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COURSE OUTLINE FORM
COURSE TITLE:
AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICITY & ELECTRONICS II
COURSE PREFIX AND NO. AUTT 1220
LEC
3.0
LAB
9.0
CREDIT HOURS
6.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers the fundamentals of automotive computers and their relationship with sensor inputs and
actuator outputs along with advanced diagnostic procedures of electronic body electrical systems. The course
includes individualized hands-on laboratory training utilizing live work.
COURSE PREREQUISITE (S):
AUTT 1210 or instructor approval, valid driver's license, SP/2 safety course completion for Mechanical Safety
and Mechanical Pollution Prevention
RATIONALE:
Modern automobiles use computers and extensive electrical circuits for the many power options on today’s cars.
Technicians must have knowledge of these systems to diagnose and repair them.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK (S) and/or MATERIALS:
Title:
Automotive Technology (MyAutoLab package w/NATEF Correlated Task Sheets)
Edition:
Current
Author:
Halderman
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Materials: Tools (list is provided for students)
Attached course outline written by:
Automotive Faculty
Date:
October 1999
Reviewed/Revised by:
Automotive Faculty
Date:
October 2012
Effective quarter of course outline:
Academic Dean
Kirk Ahrends
13/FA
Date:
Date:
Course Objectives, Topical Unit Outlines, and Unit Objectives must be attached to this form.
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TITLE:
Automotive Electricity and Electronics II
PREFIX/NO:
AUTT 1220
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1.
SP/2 Safety course completion for Mechanical and Pollution prevention.
2.
Diagnose lighting systems.
3.
Diagnose warning devices and drivers information systems.
4.
Diagnose horn and wiper/washer systems.
5.
Diagnose accessories, keyless entry, antitheft and SRS systems
6.
Diagnose CAN/BUS networks.
7.
Successfully complete NATEF worksheets related to Electrical System covering diagnosis and repair.
TOPICAL UNIT OUTLINE/UNIT OBJECTIVES:
1.
Sp/2 Safety course completion for Mechanical and Pollution prevention.
A. SP/2 training document number
2.
Diagnose lighting systems
A. Diagnose (troubleshoot) the causes of brighter-than-normal, intermittent, dim, or no light operation;
determine necessary action.
B. Inspect interior and exterior lamps and sockets including headlights and auxiliary lights (fog
lights/driving lights); replace as needed.
C. Aim headlights.
D. Identify system voltage and safety precautions associated with high-intensity discharge headlights.
3.
Diagnose warning devices and drivers information systems.
A. Inspect and test gauges and gauge sending units for causes of abnormal gauge readings; determine
necessary action.
B. Diagnose (troubleshoot) the causes of incorrect operation of warning devices and other driver
information systems; determine necessary action.
C. Verify operation of instrument panel guages and warning/indicator lights; reset maintenance
indicators.
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4.
Diagnose horn and wiper/washer systems.
A. Diagnose (troubleshoot) causes of incorrect horn operation; perform necessary action.
B. Diagnose (troubleshoot) causes of incorrect wiper operation; diagnose wiper speed control and park
problems; perform necessary action.
C. Diagnose (troubleshoot) windshield washer problems; perform necessary action.
5.
Diagnose accessories, keyless entry, antitheft and SRS systems
A. Diagnose (troubleshoot) incorrect operation of motor-driven accessory circuits; determine necessary
action.
B. Diagnose (troubleshoot) incorrect electric lock operation (including remote keyless entry); determine
necessary action.
C. Diagnose (troubleshoot) incorrect operation of cruise control systems; determine necessary action.
D. Diagnose (troubleshoot) supplemental restraint systems (SRS) problems; determine necessary action.
E. Disable and enable an airbag system for vehicle service; verify indicator lamp operation.
F. Remove and reinstall door panel.
G. Describe the operation of keyless entry/remote-start systems.
H. Diagnose (troubleshoot) radio static and weak, intermittent, or no radio reception; determine
necessary action.
I. Diagnose the cause(s) of false, intermittent, or no operation of anti-theft systems.
6.
Diagnose CAN/BUS networks.
A. Check for module communication errors (including CAN/BUS systems) using a scan tool.
7.
Successfully complete NATEF worksheets related to Electrical System covering diagnosis and
repair.
A. Diagnose (troubleshoot) body electronic system circuits using a scan tool; determine necessary
action.
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS/EVALUATION:
COURSE OBJECTIVES/ASSESSMENT MEASURES
ASSESSMENT MEASURES
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1.
SP/2
1.
2.
Diagnose lighting systems
3.
Diagnose warning devices and drivers
information systems
2. Written or LMS assessment and hands on
evaluation.
3. Written or LMS assessment and hands on
evaluation.
4.
Diagnose horn and wiper/washer systems
4.
Written or LMS assessment and hands on
evaluation.
5.
Diagnose accessories, keyless entry, antitheft and
SRS systems
Diagnose CAN/BUS networks.
5.
Written or LMS assessment and hands on
evaluation.
Written or LMS assessment and hands on
evaluation.
Written or LMS assessment and hands on
evaluation.
6.
7.
5.
Successfully complete NATEF worksheets related 5.
to Electrical System covering diagnosis and
repair.
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