STANDARD COMPETENCIES

 

 1. Interface with vehicle’s on-board computer; perform diagnostic procedures using recommended electronic service tool(s)

    including PC based software and/or data scan tools); determine needed action.

 2. Identify causes of constant, intermittent, or no horn operation; determine needed action.

 3. Inspect and test horn circuit relays, horns, switches, connectors, wires, clock springs, and control components/modules; repair or replace as needed.

 4. Identify causes of constant, intermittent, or no wiper operation; diagnose the cause of wiper speed control and/or park problems; determine needed action.

 5. Inspect and test wiper motor, resistors, park switch, relays, switches, connectors, wires and control components/modules; repair or replace as needed.

 6. Inspect wiper motor transmission linkage, arms, and blades; adjust or replace as needed.

 7. Inspect and test windshield washer motor or pump/relay assembly, switches, connectors, terminals, wires, and control components/modules; repair or replace as needed.

 8. Inspect and test side view mirror motors, heater circuit grids, relays, switches, connectors, terminals, wires and control components/modules;

    repair or replace as needed.

 9. Inspect and test heater and A/C electrical components including: A/C clutches, motors, resistors, relays, switches, connectors, terminals, wires,

    and control components/modules; repair or replace as needed.

 10. Inspect and test auxiliary power outlet, integral fuse, connectors, terminals, wires, and control components/modules; repair or replace as needed.

 11. Identify causes of slow, intermittent, or no power window operation; determine needed action.

 12. Inspect and test motors, switches, relays, connectors, terminals, wires, and control components/modules of power window circuits; repair or replace as needed.

 13. Inspect and test block heaters; determine needed repairs.

 14. Inspect and test cruise control electrical components; repair or replace as needed.

 15. Inspect and test switches, relays, controllers, actuator/solenoids, connectors, terminals, and wires of electric door lock circuits.

 16. Check operation of keyless and remote lock/unlock devices; determine needed action.

 17. Inspect and test engine cooling fan electrical control components/modules, wiring; repair or replace as needed.

 18. Identify causes of data bus communication problems; determine needed action.

 

 

 TOPICAL OUTLINE

 

  I. Electrical System Diagnosis

  A. Switches

  B. Connectors

  C. Relays

  D. Solenoid

  E. Wiring harnesses

  F. Motors

 II. Horn and Wiper Washer

  A. Incorrect horn operation

  B. Incorrect wiper operation

  C. Incorrect keyless entry

 III. Diagnosis of Electronic Circuits

  A. Electronic Troubleshooting

  B. Multifunctional Diagnostic Tools

  C. OEM Software

  D. SAE/ATA Codes & Protocols