AUTO 1050 - Automotive Electrical II

Credit Hours: 3.00
(4 contact hrs)
This course will cover electrical testing tools, basic electronics, electric motors, and starting and charging systems. South Campus.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: AUTO-1000Prerequisite: AUTO-1040

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform circuit testing using diagnostic tools

Objectives:

Demonstrate the proper use of a power probe.
Demonstrate the proper use of a relay tester.
Demonstrate the proper use of a break out box.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the diagnosis of the charging system.

Objectives:

Describe the function of the voltage regulator.
Explain how to performance test a charging system using a VAT machine.
Demonstrate how to test for voltage drops in the charging system circuit.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the diagnosis of a cranking system.

Objectives:

Describe the function of the powertrain control module (PCM) in controlling cranking system operation.
Explain how to performance test a starter draw test using a VAT machine.
Demonstrate how to test for voltage drops in the cranking system circuit.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe the operation of electronic components

Objectives:

Describe the operation of transistors.
Describe the operation of diodes.
Describe the operation of zener diodes.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
ELECTRICAL/II - 1050 3 CR 4 CONTACT HOURS

REVIEW
1. METER USEAGE
2. SCHEMATICS
3. RELAY OPERATION
TESTING TOOLS
1. RELAY TESTERS
2. POWER PROBES
3. BREAK OUT BOXES
4. SHORT FINDERS
5. FUSED JUMPER WIRES
6. INDUCTIVE AMP CLAMPS
ELECTRICAL DEVICES
1. DIODES, LED, ZENER
2. TRANSISTERS, NPN AND PNP
CIRCUIT TESTING
1. LIGHTS EXTERIOR
  1. HEAD LIGHTS
  2. TAIL LIGHTS
  3. TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS
  4. BRAKE LIGHTS
  5. SIDE MARKER LIGHTS
2. HORN CIRCUIT
ELECTRIC MOTORS
1. DC MOTOR OPERATION
2. AC MOTOR OPERATION
CHARGING SYSTEMS
1. COMPONENTS
  1. GENERATOR/ALTERNATOR - OPERATION
  2. VOLTAGE REGULATOR
    1. MECHANICAL
    2. ELECTRONIC
2. CHARGING SYSTEM TESTING
  1. OUTPUT TEST
  2. SCAN TOOLS
3. GENERATOR COMPONENT TESTING
  1. DIODES
  2. WINDINGS
  3. ROTOR
4. CHARGING CONTROL CIRCUITS
  1. PCM BASED CHARGING CONTROL CIRCUITS
  2. TRACE CHARGING CONTROL CIRCUITS
CRANKING SYSTEMS
1. COMPONENTS
  1. STARTER MOTOR OPERATION
  2. STARTER RELAY
2. CRANKING SYSTEM TESTING
  1. STARTER DRAW TEST
  2. VOLTAGE DROP TEST
3. CRANKING SYSTEM CIRCUITS
  1. CIRCUIT OPERATION
  2. TRACE CIRCUITS
  3. THEFT DETERENT SYSTEMS

Primary Faculty
LaHaie, Kurtis
Secondary Faculty
Prater, Daniel
Associate Dean
Pawlowski, Timothy

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088