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

AUT 112 - Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems-Lighting and Accessories Systems Lab


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

Emphasizes hands-on service of automotive and light truck lighting, gauge, horn, and other accessories systems.
Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
  1. diagnose the cause of brighter than normal, intermittent, dim, or no light operation; determine necessary action;
  2. inspect, replace, and aim headlights and bulbs;
  3. inspect and diagnose incorrect turn signal or hazard light operation; perform necessary action;
  4. inspect and test gauges and gauge sending units for cause of intermittent, high, low, or no gauge readings; determine necessary action;
  5. inspect and test connectors, wires, and printed circuit boards of gauge circuits; determine necessary action;
  6. diagnose the cause of incorrect operation of warning devices and other driver information systems; determine necessary action;
  7. inspect and test sensors, connectors, and wires of electronic instrument circuits; determine necessary action;
  8. diagnose incorrect horn operation; perform necessary action;
  9. diagnose incorrect wiper operation; diagnose wiper speed control and park problems; perform necessary action;
  10. diagnose incorrect washer operation; perform necessary action;
  11. diagnose incorrect operation of motor-driven accessory circuits; determine necessary action;
  12. diagnose incorrect heated glass operation; determine necessary action;
  13. diagnose incorrect electric lock operation; determine necessary action;
  14. diagnose incorrect operation of cruise control systems; determine necessary action;
  15. diagnose supplemental restraint system (SRS) concerns; determine necessary action. (SAFETY Note: Follow manufacturer’s safety procedures to prevent accidental deployment);
  16. disarm and enable the airbag system for vehicle service;
  17. diagnose audio system static and weak, intermittent, or no radio reception; determine necessary action;
  18. remove and reinstall door panel;
  19. diagnose body electronic system circuits using a scan tool; determine necessary action;
  20. check for module communication errors using a scan tool.

This course has additional learning outcomes; please see the course syllabus for a full list of outcomes.

Prerequisite(s): AUT 111 .
Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.