Course Description
The student will identify electrical accessories to automobile engines, describing principles of operation of the starter, distributor/wiring, battery, alternator/generator, spark plugs and coil. Disassembly and testing of these systems will be performed in the automotive lab.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe electrical system fundamentals.
- Repair faulty wiring circuits.
- Explain how a circuit works.
- Evaluate battery state of health.
- Analyze starting systems current.
Topical Outline
Electrical system fundamentals
Electrical components and wiring diagrams
Meter usage and circuits diagnosis
Battery systems
Starting systems