Rotates the engine to start.
Ignition system
* Spark plugs: Create a spark that ignites the fuel.
* Ignition Coil: Increases the voltage supplied to the spark plugs.
* Engine Control Module (ECM): Controls ignition timing and fuel delivery.
Lighting system
* Headlights: Illuminate the road for the driver.
* Tail lights: Warn other drivers of the vehicle’s presence.
* Brake lights: Signal other drivers that the vehicle is braking.
* Turn Signals: Indicate the direction in which the vehicle is about to travel.
Power system
* Alternator: Charges the battery and provides electricity to the vehicle.
* Voltage Regulator: Controls the voltage supplied to electrical components.
Control system
*Power windows: Operate windows up and down.
* Central locking: Controls the locking and unlocking of doors.
* Electronic Control Unit (ECU): Controls the various electronic systems of the vehicle.
Additional electrical components
* Sound System: Provides entertainment and information.
* Alarm: Prevents car theft.
* Collision Mitigation System: Notifies the driver of the risk of a collision.
* Climate control: Regulates the temperature and humidity in the cabin.