AUTO 2492 - Maintenance & Light Repair (mlr) Lab

Objectives: The student will:

1. Check for parasitic battery load.
2. Service wiring and wiring connectors.
3. Inspect, test, and diagnose a battery.
4. Inspect, test, and diagnose a starting system.
5. Replace a starter motor.
6. Inspect, test, and diagnose a charging system.
7. Replace an alternator.
8. Replace and aim headlights.
9. Diagnose lighting system problems.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to diagnose and service an air conditioning system using NATEF standards.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Diagnose an air conditioning system.
2. Diagnose heating and air conditioning control system.
3. Recover refrigerant and evacuate and recharge air conditioning system.
4. Manage refrigerant and maintain refrigerant handling equipment.
5. Inspect and service heater components.
6. Replace engine coolant.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform engine service work.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Perform general engine diagnosis.
2. Diagnose and repair intake manifold leak.
3. Diagnose and repair timing belt.
4. Diagnose and repair lubrication and cooling systems

1. Overview
   1. Materials to be covered
   2. Course Rules
   3. Evaluation Process
   4. Shop safety
2. Electrical/Electronic Systems
   1. General Electrical System Diagnosis as per NATEF Standards
   2. Battery Diagnosis and Service as per NATEF Standards
   3. Starting System Diagnosis and Repair as per NATEF Standards
   4. Charging System Diagnosis and Repair as per NATEF Standards
   5. Lighting Systems Diagnosis and Repair as per NATEF Standards
   6. Horn and Wiper/Washer Diagnosis and Repair as per NATEF Standards
3. Heating and Air Conditioning
   1. A/C System Diagnosis and Repair as per NATEF Standards
   2. Refrigeration System Component Diagnosis and Repair as per NATEF Standards
   3. Heating, Ventilation, and Engine Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair as per NATEF Standards
   4. Operating Systems and Related Controls Diagnosis and Repair as per NATEF Standards
   5. Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling, and Handling as per NATEF Standards
4. General Engine Diagnosis
   1. Inspect engine assembly for fuel, oil, coolant and other leaks; determine necessary actions per NATEF standards
   2. Diagnose unusual exhaust color, odor, and sound; determine necessary actions per NATEF standards
   3. Perform cylinder power balance test; determine necessary actions per NATEF standards
   4. Perform compression test; determine necessary actions per NATEF standard
5. Electronic Services Information
   1. Procedure information
   2. Time Study Information