AUTO 2091 - Service Floor 2

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Diagnose charging system problems that cause an undercharge or no-charge condition.
2. Perform charging system output test; determine needed repairs.
3. Remove and replace alternator.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recharge an A/C system.

Objectives:

1. Employ correct recovery, evacuation and recharging techniques.
2. Identify suitable storage and recovery containers.
3. Illustrate proficiency in gauge reading and diagnosis.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to check for refrigeration leaks in automotive HVAC systems.

Objectives:

1. Determine the correct leak detection equipment.
2. Isolate leak and perform correct repair techniques.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to diagnose general engine conditions

Objectives:

1. Inspect engine assembly for fuel, oil, coolant and other leaks; determine necessary actions
2. Diagnose unusual exhaust color, odor, and sound; determine necessary actions
3. Perform cylinder power balance test; determine necessary actions
4. Perform compression test; determine necessary actions

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Overview
   1. Materials to be covered
   2. Course Rules
   3. Evaluation Process
   4. Shop safety
2. Automotive Batteries, Charging and Starting System Diagnosis and Service
   1. Perform battery diagnostic testing, service and repairs per NATEF Standards
   2. Perform charging system testing, service and repairs per NATEF Standards
   3. Perform starting system testing, service and repairs per NATEF Standards
   4. Perform various electrical system tests per NATEF Standards
3. Automotive Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Diagnosis and Service
   1. Perform air conditioning performance testing, service and repairs per NATEF Standards
   2. Perform air conditioning recharge, service and repairs per NATEF Standards
   3. Perform a refrigerant identifier test per NATEF Standards
4. Automotive Engines
   1. Perform mechanical engine testing, service and repairs per NATEF Standards
   2. Perform on-car diagnostics related to engine mechanical per NATEF Standards
5. Road Testing
   1. Determination of Quality of Repair
6. Electronic Services Information
   1. Follow diagnostic strategies based on published procedures and guidelines
   2. Flat-rate labor time lookup and job estimation