2022-2023 College Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 College Catalog [***ATTENTION: THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG***]

AUT 111 - Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems


Credits: 3
Lab/Lecture: One lecture. Three lab.

Emphasizes service of automotive and light truck starting and charging systems. Topics will include: starting system diagnosis and repair, charging system diagnosis and repair.
Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
  1. perform starter current draw tests; determine necessary action;
  2. perform starter circuit voltage drop tests; determine necessary action;
  3. inspect and test starter relays and solenoids; determine necessary action;
  4. remove and install starter in a vehicle;
  5. inspect and test switches, connectors, and wires of starter control circuits; perform necessary action;
  6. differentiate between electrical and engine mechanical problems that cause a slow-crank or no-crank condition;
  7. perform charging system output test; determine necessary action;
  8. diagnose charging system for the cause of undercharge, no-charge, and overcharge conditions;
  9. inspect, adjust, or replace generator (alternator) drive belts, pulleys, and tensioners; check pulley and belt alignment;
  10. remove, inspect, and install generator (alternator);
  11. perform charging circuit voltage drop tests; determine necessary action;
  12. locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers (vin, vehicle certification labels, and calibration decals).


Prerequisite(s): AUT 110 .
Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.