AGM 210 - Body Electronics Service

Credits: 3
Instructional Contact Hours: 4

    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