Introduction to Automotive Electrical Systems
Learn how 12-volt vehicle electrical systems work, the tools used to test batteries, starters, and alternators, and the common electrical faults a new tech will be asked to diagnose. After finishing you can read a basic wiring diagram and perform a voltage-drop test.
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Automotive Electrical Systems
Troubleshooting and repairing starters, alternators, batteries, wiring harnesses, lighting, and electronic control modules. As vehicles become more computerized, electrical diagnosis is an increasingly important skill for every technician.
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