Course Description
This course is an introduction to the basic electricity and electronic principles that apply to diesel powered equipment. Systems and components covered include: starting, charging, lighting, wiring, instrumentation, DVOM operation, 12- and 24-volt systems and accessories. The course is a mixture of textbook, videos, lecture, hands-on exercises and on-site instruction at a local diesel repair facility.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate safe shop practices while working with electrical systems.
- Identify the diagnostic equipment used for computer-controlled truck and diesel systems.
- Explain and diagnose advanced truck and diesel electrical system networks.
- Utilize scan tools, lab scopes, and other electronic diagnostic equipment.
- Identify and access engine computer control sensors and systems.
- Identify and diagnose body computer systems.
- Identify and diagnose anti-lock brake and traction control systems.
- Identify and diagnose advanced active and passive restraint systems.
- Identify and diagnose various electrical control systems.
- Identify and diagnose multi-battery starting and charging systems.
- Identify and diagnose warning indicator systems, lighting, and dash gauge systems.
Topical Outline
· Heavy duty starting and charging systems
· Multiple battery system testing
· Tractor and trailer lighting systems
· Electrical and electronic circuit diagnosis and repair
· Wiring and schematic reading and usage
· Advanced electrical systems
· Communication networks