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04/30-05/11-S&S and Brk class: no terms 04/27/12-S&S and Brk class: no terms 04/26/12-S&S and Brk class: Brakes Read: Chap 49, Review & ASE Style questions Due 5/4, Terms: Due 4/27-Pressure Differential Valve, Metering Valve, Proportioning Valve, Height Sensing Proportioning Valve, Combination Valve (3 & 2 function), Stop Light Switch, Pedal Reserve, Vacuum Assist, Hydraulic Assist Steering & Suspension Read: Chap 46, Review & ASE Style questions Due 5/4, Terms: Due 4/27-Steering Linkage, Parallelogram Steering, Pitman Arm, Bump Steer, Idler Arm, Center Link, Tie Rods, Adjustment Sleeves, Rack, Pinion, Yoke Adjustment, Recirculating Ball 04/18-04/25-S&S and Brk class: No terms 04/17/12-S&S and Brk class: Read chaps 45 & 48. Complete ASE style and Review questions for chaps 45 & 48-Due Friday 4/20 Terms: Steering & Suspension terms-Due tomorrow Thursday 4/19, Spring, Damper, Oscillation, Name 4 types of springs, Variable Rate, Linear Rate, Sprung Weight, Unsprung Weight, Jounce, Rebound, Strut Rod, MacPherson Strut, Modified MacPherson Strut, Brakes terms-Due tomorrow Thursday 4/19, Friction, Coefficient of Friction, Kinetic Friction, Static friction, Name the factors that affect braking, Brake Fade, 4 Friction Materials, Brake Fluid 04/13/12-Elec class: Read: Advanced Electronics II is due to be complted by the end of class Monday. REVIEW-all of the electrical chapters, your notes, worksheets, labs etc. Terms: Fuel Injector, Pintle, Fuel Injector Driver, Name 3 methods of controlling fuel injector operation, ab: All labs as previously assigned. 04/12/12-Elec class: Read: Advanced Electronics II is now assigned and due to be completed by the end of class on Monday 4/16. Chapters 21, 22, 23, & 24 Terms: Hall-effect Sensor, Ignition System, Step-up Pulse Transformer, Ignition Coil, Coil Primary Winding, Coil Secondary Winding, Dwell, Breaker Points, Transistorized Ground Switching, Electronic Ignition, "E" Core Coil, Lab: Using your own car or a car of your choice look up the following: Type of ignition system-breaker point or electronic, Type of electronic system-distributor type, distributorless, waste spark, coil on plug etc. How does the coil or coils get B+? Example-directly from the ignition switch, a relay etc. Where is the ignition module? For example-in the distributor, in the PCM etc. What is the factory recommended spark plug gap? All labs as previously assigned. 04/11/12-Elec class: Advanced Electronics II is now assigned and due to be completed by the end of class on Monday 4/16. Chapters 21, 22, 23, & 24 Terms: AC signal generator, PM Generator, Permanent Magnet AC Generator, What type of signal does an AC generator produce? What typ of voltage does an AC generator produce? What is AC generator signal amplitude? What is AC generator signal frequeny? How many wire connections on an AC PM Generator? Briefly describe how you could test a PM generator. Lab: Using at least three cars of your choice look up the following: What type of speedometer-magnetic or electronic. Where the VSS is located? What module(s) receives the signal from the VSS? What type of dash display-analog or digital? Look up to see if there are any TSBs issued for VSS or speedometer concerns, BE SURE to complete the lab assigned YESTERDAY! All labs as previously assigned 04/10/12-Elec class: Read: Advanced Electronics II is now assigned and due to be completed by the end of class on Monday 4/16. Chapters 21, 22, 23, & 24. Terms: How can you determine where a neutral safety switch is located? How can you determine if the headlight switch supplies power or ground? What can happen if one headlight loses its ground? What can happen if the headlight voltage supply wire shorts to the alternator output wire? IVR, What type of voltage is supplied from the IVR? Permanent magnet gauge, Balancing Coil Gauge, What type of device(s) can a fuel tank "sending unit" be? Lab: Using your car or a car of your choice determine if the rear lighting is a two-bulb or three-bulb system. Determine if the car uses a thermal (mechanical) or electronic flasher for the turn signals. Determine if the collision avoidance light is wired directly to the brake light switch or circuit or if it uses a logic circuit. Briefly explain the back-up light circuitry. For example: "The body control module grounds the back-up (reverse) light relay coil when it receives a "Reverse" gear signal from the gear position switch." All labs as previously assigned. 04/09/12-Elec class: Advanced Electronics II is now assigned and due to be completed by the end of class on Monday 4/16. Chapters 21, 22, 23, & 24, Terms: no terms Lab: All labs as previously assigned 04/06/12-No School-Good Friday 04/05/12-Elec class: NO SCHOOL tomorrow, 4/6-Good Friday. There is school on Monday 4/9. Read: Finish Chapter 20, Work on Review & ASE Style questions for Chap 20-these are due to be completed by the START of class Monday 4/9. Terms: no terms Lab: All labs as previously assigned. 04/04/12-Elec class: Read: Advanced Electronics I is now assigned and due to be completed by the end of class TODAY, Wednesday, 4/4/12. Finish Chapter 20, Work on Review & ASE Style questions for Chap 20-these are due to be completed by the START of class Monday 4/9. Terms: Courtesy Light, Taillight, Brake Light, Turn Signals, Emergency Flashers, 4-way flashers, Flasher, Thermal Flasher, Electronic Flasher, Side Marker Light, License (Tag) Light, Lab: All labs as previously assigned 04/03/12-Elec class: Read: Advanced Electronics I is now assigned and due to be completed by the end of class on Wednesday, 4/4/12. Chap 20, Terms: Sealed Beam, "Quad" headlight system, Halogen Sealed Beam, Composite Headlamp, Halogen Capsule, HID Headlights, Multi-function Switch, Instrument Panel Dimmer, Dimmer Switch, Flash-to-Pass function, Low Beam, High Beam, High Beam Indicator, Lab: All labs as previously assigned. 04/02/12-Elec class: Advanced Electronics I is now assigned and due to be completed by the end of class on Wednesday, 4/4/12. Finish chap 18 Review & ASE Style questions, Read: Chap 20, Terms: KAM, KOEO, KOEO current draw, Parasitic draw, Battery Disconnect Switch, Briefly describe how to do a Parasitic Draw test. Candlepower, Bayonet-style bulb, Single Filament bulb, Dual Filament bulb, Wedge-Type bulb, Lab: Do at least three Parasitic Draw tests, All labs as previously assigned 03/20/12-Elec class: Read: Advanced Electronics I is now assigned and due to be completed by the end of class on Wednesday, 4/4/12. chap 20, Terms: What electrical problems can develop in a starter field assembly? Explain how you could test a starter field assembly for these problems. What electrical problems can develop in a starter armature assembly? Explain how you could test a starter armature assembly for these problems. What would be the best way to recondition an armature commutator? What is the best method to "seat" new starter brushes? Lab: All labs as previously assigned. 03/29/12-Elec class: Read: Advanced Electronics I is now assigned and due to be completed by the end of class on Wednesday, 4/4/12. Began reading chap 20, Terms: Counter EMF, Pull-in winding, Hold-in winding, Cranking Voltage test, Cranking Current test, Insulated Circuit Resistance test, Ground Circuit Resistance test, Starter Relay By-pass test, Explain how YOU would test the starter control circuit operation, Explain how YOU would test the starter load circuit, Lab: All labs as previously assigned. 03/28/12-Elec class: Read: Advanced Electronics I is now assigned and due to be completed by the end of class on Wednesday, 4/4/12. Terms: Solenoid actuated direct drive starter, Positive Engagement Starter, Movable Pole Shoe starter, Gear Reduction Starter, Planetary Gear Reduction Starter, Armature bushing, Armature bearing, Series motor, Parallel motor, Shunt motor, Compound motor, Permanent magnet motor, Lab: Look up at least 3 cars of your choice. If possible determine the starter manufacturer, Determine the type of starter (ie. direct drive), Determine the type or types of magnetic switches used, Determine the type of starter internal electrical design (ie. series), Determine how many brushes, Determine, if listed, the maximum allowable starter current, All labs as previously assigned 03/27/12-Elec class: Advanced Electronics I is now assigned and due to be completed by the end of class on Wednesday, 4/4/12. Terms: Starter Housing, Starter Frame, Field Coils, Pole Shoes, Armature, Commutator Assembly, Commutator Segment, Brushes, Brush Holder, Insulated brush, Grounded brush, End Frame, Why is an overrunning clutch used in the starter drive? Lab: Dissemble and reassemble starter motors. Be sure to include at least one Nippondenso in your lab. All labs as previously assigned. 03/26/12-Elec class: Read Assigned Text Advanced Electronics I is now assigned and due to be completed by the end of class on Wednesday, 4/4/12. Finish chap 18. Finish Review & ASE Style questions, Terms: Cranking Motor, Starter, Starter Relay, Starter Solenoid, Solenoid Plunger, Solenoid/Relay Load Contacts, Overrunning Clutch, Starter Drive, Starter Drive Pinion, Ring Gear, List 8 Starting System Components Lab: All labs as previously assigned 03/23/12-Elec class: Read: Finish Chap 18-Start working on the Review & ASE Style questions, Terms: Rectifier Bridge Diode testing (out of the car) , Rectifier Diode testing ( with the unit installed in the car) , AC Bleed, "Ripple" , Regulated Voltage test, Voltage Output test, Current Output test, Diode Leakage test (unit installed in car, engine not running) Lab: Test Diode Trios, All labs as previously assigned. 03/22/12-Elec class: Advanced Electronics I is now assigned and due to be completed by the end of class on Thursday, 4/5/12. Read: chap 18, Terms: Fail-safe circuit, If a car uses a charge indicator light what does it indicate to the driver? On what principle do charging system indicator lights work? If a car uses a Voltage gauge what does it indicate to the driver? If a car uses a ammeter gauge what does it indicate to the driver? Why do some car manufacturers wire a resistor in parallel with the charge indicator light? Lab: Disassemble & Reassemble at least 1 AC generator, Using at least 3 cars of your choice and All-Data or Shopkey look up and determione the following:
All labs as previously assigned. 03/21/12-Elec class: Batteries, Starting & Charging was due to be completed by the end of class TODAY, Wednesday 3/21/12. The class will be closed at 2:15 PM. If you have not completed with 100% on all quizzes & the final you will receive a ZERO for 3/21 & for each day thereafter until completed. You will also not be enrolled in Advanced Electronics I until Batteries, Starting & Charging is completed. Read: Chap 18, Terms: Voltage Regulator, How does a voltage regulator regulate AC Generator output?, Internal Voltage Regulator, External Voltage Regulator, Electronic Voltage Regulator, Computer Controlled Regulation, Pulse-width modulation, Duty Cycle, "A" type field control circuit, "B" type field control circuit, Isolated Field Control Circuit, Diode Trio Lab: All labs as previously assigned 03/20/12-Elec class: Batteries, Starting & Charging is assigned and due to be completed by the end of class TOMMOROW, Wednesday 3/21/12. The class will be closed at 2:15 PM that day. If you have not completed with 100% on all quizzes & the final you will receive a ZERO for 3/21 & for each day thereafter until completed. You will also not be enrolled in Advanced Electronics I until Batteries, Starting & Charging is completed. Read: chap 18 Terms: AC Generator, Alternator, Rotor, Field Coil, Pole Pieces (AC gen), Slip Rings, Brushes, Brush holder, Stator, "Wye" type stator, "Delta" type stator, Which component of an AC generator spins? Which component of an AC generator produces the magnetic field? In which component of an AC generator is the output current produced? Name two methods of cooling an AC generator. What combination of components conduct the field current for an AC generator? Lab: All labs as previously assigned. 03/19/12-Elec class: Today's Class, Batteries, Starting & Charging is due to be completed by the end of class Wednesday 3/21. Read Assigned Text Start reading chapter 18, Terms: DC Generator, Armature (DC generator), Pole Piece (DC generator), Field Coil (DC generator), Commutator Assembly, Commutator Bar, Mica, Carbon Brush, Brush Holder, What component of a DC generator turns? What turns a DC generator? What factor is most responsible for changing DC generator output? How can a DC generator be converted to operate as a DC motor? In what part of a DC generator is the current produced? What part of a DC generator produces the field magnetism? During DC generator operation what occurs between the brushes and commutator segments? Lab: All labs as previously assigned 03/12-3/16 Spring Break-No School. RETURN-Monday 3/19! 03/09/12-Mr C's class: Terms: Complete the Review questions for Chapters 4, 5, & 7. Define the key terms for chapter 5 03/09/12-Elec class: See Thursday 3/8 03/08/12-Elec Class: Batteries, Starting & Charging is assigned and due to be completed by the end of class on Wednesday 3/21/12. The class will be closed at 2:15 PM that day. If you have not completed with 100% on all quizzes & the final you will receive a ZERO for 3/21 & for each day thereafter until completed. You will also not be enrolled in Advanced Electronics I until Batteries, Starting & Charging is completed. Read: Finish Chap 19 over Spring Break. Terms: complete the ASE-Style & Review questions for chapter 19-Due to be completed by class start time Monday 3/19. THIS IS THE DAY WE RETURN! Zener Diode, What type of circuit commonlu uses a Zener Diode? LED, What is the LED "turn-on" voltage? What component of electricity are LEDs MOST sensitive to? Photo Diode, Optical Sensor, Lab: All labs as previously assigned. 03/07/12-Elec class: Batteries, Starting & Charging is assigned and due to be completed by the end of class on Wednesday 3/21/12. The class will be closed at 2:15 PM that day. If you have not completed with 100% on all quizzes & the final you will receive a ZERO for 3/21 & for each day thereafter until completed. You will also not be enrolled in Advanced Electronics I until Batteries, Starting & Charging is completed. Read: Chap 19, Terms: Transistor, NPN, PNP, Base, Collector, Emitter, "Driver", Name at least three advantages of using transistors to control circuits. Lab: Using three cars of your choice look up in the engine performance schematics the following: Find a transistor controlled circuit, Identify the controlled device. Determine the type of transistor, either NPN or PNP. Determine what type of signal "turns on" the transistor. Determine where the transistor is located, for example inside the PCM. All labs as previously assigned 03/06/12-Elec class: Batteries, Starting & Charging is assigned and due to be completed by the end of class on Wednesday 3/21/12. The class will be closed at 2:15 PM that day. If you have not completed with 100% on all quizzes & the final you will receive a ZERO for 3/21 & for each day thereafter until completed. You will also not be enrolled in Advanced Electronics I until Batteries, Starting & Charging is completed. Read: Chap 19, Review ALL relay notes, Terms: Review all relay terms, Lab: Using at least 3 03/05/12-Elec class: Read Assigned Text Chap 19, Batteries, Starting & Charging is assigned and due to be completed by the end of class on Wednesday 3/21/12. The class will be closed at 2:15 PM that day. If you have not completed with 100% on all quizzes & the final you will receive a ZERO for 3/21 & for each day thereafter until completed. You will also not be enrolled in Advanced Electronics I until Batteries, Starting & Charging is completed. Terms: Constant Duty Relay, Three pin relay, Magnetic Induction, Inductive Kick, Coil Suppression, Name two (2) ways to suppress a relay coil, Clamping Diode, Solenoid, Lab: Bench test relays as you learned in class today. All labs as previously assigned 03/02/12-Elec class: Circuits & Meters III was assigned 2/15 and due to be completed by 2/29. It is now OVERDUE! You will be receiving a ZERO for each day not completed. Batteries, Starting, & Charging is now assigned and due to be completed by 3/21/12. If you find that you are not enrolled it is because you have not finished C&M III. Read: Chap 19, Terms: No terms, Lab: All labs as previously assigned 03/1/12-Elec class: Circuits & Meters III was assigned 2/15 and due to be completed by 2/29. It is now OVERDUE! You will be receiving a ZERO for each day not completed. Batteries, Starting, & Charging is now assigned and due to be completed by 3/21/12. Read: Chap 19, Terms: No terms, Lab: as previously assigned. 02/29/12-Elec class: Read: Chap 19, Circuits & Meters III was assigned and due to be completed by, TODAY, Wednesday 2/29. Terms: ALL of the terms for tomorrow pertain to RELAYS. Relay (give the definition you got in class), Load Circuit, Control Circuit, Electromagnetic Coil & Core, Control Coil, Armature, Contact Points, "NO", "NC", ISO, "Mini", "Micro", Bosch-style 4 pin relay, Bosch-style 5 pin relay, What are each of the following pins connected to inside the ISO Mini relay? 85, 86, 30, 87, 87a, Lab: Using the resistor board supplied decode each resistor and record the value & tolerance. Then measure each resistor and record the measured value. Do all of the resistors fall within the specified tolerance? Bench test relays as you were shown, All other labs as previously assigned 02/29/12-Mr Cs class: SAE, Multiviscosity, Synthetic, Dipstick, Coolant, Hydrometer, Refractometer, Test Strips, V-Belts, Serpentine Belt, Tensioner Pulley, Air Filter, ATF 02/28/12-Mr Cs class: RO, Core Charge, Sublet Repairs, Estimate, VIN, PM, Engine Oil, Crude Oil, API, Energy Conserving Oil, Viscosity 02/28/12-Elec class: Read: Chap 19, Circuits & Meters III is assigned and due to be completed by tomorrow, Wednesday 2/29. Terms: Semiconductor, Silicon, Germanium, Solid State Device, "P" type material, "N" type material, PN Junction, Diode, Draw the diode schematic symbol. Anode, Cathode, What is the "turn on voltage" of a simple silicon diode? Threshold Voltage, Forward Bias, Reverse Bias, Name 2 diode failure conditions. Describe how to properly test a diode. Lab: All labs as previously assigned. Test Diodes. 02/27/12-Elec class: Read Assigned Text Chap 19, Circuits & Meters III was assigned 2/15 and due to be completed by 2/29. Terms: Schematic, Explain, list, some of the things you can find in a schematic. Explain why it is important to use a schematic when working on electrical circuits. List 4 factors which determine wire resistance. Which factor has the GREATEST effect on resistance? Wire Gauge, AWG, What does a larger gauge NUMBER indicate? What happens to wire resistance as the wire gauge SIZE gets larger? Wire "Draw" Lab: as previously assigned 02/24/12-Elec class: Read: Finish chap 17, Circuits & Meters III was assigned 2/15 and due to be completed by 2/29. Terms: Complete ASE style & Review questions for chapter 17. Test Light, High impedance LED test light, Logic Probe, Power Probe, Lab: Perform battery current leakage testing, Other labs as previously assigned 02/23/12-Mr Cs class: Read: Chapter 4, Terms: Fasteners, Bolt Head, Bolt Diameter, Thread Pitch, Bolt Grade, Washers, Nuts, Studs, Thread Pitch Gauge, Tap, Dies, Threaded Inserts, Spark Plug Thread Taps, Vernier Caliper, Micrometers (Inside, Outside, and Depth), Telescoping Gauge, Ball Gauge, Feeler Gauge, Straightedge, Dial Indicator, 6 Types of Wrenches, Sockets and Ratchets, Extensions, Torque Wrenches, Screwdrivers, Impact Driver, Pliers, Hammers, Punches, Chisels, Extractors, Hacksaw, Files, Pullers, Service Manuals 02/23/12-Elec class: Read: Chap 17, Terms: Battery Charger, "Trickle" Charger, "Battery Minder" (maintainer), List 4 factors which affect battery life, Explain how to perform a battery current "leakage" test, Explain why fast or quick charging of a battery may not properly charge the battery or why it may cause battery damage, Surface charge 02/22/12-Elec class: Read: Chap 17, Circuits & Meters III is assigned and due to be completed by Wednesday 2/29. Terms: Battery Sulfation, Explain the importance of battery hold down hardware, Explain the importance of keeping a battery clean, Explain the best way to clean a battery, Explain why it is dangerous to jump start a vehicle, What is the preferred method of starting a car with a dead battery? When removing a battery which cable should be disconnected first? When installing a battery which cable should be connected first? Lab: as previously assigned 02/21/12-Elec class: Read: Read chap 17, Circuits & Meters III is assigned and due to be completed by Wednesday 2/29. Terms: VAT, Volts Amps Tester, AVR, Battery load tester, Carbon Pile, BCI, BCI Group size, Battery Date Code, Pro-rated Warranty, Lab: as previously assigned, Perform Battery Load tests, Perform Battery Conductance tests, 02/20/12-No School Presidents' Day 02/17/12-Elec class: Read: Circuits & Meters I is now overdue. Circuits & Meters I & II are now overdue. If you have not completed these courss you are getting a ZERO for each day it remains incomplete!!! Circuits & Meters III was assigned 2/15 and due to be completed by 2/29. Read chapter 17, Terms: CA, CCA, Reserve Capacity, RC, Hydrometer, Specific Gravity, Battery OCV, State of Charge, What is the OCV of a fully (100%) charged battery? What would be the Specific Gravity of a cell in a fully (100%) charged battery? Battery Load Test, Battery Conductance Test, Lab: as previously assigned 02/16/12-Elec class: Circuits & Meters I, and II are now overdue. If you have not completed these courses you are getting a ZERO for each day it remains incomplete!!! Circuits & Meters III was assigned 2/15 and due to be completed by 2/29. Read: Complete the ASE style and review questions for chap 16. Terms: Lead/Acid Storage Battery, Plate Grid, Lead Peroxide, Sponge Lead, Plate Seperator, Plate Group, Cell Element, Electrolyte, Plate connector, In what electrical arrangement are plates connected to each other? In what electrical arrangement are cells connected to each other? Lab: as previously assigned. 02/15/12-Mr Cs class: Read: Chap 3, Terms: Complete chap 3 review and ASE style questions, Water pump, Radiator, Pressure cap, Thermostat, Emission control system, PCV, EGR, Catalytic Converter, Ignition coil, CPS, Spark plug, AC Generator, Refrigerant, Compressor, Condenser, Receiver/Drier, TXV, Orifice tube, Evaporator, Refrigerant lines 02/15/12-Elec class: Read: Finish Chap 16. Today's Class Circuits & Meters 1 is overdue. If not completed you will receive a ZERO for each day that the course is not completed!!! Circuits & Meters II was assigned 2/6 and due to be completed by TODAY at the END OF CLASS! Circuits & Meters III is assigned TODAY and due to be completed by Wednesday 2/29. Terms: , Thermistor, Positive Temperature Coefficiency, Negative Temperature Coefficiency, PTC, NTC, "Pull-down" Voltage, CTS, TPS, IAT, OAT, TFT, What voltage would the PCM see if the coolant temp sensor was OPEN? What voltage would the PCM see if the coolant temp sensor was disconnected? What voltage would the PCM see if the coolant temp sensor ref voltage wire was shorted to ground? What voltage would the PCM see if the coolant temp sensor ground wire was shorted to ground? What voltage would the PCM see if the coolant temp sensor ground wire was disconnected? What voltage would the PCM see if the coolant temp sensor ref voltage wire was shorted to the CTS ground wire? Lab: Using at least 3 computer controlled cars of your choice test the TPS circuit for proper operation. Using at least 3 computer controlled cars of your choice test the CTS circuit for proper operation. 02/14/12-Elec class: Finish Chapter 16, Today's Class Circuits & Meters 1 is overdue If not completed you will receive a ZERO for each day that the course is not completed!!! Circuits & Meters II was assigned 2/6 and due to be completed by Wednesday 2/15. Terms: Ceramic Resistor, Resistor color code chart, What does the first color band translate to? What does the second color band translate to? What does the third color band translate to? What does the fourth color band translate to? Resistor tolerance, Stepped Resistor, Tapped Resistor, Rheostat, Potentiometer, Why does a rheostat have only two terminals? Why does a potentiometer have three terminals? 02/13/12-Mr Cs class: Initial Essay and auto bio are both due TODAY, 2/13 for all new students, CAFE, Body over frame construction, Hydroforming, Unibody, Cradle, Body Shapes, Block, Head, Combustion chambers, Ports, Piston, Crankshaft, Connecting Rod, Valve train, Manifold, Friction, Oil pan, Sump, Combustion 02/13/12-Elec class: Today's Class Circuits & Meters 1 is overdue! If not completed you have been receiving a ZERO for each day that the course is not completed!!! Lab: Using a DVOM check the 6 circuit sections supplied to you for malfuntion conditions. Be sure to test all possible combinations. Circuits & Meters II is assigned and due to be completed by Wednesday 2/15. Terms: Fuse,Glass cartridge fuse, Blade fuse, Ceramic fuse, SFE fuse, ATO fuse, Mini fuse, Maxi fuse, Fusible link, Fusible element, Bi-metal strip, Circuit Breaker, Manually reset circuit breaker, When typically do circuits surge? What percentage of overload protection is designed into most circuits? What types of electrical devices surge the most? 02/10/12-Elec class: Read: Chap 16, Circuits & Meters I is now overdue. If you have not completed this course you are getting a ZERO for each day it remains incomplete!!!, Circuits & Meters II is assigned and due to be completed by Wednesday 2/15. Terms: Watt, Electrical Power, "W", "P", "A", "I", "E", "V", How many watts equal one horsepower?, How many horsepower is equal to one watt?, Series/Parallel circuit, Briefly describe how to calculate total circuit resistance in a series/parallel circuit. 02/09/12-Circuits & Meters I is now overdue. If you have not completed this course you are getting a ZERO for each day it remains incomplete!!! Circuits & Meters II is assigned and due to be completed by Wednesday 2/15. Read: Chap 16, Terms: State the Parallel Circuit law for each component of electricity. (Voltage, Amperage, Resistance), State the law for Breaks in a Parallel Circuit, DVOM, Input Impedance, What is the "COM" port of a DVOM?, How should the meter be configured to measure volts?, How should the meter be configured to measure amps?, How should the meter be configured to measure resistance?, What does the meter reading "OL Ω" mean?, What does the meter reading "OL MΩ" mean? In what relationship to a circuit should the meter be placed to measure current? In what relationship to a circuit should the meter be placed to measure voltage? 02/7-2/8/12-Elec class: No terms, OSHA class 02/06/12-Elec class: Complete chap 15 Review & ASE style questions, Today's Class Circuits & Meters 1 MUST BE COMPLETED BY WEDNESDAY 2/8! If not completed you will receive a ZERO for each day that the course is not completed!!! Circuits & Meters II is assigned and due to be completed by Wednesday 2/15. Terms: Equivalent Resistance, Parallel Circuit, "Branch", "Leg" 02/03/12-Elec class: Read: Finish chap 15, Complete Today's Class Circuits & Meters 1 by TODAY,Friday 2/3. Terms: Series circuit, State the series circuit law for current. State the series circuit law for voltage. State the series circuit law for resistance. State the series circuit law for breaks in the circuit. Ohm's Law, According to Ohm' law what is "E" equal to? According to Ohm' law what is "I" equal to? According to Ohm' law what is "R" equal to? Explain how to calculate total series circuit resistance. Explain how to calculate series circuit amperage. Lab: 1 On a sheet of notebook paper design a simple series circuit with three resistors, show power and ground points. 2 Give each of the resistors a value. 3 Assign an applied voltage. 4 Calculate anticipated circuit current from your circuit design. 02/02/12-Elec class: Students in Electrical-Complete Today's Class Circuits & Meters 1 by Friday 2/3, Read: Chap 15, Terms: "Left Hand Rule", Voltage, Voltmeter, Amperage, Ammeter, Ohm, Ohmeter, EMF, "V", "E", "A", "I", Continuity 02/02/12-Mr C: read chaps 1 & 6, complete initial assignments by 2/13, OSHA, EPA, Right-to-Know, MSDS, Hazardous wastes, Complete review questions for chap 6 02/01/12-Elec class: Read: Students entering Electrical-Complete Today's Class Circuits & Meters 1 by Friday 2/3, Read chap 15, Terms: Static Electricity, Thermoelectricity, Piezoelectricity, Electrochemical activity, Electromagnetic Induction, Ferrous material, Magnetic lines of force, Magnetic Flux, Flux Density, Permeability (magnetic), Reluctance (magnetic) 02/01/12-Mr Falco-REMINDER! Initial essay & Autobiography DUE 02/13/12! 02/01/12-Mr C-REMINDER! Initial essay & Autobiography DUE 02/13/12! 01/31/12-Mr Cs class: Terms: Safety Glasses, Eye Wash Station, Bloodborne Pathogens, Ear Protection, Power Tools, Pneumatic Tools, Lift Points, Jack Stands, "Cherry Picker" , Chemical Cleaning, Thermal Cleaning, Abrasive Cleaning, Volatile Liquid, Solvents 01/31/12-Matter, Element, Atom, Proton, Neutron, Electron, Valance Ring, Ion, "Free" electrons, "Bound" electrons, Conductor, Insulator, Semiconductor, What are the rhymes for conductors, insulators, and semiconductors? 01/30/12-Elec class: Begin reading chap 15, Complete Today's Class Circuits & Meters 1 by Friday 2/3 01/30/12-Mr C's class: FIRST day of 3rd qtr. Terms: Automotive Technician, Stereotype, Professional, Discipline, Success, Initial Essay and auto bio assigned today, both are due 2/13 for all new students. Assignment #1-Initial Essay Address the following items using black ink, essay format, single spaced, and at least the complete FRONT AND BACK of one sheet of notebook paper. This assignment is due Monday 2/13/12 for all students. DUE at the beginning of class. • My primary reason for enrolling in the Automotive Technology program. • My expectations of the class. • My expectations of the instructors. • What the class can expect of me. • My long-term career goals. Please submit a neat, clean, well structured, handwritten document! Assignment #2 : Autobiography. Using at least one side of a sheet of notebook paper tell us about you. Due on the same date as the initial essay, at the BEGINNING OF CLASS! 01/27/12-No School, Record Day. Students entering Electrical-Complete Today's Class Circuits & Meters 1 by Friday 2/3 01/26/12-Last day of 2nd quarter. Students entering Electrical-Complete Today's Class Circuits & Meters 1 by Friday 2/3, Review all brake chapters, Terms: Review all posted terms, Lab: Choose ONE car from those used for the latest lab. Completely describe the process you used to diagnose the problem or problems you found in the ABS. Be sure to include the tools used, trouble codes found, their description and the procedure given to arrive at a diagnosis. ALSO-determine the LOCATION of the ABS control module and determine if it is part of another module? Complete all other assigned labs Work on "bugged" vehicles. 01/25/12-ABS class: Students entering Electrical-Complete Today's Class Circuits & Meters 1 by Friday 2/3, Read: Review all brake chapters, Terms: Review all posted terms, Lab: Choose ONE car from those used for the latest lab. Completely describe the process you used to diagnose the problem or problems you found in the ABS. Be sure to include the tools used, trouble codes found, their description and the procedure given to arrive at a diagnosis. ALSO-determine the LOCATION of the ABS control module and determine if it is part of another module? Complete all other assigned labs, Work on "bugged" vehicles. 01/24/12-ABS class: 01/23/12-ABS class: Review ALL of the Brake chapters, Terms: Review ALL of the Brake terms assigned , Lab: Complete all of the assigned labs, work on "bugged" vehicles. 01/23/12-Eng Perf: Terms: Ignition System, Engine Load, Engine Speed, DI, EI, BTDC, ATDC, TDC, BDC, EFI, MPI, CPI, Ignition Timing, Base Timing, Firing Order 01/23/12-ABS class: Review ALL of the Brake chapters, Terms: Review ALL of the Brake terms assigned , Lab: Complete all of the assigned labs, work on "bugged" vehicles. 01/20/12-ABS class: Review ALL of the Brake chapters, Terms: Review ALL of the Brake terms assigned , Lab: Complete all of the assigned labs 01/19/12-ABS class: Review Chapter 51, Terms: Electric Calipers, Brake-by-Wire, Electronic Wedge brake, EWB, Briefly explain how some ABS systems can dry wet brakes. Briefly explain what a "Hold Feature" is & what it does. Hill Holder feature Lab: Complete ALL ABS labs as assigned. 01/18/12-ABS class: Chapter 51, Terms: List and briefly describe 10 service precautions you should remember when servicing ABS systems. Explain why it is important to depressurize the ABS system before servicing the hydraulic system. Regenerative Braking Lab: Using at least three cars of your choice and a scan tool access the ABS system if possible. List any DTCs present. Briefly describe any other functions you might be able to do with the scanner and ABS system, for example serial data. 01/17/12-ABS class:Read: Finish chap 51, Terms: Complete ASE Style & Review questions for chap 51. Traction Control System, ATC, TCS, Stability Control System, ESC, YAW sensor 01/16/12-NO SCHOOL MLK Day 01/13/12- Build Valve, Decay Valve, ABS Self-test, ABS Static Test, Warning light sequence chart, ABS Scan Interface, Flow Chart, Code Priority 01/12/12-ABS class: Build Valve, Decay Valve, ABS Self-test, ABS Static Test, Warning light sequence chart, ABS Scan Interface, Flow Chart, Code Priority. Using at least 3 CARS a DVOM and the Oscilloscope check all of the wheel speed sensors for output then prepare a document with your findings as listed below. Include car information-Year, make model etc. How many wheel speed sensors, and how many hydraulic channels. How did the sensor outputs from the different cars differ? How were the sensor outputs from the different cars alike? 01/11/12-ABS class: Chapter 51, Terms: Pressure Accumulator, Fluid Accumulator, Booster Pump, Deceleration Sensor, Electro-Hydraulic control unit, Electromagnetic Antilock Brake System, ABS -VI, How many channels is the ABS -VI? ABS -VI Screw Plungers (modulation pistons) ABS -VI High-speed Bidirectional motors, Lab: Using at least 3 CARS and the Oscilloscope check all of the wheel speed sensors for output then prepare a document with your findings as listed below. Include car information-Year, make model etc. How many wheel speed sensors, and how many hydraulic channels. How did the sensor outputs from the different cars differ? How were the sensor outputs from the different cars alike? 01/10/12-ABS class: Read: Read chap 51, Terms: Integrated ABS, Non-integrated ABS, Integral ABS, Non-integral ABS, RWAL, 4WAL, One channel ABS, Three channel ABS, Four channel ABS, ABS control module, Brake Pedal Sensor, Amber indicator ( ABS ) light, Red Brake warning light, Lateral Acceleration Sensor, "G" Sensor, Pressure Switch, Pressure Differential Switch, Lab: Using All Data or Shop Key look up for your car, or a car of your choice (either way the car needs to have ABS): The type of ABS system-integrated or non integrated, The ABS system manufacturer if available, How many hydraulic channels?, Does the car have any additional systems such as Traction or Stability control? 01/09/12-ABS Class:Students who will be in Electrical 3rd quarter start working on Today's Class Circuits & Meters 1. Read Chapter 51, Terms: Antilock Brakes, ABS, Pressure Modulation, Slip Rate, Target Slip Rate, Describe how, during ABS stops, the brake pedal may feel different from a car without ABS. Describe how the brake pedal on a car with ABS should feel as compared to the same model car without ABS during a normal Non- ABS stop. List benefits of having ABS. List drawbacks if any. 01/03/12-01/06/12-NO terms or as assigned by your instructor 12/19/11-01/02/12-No School, Winter Break! School resumes Tuesday 01/03/12 12/16/11-All classes-No Terms 12/15/11-Brake class: Read: pp 1490-1503, Complete ASE style & Review questions for chap 50, Terms: Audible Sensors, Electronic Wear Indicator, Caliper-Actuated Parking Brake, 7 Common Cuatomer Complaints, Anti-rattle Springs, Loaded Calipers, Anti-squeal Shim 12/14/11-All classes: no terms or as posted in classroom 12/13/11-Brake class: Read: pp 1481-1490 through "Pulling" Complete Ch 49 Review & ASE style questions, Terms: Describe 4 major advantages of Disc Brakes over drum brakes, Fixed Caliper, Floating Caliper, Sliding Caliper, Rotors-Fixed & Floating, Splash Shield, Composite Rotor, Ceramic Rotor, Solid Rotor, Ventilated Rotor, Drilled vs. Slotted Rotors, Phenolic Resin, Dust Boot 12/12/11-Mr F: Alignment, Caster, Camber, Toe, SAI, Thrust line, Thrust angle, Scrub radius, What causes torque steer? What causes bump steer? 12/09/11-Tandem Planetary, Annulus Gear, Sun Gear, Pinion Gear, Carrier, Simpson Gearset, Ravigneaux Gearset 12/07-08/11-All classes: no terms or as posted in classroom 12/06/11-Brake Class: Read: pp 1461-1469 through drum measuremants, Terms: Basic Cable Adjusted, Overtravel Spring, Nonservo Drum Brakes, Floating Drum, Scored Drum, Bell-mouthed drum, Concave Drum, Convex Drum, Hard Spots, Threaded Drum, Heat Checks, Cracked Drum, Out-of-Round Drum 12/05/11-Brake class: Complete the ASE style & Review questions for chapter 48, Read: pp 1457-1460 thru Duo-servo Drum Brakes, Terms: Self energizing, Backing Plate, Wheel Cylinder, Brake Shoes, Web, Anchor Pin, Primary Shoe, Secondary Shoe, Hold down spring, Return springs, Duo-servo drums, Non-servo drums 12/02/11-Man trans: Complete ASE style & review questions for ch 39, Finish Today's Class-Manual Drivetrain, Read Chapter 40, Terms: Torque Converter, Lockup Torque Converter-TCC, Impeller, Turbine, Stator, Vortex Oil Flow, Rotary Oil Flow, Overrunning Clutch-Sprag, Planetary Gears 11/30-12/01/11-All classes: no terms or as assigned in class 11/29/11-Brake class: Cup Seal, Vent Port, Compensating Port, Residual Pressure Check Valve, Pressure Differential Valve, Metering Valve, Proportioning Valve, Combination Valve, 11/28/11-All classes: no terms or as assigned in class 11/23-11/25/11-NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break. School resumes Monday 11/28. 11/22/11-Brake class: Dual Braking Systems, Front/Rear Split, Diagonally Split, Master Cylinder, Dual Piston Master Cylinder, Master Cylinder Ports 11/21/11-Brake class: Non-asbestos organic linings, Semi-metallic linings, Synthetic linings, Aramid fibers, Carbon-metallic/ceramic linings, Pascal's Law 11/21/11-Mr Falco: Stabilizer Bar/Sway Bar, Control Arm, Ball Joint, Torsion Bar, MacPherson Strut, Rebound, Leaf Spring, Shock Absorber, Steering Knuckle 11/21/11-Man trans: Differentials, Pinion Gear, Ring Gear, Hypoid, Sprial Bevel, Axle Housing, Integral, Banjo 11/18/11-Brake class: Define two types of friction, Coefficient of Friction, Brake Fade, Name the four factors that determine a vehicle's braking power. Brake System Components 11/17/11-Man trans: Torque Converter Components:Turbine, Stator, Impeller. Floating Axle, Backlash, Canceling Angles, Double Cardan Joints, Driveshaft Balance, Drive Shaft Runout Spec 11/16/11-Man trans: Driveshaft, Cardan Joint, Cross, Trunion, Caps, Slip-yoke , Lab: R&R CV axles, identify type of CV joints used 10/26/11-11/15/11-All classes: either no terms or posted in classroom 10/25/11-Steering & Susp: Steering linkage, Parallellogram steering, Pitman Arm, Bump steer, Idler Arm, Center Links, Tie Rod, Adjustment sleeve, Rack and Pinion, Rack, Pinion, Yoke adjustment, Yoke lash, Manual steering gear, Variable steering, Worm and Roller, Steering wheel & column, Collapsible steel mesh 10/24/11-Record Day-no school 10/19-21/11- all classes: no terms 10/18/11-Elec class: Advanced Electronics II is assigned and due 10/24, Read chap 22 & 23, Ignition Coil, Primary Windings, Secondary Windings, Dwell, Saturation, Breaker Points, Condenser, Transistorized switching, Inductive Kick, High Tension Terminal, "E" Core Coil, Distributorless Ignition System, Companion Cylinders, Direct Ignition, COP 10/17/11-Elec class: Today's Class Advanced Electronics I is assigned and due to be completed by the end of class TODAY, Monday 10/17. Read chap 22 & 23, Terms: PM Generator, A/D converter, Square wave, Hall-effect Sensor, Interrupter, Wheatstone Bridge. Labs as previously assigned 10/14/11-No school-inservice 10/12 & 13/11-No terms 10/11/11-Elec class: Read: Chapter 20, Today's Class-Advanced Electronics I is assigned and due to be completed by Monday 10/17. Terms: Complete the ASE style & review questions for chapter 21, Briefly describe how a General Motors alternating park/side marker light system works, Incandescent Bulb, Filament, Envelope (bulb), Evacuated, Bayonet-style bulb, Wedge-style bulb, Sealed Beam, "Quad" headlamp system, Halogen Sealed Beam, Composite headlamp, Halogen headlamp capsule, Lab: Disassemble & reassemble a starter, Electrically test a starter armature, Do an on-the-car starter current draw test, Alternator testing using only voltmeter then using VAT, Alternator output waveform using scope, Disassemble AC generator, Test Diode Trio, Test Rectifier Bridge, Do a parasitic draw test on at least 3 cars. 10/10/11-All classes: no terms 10/07/11-Elec class: Today's Class Circuits & Meters III is due Monday 10/10. Finish chapters 17, & 16, Read chapter 18 & 21, Terms: Complete the ASE style and review questions for chapters 19, 17 & 16. Due Monday 10/10, no other terms, Lab: Disassemble & reassemble a starter, Electrically test a starter armature, Do an on-the-car starter current draw test, Alternator testing using only voltmeter then using VAT, Alternator output waveform using scope, Disassemble AC generator, Test Diode Trio, Test Rectifier Bridge, Do a parasitic draw test on at least 3 cars. 10/06/11-Elec class: Today's Class Circuits & Meters III is due Monday 10/10. Finish chapters 17, & 16, Read chapter 18, Terms: Complete the ASE style and review questions for chapters 19, 17 & 16. Due Monday 10/10, Starter Electromagnetic field coil, Permanent magnet field, Series field coil, Parallel field coil, Shunt field coil, Series/Parallel field coil, Combination field coil, Parasitic Draw, Briefly describe how to do a parasitic draw test. Include what tools and other things you might need. When performing a parasitic draw test why should you install a jumper wire between the disconnected negative cable and the battery negative post? Briefly describe how to locate excessive parasitic draw once you have confirmed you have excessine draw? Lab: Disassemble & reassemble a starter, Electrically test a starter armature, Do an on-the-car starter current draw test, Alternator testing using only voltmeter then using VAT, Alternator output waveform using scope, Disassemble AC generator, Test Diode Trio, Test Rectifier Bridge, Do a parasitic draw test on at least 3 cars. 10/05/11-all classes: no terms or as posted in classroom 10/04/11-Elec class: Today's Class Batteries, Starting & Charging WAS due Friday 9/30/11! If you did not complete this module with a 100% score on all quizzes and the final by that date you received a zero for your PD grade that day and will receive a zero for your PD grade for EACH day that it is not completed! NO RESET will be made until you see Mr D. You will need to explain your lack of responsibility. Today's Class Circuits & Meters III is assigned and due to be completed by the end of class Monday 10/10. Read chapters 19, 18, & 16 Finish chap 19 Terms: Starter armature, Armature commutator "undercutting", Name two methods of starter armature shaft support. Briefly describe two methods used to increase starter motor torque applied to the ring gear. Name two ways starter field magnetism is created. Briefly explain how an open solenoid control circuit would affect starter operation. Briefly explain how corroded or worn solenoid contacts could affect starter operation. How could a shorted CPP switch affect starter operation? How could a shorted neutral safety switch affect starter operation? Lab: Disassemble & reassemble a starter, Electrically test a starter armature, Do an on-the-car starter current draw test, Alternator testing using only voltmeter then using VAT, Alternator output waveform using scope, Disassemble AC generator, Test Diode Trio, Test Rectifier Bridge 10/03/11-Elec class: Today's Class Batteries, Starting & Charging WAS due Friday 9/30/11! If you did not complete this module with a 100% score on all quizzes and the final by that date you received a zero for your PD grade that day and will receive a zero for your PD grade for EACH day that it is not completed! NO RESET will be made until you see Mr D. You will need to explain your lack of responsibility. Today's Class Circuits & Meters III is assigned and due to be completed by the end of class Monday 10/10. Read chapters 19, 18, & 16, Finish chap 19, Terms: Complete ASE style & review questions for chap 19, Cranking motor, Starter, Starting Safety Switch, Neutral Safety Switch, CPP Switch, Starter Solenoid, Starter Relay, Plunger, Lever, Starter Drive, Overrunning Clutch, Solenoid-actuated direct drive, Positive engagement-movable pole shoe, Solenoid actuated-gear reduction drive, Lab: Alternator testing using only voltmeter then using VAT, Alternator output waveform using scope, Disassemble AC generator, Test Diode Trio, Test Rectifier Bridge 10/03/11-Mr Falco: Wheel Balance, Wheel Bearing, Wheel Weights, Static Imbalance, Dynamic Imbalance, Bias Ply tire, Radial tire, Drop Center Rim, Wheel Width, Wheel Diameter, Wheel Offset 09/29 & 9/30-All classes np terms 09/28/11-Elec class: Today's Class Batteries, Starting & Charging is due Friday 9/30/11, Read chapters 19, 17, & 16, Terms: Fail-safe circuit, On what principle does an alternator charge indicator light work? Shunted ammeter, 42-volt system, Starter/Generator, Motor/ Generator, Lab: Test the 3 diode trios, Look up the charging system description and schematic for your car or a car of your choice. Answer the following questions. What type of field control circuit is used? Where is the voltage regulator located? Does the alternator use a diode trio? What design of stator is used? What type of charge indicator is used? If published what is the rated output of the alternator? Disassemble and reassemble an AC generator 09/27/11-Elec Class: Today's Class Batteries, Starting & Charging is due Friday 9/30/11, Read chapters 19, 17, & 16, Terms: IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO- COMPLETE THE ASE STYLE & REVIEW QUESTIONS FOR CHAPTER 17!!!!!!! Slip Rings, Rectifier Bridge, Rectifier Bridge Heat Sink, Output Terminal, "B" terminal, Battery Terminal, Diode Trio, "A" type field control circuit, "B" type field control circuit, Isolated Field Circuit, Computer controlled field regulation, Duty cycle, Pulse Width Modulation, Lab: Disassemble and reassemble an AC generator 09/27/11-Eng Perf-Complete ASE style and Review questions for chapter 31 09/26/11-Elec class: Today's Class Batteries, Starting & Charging is due Friday 9/30/11, Read chapters 19, 17, & 16, Terms: Complete ASE style & Review questions for chapter 17, DC generator, DC generator Field Coil, Armature, Commutator, Carbon Brush, Duty Cycle, AC Generator, Alternator, Stator, Rotor, Field coil (AC gen), Pole Pieces, Laminations, "Wye" stator, "Delta" stator, Internal cooling fan, External cooling fan, Liquid cooled AC generator 09/23/11-Elec class: Today's Class Batteries, Starting & Charging is due Friday 9/30/11, Read: Chapter 17 should now be finished. Read chapters 19, 17, & 16, Terms: LED, What is the approximate voltage drop across an LED? What element of electricity are LEDs sensitive to? Photo diode, What two semiconductors can be used together to make an Optical Sensor? Capacitor 09/22/11-Elec Class: Today's Class Batteries, Starting & Charging is due Friday 9/30/11, Read: Finish chap 17, Complete the ASE style & review questions for chapter 17, Terms: Induced voltage, Inductive kick, Relay coil suppression, Resistor suppressed coil, Diode suppressed coil, Clamping Diode, Transistor, NPN, PNP, Base, Collector, Emitter, "Driver" 09/21/11-Elec class: no terms 09/20/11-Elec class: Finish Chap 17, Terms: Relay, Load Circuit, Control Circuit, Bosch 4 Pin relay, Bosch 5 Pin relay, "Mini" ISO relay, "Micro" ISO relay, "NO" relay, "NC" relay, What is connected to pins 85 & 86? What is connected to pins 30 & 87? On a 5 pin Bosch relay what is the extra terminal 87a do? Lab: Using the relay schematics given you and the test procedure shown you test relays. Look up a schematic for your own car or a car of your choice. Study the engine performance section. If the car has electronic transmission controls study that section too. Finish the labs assigned last week! 09/19/11-Mr C's class: Chapter 7, Terms: All terms for chapter 7 and complete the Review Questions 09/19/11-Elec class: Finish chap 17, Circuits & Meters II is now overdue! If you did not finish all quizzes and the final with a 100% score your grade has been ZEROED! You also received a ZERO for Friday Sep 16. If you were absent you will receive a zero for the day you return. You will also receive a zero for EACH DAY this module is not completed! Terms: Semiconductor, Silicon, Germanium, "Doping", N type semiconductor material, P type semiconductor material, Solid State, PN Junction, Diode, Anode, Cathode, Forward Bias, Reverse Bias, Open diode, Shorted diode, Diode test function of DVOM, "Turn on" point of diode Lab: Look up a schematic for your own car or a car of your choice. Study the engine performance section. If the car has electronic transmission controls study that section too. Finish the labs assigned last week! 09/19/11-Mr Falco's class: Micrometer, Torque Wrench, Torx Bit, Service Intervals, Estimate, Repair Order, Viscosity, Imperial, Metric, Oil 09/16/11-Elec class: no terms 09/15/11-Elec class: Today's Class-Circuits & Meters 2 is now assigned to be completed by tomorrow, Friday Sept 16. Read: chap 17, Terms: List at least 4 factors which affect battery life or performance. Briefly explain how to properly remove and replace a battery. Explain why disconnecting a battery can cause engine stalling and other performance issues. NOCO, Briefly explain how to do a battery current leakage test. 09/14/11-Elec class: no terms 09/14/11-Mr C's class: RO, Core, Sublet repairs, Estimate, VIN, PM, Inspections, Oil, Crude oil, API, Energy-conserving oils, Viscosity, SAE, Multiviscosity 09/13/11-Elec class: Today's Class-Circuits & Meters 2 is now assigned to be completed by Friday Sept 16. READ ASSIGNED TEXT: Chap 17, Terms: Battery open circuit voltage (what does it tell us), VAT, Inductive ammeter probe, Load Test, Recovery voltage, Minimum load test voltage, Manufacturers minimum cranking voltage, Conductance Test, BCI, BCI Group number (size), What is the difference between a group 27 battery and a group 27R battery? Lab: DO battery load tests! DO battery conductance tests! 09-12/11-Eng perf: Read chapter 28-complete ASE style & Review questions 09/12/11-Elec class: Read Assigned Text chap 17, Terms: Complete Chapter 15 ASE style & Review questions, Reserve Capacity, Define Specific Gravity, Hydrometer, Lab: Finish the labs assigned last week! 09/09/11-Elec class: Today's Class-Circuits & Meters 2 is due to be completed by Friday Sept 16. Read: Chapter 17, Terms: Lead-Acid Storage Battery, Plate Grid, Lead Peroxide, Sponge Lead, Separator, Plate Group, Electrolyte, Cell, Post Strap, Sediment Chamber, Top Post design, Side Post design, "L" terminal design, AGM Battery, Battery CCA rating, Lab: Using 3 vehicles of your choice, the cars in the shop would be good ones, look up the coolant temp sensor circuit, NOT THE TEMP GAUGE, in All-data or Shop-Key in the engine performance computer control systems wiring diagrams. What does the manufacturer call the coolant temperature sensor? This should be on the schematic! How many wires are connected to the CTS? Follow the wires away from the CTS. Where do these wires connect on the other end? What does the manufacturer call the device where the CTS wires connect? Where is the above device located in the car? Determine which wire in the circuit is VREF and which is Ground (or Signal return) List the wires by color. What does the manufacturer call the ground wire circuit? Can you determine from the schematic what the VREF value is? 09/08/11-Elec class:Read: Review chap 15 Terms: 5 volt reference, VREF, Briefly explain how a temperature sensing circuit works. Lab:Using 3 vehicles of your choice, the cars in the shop would be good ones, look up the coolant temp sensor circuit, NOT THE TEMP GAUGE, in All-data or Shop-Key in the engine performance computer control systems wiring diagrams. What does the manufacturer call the coolant temperature sensor? This should be on the schematic! How many wires are connected to the CTS?, Follow the wires away from the CTS. Where do these wires connect on the other end? What does the manufacturer call the device where the CTS wires connect? Where is the above device located in the car? Determine which wire in the circuit is VREF and which is Ground (or Signal return) List the wires by color. What does the manufacturer call the ground wire circuit? Can you determine from the schematic what the VREF value is? 09/07/11-Elec class: Fixed value resistor, Stepped resistor, Tapped resistor, Variable resistor, Rheostat, Why does a rheostat not need to be grounded?, Give at least one example of where a rheostat is used in the automobile. Potentiometer, Give at least one example of where a potentiometer is used in the automobile. Why does a potentiometer need to be grounded? Thermistor, PTC thermistor, NTC thermistor, Give an example of whre a PTC thermistor might be used in the automobile. Give an example of whre an NTC thermistor might be used in the automobile. 09/06/11-Elec class: Review chap 15, Terms: Circuit protection device, Blade fuse, Mini blade fuse, ATO blade fuse, Maxi blade fuse, Glass cartridge fuse, Ceramic fuse, Fusible link, Fusible element, Bimetallic strip, Circuit breaker, How are circuit protection devices rated?, Ceramic resistor, Resistor color code chart, What does the first color band represent?, What does the second color band represent?, What does the third color band represent?, What does the fourth color band represent?, Resistor tolerance 09/05/11-LABOR DAY-NO SCHOOL 09/02/11-Elec class: no terms 09/01/11-Eng Perf: as posted in classroom 09/01/11-Mr Cs class: Measuring systems, Fasteners, Threaded fasteners, Four classifications for threads, Bolts, Bolt Head, Bolt Diameter, Bolt shank, Thread pitch, Bolt grade, Grade marks, Washers, Nuts, Studs, Thread lubricants, Thread pitch gauge, Taps & Dies, Spark plug thread taps, Machinist's rule, Dial caliper, Micrometer 09/1/11-Elec class: Read: chap 15, Terms: "Running" circuit, Power side switching, Ground side switching, Electrical Power, Watt, What would the voltage drop be across a good connecter with the circuit turned on? With the circuit turned on, how would the voltage drop across a very badly corroded connecter compare to the voltage drop across a good connecter? What would be the voltage drop across a connecter be if you measured 12 volts on the input side and 0 volts on the other? What two conditions could you have if you only measured voltage drop directly across a connecter and found 0 volts? What condition would you have if when you measured from the input side of a connecter to ground and found 0 volts then measured from the output side of a connecter to ground and found 0 volts? 08/31/11-ALL CLASSES: I forgot to post the terms for Monday and Tuesday-Sorry. 08/31/11-Elec class: State the parallel circuit laws dealing with: Current, Voltage, Resistance, Breaks in the circuit, What is the voltage drop across each branch of a parallel circuit? 08/30/11-Mr C's class: Terms: CAFE, Hydroforming, Unibody, Cradle, 8 body shapes, Combustion, Block, Head, Combustion chamber, Ports, Piston, Crankshaft, Connecting rod, Valve train, 2 types of manifolds 08/30/11-Elec class: terms below as were supposed to be posted on 8/29 08/29/11-Elec class: Today's Class-Circuits & Meters 1 is now assigned to be completed by Friday Sept 2. Read Assigned Text finish Chap 15, Terms: State the parallel circuit laws dealing with:Current, Voltage, Resistance, Breaks in the circuit, What is the voltage drop across each branch of a parallel circuit? 08/26/11-Elec class: Today's Class-Circuits & Meters 1 is now assigned to be completed by Friday Sept 2. Read: Finish chap 15, Terms: Parallel circuit, Parallel "Leg", Parallel "Branch", Open circuit, Closed circuit, Open circuit voltage, Parallel voltage measurement 08/25/11-Elec class: Today's Class-Circuits & Meters 1 is now assigned to be completed by Friday Sept 2. Read: chap 15, Terms: Describe how to correctly test a componant or a circuit for resistance. Describe how to correctly measure current flow in a circuit. Describe how to correctly measure for voltage. What type of voltage do you measure if you unplug a lamp and measure the voltage at the plug? Describe two ways to measure for voltage drop. 08/24/11-Elec class: chap 15, Terms: What is the decimal equivalent of 1/1000 of a volt?, Express 1000 volts in kilovolts, Express 0.900kv as volts, Express 1 megohm as a number of Ohms, Express 0.756 Ohms as k Ohms, Express 1000mv as volts, Express 0.001 volts as a fraction 08/24/11-Mr Cs class: Compensation, Hourly wage, Commission, Flat Rate, Benefits, Total earnings, Non-verbal communication, Critical thinking, Diagnosis, Flow charts, Professionalism, Customer relations 08/23/11-Elec class: chap 15, Terms: Equivalent resistance-explain, State the series circuit laws for: Current, Voltage, Resistance, Break in the circuit, Ohm's Law, List the three formulas that can be expressed using Ohm's Law. What are the three methods we can use to determine the total resistance in a circuit? Draw three charts we can use to express the three formulas of Ohm's law. Using your charts complete the formulas below.V=, A=, R=, E=, I=, Ohms= 08/22/11-Eng perf: as posted in classroom 08/22/11-Mr C's class: Two initial assignments are now overdue! Employment plan, Self-appraisal, Soft skills, Driving record, Resume, Reference, Employment application 08/22/11-Elec class: finish chap 15, Circuit, Continuity, Open Circuit, Ground, Ground Circuit, Chassis Ground, Body Ground, Series Circuit, Voltage Drop 08/18/11-Eng Perf: Drive Cycles, OBD-II trip, Warm up cycles, Misfire Monitor, Misfires-Type A, Type B, Type C 08/18/11-Elec class: Read: Finish chap 15, Terms: Magnetic lines of force, Magnetic Flux Density, Permeability, Reluctance, Voltage, Electromotive force, EMF, "V", "E", Voltmeter, Amperage, Amp, Ammeter, Electrical Intensity, "A", "I", Electrical Resistance, Ohm, Ohmeter 08/18/11-Mr Cs class: Diagnostic Skills, PM, Warranty, Deductible, Dealerships, Independent Service Shop, Franchise Shop, Fleet Shop, Service Technician, Foreman, Service Advisor, Service Manager, Parts Manager, Aftermarket, OEM, ASE 08/17/11-Eng Perf: Define OBD-II, Pin Designation on your car or one of your choice, Closed Loop, Open Loop, Fail-safe, Adaptive Strategy 08/17/11-Elec class: chapter 15, Terms: Conventional current flow theory, Electron current flow theory, DC current, AC current, Oscilloscope, Name 6 sources of electricity, Ferrous material, Electromagnetic Induction 08/16/11-ass: Matter, Element, Atom, Proton, Neutron, Electron, Valance Ring, Ion, "Free" electrons, "Bound" electrons, Conductor, Insulator, Semiconductor, What are the rhymes for conductors, insulators, and semiconductors? 08/15/11-Mr C's class: read chap 1, work on TWO initial assignments 08/15/11-Eng Perf: assignment as posted on 8/12 08/15/11-Elec class: work oElec cln Today's class, read chap 15 08/12/11-First day of school for adult students. 08-12/11-Elec Class: Read chapter 15 08/12/11-Engine Perf class:Read:Chap 25, Work on Today's Class, Terms: DI, EI, BDC, TDC, GDI, EFI, TBI, ECT, MAF, MAP, CKP, CMP, VSS, O2 sensor, Air-Fuel Ratio Sensor, A/F sensor, TB, MIL, DLC, Lab: 1-Repair LHS to start. 2-Look up a car of your choice. Using the engine performance information for that car find out how many engine control sensors are used. Using the engine performance wiring diagram look up the PCM wiring schematic. List in detail how many wires are used for each sensor or output device, detail the color coding of wires to each sensor, and what each wire is used for. What does each sensor or device do? Is it an input or output device? Finally list the pin voltages for each terminal. 08/12/11-Mr C's class:TWO INITIAL ASSIGNMENTS! Assignment #1-Initial Essay Address the following items using black ink, essay format, single spaced, and at least the complete FRONT AND BACK of one sheet of notebook paper . This assignment is due Thursday 8/18/11 for all day students starting 8/12/11 and Thursday 9/1/11 & Friday 9/2/11 for alternate day students starting 8/22/11 . DUE at the beginning of class. • My primary reason for enrolling in the Automotive Technology program. • My expectations of the class. • My expectations of the instructors. • What the class can expect of me. • My long-term career goals. Please submit a neat, clean, well structured, handwritten document! Assignment #2 : Autobiography. Using at least one side of a sheet of notebook paper tell us about you. Due on the same date as the initial essay, at the BEGINNING OF CLASS!
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