UAFM 161 - Automotive Electrical Fundamentals and Applications

Fundamental operation and application of low voltage DC electrical and electronic automotive systems. Includes diagnosis and repair of electrical circuits. Also includes a focus on vehicle starting, charging and accessory systems.

Course Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate comprehension of series, parallel and series-parallel circuit construction.
Demonstrate comprehension of circuit behavior
Demonstrate comprehension of low voltage battery systems
Demonstrate comprehension of common starting systems
Demonstrate comprehension of common charging systems
Interpret circuit function and analyze faults using wiring diagrams
Analyze, interpret, and diagnose electrical malfunctions using a multimeter

Outline:

Electricity Fundamentals
- Electron Flow
- Units of measure
  - Voltage
  - Amperage
  - Resistance
- Ohm’s Law
- Kirchoff’s Law
- Watt’s Law

Circuit Construction
- Series
- Parallel
- Series Parallel
Multimeter function
- Usage techniques
- Measurement interpretation
- Limitations
Using and interpreting wiring diagrams
- Powerflow
- Component locations
- Associated componentry
Battery Systems
- Function
- Testing
- Diagnosis
- Repair
Charging Systems
- Function
- Testing
- Diagnosis
- Repair
Starting Systems
- Function
- Testing
- Diagnosis
- Repair
Accessory Systems
- Function
- Testing
- Diagnosis
- Repair