AUT 129 - Automotive Electrical Accessories

1. Demonstrate the ability to diagnosis a vehicle’s security and anti-theft system.
2. Demonstrate understanding and diagnosis of power windows, power locks, and other electrical accessories.
3. Demonstrate understanding and diagnosis of automotive audio and entertainment systems.
4. Demonstrate understanding and diagnosis of supplemental restraint systems (SRS), and R&R a steering wheel, clock spring, and airbag assembly.
5. Repair and replace electrical wiring, connectors, and terminals.
6. Perform the removal/replacement of a door panel.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of the Mitchel ProDemand service information software obtain a level 1 NC3 certification.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of the Mitchel ProDemand service information software and obtain a level 2 NC3 certification.

1. Security Systems
   1. Overview and purpose of security systems
   2. Passive (mechanical) security systems
   3. Active (electronic) security systems
   4. Common system designs (hall-effect, transponder, and resistor chip)
   5. Diagnostic procedures
   6. Pulling codes and observing live data with diagnostic scanner
2. ProDemand Service Information
   1. Find vehicle repair procedures and specifications
   2. Utilize SureTrack to assist in diagnostic procedures
   3. Use integrated repair order function to streamline repair information
   4. Navigate and understand interactive wiring diagrams
3. Headlight Aiming
   1. Fundamentals of light balance
   2. How to find an accurate level
   3. Utilizing alignment equipment to level headlights
4. Wiring Mock-up
   1. Circuit types and components of a circuit: parallel, series, and combination
   2. Circuit design and grounding
   3. Wiring up and testing a complete automotive lighting system
5. Electrical Connection and Terminal Replacement
   1. Terminal types
   2. Connectors 
   3. Replacement of terminals and connections
6. Door Panel Removal and Replacement (R&R)
   1. Removal of door panel
   2. Panel inspection and repair
   3. Accessing accessories behind the door panel
   4. Panel installation
7. Accessory Diagnosis and Repair
   1. Diagnosis of slow, intermittent or no operation of motor driven accessory circuits on the following:
   2. Power: windows/ mirrors/door locks/seats/moon roofs and door panel R&R
   3. Diagnosis of causes and repair of poor, intermittent or no heated glass operation
   4. Diagnosis of causes and repair of cruise control circuit malfunction
   5. Diagnosis of causes and repair of supplemental restraint system (SRS) malfunction
8. Supplemental Restraint Systems(SRS): Diagnosis/Repair & Component R&R, Safety, Electrical
   1. Disabling the SRS system
   2. Removal of steering wheel and airbag
   3. Instillation of steering wheel and airbag
   4. Enabling the SRS system
   5. Diagnosing SRS system codes and common failure symptoms.
   6. Safe work habits and proper lifting/carrying of materials
   7. Proper clothing and protective equipment    
   8. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
   9. Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) regulations     
   10. Fire extinguishers, exits and evacuation procedures
   11. Definition and effects of electricity
   12. Measurement and types of electricity:  voltage (AC/DC); amperage; resistance
   13. Actions of electricity: heat generation; chemical reaction; magnetism and electromagnetism
   14. Circuit types and components of a circuit: parallel, series and combination parallel/series circuits
   15. Diagnostic testing: high (opens & loose connections) and low resistance faults (shorts & grounds); digital multimeters