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AGM 210 - Body Electronics Service

Credits: 3


Stresses the operation, diagnosis, and service of GM body electrical and electronics systems. Credit may be earned in AGM 210 or SKGM 210 or ACD 210 or AGM 241, but not in more than one.

Prerequisite(s): AGM 110  
Corequisite(s): AGM 214  
Lecture Hours: 30 Lab Hours: 30
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives 1.     Diagnose, repair, and service general electrical systems.  Complete 95% of Priority 1, 80% of Priority 2, and 50% of Priority 3 NATEF tasks as listed below.

    A.        Identify and interpret electrical/electronic system concern; determine necessary action.  P-1

    B.        Research applicable vehicle and service information, such as electrical/electronic system operation, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service
                bulletins.  P-1

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

    D.        Diagnose electrical/electronic integrity for series, parallel and series-parallel circuits using principles of electricity (Ohm's Law).  P-1

    E.        Use wiring diagrams during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems.  P-1

    F.         Demonstrate the proper use of a digital multimeter (DMM) during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems.  P-1

    G.        Check electrical circuits with a test light; determine necessary action.  P-2

    H.        Measure source voltage and perform voltage drop tests in electrical/electronic circuits using a voltmeter; determine necessary action.  P-1

    I.         Measure current flow in electrical/electronic circuits and components using an ammeter; determine necessary action.  P-1

    J.         Check continuity and measure resistance in electrical/electronic circuits and components using an ohmmeter; determine necessary action.  P-1

    K.        Check electrical circuits using fused jumper wires; determine necessary action.  P-2

    L.         Locate shorts, grounds, opens, and resistance problems in electrical/electronic circuits; determine necessary action.  P-1

    M.        Measure and diagnose the cause(s) of excessive key-off battery drain (parasitic draw); determine necessary action.  P-1

    N.        Inspect and test fusible links, circuit breakers, and fuses; determine necessary action.  P-1

    O.        Inspect and test switches, connectors, relays, solid state devices, and wires of electrical/electronic circuits; perform necessary action.  P-1

    P.        Repair wiring harnesses and connectors.  P-1

    Q.        Perform solder repair of electrical wiring  P-1

2.    Diagnose, repair, and service lighting systems.  Complete 95% of Priority 1, 80% of Priority 2, and 50% of Priority 3 NATEF tasks as listed below.

    A.        Diagnose the cause of brighter than normal, intermittent, dim, or no light operation; determine necessary action.  P-1

    B.        Inspect, replace, and aim headlights and bulbs.  P-2

    C.        Inspect and diagnose incorrect turn signal or hazard light operation; perform necessary action P-2

3.    Diagnose, repair, and service gauges, warning devices and driver information systems.  Complete 95% of Priority 1, 80% of Priority 2, and 50% of Priority 3
       NATEF tasks as listed below.

    A.        Inspect and test gauges and gauge sending units for cause of intermittent, high, low, or no gauge readings; determine necessary action.  P-1

    B.        Inspect and test connectors, wires, and printed circuit boards of gauge circuits; determine necessary action.  P-3

    C.        Diagnose the cause of incorrect operation of warning devices and other driver information systems; determine necessary action.  P-1

    D.        Inspect and test sensors, connectors, and wires of electronic instrument circuits; determine necessary action.  P-2

4.    Diagnose, repair, and service horn, wiper/washer systems.  Complete 95% of Priority 1, 80% of Priority 2, and 50% of Priority 3 NATEF tasks as listed below.

    A.        Diagnose incorrect horn operation; perform necessary action.  P-2

    B.        Diagnose incorrect wiper operation; diagnose wiper speed control and park problems. Perform necessary action.  P-2

    C.        Diagnose incorrect washer operation; perform necessary action.  P-2

5.    Diagnose, repair, and service accessories.  Complete 95% of Priority 1, 80% of Priority 2, and 50% of Priority 3 NATEF tasks as listed below.

    A.        Diagnose incorrect operation of motor-driven accessory circuits; determine necessary action. P-2

    B.        Diagnose incorrect heated glass operation; determine necessary action.  P-3

    C.        Diagnose incorrect electric lock operation; determine necessary action.  P-2

    D.        Diagnose incorrect operation of cruise control systems; determine necessary action.  P-3

    E.        Diagnose supplemental restraint system (SRS) concerns; determine necessary action. (Note: Follow manufacturer’s safety procedures to prevent accidental deployment.)  
                P-2

    F.        Disarm and enable the airbag system for vehicle service.  P-1

    G.       Diagnose radio static and weak, intermittent, or no radio reception; determine necessary action.  P-3

    H.        Remove and reinstall door panel.  P-1

    I.         Diagnose body electronic system circuits using a scan tool; determine necessary action.  P-

    J.        Check for module communication errors using a scan tool.  P3

    K.        Diagnose the cause of false, intermittent, or no operation of anti-theft system.  P-2



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