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 Department:    AT

 Course #:    133

 Credits:    8

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    10

 CIP:    470604

 EPC:    712

 REV:    2019

 Course Description  

Operation, diagnosis and repair of automotive electrical systems including lighting, power controlled systems, sensors, actuators, modules, and vehicle networking. Use of scan tools, lab scopes, power probes and other electrical diagnostic equipment included. Navigation of wiring diagrams and troubleshooting techniques will be discussed.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: AT 101 or 107, AT 121 and CSS 103.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 88

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Understand safety and demonstrate safe practices when working on electrical systems.
2. Demonstrate proper use of a digital volt/ohm meter (DVOM), amp clamp, power probe, and other electrical test equipment to diagnose electrical faults.
3. Trace power flow through an electrical circuit using a wiring diagram.
4. Correctly diagnose and repair a variety of electrical faults on a variety of electrical systems.
5. Demonstrate proper use of a trouble-shooting flow chart to diagnose electrical faults.
6. Perform electrical wiring repair per vehicle manufacturer specifications and/or to professional industry standards.
7. Demonstrate ability to properly read a wiring diagram including symbols, wire color, power and ground distribution, zoning, etc.
8. Use a scan tool and/or lab scope to diagnose electrical faults.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Electrical safety and fundamentals review.
2. Using wiring diagrams for electrical diagnosis.
3. Operation, diagnosis and repair of exterior lighting systems.
4. Operation, diagnosis and repair of interior lighting systems.
5. Operation, diagnosis and repair of gauges, instrumentation, and warning lamp circuits.
6. Operation, diagnosis and repair of horn, wiper and other relay controlled circuits.
7. Operation, diagnosis and repair of power windows, seats, mirrors, etc.
8. Operation, diagnosis and repair of module controlled circuits.
9. Operation, diagnosis and repair of cruise control and automatic temperature control.
10. Operation, diagnosis and repair of supplementary restraint systems including air bags, pre-tensioners, etc.
11. Operation, diagnosis and repair of vehicle networking.
12. Using a scan tool & lab scope for electrical diagnosis.
13. Fundamentals of automotive computer operation including, inputs, outputs, memory storage, multiplexing and reprogramming.