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Automotive Electrical Components I
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Automotive Electrical Components I is designed to equip students with foundational knowledge and skills regarding safety, electrical, and electronics systems. Standards are designed to equip students to diagnose and repair engine performance related electrical systems.
Identify electrical and electronic system components and configurationSolve for unknown values in electrical and electronic series, parallelUse wiring diagrams to trace electrical and electronic circuitsDemonstrate proper use of a digital multimeter (DMM), test lights, and fused jumper wires when measuring source voltageExplain causes and effects from shorts, grounds, opens, and resistance problems in electrical and electronic circuitsMeasure key-off battery drain (parasitic draw)Repair and replace connectors, terminal ends, and wiring of electrical/electronic systems, including solder repairInspect and test components of starting and charging systems by making voltage and current draw and output measurementsRemove and install starter/generator (alternator) in a vehicleDescribe the operation of an automatic idle-stop and start-stop, keyless entryInspect and replace interior and exterior lamps including socketsAim headlightsDisable and enable supplemental restraint system (SRS) and verify indicator lamp operationRemove and reinstall the door panelVerify windshield wiper and washer operation