Chabot College
Fall 2005
Course Outline for Automotive Technology 60B
AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICS/ELECTRONICS II
Catalog Description:
60B - Automotive Electrics/Electronics II
(May be repeated three times)
3.5 units
Continuation of Automotive Technology 60A with emphasis on diagnosis and repair of
electrical/electronic components including computer controlled circuits/systems using schematics,
diagnostic procedures and equipment; headlamp adjusting and repair. May not receive credit if
Automotive Technology 71 has been completed. Prerequisite: Automotive Technology 60A or
equivalent. 2 hours lecture, 5 hours laboratory.
[Typical contact hours: lecture 35, laboratory 87.5]
Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering the course the student should be able to:
1. Identify and interpret electrical/electronic system concern, and determine necessary action;
2. Diagnose electrical/electronic integrity for series, parallel and series-parallel circuits using
principles of electricity (Ohm’s Law);
3. Demonstrate the proper use of a digital multimeter (DMM),test lights and fused jumper wires
during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems;
4. Measure and diagnose the cause(s) of excessive key-off battery drain (parasitic draw);
5. Inspect and test fusible links, circuit breakers, and fuses, repair wiring harnesses and
connectors, and perform solder repair of electrical wiring;
6. Perform battery state-of-charge test; capacity test, and confirm proper battery capacity for
vehicle application;
7. Perform battery service, perform slow/fast battery charge, inspect and clean battery cables;
connectors, clamps, and hold-downs, repair or replace as needed;
8. Start a vehicle using jumper cables and a battery or auxiliary power supply;
9. Perform starter current draw tests, generator (alternator) output tests, circuit voltage drop
tests;
10. Inspect and test starter relays and solenoids;
11. Remove and install starters and alternators;
12. Inspect, adjust, or replace generator (alternator) drive belts, pulleys, and tensioners; check
pulley and belt alignment;
13. Inspect and test ignition primary and secondary circuit wiring and components
14. Inspect, test and service distributor;
15. Inspect and test ignition coil(s). Check and adjust ignition system timing and timing
advance/retard (where applicable).
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Diagnose the cause of brighter than normal, intermittent, dim, or no light operation in lighting
systems;
2. Inspect, replace, and aim headlights and bulbs;
3. Inspect and diagnose incorrect turn signal or hazard light operation;
4. Inspect and test gauges and gauge sending units for cause of intermittent, high, low, or no
gauge readings;
5. Inspect and test sensors, connectors, and wires of electronic instrument circuits;
6. Diagnose incorrect wiper/washer operation, and perform necessary action;
7. Diagnose incorrect operation of motor-driven accessory circuits, and determine necessary
action;
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Diagnose supplemental restraint system (SRS) concerns; determine necessary action;
Diagnose body electronic system circuits using a scan tool;
Access and use service information to perform step-by-step diagnosis;
Diagnose ignition system related problems such as no-starting, hard starting, engine misfire,
poor driveability, spark knock, power loss on vehicles with electronic ignition systems, and
determine necessary action;
12. Check and adjust ignition system timing and timing advance/retard (where applicable);
13. Inspect and test ignition system pick-up sensor or triggering devices, and perform necessary
action.
Course Content:
1. Electronic ignition systems
a. distributor type
b. distributorless type
c. coil-on-plug
2. Electrical/Electronic Body Control Systems
a. windshield wipers
b. electric windows
c. door locks
d. communication bus system
e. lighting systems
f. supplemental restraint systems
3. Automotive diagnostic equipment
a. oscilloscopes
b. digital multimeters
c. diagnostic analyzers
d. dynamometer
e. specialized test equipment
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture/demonstrations (use of multimedia)
Laboratory
Laboratory work sheets
Guest speakers
Field trips
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Read chapter on Lighting and Signaling Circuit Operation and be prepared to discuss
b. Complete worksheet utilizing information from lecture
c. Demonstrate use of lamp adjusting equipment
d. Demonstrate use of the engine analyzer
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2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Class participation
b. Performance in the laboratory projects
c. Laboratory work sheets
d. Homework
e. Quizzes
f. Tests on chapter sections
g. Final examination (written and/or lab practical)
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Systems:
Third Edition, James D. Halderman, Prentice Hall, 2001.
Special Student Materials:
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Safety glasses
Shop/safety clothing
Three ring folder
RJ/jc 09/2004
AT 60B course outline.doc