Learn the fundamentals of automotive electrical diagnosis, including tools, wiring systems, and fault detection techniques. Build confidence in identifying issues and performing basic repairs in modern vehicle electrical systems.
| Automotive Electrical Diagnosis for Beginners | |||
| Section 01: The Basics - Electrical Circuit Fundamentals | |||
| Welcome and Introduction | 00:03:00 | ||
| Voltage Current Resistance | 00:04:00 | ||
| What Every Circuit Needs | 00:01:00 | ||
| What Every Circuit Needs – Applied to a Schematic | 00:02:00 | ||
| Power Load and Ground – Can it Be this Easy? | 00:02:00 | ||
| Power Load and Ground – Explained Using a Schematic | 00:04:00 | ||
| Section 02: Diagnostic Basics and Circuit Types | |||
| Diagnosing an Inoperative Circuit | 00:02:00 | ||
| Four Types of Faults | 00:12:00 | ||
| Series and Parallel Circuit Differences | 00:07:00 | ||
| Series Circuit Voltmeter Worksheet | 00:02:00 | ||
| Series Circuit – Voltage Reading Explained | 00:17:00 | ||
| Parallel Circuit Voltmeter Worksheet | 00:01:00 | ||
| Parallel Circuit – Voltage Readings Explained | 00:10:00 | ||
| Series Schematic Variations | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 03: Diagnosing Faults Using Schematics | |||
| Schematic Wiring Differences | 00:02:00 | ||
| Brake and Park Lamp Schematic | 00:01:00 | ||
| Brake and Park Lamp – Fault 1 | 00:06:00 | ||
| Brake and Park Lamp – Fault 2 | 00:03:00 | ||
| Horn Schematic – Description and Operation | 00:05:00 | ||
| Horn Schematic – Additional Schematic Details | 00:13:00 | ||
| Horn Schematic – My Horn sounds like a Sick Cow | 00:08:00 | ||
| Horn Schematic – Horn Inoperative | 00:07:00 | ||
| Horn on All the Time | 00:07:00 | ||
| Thank You | 00:02:00 | ||
| Additional Resources | |||
| Resource – Automotive Electrical Diagnosis for Beginners | 00:00:00 | ||
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| Order Your Certificate Now | 00:00:00 | ||