AUT 615 - Auto Electricity/Electronics

1. Describe basic principles of electricity
   1. Define voltage
   2. Describe amperage
   3. Discuss resistance
   4. Describe theories of current flow
   5. State principles of current production by magnetic induction
2. Evaluate circuits
   1. Calculate voltage drops
   2. Figure resistance
   3. Calculate current
   4. Figure wattage
3. Construct basic circuits
   1. Assemble a series circuit
   2. Create a parallel circuit
   3. Build a series-parallel circuit
4. Perform electrical checks using test equipment
   1. Demonstrate voltmeter use
   2. Measure current with an ammeter
   3. Check resistance with an ohmmeter
   4. Measure frequency
   5. Check duty cycle
   6. Use DMM min/max functions
   7. Check electrical circuits with a test lamp
   8. Use fused jumper wires
5. Evaluate semiconductors
   1. Explain diode operation
   2. List diode applications
   3. Discuss transistor operation
   4. Describe capacitor operation
   5. Measure semiconductor circuits
6. Demonstrate wire repair techniques
   1. Reattach broken wires with solder
   2. Replace damaged terminals and connectors
7. Interpret electrical service information
   1. Read wiring diagrams
   2. Use component locator charts
   3. Identify terminal and connector cavities
8. Diagnose electrical faults
   1. Perform system functional check
   2. Use principles of electricity for diagnostic strategy
   3. Use wiring diagrams as a diagnostic resource
   4. Make digital multimeter measurements during electrical diagnosis
   5. Inspect and test fuses, fusible links, and circuit breakers
   6. Inspect and test switches, connectors, and solid state devices
   7. Locate shorts, opens, and hi resistance in circuits
   8. Determine necessary repairs
9. Analyze charging systems
   1. Analyze charging system operation
   2. Discuss voltage regulation
   3. Describe three phase current generation and rectification
10. Evaluate charging systems
    1. Inspect generator drive belt, tension, and alignment
    2. Perform charging system voltage drop testing
    3. Check for proper charging system operation on a vehicle
11. Incorporate battery operation and safety
    1. Practice battery safety
    2. Outline battery construction
    3. Discuss maintenance-free batteries
    4. Explain battery operation
12. Evaluate batteries
    1. Confirm proper battery capacity and application for vehicle
    2. Test battery state of charge
    3. Perform battery capacity and load test
    4. Perform battery conductance test
    5. Perform battery charging according to manufacturer’s recommendations
    6. Inspect and service a battery in a vehicle including connections and terminals
    7. Measure parasitic current drain (ignition off draw) and determine the cause of excessive parasitic current drain
    8. Discuss memory loss and re-initialization after battery disconnect
    9. Perform vehicle jump starting using jumper cables and booster battery (vehicle) or a jumper (booster) pack
    10. Determine needed action
13. Analyze starting systems
    1. Describe starting system operation
    2. Identify starting system components
    3. Discuss starting system controls
14. Test starting systems
    1. Discuss mechanical and electrical slow-crank and no crank conditions
    2. Check starter control relays and solenoids
    3. Perform starter current draw test
    4. Perform starter circuit voltage drop tests
    5. Perform a starter no load test