AUTO 1073: Ignition & Electrical Systems I

Credit Hours 3.0 Lecture Hours 2.0 Lab Hours 2.0 View Class Schedule
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