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Credit: 1.00
Course Preface
Core Code: 40-09-00-00-020
Printable Version: Introduction to Automotive (pdf)


Course Description
This is a program with a sequence of courses that prepares individuals to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles. Instruction includes training in safety, the diagnosis of malfunctions and repair of engines, fuel, electricity/electronics, cooling, brake systems, drive trains, and suspension systems. Instruction is also given in the adjustment and repair of individual components and systems. These courses are based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) task list. Work ethics and productivity are an integral part of the classroom and lab activities of these courses.

* SkillsUSA PDP requirements ‐ optional but recommended


Core Standards of the Course

Standard 1
Students will be able to understand general shop safety.

Objective 1
Learn safe working habits and procedures. Pass a safety test with 100 percent.
  • Personal safety.
  • Tool and equipment safety.
  • Workplace safety.

Objective 2
Comply with safety rules for working with automotive chemicals
  • Chemical manufacturers provide a material safety data sheet (MSDS) for each chemical they produce.
  • Store chemicals in properly labeled containers.

Objective 3
Identify the gasses encountered in the automotive field and the hazards they present.
  • Water, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide(CO2), hydrocarbons(HC), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and carbon monoxide (CO).
  • HC, NOx, and CO can pose health and environmental problems if they are not controlled.

Objective 4
Identify the hazards and control of asbestos dust.
  • Asbestos is a carcinogen – a substance that causes cancer.
  • Never use compressed air to clean brake assemblies.
  • Use a vacuum source or flush with water.
  • Because some exposure might be unavoidable, wear an approved filter mask.

Standard 2
Students will be able to understand basic hand tools, fasteners, and shop equipment.

Objective 1
Identify and measure metric and standard fasteners.
  • Machine screws, sheet metal screws, bolts, studs, nuts.
  • Lock washers, keys, splines, pins, snap rings, setscrews, rivets.
  • Head markings, thread series, right‐hand and left‐hand threads, major and minor diameters, thread pitch.

Objective 2
Correctly identify and use basic hand tools.
  • Screwdrivers, wrench, sockets, drive handles, extensions, pliers, hammer, chisels, punches, files, hacksaw, taps, dies, pullers, vises, drill bits, grinder.
  • Describe the use of each of the above tools.

Objective 3
Identify and demonstrate use of basic measuring tools (accurate to 1/32 or 1mm).
  • Micrometers, inside and outside calipers, dividers, dial indicator, dial calipers.
  • Electrical testers, pressure gauges, feeler gauges.

Objective 4
Use reference manuals or information systems to find service procedures and specifications.
  • Computer oriented.
  • Printed manuals.

Objective 5
Properly raise and support vehicles using jack stands and a frame contact hoist.
  • Use a jack and jack stands to raise and support a vehicle.
  • Use a frame hoist to raise and support a vehicle and properly use safety locks to secure the vehicle.

Standard 3
Students will be able to understand proper techniques in removal and installation of tires and wheels.

Objective 1
Inspect tires for abnormal wear.
  • Proper inflation
  • Mechanical problems (no specific angles)

Objective 2
Remove a tire from a wheel.
  • Use the proper equipment.
  • Use the correct techniques and safety precautions.

Objective 3
Properly rotate tires and reinstall using proper torque procedures.
  • Use either the conventional or radial tire rotation method.
  • Lug nuts should be tightened to the proper torque as indicated in the vehicle specifications and in a sequence of cross or star patterns depending on the number of lug nuts.

Objective 4
Use a tire balancer to balance tires of a vehicle using proper procedures.
  • Static balance – equal distribution of weight around the wheel.
  • Dynamic balance – equal distribution of weight on each side of the wheel.

Objective 5
Locate a leak. Identify proper repair procedure.
  • Buff the area slightly larger than the patch.
  • Apply the cement with a brush.
  • Apply the patch and firmly role the patch using a stitcher tool.

Objective 6
Interpret tire sidewall markings: size, inflation, and load.
  • Tire type.
  • Section width in millimeters
  • Aspect ratio
  • Speed rating
  • Construction type
  • Rim diameter

Standard 4
Students will be able to identify and perform basic services on a vehicle.

Objective 1
Locate and identify basic automotive parts.
  • Identify engine parts.
    • Block, crankshaft, camshaft, piston, cylinder head, connecting rod, valve train, timing components
    • Fuel systems: injector, filter, lines, pump, tank.
    • Ignition systems: spark plugs, coil(s).
    • Cooling systems: radiator, pump, thermostat
  • Identify drive train.
    • Manual Transmission
    • Automatic Transmission
    • Drivelines
    • Drive Axles
  • Identify brake parts.
    • Master cylinder, lines, caliper, rotor, drum, wheel cylinder, pads, shoes
  • Identify steering and suspension parts.
    • Steering gear: worm gear vs. rack and pinion
    • Tie‐rod
    • Shocks / Struts
    • Springs: leaf, coil, torsion bar, air
  • Identify electrical parts.
    • Battery
    • Alternator
    • Starter
    • Circuit protection: fuse, breaker

Objective 2
Based on the manufacture’s specifications, check and adjust all vehicle fluid levels.
  • Check belt tension and condition
  • Check condition of hoses
  • Check coolant strength and leaks

Objective 3
Change engine oil and filter on a vehicle. Use proper disposal methods for waste oil.
  • Lubricate chassis
  • Check air filter

Objective 4
With a voltmeter, check battery voltage with the engine running and with the engine off.
  • Properly jump start a vehicle

Objective 5
Check shocks or struts.
  • Check for leakage.
  • Check for proper operation.

Objective 6
Understand the four stroke cycle.
  • Intake
  • Compression
  • Power
  • Exhaust

Objective 7
Check brakes.
  • Lining thickness
  • Fluid leaks
  • Park brake function

Objective 8
Check lights.
  • Replace light bulbs as needed.

Standard 5
Students will be able to identify basic emission components. (Optional)

Objective 1
Identify common emission components.

Objective 2
Run an emission test on a vehicle.

Standard 6
Students will be able to solve basic mathematical equations related to automotive.

Objective 1
Solve whole number problems with two- and three-digits.
  • Addition
  • Subtraction
  • Multiplication
  • Division

Objective 2
Solve fraction problems.
  • Addition
  • Subtraction
  • Multiplication
  • Division

Objective 3
Solve decimal problems with two- and three-digits.
  • Addition
  • Subtraction
  • Multiplication
  • Division

Objective 4
Solve conversion problems.
  • Fraction‐to‐decimal
  • Decimal‐to‐fraction
  • Decimal‐to‐percent
  • Percent‐to‐decimal

Objective 5
Solve basic ratio-to-proportion problems.

Objective 6
Solve basic linear-measurement problems.

Standard 7
Students will be able to identify and properly perform a vehicle inspection.(Optional)

Objective 1
Inspect a vehicle’s ownership, glass, lights, and assessories.
  • Check for vehicle registration.
  • Inspect vehicle windshield and other glass for excessive damage, breakage, inadequate movement, and unsafe alterations.
  • Inspect vehicle headlights and auxiliary lights for correct aiming; inspect headlights, auxiliary lights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals, and other lights for malfunction, damage, or other unsafe conditions.
  • Inspect vehicle windshield wipers, windshield washers, windshield defrosters, horn, speedometer, odometer, and automatic transmission/starter interlock for damage or malfunction.

Objective 2
Inspect a vehicle’s brakes, steering and suspension, and tires.
  • Inspect vehicle tires and wheels for excessive wear, damage, mismatched sizes, and improper mounting and illegal studs.
  • Inspect vehicle steering and suspension assemblies for excessive wear, damage, missing parts, and improper functioning.
  • Inspect altered vehicles to confirm that they conform to required tolerances for raised or lowered suspension and other changes.
  • Using a brake plate or visual method, inspect vehicle brake systems for excessive wear, damage, missing parts, improper functioning, and other related safety hazards.

Objective 3
Inspect a vehicle's exhaust and fuel systems.
  • Inspect vehicle exhaust systems for excessive wear, damage, malfunction, and illegal configuration.
  • Inspect vehicle fuel systems for damage, malfunction, or leakage.

Objective 4
Inspect a vehicle's body.
  • Inspect vehicle body, frame, motor mounts, fenders, bumpers, floor pan, doors, hood, seats, exterior mirrors, interior mirror, and seat belts for excessive damage, illegal configuration, missing parts, and malfunction of mechanical assemblies.
  • Inspect "Sand" or "Dune" buggies to meet regular passenger car requirements. Inspect street rods and other modified vehicles to meet minimum equipment and safety requirements for limited use on public highways.

Standard 8
Students will be able to understand the importance of employability and work habits.

Objective 1
Integrity

Objective 2
Punctuality

Objective 3
Staying on task

Objective 4
Productive team worker

Objective 5
Leadership

Standard 9
The student will understand the need for professional development.

Objective 1
Complete a personal inventory.

Objective 2
Set and meet goals.

Objective 3
Be self-motivated.

Objective 4
Know how to make decisions.

Objective 5
Know how to manage time.

Objective 6
Organize personal belongings and lab equipment.

Objective 7
Learn to communicate verbally.

Objective 8
Write effective communications.

Objective 9
Establish a personal reading program.

Objective 10
Develop effective work skills and attitudes.

Objective 11*
Master a working knowledge of SkillsUSA.
  • State the SkillsUSA motto.
  • State the SkillsUSA creed.
  • Learn the SkillsUSA colors.
  • Describe the official SkillsUSA dress.
  • Describe the procedure for becoming a SkillsUSA officer.

Standard 10
The student will understand the need for leadership skills.

Objective 1
Serve on a committee.

Objective 2
Prepare an agenda.

Objective 3
Assist in planning a meeting.

Objective 4
Review basic parliamentary procedure.
  • Make a main motion.

Objective 5
Participate in a school project.

Objective 6
Attend a community meeting.

Objective 7
Practice effective speaking.

Objective 8
Present a three- to five-minute talk.

Objective 9
Implement a leadership project.

Objective 10*
Master a working knowledge of SkillsUSA.
  • Describe the meaning of the SkillsUSA emblem.
  • State the SkillsUSA pledge.
  • Describe the duties of a SkillsUSA officer.

Standard 11
The student will understand the need for career planning.

Objective 1
Define your future occupation.

Objective 2
Survey employment opportunities.

Objective 3
Report on a trade journal article.

Objective 4
Explore opportunities for advanced training.

Objective 5
Conduct a worker interview.

Objective 6
Contact a professional association.

Objective 7
Explore entrepreneurship opportunities.

Objective 8
Give a talk about your career.

Objective 9
Review career goals.

Standard 12
The student will understand the importance of employability and work habits.

Objective 1
Develop a list of work standards to follow at school and on the job.

Objective 2
Evaluate your personal ethics.
  • Evaluate your personal ethics against acceptable workplace ethics.

Objective 3
Build a job search network.

Objective 4
Find job leads.

Objective 5
Write a resume.

Objective 6
Create a job portfolio.

Objective 7
Complete a job application.

Objective 8
Write a business letter and memo.

Objective 9
Participate in an actual or simulated job interview.

Standard 470604-12
Students will be able to understand, identify, and properly diagnosis and repair disc brakes.


Objective 470604-1203
Clean and inspect caliper mounting and slides for wear and damage. P-2

Objective 470604-1204
Remove, clean, and inspect pads and retaining hardware; determine needed service. P-2

Objective 470604-1205
Disassemble and clean caliper assembly; inspect parts for wear, rust, scoring, and damage; replace seal, boot, and damaged or worn parts. P-2

Objective 470604-1206
Reassemble, lubricate, and reinstall caliper, pads, and related hardware. P-2

Standard 470604-16
Students will be able to understand, identify, and properly diagnosis general electrical system problems.

Objective 470604-1601
Use wiring diagrams during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems. P-1

Objective 470604-1602
Check electrical circuits with a test light; determine needed repairs. P-2

Standard 470604-17
Students will be able to understand, identify, and properly diagnosis the battery problems.

Objective 470604-1701
Perform battery state of charge test; determine needed service. P-2

Objective 470604-1702
Perform battery capacity (load, high rate discharge) tests; determine needed service. P-2

Objective 470604-1703
Maintain or restore electronic memory functions. P-2

Objective 470604-1704
Inspect, clean, fill, or replace battery. P-2

Objective 470604-1705
Perform slow/fast battery charge. P-2

Objective 470604-1706
Inspect and clean battery cables, connectors, clamps, and hold downs; repair or replace as needed. P-2

Standard 470604-18
Students will be able to understand, identify, and properly diagnosis and repair starting systems.

Objective 470604-1801
Perform starter current draw and circuit voltage drop test; determine needed repairs. P-1

Objective 470604-1802
Inspect and test starter relays and solenoids; replace as needed. P-2

Standard 470604-19
Students will be able to understand, identify, and properly diagnosis and repair charging system.

Objective 470604-1901
Diagnose charging system problems that cause undercharge, no charge, or overcharge condition. P-2

Objective 470604-1902
Inspect and adjust generator drive belts; replace as needed. P-2

Objective 470604-1903
Inspect and test voltage regulator; replace as needed. P-2

Objective 470604-1904
Remove, inspect, and replace/reinstall generator. P-2

Objective 470604-1905
Disassemble, clean, inspect, and test generator components; replace as needed. P-2

Standard 470604-20
Students will be able to understand, identify, and properly diagnosis and repair lighting systems.

Objective 470604-2001
Diagnose the cause of brighter than normal, intermittent, dim, or no light operation. P-2

Objective 470604-2002
Inspect, replace, and aim headlights and bulbs. P-2

Objective 470604-2003
Inspect, diagnose, and test the cause of no turn signal or hazard light operation or lights with no flash on one or both sides; repair or replace as needed. P-2

Standard 470604-21
Students will be able to understand, identify, and properly diagnosis repair gauges, warning devices, and driver information systems.

Objective 470604-2101
Diagnose the cause of intermittent, high, low, or no gauge readings. P-2

Objective 470604-2102
Test gauge circuit voltage regulators (limiters); replace as needed. P-3

Objective 470604-2103
Inspect and test gauges and gauge sending units; replace as needed. P-2

Objective 470604-2104
Inspect and test connectors, wires, and printed circuit boards of gauge circuits; repair or replace as needed. P-3

Objective 470604-2105
Diagnose the cause of constant, intermittent, or no warning light and driver information system operation. P-2

Objective 470604-2106
Diagnose the cause(s) of intermittent, high, low, or no readings on Electronic Digital Instrument Clusters. P-3

Standard 470604-24
Students will be able to understand, identify, and properly diagnosis and repair steering systems.


Objective 470604-2402
Diagnose steering column noises, looseness, and binding problems (including tilt mechanisms); determine needed repairs. P-3

Objective 470604-2403
Diagnose power non-rack and pinion steering gear binding, uneven turning effort, looseness, hard steering, and fluid leakage problems; determine needed repairs. P-3

Objective 470604-2404
Diagnose power rack and pinion steering gear vibration, looseness, and hard steering problems; determine needed repairs. P-2

Objective 470604-2405
Inspect and replace steering shaft universal-joint(s), flexible coupling(s), collapsible column, lock cylinder mechanism, and steering wheel. P-2

Objective 470604-2406
Adjust manual or power non-rack and pinion worn bearing preload and sector lash. P-3

Objective 470604-2407
Remove and replace manual or power rack and pinion steering gear; inspect mounting bushings and brackets. P-2

Objective 470604-2408
Disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble rack and pinion steering gear. P-3

Objective 470604-2409
Adjust manual or power rack and pinion steering gear. P-3

Objective 470604-2410
Inspect and replace manual or power rack and pinion steering gear inner tie rod ends (sockets) and bellows boots. P-2

Objective 470604-2411
Inspect manual and power steering fluid levels and condition. P-3

Objective 470604-2412
Flush power steering system. P-3

Objective 470604-2413
Diagnose power steering fluid leakage; determine needed repairs. P-3

Objective 470604-2414
Inspect, adjust, or replace and adjust power steering pump belt. P-1

Objective 470604-2415
Remove, inspect, and replace power steering pump, pump mounts, pump seals, and gaskets. P-3

Objective 470604-2416
Remove, inspect, and replace power steering pump pulley; check alignment. P-3

Objective 470604-2417
Perform power steering system pressure test; determine needed repairs. P-3

Objective 470604-2418
Inspect and replace power steering hoes and fittings. P-2

Objective 470604-2419
Inspect and replace pitman arm, relay (centerlink/intermediate) rod, idler arm and mountings, and steering linkage damper. P-2

Objective 470604-2420
Inspect, replace, and adjust tie rod ends (sockets), tie rod sleeves, and clamps. P-2

Objective 470604-2421
Diagnose, inspect, adjust, repair, or replace components of electronically controlled steering systems. P-3

Standard 470604-25
Students will be able to understand, identify, and properly diagnosis and repair front suspension systems.

Objective 470604-2501
Diagnose short and long arm-type suspension system noises, body sway, and uneven riding height problems; determine needed repairs. P-2

Objective 470604-2502
Diagnose MacPherson strut suspension system noises, body sway, and uneven riding height problems; determine needed repairs. P-2

Objective 470604-2503
Remove, inspect, and replace upper and lower control arms, bushings, shafts, and rebound bumpers. P-2

Objective 470604-2504
Remove, inspect, replace, and adjust strut (compression/tension) rods and bushings. P-2

Objective 470604-2505
Remove, inspect, and replace upper and lower ball joints on short and long arm suspension systems. P-2

Objective 470604-2506
Remove, inspect, and replace steering knuckle assemblies. P-2

Objective 470604-2507
Remove, inspect, and replace short and long arm suspension system coil springs and spring insulators. P-2

Objective 470604-2508
Remove, inspect, replace, and adjust suspension system torsion bars; inspect mounts. P-3

Objective 470604-2509
Remove, inspect, and replace stabilizer bar bushings, brackets, and links. P-3

Objective 470604-2510
Remove, inspect, and replace ball joints on MacPherson strut suspension system. P-2

Objective 470604-2511
Remove, inspect, and replace ball joints on MacPherson strut cartridge or assembly, strut coil spring, and insulators. P-1

Objective 470604-2512
Lubricate suspension and steering systems. P-2

Standard 470604-26
Students will be able to understand, identify, and properly diagnosis and repair rear suspension systems.

Objective 470604-2601
Remove, inspect, and replace coil springs and spring insulators. P-2

Objective 470604-2602
Remove, inspect, and replace transverse links, control arms, bushings, and mounts. P-2

Objective 470604-2603
Remove, inspect, and replace leaf springs, leaf spring insulators (silencers), shackles, brackets, bushings, and mounts. P-3

Objective 470604-2604
Remove, inspect, and replace MacPherson strut cartridge or assembly, strut coil spring, and insulators (silencers). P-2

Standard 470604-27
Students will be able to understand, identify, and properly diagnosis and repair miscellaneous services.

Standard 470604-28
Students will be able to understand, identify, and properly diagnosis, adjust, and repair wheel alignment.

Objective 470604-2801
Diagnose vehicle wandering, pulling, hard steering, and poor steering return problems; determine needed repairs. P-2

Objective 470604-2802
Measure vehicle riding height; determine needed repairs. P-2

Objective 470604-2803
Check and adjust front and rear wheel camber (where applicable); determine needed repairs. P-2

Objective 470604-2804
Check and adjust caster (where applicable); determine needed repairs. P-2

Objective 470604-2805
Check and adjust front wheel toe; adjust as needed. P-2

Objective 470604-2806
Center steering wheel. P-2

Objective 470604-2807
Check toe-out-on-turns (turning radius); determine needed repairs. P-2

Objective 470604-2808
Check SAI (steering axis inclination)/KPI (king pin inclination) and included angle; determine needed repairs. P-2

Objective 470604-2809
Check and adjust (where applicable) rear wheel toe. P-2

Objective 470604-2810
Check rear wheel thrust angle; determine needed repairs. P-2

Objective 470604-2811
Check for front wheel setback; determine needed repairs. P-2

Objective 470604-2812
Check front cradle (sub-frame) alignment; determine needed repairs. P-3

Standard 470604-29
Students will be able to understand, identify, and properly diagnosis and repair wheels and tires.

Objective 470604-2901
Diagnose unusual tire wear patterns; determine needed repairs. P-2

Objective 470604-2902
Inspect tires, check and adjust air pressure. P-1

Objective 470604-2903
Diagnose wheel and tire vibration (shimmy and tramp) problems; determine needed repairs. P-2

Objective 470604-2904
Rotate tires according to manufacturer's recommendations. P-1

Objective 470604-2905
Measure wheel, tire, axle, and hub runout; determine needed repairs. P-2

Objective 470604-2906
Diagnose tire pull (lead) problems; determine corrective actions. P-2

Objective 470604-2908
Dismount, inspect, repair, and remount tire on wheel. P-2

Standard 470604-30
Students will be able to understand, identify, and properly diagnosis general engine systems.

Objective 470604-3001
Interpret and verify complaint; determine needed repairs. P-2

Objective 470604-3002
Inspect engine assemble for fuel, oil, coolant, and other leaks; determine needed repairs. P-2

Objective 470604-3003
Diagnose the cause of unusual engine noise or vibration problems; determine needed repairs. P-2

Objective 470604-3004
Diagnose the cause of unusual exhaust color, odor, and sound; determine needed action. P-2

Objective 470604-3005
Perform engine absolute (vacuum/boost) manifold pressure tests; determine needed repairs. P-2

Objective 470604-3006
Perform cylinder power balance test; determine needed action. P-2

Objective 470604-3007
Perform cylinder compression test; determine needed action. P-2

Objective 470604-3008
Perform cylinder leakage test; determine needed action. P-2

Objective 470604-3009
Diagnose engine mechanical problems with an ignition oscilloscope and engine analyzer; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose engine electrical/electronic problems with an ignition oscilloscope and engine analyzer; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose engine fuel problems with an ignition oscilloscope and engine analyzer; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose engine ignition problems with an ignition oscilloscope and engine analyzer; determine needed action. P-2

Objective 470604-3010
Prepare and inspect vehicle and four-gas analyzer; obtain exhaust readings. P-1

Standard 470604-31
Students will be able to understand, identify, and properly diagnosis and repair computerized engine controls.

Objective 470604-3101
Diagnose the causes of emission problems resulting from failure of computerized engine controls. P-2

Objective 470604-3102
Perform analytic/diagnostic procedures on vehicles with onboard diagnostic computer systems; determine needed action. P-2

Objective 470604-3103
Inspect and test sensors, controls, and actuator components and circuits of computerized engine control systems; adjust or replace as needed. P-2

Objective 470604-3104
Obtain and interpret digital multimeter (DMM) readings. P-1

Objective 470604-3105
Read and interpret technical information. P-1

Objective 470604-3106
Locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers (VIN, vehicle certification labels, and calibration decals). P-1

Objective 470604-3107
Inspect and test power and ground circuits and connections; service or replace as needed. P-2

Standard 470604-32
Students will be able to understand, identify, and properly diagnosis and repair an ignition system.

Objective 470604-3201
Diagnose no starting, hard starting, engine misfire, poor drivability, spark knock, power loss, poor mileage, and emission problems on vehicles with electronic (distributorless) systems; determine needed repairs. P-2
  • Diagnose no starting on vehicles with electronic ignition (distributorless) systems; determine needed repairs. P-2
  • Diagnose hard starting problems on vehicles with electronic ignition (distributorless) systems; determine needed repairs. P-2
  • Diagnose engine misfire problems on vehicles with electronic ignition (distributorless) systems; determine needed repairs. P-2
  • Diagnose poor drivability problems on vehicles with electronic ignition (distributorless) systems; determine needed repairs. P-2
  • Diagnose spark knock problems on vehicles with electronic ignition (distributorless) systems; determine needed repairs. P-2
  • Diagnose power loss problems on vehicles with electronic ignition (distributorless) systems; determine needed repairs. P-2
  • Diagnose poor mileage problems on vehicles with electronic ignition (distributorless) systems; determine needed repairs. P-2
  • Diagnose emission problems on vehicles with electronic ignition (distributorless) systems; determine needed repairs. P-2

Objective 470604-3202
Diagnose no starting, hard starting, engine misfire, poor drivability, spark knock, power loss, poor mileage, and emission problems on vehicles with electronic distributor ignition systems; determine needed repairs. P-2
  • Diagnose no starting problems on vehicles with electronic distributor ignition systems; determine needed repairs. P-2
  • Diagnose hard starting problems on vehicles with electronic distributor ignition systems; determine needed repairs. P-2
  • Diagnose engine misfire problems on vehicles with electronic distributor ignition systems; determine needed repairs. P-2
  • Diagnose engine poor drivability problems on vehicles with electronic distributor ignition systems; determine needed repairs. P-2
  • Diagnose engine spark knock problems on vehicles with electronic distributor ignition systems; determine needed repairs. P-2
  • Diagnose engine power loss problems on vehicles with electronic distributor ignition systems; determine needed repairs. P-2
  • Diagnose engine poor mileage problems on vehicles with electronic distributor ignition systems; determine needed repairs. P-2
  • Diagnose engine emission problems on vehicles with electronic distributor ignition systems; determine needed repairs. P-2

Objective 470604-3203
Test ignition primary circuit wiring and components; repair or replace as needed. P-2

Objective 470604-3204
Inspect and test distributor and service as needed. P-2

Objective 470604-3205
Inspect and test ignition system secondary circuit wiring and components; replace as needed. P-2

Objective 470604-3206
Inspect and test ignition coil(s); replace as needed. P-2

Objective 470604-3207
Check and adjust (where applicable) ignition system timing and timing advance/retard. P-2

Objective 470604-3208
Inspect and test ignition wiring harness and connectors; replace as needed. P-2

Objective 470604-3209
Inspect and test ignition system pickup sensor or triggering devices; replace as needed. P-2

Standard 470604-33
Students will be able to understand, identify, and properly diagnosis and repair fuel, air induction, and exhaust systems.

Objective 470604-3301
Diagnose hot or cold no starting, hard starting, poor drivability, incorrect idle speed, poor idle, flooding, hesitation, surging, engine misfire, power loss, stalling, poor mileage, dieseling, and emission problems on vehicles with carburetor-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose hot no starting problems on vehicles with carburetor-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose cold no starting problems on vehicles with carburetor-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose hard starting problems on vehicles with carburetor-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose poor drivability problems on vehicles with carburetor-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose incorrect idle speed problems on vehicles with carburetor-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose poor idle problems on vehicles with carburetor-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose flooding problems on vehicles with carburetor-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose hesitation problems on vehicles with carburetor-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose surging problems on vehicles with carburetor-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose engine misfire problems on vehicles with carburetor-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose power loss problems on vehicles with carburetor-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose stalling problems on vehicles with carburetor-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose poor mileage problems on vehicles with carburetor-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose dieseling problems on vehicles with carburetor-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose emission problems on vehicles with carburetor-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2

Objective 470604-3302
Diagnose hot or cold no starting, hard starting, poor drivability, incorrect idle speed, poor idle, flooding, hesitation, surging, engine miss-fire, power loss, stalling, poor mileage, dieseling, and emission problems on vehicles with injection-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose hot starting problems on vehicles with injection-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose cold starting problems on vehicles with injection-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose hard starting problems on vehicles with injection-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose drivability problems on vehicles with injection-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose incorrect idle problems on vehicles with injection-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose poor idle problems on vehicles with injection-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose flooding problems on vehicles with injection-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose hesitation problems on vehicles with injection-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose surging problems on vehicles with injection-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose engine misfire problems on vehicles with injection-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose power loss problems on vehicles with injection-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose stalling problems on vehicles with injection-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose poor mileage problems on vehicles with injection-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose dieseling problems on vehicles with injection-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2
  • Diagnose emission problems on vehicles with injection-type fuel systems; determine needed action. P-2

Objective 470604-3304
Check fuel for contaminants and quality. P-2

Objective 470604-3305
Inspect and test mechanical and electrical fuel pumps and pump control systems; replace as needed. P-2

Objective 470604-3306
Replace fuel filters. P-2

Objective 470604-3307
Inspect and test fuel pressure regulation system and components of injection-type fuel systems; adjust or replace as needed. P-2

Objective 470604-3308
Inspect and test cold enrichment system components; adjust or replace as needed. P-2

Objective 470604-3309
Remove, clean, and reinstall throttle body; adjust related linkages. P-2

   
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