
Do it Yourself - Automotive Electrical Diagnosis - Course Introduction
Voltage Current Resistance - Once the Definitions are out the way, Steve relates the concepts to the new iphone release at the Apple Store. A real world situation to remember an Electrical Concept.
Power, Load, and Ground, the three necessities for any working circuit.
This lesson illustrates power, load, and ground and identifies them on a Schematic Diagram.
A short dramatization showing how easy your diagnosis will become once you understand what to look for.
In this video, you will learn why a circuit does not work and how to start to identify the possible suspects.
Three Questions to answer about any basic automotive circuit that is not working.
The Four Types of Faults Explained using Schematic Examples
Series and Parallel Circuit Differences
Test your skill and see if you can figure out what the expected voltages are at different points in a series circuit.
Detailed explanation and illustrations to help you understand the "What" and the "Why" of expected voltage readings in a series circuit.
Test your skill and see if you can figure out what the expected voltages are at different points in a parallel circuit.
Detailed explanation and illustrations to help you understand the "What" and the "Why" of expected voltage readings on a parallel circuit.
Four Variations of the same circuit. The schematics look different, but electrically, they are the same.
Download the Electrical Fundamentals Quiz when done with this lesson to test your progress. The first resource file is the quiz and the second resource file is the answers. Test your progress and see how well you understand the fundamentals before downloading the answers.
This video demonstrates and explains how different manufacturers may draw their diagrams differently.
The basic components and wiring layout of the brake and park lamp circuit are explained.
Diagnostic practice using the schematic to narrow down the possibilities like a detective.
More diagnostic practice using the brake and park lamp schematic.
Here the basic horn schematic is explained identifying the components and their orientation.
Many manufacturers add additional details to their schematics to aid the technician in their diagnosis. Here these additional details are illustrated and explained so you too now understand them.
Horn Circuit - Diagnostic Process - Fault 1
Horn Circuit - Diagnostic Process - Fault 2
This time the horn is activated all the time. Obviously the horn has to be getting the proper voltages on the power side and the ground side because it is working. This type of fault requires more thinking and less doing. Let me explain.
Program Summary and Next Steps
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician and Instructor Steve Liguori, Teaches Beginners, and Do-it-Yourselfers how to Understand Automotive Electrical Wiring Diagrams and Schematics. He Demonstrates a Process that can Promote Quick and Accurate Diagnostic Results.
The Achievable Goal for Some Students will be to Diagnose their own Vehicle's Electrical Problems. For Others, the Knowledge Gained from Practicing what is Taught in this Program will allow them to Narrow Down the Possible Causes for a Fault they are Experiencing, as well as give them the Confidence to Recognize if the Service Center they utilize is Honest and Competent.
The more you practice what is taught in this course and Apply the Process to various wiring diagrams on your car, the more Comfortable and Proficient you will become. This course explains the foundation material necessary to Understand many Basic Electrical Circuits.
Steve has Educated Thousands of Students over the years, and has found a way to Cut to the Chase and provide large amounts of information and understanding in a small amount of time. The explanations and the animations clearly are a huge benefit to solidify the students understanding of the concepts.
Spend a few hours Learning, Reviewing and Practicing the Principles in this Course and you will be well on your way to the Basic Automotive Electrical Understanding You Desire!