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Basic Automotive Electrical Theory & Circuitry

Part 1

 

Session 1: Electricity Explained


 1-1  What is Electricity?
 1-3  Batteries
 1-5  Generators





Session 1 - End of Session Quiz

 
Session 2: Automotive Electrical Circuit Symbols
 
Session 3: Properties of Electricity

 3-1  What is Voltage?
 3-2  What is Amperage?
 3-3  What are Conductors?
 3-4  What is Resistance?






Session 3 - End of Session Quiz

Session 4: Ohm's Law

 4-1  What is Ohm's Law?
 4-2  Using Ohms Law



Session 5: Metric Units
 
Session 6: Basic Circuit Elements
 
Session 7: Series Circuits

 7-1  What is a Series Circuit?
 7-2  Voltage Drops in Series Circuits





Session 7 - End of Session Quiz

Session 8: Parallel Circuits

 8-1  What is a Parallel Circuit?
 8-2  Ohm's Law for Parallel Circuits
 8-3  Calculating Values for Parallel Circuits





Session 9: Series-Parallel Cricuits


 9-1  What is a Series-Parallel Circuit?
 9-2  Calculating Values for Series-Parallel Circuits



Session 10: Circuit Faults

 10-1  Short to Ground
 10-2  Short to Power
 10-3  Open Circuits




Session 11: Electromagnetism and Its Application

 11-1  What is Magnetism?
 11-2  What is Magnetic Induction?

 11-3  Relays

 11-4  Solenoids





Session 12: Digital Multi-Meter (DMM)

 12-1  Digital vs Analog
 12-2  DMM Functions
 12-3  DMM Measurement Modes
 12-4  Special Functions
 12-5  Measuring Voltage
 12-6  Measuring Current
 12-7  Measuring Resistance








Session 13: Electrical Troubleshooting Tips 

 13-1  Troubleshooting Tips
 13-2  Troubleshooting High Resistance

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