AUT 659 - Automotive Advanced Electrical
Last Date of Approval: 4-2021
3 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 22.5
Total Lab Hours: 45
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0
Course Description:
This course will provide an in-depth analysis of the automotive electrical systems utilized in the modern automobile. Students will receive classroom and lab instruction on the electrical theories and its application in instrumentation, accessories, air bag systems, and hybrid electrical systems. This course will help students refine their critical thinking skills as they evaluate various topics and concepts while searching for underlying connections between the concepts, which is a skill that should be beneficial in any/all types of careers. The students will increase their mechanical aptitude that can be used in many aspects of their life.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: A student is to have completed all prior program courses with a “C” or better grade. Any exception will have to be approved in writing by the Program Coordinator and Department Chair. Because of changes in technology, students taking program over an extended period of time may be advised to retake courses to update skills and competencies.
Mode(s) of Instruction: Traditional/face-to-face
Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.
Course Fees: None
Common Course Assessment(s): None
Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will demonstrate proper electrical diagnosis and repair in the following according to NATEF.
1. SIR/SRS Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair
2. General Electrical System Diagnosis
3. Gauges, Warning Devices, and Driver Information Systems Diagnosis and Repair
4. Horn and Wiper/Washer Diagnosis and Repair
5. Accessories Diagnosis and Repair
Course Objectives:
1. Disable and enable supplemental restraint system (SRS).
2. Remove and replace steering wheel; center/time supplemental restraint system (SRS) coil (clock spring).
3. Describe the operation of a regenerative braking system.
4. Locate shorts, grounds, opens, and resistance problems in electrical/electronic circuits; determine necessary action.
5. Measure and diagnose the cause(s) of excessive parasitic draw; determine necessary action.
6. Repair wiring harness (including CAN/BUS systems).
7. Identify location of hybrid vehicle high voltage circuit disconnect (service plug) location and safety procedures.
8. Identify electronic modules, security systems, radios, and other accessories that require reinitialization or code entry following battery disconnect.
9. Identify hybrid vehicle auxiliary (12v) battery service, repair and test procedures.
10. Inspect and test gauges and gauge sending units for cause of abnormal gauge readings; determine necessary action.
11 Inspect and test connectors, wires, and printed circuit boards of gauge circuits; determine necessary action.
12 Diagnose the cause of incorrect operation of warning devices and other driver information systems; determine necessary action.
13 Inspect and test sensors, connectors, and wires of electronic (digital) instrument circuits; determine necessary action.
14. Diagnose incorrect horn operation; perform necessary action.
15 Diagnose incorrect wiper operation; diagnose wiper speed control and park problems; perform necessary action.
16 Diagnose incorrect washer operation; perform necessary action.
17. Diagnose incorrect heated glass, mirror, or seat operation; determine necessary action.
18. Diagnose incorrect electric lock operation (including remote keyless entry); determine necessary action.
19. Diagnose incorrect operation of cruise control systems; determine necessary action. 20. Diagnose supplemental restraint system (SRS) concerns; determine necessary action.
21. Disarm and enable the airbag system for vehicle service.
22. Diagnose radio static and weak, intermittent, or no radio reception; determine necessary action.
23. Diagnose body electronic system circuits using a scan tool; determine necessary action.
24. Diagnose the cause of false, intermittent, or no operation of anti-theft systems.
25. Describe the operation of keyless entry/remote-start systems.
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