AUT 847 - Electrical Systems Diagnosis

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

1. Perform proper shop safety procedures
   1. Apply work area safety skills
   2. Demonstrate safe personal working habits
   3. Practice safe tool and equipment usage
   4. Follow manufacturer’s repair procedures
   5. Follow manufacturer and government warnings and regulations
2. Examine Network Communication Faults
   1. Check for and diagnose module communication errors (including CAN/BUS systems) using diagnostic equipment
   2. Measure CAN/BUS data circuits using Digital Storage Scope (DSO)
   3. Identify modules used to prevent vehicle attacks including cyber-attacks
   4. Repair CAN/BUS wiring harness
3. Analyze body control systems
   1. Discuss controlled systems
   2. Identify component location and functions
   3. Use diagnostic tools and procedures to diagnose (troubleshoot) body electronic system circuits; determine necessary action
   4. Interpret information and data as it relates to diagnosis
   5. Diagnose body control system and sub-system failures
4. Examine Infotainment systems
   1. Discuss fundamental radio principles
   2. Identify audio system components
   3. Examine operation of various audio systems
   4. Diagnose (troubleshoot) radio static and weak, intermittent, or no radio reception; determine necessary action
   5. Examine video system operation
5. Analyze security systems
   1. Examine engine related anti-theft systems
   2. Perform security system-related no-start diagnosis
   3. Discuss content theft security systems
   4. Diagnose content theft security system concerns

 
Competencies Revised Date: AY2026