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AUT 3012 - Electric & Electronic Systems II


Clock Hours: 168

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Industry Certifications ASE Electrical and Electronic Systems certification

Course Description:
This course is designed to give the student a comprehensive understanding of modern automotive electrical and electronic systems. Students will learn to use sophisticated electronic test equipment to diagnose and repair all major electrical malfunctions. Systems covered include: charging, lighting, supplemental restraints (air bags), computerized vehicle information systems, vehicle network and multi-plex systems, and many more. The course prepares students for the Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician certification test administered by ASE.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

 

A. Lighting Systems (ASE task section E)

  1. Inspect interior and exterior lamps and sockets including headlights and auxiliary lights (fog lights/driving lights); determine needed action.
  2. Aim headlights.
  3. Diagnose the causes of brighter-than-normal, intermittent, dim, or no light operation; determine needed action.

 

B. Instrument Cluster and Driver Information Systems (ASE task section F)

  1. Verify operation of instrument panel gauges and warning/indicator lights; reset maintenance indicators as required.
  2. Inspect and test gauges and gauge sending units for causes of abnormal readings; determine needed action.
  3. Diagnose the causes of incorrect operation of warning devices and other driver information systems; determine needed action.

 

C. Body Electrical Systems (ASE task section G)

  1. Diagnose vehicle comfort, convenience, access, safety, and related systems operation; determine needed action.
  2. Remove and reinstall door panel.
  3. Diagnose operations of security/anti-theft systems and related circuits (such as: theft deterrent, door locks, remote keyless entry, remote start, and starter/fuel disable); determine needed action.
  4. Describe disabling and enabling procedures for supplemental restraint systems (SRS); verify indicator lamp operation.
  5. Verify windshield wiper and washer operation; replace wiper blades.
  6. Diagnose body electronic systems circuits using a scan tool; check for module communication errors (data communication bus systems); determine needed action.
  7. Diagnose operation of safety systems and related circuits (such as: horn, airbags, seat belt pre-tensioners, occupancy classification, wipers, washers, speed control/collision avoidance, heads-up display, parking assist, and back-up camera); determine needed action.
  8. Diagnose operation of entertainment and related circuits (such as radio, DVD, remote CD changer, navigation, amplifiers, speakers, antennas, and voice-activated accessories); determine needed action.
  9. Describe the process for software transfer, software updates, or reprogramming of electronic modules.