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AUT 2214 Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems II

Advanced electrical/electronic system diagnosis and troubleshooting of starting and charging systems, lighting systems, dashboard instrumentation, body control and accessory circuits. SRS system operation, testing and diagnosis. AC and DC motor theory, operation and diagnosis. Schematic utilization. Diagnose serial data bus communication and module systems. Two classroom, six lab hours per week.

Prerequisites: AUT 1114

Course Outcomes
  • Understand and diagnose automotive lighting and accessory circuits utilizing manufacturer circuit schematics and digital volt ohm meters.
  • Utilize electrical schematics to troubleshoot circuits for problems.
  • Understand and diagnose automotive primary and secondary supplemental restraint systems.
  • Understand and diagnose computer controlled automotive body communication systems and networks utilizing scan tools.
  • Diagnose a wide variety of prepared/"bugged" vehicles in the shop. Determine necessary action for repair or correction.
Credit Hours: 4
  • Classroom: 2 hours
  • Lab: 6 hours
  • Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering
  • Department: Automotive Technology
  • Repeatable Credit: No
  • Offered Online: No
Available Sections
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Bldg 20, Rm 215
Faculty: Miller
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term - meets once or a few times only. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Restrictions: Department Chair Permission Rqrd
Note: A Term; MCAP students
Open Seats: 1
Meets: MWF from 8:00AM to 12:35PM
Section: A12
Open Seats: 1
Meets: MWF from
8:00AM to 12:35PM
Section: A12