Instructor: John Frala, associate professor
Monday and Wednesday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (August 22, to October 19)
Office: T 103 B
Office hours: By appointment, ½ hour before any scheduled class
Phone: (562) 692-0921 ext. 3912
Message: (562) 908-3433
E-mail: jfrala@riohondo.edu
This course discusses the modern automobile’s electrical systems as related to the body and chassis of the vehicle. The theory of operation, operational characteristics and methods of problem diagnosis and repair for the following systems are included: lighting, instruments, windshield wipers, power windows/seats/mirrors, audio systems, convertible tops, safety restraints, anti-theft systems.
Manager checks for tools, fender covers, safety glasses, repair orders, etc..
Foreman is in charge of shop work, vehicles, tool return work assignment, and parking.
Foreman 2 is in charge of clean up.
DIRECTIONS:
Due Dates
EL-01 Ignition Timing Inspection _9/19___
EL-07 Perform VAT-40 Setup __8/31___
EL-10 Starting System Test __8/31___
EL-12 Test Internal Reg Type a Charging System __8/31___
EL-13 Ignition System __9/19__
EL-18 Battery Test & Bear APRs Tester __8/31___
EL-25 Troubleshooting Procedures __9/19__
EL-26 Using the ETM __10/12__
EL-27 Use Power Distribution Schematics __10/12__
EL-28 Use Ground Distribution Schematics __10/12__
EL-31 Understanding Electricity __10/12__
EL-32 Advanced Elect. Principles __10/12__
EL-33 OHM’S Law __10/12__
EL-34 Use DVOM to Measure Voltage __10/12__
EL-35 Use DVOM to Measure Voltage Drop __10/12__
EL-36 Use DVOM to Measure Resistance __10/12__
EL-37 Use DVOM to Measure Current __10/12__
EL-38 Electrical Circuits __10/12__
EL-39 Electrical Components __10/12__
EL-40 Operation of Electrical Component __10/12__
EL-41 Analyzing ETM Schematics __10/12__
EL-42 Troubleshooting ETM Schematics __10/12__
EL-43 Service Multi-Pin Connectors __10/12__
EL-44 Replace Elec. Terminal Pins __10/12__
EL-45 Troubleshoot Poor Radio Reception __10/12__
EL-50 Troubleshooting Steps ___9/19___
EL-51 Causes of Electrical Problems ___9/19__
EL-52 Troubleshooting by Dividing ___9/19__
EL-54 Troubleshooting Circuits with Relays ___9/19__
EL-55 Troubleshooting Short Circuits ___9/19__
EL-70 Introduction to the PGM Tester __10/12__
EL-71 Using the PGM Tester Troubleshooting Mode __10/12__
EL-72 PGM Tester Advance Functions __10/12__
EL-73 Practical Exercises Using the PGM Tester __10/12__
Week Home work Title Due Date
1 Introduction 8/22
Chapter 6 Batteries 8/24
2 Chapter 7 Battery Testing and Service 8/31
Chapter 1 Voltage, Amperage, and Resistance 8/31
Chapter 2 Meter Functions 8/31
Chapter 8 Starting Systems 8/31
3 Chapter 9 Vehicle systems Starting Systems 9/28
Testing and Service 9/28
Chapter 10 Charging Systems 9/28
3 Logic Probe Logic Probe completion date 9/21
4 Mid Term Testing 9/21
5 Chapter 11 Vehicle Charging Systems Testing 10/12
and Service 10/12
6 Chapter 3 Circuits that do the work 10/17
Chapter 5 Reading a wiring Diagram 10/17
8 Chapter 16 Accessories 10/19
Chapter 13 Vehicle Ignition Testing and Service 10/19
9 Review and lab completion 10/17
Final Testing 10/19