10602126 Automotive Electricity and Electronics 2
Course Information
Description
This automotive course focuses on developing the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair electrical and electronic systems, including batteries, starting, charging, lighting, and computer control systems.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Demonstrate professionalism appropriate for the auto service industry
    Assessment Strategies
    in all classroom and lab activities
    Criteria
    you comply with all safety precautions
    you follow local, state, and federal environmental laws
    you wear appropriate automotive shop attire
    you produce finished repairs that conform to industry standards
    you demonstrate proper use of tools
    you use service information appropriately
    you demonstrate proper use of vehicle protection equipment
    you maintain a clean and organized work area
    you complete work order
    you locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers.

  2. Explain Battery Design and Operation
    Assessment Strategies
    in a written exam, oral presentation or classroom discussion
    Criteria
    6.B.7. Identify high-voltage circuits of electric or hybrid electric vehicle and related safety precautions.
    6.B.8. Identify electronic modules, security systems, radios, and other accessories that require reinitialization or code entry after reconnecting vehicle battery.
    6.B.9. Identify hybrid vehicle auxiliary (12v) battery service, repair, and test procedures.
    you identify battery components
    you explain the inspection process
    you outline diagnosis and repair processes
    you locate correct service manual
    you identify established safety procedures that apply

  3. Perform Battery Diagnosis and Repair
    Assessment Strategies
    in a performance demonstration
    using lab mock ups, lab vehicles, and/or customer vehicles
    Criteria
    6.B.1. Perform battery state-of-charge test; determine necessary action.
    6.B.2. Confirm proper battery capacity for vehicle application; perform battery capacity test; determine necessary action.
    6.B.3. Maintain or restore electronic memory functions.
    6.B.4. Inspect and clean battery; fill battery cells; check battery cables, connectors, clamps, and hold-downs.
    6.B.5. Perform slow/fast battery charge according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
    6.B.6. Jump-start vehicle using jumper cables and a booster battery or an auxiliary power supply.
    6.B.7. Identify high-voltage circuits of electric or hybrid electric vehicle and related safety precautions.
    6.B.8. Identify electronic modules, security systems, radios, and other accessories that require reinitialization or code entry after reconnecting vehicle battery.
    6.B.9. Identify hybrid vehicle auxiliary (12v) battery service, repair, and test procedures.
    you follow appropriate steps
    you follow procedures detailed in the reference service manual
    you follow established safety procedures
    performance meets established quality standards

  4. Explain Starting System Design and Operation
    Assessment Strategies
    in a written exam, oral presentation or classroom discussion
    Criteria
    6.C.6. Differentiate between electrical and engine mechanical problems that cause a slow-crank or a no-crank condition.
    you identify starting system components
    you describe how a starting system operates
    you explain the inspection process
    you outline diagnosis and repair processes
    you locate correct service manual
    you identify established safety procedures that apply

  5. Perform Starting System Diagnosis and Repair
    Assessment Strategies
    in a performance demonstration
    using lab mock ups, lab vehicles, and/or customer vehicles
    Criteria
    6.C.1. Perform starter current draw tests; determine necessary action.
    6.C.2. Perform starter circuit voltage drop tests; determine necessary action.
    6.C.3. Inspect and test starter relays and solenoids; determine necessary action.
    6.C.4. Remove and install starter in a vehicle.
    6.C.5. Inspect and test switches, connectors, and wires of starter control circuits; determine necessary action.
    6.C.6. Differentiate between electrical and engine mechanical problems that cause a slow-crank or a no-crank condition.
    you follow appropriate steps
    you follow procedures detailed in the reference service manual
    you follow established safety procedures
    performance meets established quality standards

  6. Explain Charging System Design and Operation
    Assessment Strategies
    in a written exam, oral presentation or classroom discussion
    Criteria
    you identify charging system components
    you describe how a charging system operates
    you explain the inspection process
    you outline diagnosis and repair processes
    you locate correct service manual
    you identify established safety procedures that apply

  7. Perform Charging System Diagnosis and Repair
    Assessment Strategies
    in a performance demonstration
    using lab mock ups, lab vehicles, and/or customer vehicles
    Criteria
    6.D.1. Perform charging system output test; determine necessary action.
    6.D.2. Diagnose (troubleshoot) charging system for causes of undercharge, no-charge, or overcharge conditions.
    6.D.3. Inspect, adjust, or replace generator (alternator) drive belts; check pulleys and tensioners for wear; check pulley and belt alignment.
    6.D.4. Remove, inspect, and re-install generator (alternator).
    6.D.5. Perform charging circuit voltage drop tests; determine necessary action.

  8. Explain Lighting Systems Design and Operation
    Assessment Strategies
    in a written exam, oral presentation or classroom discussion
    Criteria
    6.E.4. Identify system voltage and safety precautions associated with high-intensity discharge headlights.
    you identify lighting system components
    you describe how a lighting system operates
    you explain the inspection process
    you outline diagnosis and repair processes
    you locate correct service manual
    you identify established safety procedures that apply

  9. Perform Lighting Systems Diagnosis and Repair
    Assessment Strategies
    in a performance demonstration
    using lab mock ups, lab vehicles, and/or customer vehicles
    Criteria
    6.E.1. Diagnose (troubleshoot) the causes of brighter-than-normal, intermittent, dim, or no light operation; determine necessary action.
    6.E.2. Inspect interior and exterior lamps and sockets including headlights and auxiliary lights (fog lights/driving lights); replace as needed.
    6.E.3. Aim headlights.
    6.E.4. Identify system voltage and safety precautions associated with high-intensity discharge headlights.
    you follow appropriate steps
    you follow procedures detailed in the reference service manual
    you follow established safety procedures
    performance meets established quality standards

  10. Explain Computer Control System Operation
    Assessment Strategies
    in a written exam, oral presentation or classroom discussion
    Criteria
    you identify computer control system components
    you explain how body control systems work (Inputs->Processing->Outputs)
    you explain the inspection process
    you outline diagnosis and repair processes
    you locate correct service manual
    you identify established safety procedures that apply

  11. Perform Diagnosis and Repair of Computer Control Systems
    Assessment Strategies
    in a performance demonstration
    using lab mock ups, lab vehicles, and/or customer vehicles
    Criteria
    6.H.7. Check for module communication errors (including CAN/BUS systems) using a scan tool.
    6.H.12. Diagnose (troubleshoot) body electronic system circuits using a scan tool; determine necessary action.
    6.H.14. Perform software transfers, software updates, or flash reprogramming on electronic modules.
    you follow appropriate steps
    you follow procedures detailed in the reference service manual
    you follow established safety procedures
    performance meets established quality standards