AUTT 1022 Syllabus

Subject Code

AUTT

Course Number

1022

Course Title

Automotive Electrical Systems II

Prerequisites

AUTT 1010; AUTT 1021

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered Spring - Night only

Credit Hours

(1-6-3)

Course Description

This course emphasizes the basic principles, diagnosis, and service/repair of alternators and regulators, advanced lighting systems, gauges, horn wiper/washer, and accessories.

Course Outcomes

Charging System Diagnosis and Repair

  •  Perform charging system output test; determine necessary action. P-1
  •  Diagnose charging system for the cause of undercharge, no-charge, and over-charge conditions.P.1
  •  Inspect, adjust, or replace generator (alternator) drive belts, pulleys, and tensioners; check pulley and belt alignment. P-1
  •  Remove, inspect, and install generator (alternator). P-1
  •  Perform charging circuit voltage drop tests; determine necessary action. P-1

Gauges, Warning Devices, and Driver Information Systems Diagnosis and Repair

  • Inspect and test gauges and gauge sending units for cause of abnormal gauge readings, determine necessary action. P-1
  • Inspect and test connectors, wires, and printed circuit boards of gauge circuits; determine necessary action. P-3
  • Diagnose the cause of incorrect operation of warning devices and other driver information systems; determine necessary action. P-1
  • Inspect and test sensors, connectors, and wires of electronic (digital) instrument circuits; determine necessary action. P-3

Horn and Wiper/Washer Diagnosis and Repair

  • Diagnose incorrect horn operation; perform necessary action. P-1
  • Diagnose incorrect wiper operation; diagnose wiper speed control and park problems; perform necessary action. P-1
  • Diagnose incorrect washer operation; perform necessary action. P-2

Accessories Diagnosis and Repair

  •  Diagnose incorrect operation of motor-driven accessory circuits; determine necessary action. P-1
  • Diagnose incorrect heated glass, mirror, or seat operation; determine necessary action. P-3
  • Diagnose incorrect electric lock operation (including remote keyless entry); determine necessary action. P-1
  • Diagnose incorrect operation of cruise control systems; determine necessary action. P-3
  •  Diagnose supplemental restraint system (SRS) concerns; determine necessary action. P-1
  •   Disarm and enable the airbag system for vehicle service. P-1
  •  Diagnose radio static and weak, intermittent, or no radio reception; determine necessary action. P-3
  •  Remove and reinstall door panel. P-1
  •  Diagnose body electric system circuits using a scan tool; determine necessary action. P-2
  •  Check for module communication (including CAN/BUS systems) errors using a scan tool. P-2
  •  Diagnose the cause of false, intermittent, or no operation of anti-theft systems. P-3
  •  Describe the operation of keyless entry/remote-start systems. P-3
  •  Perform software transfers, software updates, or flash reprogramming on electronic modules. P-3