KIA Automotive Electrical Course Service Training Student Learning Guide

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This is a hand on guide of 3 days course with this goal: provide the Kia technician with the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair a vehicle that has an electrical system malfunction.

Upon the course, participants will Analyze automotive circuits using circuit diagrams, Learn to use the Kia 5-Step Troubleshooting Process to locate faults, Gain experience using the DVOM, Identify normal system operation of electrical system components, Inspect for normal operation of the vehicle’s basic electrical systems.

Contents:

KIA Basic Electrical Course
- Course Introduction
- Course Goal
- Prerequisites
- Modular Format
- Two Types of Modules
- Module Symbols
- Getting The Most Out Of The Course
- Course Credit
Electrical Fundamentals
- Learning Objectives
- Module Directions
- Things You Will Need
- Discovery of Electricity
- The Famous Kite Experiment
- What is Electricity?
- Electron Theory
- Electron Theory
- Ions
- Electron Flow
- Electron Flow
- Measurement of Electricity
- Magnetism / Electromagnetism
- Magnetism
- Electromagnetism
- Inductance
- Capacitance
- Self-Test
Introduction to Multimeters
- Learning Objectives
- Module Directions
- Things You Will Need
- Multimeters
- Types of Multimeters
- Analog vs. Digital Meters
- Setting Up The Multimeter
- Multimeter Symbols
- Meter Functions
- Using The Multimeter
- Precautions
- Measuring Voltage [ Unit Conversions ]
- Measuring Resistance [ Unit Conversions ]
- Measuring Current Flow [ Unit Conversions ]
- Multimeter Accessories
- Multimeter Activities
- Self-Test
Electrical Circuits
- Learning Objectives
- Module Directions
- Things You Will Need
- Electrical Circuits
- Electrical Circuit Components
- Component Descriptions
- Types of Control Devices
- Other Type of Devices
- OHM%90s Law
- OHM%90s Law Relationship
- Verifying OHM%90s Law
- Types of Circuits
- Series Circuit
- Series Circuit Example
- Measuring Voltage in a Series Circuit
- Measuring Voltage in a Series Circuit
- Voltage: Loads Connected in Series
- Measuring Current in a Series Circuit
- Current: Loads Connected in Series
- Measuring Resistance in a Series Circuit
- Resistance: Loads Connected in Series
- Parallel Circuits
- Parallel Circuit Rules
- Parallel Circuit Example
- Measuring Voltage in a Parallel Circuit
- Voltage: Loads Connected in Parallel
- Measuring Current in a Parallel Circuit
- Current: Loads Connected in Parallel
- Measuring Resistance in a Parallel Circuit
- Resistance: Loads Connected in Parallel
- Series-Parallel Circuits
- Series-Parallel Circuit Rules
- Series-Parallel Circuit Example
- Instrument Panel Lighting
- Measuring Voltage in a Series-Parallel Circuit
- Voltage: Loads Connected in Series-Parallel
- Measuring Current in a Series-Parallel Circuit
- Current: Loads Connected in Series-Parallel
- Measuring Resistance in a Series-Parallel Circuit
- Resistance: Loads Connected in Series-Parallel
- Circuit Control Methods
- Power Controlled Circuits
- Ground Controlled Circuits
- Reversible Polarity Circuits
- Reversible Polarity Circuit Example
- Build a Reversible Polarity Circuit
- Functions of Relays
- Functions of Capacitors
- Functions of Resistors
- Electronic Circuit Control Methods
- Semiconductors
- Functions of Diodes
- Functions of Transistors
- Inspection of PNP Transistor
- Inspection of NPN Transistor
- Self-Test
Electrical Diagnosis
- Learning Objectives
- Module Directions
- What You Will Need
- Diagnostic Thought Process
- Five Step Troubleshooting Process
- Verify the Problem
- Whats, Whens and Hows
- Analyze the Problem
- Preliminary Checks
- Find the Cause
- Repair the Problem
- Check the Repair
- Electrical System Malfunctions
- High Resistance Faults
- Diagnosing an Open Circuit
- Voltage Test
- Continuity Test
- Voltage Drop
- Diagnosing Using Voltage Drop
- Diagnosing Procedure
- Diagnosing High Resistance Faults
- Using Voltage Drops to Find High Resistance
- Low Resistance Faults
- Diagnosing Short Circuits
- Parasitic Draw
- Diagnosing a Parasitic Draw Problem
- Diagnosis Procedure
- Fuse Failures
- Component Faults
- Simplifying Schematic Diagrams
- Indicators and Gauges Cluster
- Diagnostic Example
- Current Flow Measurement
- Voltage Drop Measurement
- Self-Test
Electrical Repairs
- Learning Objectives
- Module Directions
- What You Will Need
- Harnesses
- Connectors and Terminals
- Connector Replacement
- Connector Inspection
- Connector Terminal Identification
- Disconnecting the Connector
- Terminal Replacement
- Replacing a Terminal
- Wire Repairs
- Splicing Wires
- Splicing a Wire
- Self-Test
Battery, Charging and Starting Systems
- Learning Objectives
- Module Directions
- Things You Will Need
- The Battery
- Battery Functions
- Battery Type
- Capacity Ratings
- How a Battery Works
- Battery Inspection
- Battery Testing
- State of Charge
- Hydrometer
- Test Procedure
- Open-Circuit Voltage Test
- Capacity or Load Test
- Battery Charging
- Jump Starting
- The Charge System
- Components
- Operation
- Generator Operation
- Voltage Regulator
- Charging System Warning Lamp
- Charging System Diagnosis
- No Charge
- Low Charge
- Overcharge
- Charging System Troubleshooting
- The Starting System
- Starter Motor Types
- The Starter Motor Assembly
- The Starter Clutch Pedal Position Switch (Manual Transmission/Transaxle Vehicles)
- The Transmission/Transaxle Range Switch (Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Vehicles)
- Starting System Operation
- Ignition in OFF Position
- Ignition in START Position
- Ignition in ON Position
- Troubleshooting
- Self-Test
Battery, Charging and Starting Systems APPLICATIONS
- Learning Objectives
- Module Directions
- What You Will Need
- Battery Testing
- Visual Inspection
- Hydrometer Test
- Battery Condition
- Open-Circuit Voltage Test
- Heavy-Load Test
- Charging System Voltage Check
- Charging System Test Using the Snap-On MT-1590 Tester
- Alternator Current Output Test
- Voltage Regulator Test
- Starting System Using the Snap-On MT-1590 Tester
- Starting System Test
- Quick Generator Bench Test
- Generator Rotor Inspection
- Open-Circuit Check
- Grounded Circuit Check
- Generator Stator Inspection
- Continuity Between Coil Leads
- Continuity Between Stator Coil Leads and Core
- Generator Rectifier Inspection
- Continuity Between Diodes
- Starter Armature Inspection
- Starter Solenoid Inspection
- Starter Brush and Brush Holder Inspection
- Starter Brush and Brush Holder Inspection

Language: English
File: PDF
Pages: 165

KIA Automotive Electrical Course Service Training Student Learning Guide