Mechanical and Automotive 10, A20, B20, A30, B30
Diagnose, service and repair automotive starting systems.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) | Identify and follow safe work practices (e.g., disconnect battery and prevent grounding of live wires) when working with automotive starting systems, including maintaining a clean and organized work area. |
| (b) | Identify and locate the components (e.g., battery, starter motor, solenoid, ignition switch and starter relay) of a typical automotive starting system. |
| (c) | Explain how the principles of electromagnetism apply to automotive starting systems. |
| (d) | Describe the function and operation of automotive starting systems and their components. |
| (e) | Describe the operation of starter activation and drive mechanisms. |
| (f) | Identify the common symptoms and faults associated with automotive starting system malfunctions. |
| (g) | Use appropriate equipment to test automotive starting systems. |
| (h) | Diagnose and repair common automotive starting system faults such as starter failure, control circuit failure and poor connections. |
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