Electrics
* Covers all electrical components of the vehicle except electronics.
*Includes:
* Battery
* Starter
* Generator
* Wiring
* Lighting
* Fuses
* Provides power and lighting for the vehicle.
Electronics
* Covers all digital and analog electronic devices in the car.
*Includes:
* Engine computer (ECU)
* Brake control systems (ABS, TCS)
* Airbag systems
* Infotainment systems
* Sensors
* Controls and regulates various vehicle functions, including engine performance, safety and comfort.
Difference between electrics and electronics
| Characteristics | Electrical | Electronics |
|—|—|—|
| Function | Provides power and lighting | Manages and regulates |
| Components | Battery, generator, wiring | Engine computer, sensors |
| Working principle | Flow of electric current | Digital and analogue signals |
| Difficulty | Relatively simple | Comprehensive and programmable |
| Costs | Less expensive | More expensive |
Relationship between electrical and electronics
In modern cars, electrics and electronics are closely linked:
* Electronics use electrical energy to operate.
*Electricians are needed to keep electronics running.
Understanding the differences and relationships between electrical and electronics in a vehicle is critical to diagnosing and repairing electrical systems.