This course provides students with the skills necessary to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electric and hybrid vehicle (xEV) systems. Topics include diagnostic tools, fault identification, and repair techniques for key subsystems such as the battery, electric motor, power electronics, and thermal management systems. Students will gain hands-on experience in performing diagnostic tests.
AUTO 2331 and AUTO 2343 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate safe procedures to disconnect and enable the high-voltage system in electrified vehicles, ensuring safety and verifying system functionality.
- Select and use appropriate electrical testing equipment, demonstrating correct techniques and evaluating test results for accuracy and safety.
- Retrieve and interpret driveline Diagnostic Trouble Codes, diagnose issues, and recommend repairs based on data analysis.
- Test and diagnose loss of high-voltage isolation.
- Demonstrate safe procedures for removing and installing a rotor from a stator, ensuring proper assembly and functionality.
- Safely remove and install an AC inverter, ensuring proper connection, safety, and functionality.
- Evaluate and diagnose braking system faults, recommending corrective actions to restore braking performance.
- Perform service procedures on thermal management systems, identify issues, and apply corrective actions to restore optimal system performance and efficiency.
Electrical System Diagnosis and Testing
Driveline Diagnostics and Trouble Codes (DTCs)
High-Voltage Isolation Diagnosis
Electric motor service
AC inverter service
DC\DC converter service
Thermal management service
High voltage battery service