CLUSTER Engineering and Technical

COURSE Electrical/Electronic Systems

WVEIS CODE 1627

ONET Codes and Occupations ONET: 49-2092.00 – Electric Motor, Power Tool, Related Repairers ONET: 49-3023.02 – Automotive Specialty Technicians ONET: 49-3023.01 – Automotive Master Mechanics

Course Description: The Skill Sets in this course will introduce students to the skills, technology, and service of electrical/electronic systems of the automobile. Areas of studies include; general electrical diagnosis, battery diagnosis and service, starting system diagnosis and repair, charging system diagnosis and repair, lighting system diagnosis and repair, information system diagnosis and repair, horn and wiper/washer diagnosis and repair, and accessories diagnosis and repair. Students will comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with proper ventilation, handling, storage, and disposal of brake components.This course is recommended as an Elective in Automotive Technology.

SKILL SETS Electrical System Diagnosis Battery Diagnosis and Service Starting System Diagnosis and Repair Charging System Diagnosis and Repair Lighting System Diagnosis and Repair Driver Information System Diagnosis and Repair Horn and Wiper/Washer Diagnosis and Repair Accessories Diagnosis and Repair

1 Electrical/Electronic Systems WVEIS 1627

Skill Set Electrical System Diagnosis Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of  automotive electrical systems . 1627.1  repair techniques according to OEM specifications.  driver information system. (DIS) Performance Objectives Students will

1627.2  interpret wiring diagrams during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems.. 1627.3  test voltage, current, and voltage drop in electrical/electronic circuits using a DVOM. 1627.4  describe and discuss electrical safety precautions when using arc welding equipment. 1627.5  inspect electrical connections, wiring relays, to find shorts, grounds, opens and resistance problems. 1627.6  read service guides to find information needed to perform repairs. 1627.7  diagnose the causes of abnormal key-off battery drain and repair as needed . 1627.8  inspect and test fusible links, circuit breakers, fuses and repair as needed. 1627.9  inspect and test switches, connectors, relays, and wires of electrical/electronic circuits and perform repairs or replace as needed. 1627.10  diagnose problems associated with gauge readings, readings on electronic instrument clusters, test sensors and sending units. 1627.11  diagnose incorrect operation of warning devices and other DIS problems. 1627.12  diagnose incorrect operation of motor-driven accessory circuits, heated glass, electric door and hatch/trunk lock operation and cruise control. 1627.13  diagnose supplemental restraint system problems. 1627.14  explain and repair radio problems. 1627.15  diagnose and repair incorrect wiper operation problems. 1627.16  diagnose and repair incorrect windshield washer operation problems.

Skill Set Battery Diagnosis and Service Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of  the battery and its function in the electrical system. 1627.17  repairing or replacing a battery. Performance Objectives Students will 1627.18  perform battery state-of-charge test. 1627.19  perform slow/fast battery charge. 1627.20  setup and maintain electronic memory functions. 1627.21  inspect, clean, fill and or replace a battery. 1627.22  clean and or replace battery cables, connectors, clamps, and hold-downs. Skill Set Starting System Diagnosis and Repair Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of  the starter and its function in the electrical system. 1627.23  repairing or replacing a starter. Performance Objectives Students will 2 1627.24  perform starter current draw and circuit voltage drop test to determine needed repairs. 1627.25  inspect, test and replace starter relays and solenoids as needed. 1627.26  remove or replace and reinstall starter. 1627.27  perform bench tests on starter. 1627.28  inspect, test, repair or replace switches, connectors and wires of starter control circuits. 1627.29  disassemble, clean, inspect and test starter components. 1627.30  assemble electrical parts on starters following schematic drawings. Skill Set Charging System Diagnosis and Repair

Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of  the alternator and its function in the electrical system. 1627.31  repairing or replacing a alternator. Performance Objectives Students will

1627.32  perform charging circuit voltage drop tests. 1627.33  explain charging system problems that cause an undercharge, no-charge or an overcharge. 1627.34  inspect, test and replace alternator drive belts as needed. 1627.35  remove or replace and reinstall alternator. 1627.36  inspect and test voltage regulator and replace if it does not meet specifications. 1627.37  inspect, test, repair or replace alternator components. 1627.38  disassemble, clean, inspect and test alternator components. Skill Set Lighting System Diagnosis and Repair

Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of  repairing or replacement techniques of the lighting system. 1627.39 Performance Objectives Students will

1627.40  diagnose problems associated with lighting circuitry. 1627.41  inspect, test and replace bulbs as needed. 1627.42  adjust and aim headlights. 1627.43  inspect and correct turn signal and hazard light . 1627.44  inspect, test, repair or replace alternator components. 1627.45  disassemble, clean, inspect and test alternator components.