Testing Electrical Circuits & Meter Useage
This program takes a complex system and gives you the fundamentals in terms easily understood at all levels.
Quick Quiz: Multimeter Usage and Electrical Testing
The electrical system is the perfect place to begin building a foundation for an automotive education. Check out this quiz with questions about how to use your multimeter and test electrical circuits.
Tech Tip: Hands-On Fuel Pump Electrical Testing
In this clip from the Fuel Pump Manufacturers Council, shot here in the AVI garage and presented by instructor Dave Scaler, we are presented some great ‘must know’ tips regarding fuel pump diagnostics. The clip contains info on voltage drop testing and on car hands on demonstrations.
Service Advisor: ‘Starting’ an Electrical System Diagnosis
Fixing Electrical System Faults the First Time Eliminates Returns
Under the Hood: Charging Ahead into Electrical System Testing
Although checking charging voltage at the battery terminals is the most popular method for testing an alternator, a charging voltage test seldom reveals less common problems like open or shorted alternator diodes, intermittent high or low charging rates, charging system wiring problems, intermittent cranking/no-start complaints or intermittent dead battery complaints.
Under the Hood: Exterminating Pesky Electrical Parasites
A parasitic draw on the battery means that, while the key is in the off position, something is pulling amperage from the battery.
TT November 08 Pop Quiz: Electrical Sensors
Choose the answers that BEST fit the following questions or statements.
Note: Scroll down for the answers to the Pop Quiz questions.
Getting a Charge out of Electrical Diagnostics
Adapted from Glen Beanard’s article in Underhood Service
Real World – MTEC Electrical Technology
One would not think that a group of high school students at a hardscrabble technical school in the heart of West Virginia coal country would be competing in the countrys premier electric vehicle education program, the EV Challenge. Not only are the high school students at the Monongalia County Technical Education Center (MTEC) competing, they
Checking The Auxiliary Water Pump
A car or truck comes into the shop with a complaint of poor heater performance. The issue may be the auxiliary water pump.
