Automotive Starting System Operation and Schematic Diagnosis

Name: Automotive Starting System Operation and Schematic Diagnosis
Rating: 4.8 (245 reviews)

Work like a Detective to Quickly Narrow Down the Possible Causes of an Electrical Problem

Created bySteven Liguori

Last updated 11/2021

English

What you'll learn

Learn to Eliminate the Possible Causes of Basic Starting System Faults Using a Proven Diagnostic Process
Understand Basic and Intermediate Level Starting System Schematics
Understand Basic Starter Motor Purpose and Major Components

Course content

5 sections • 19 lectures • 1h 26m total length

Starter Purpose3:43
The Automotive Starter Motor is used to turn the flywheel to allow the Engine to Start. This video explains the basic operation and purpose and lays the foundation for furthering your understanding in later videos.
Simple Starter Schematic Explained2:48
Basic Automotive Starter Schematic Explained.
Detailed View of Starter with Schematic3:14
This video will enhance Your Understanding of the Basic Starting System by relating the starter components to the Schematic Diagram explained in the prior video.

Highlighting the Basic Starter Schematic3:24
Highlighting Power Load and Ground on a Basic Starter Schematic
Starter Diagnosis Scenarios11:45
This lesson describes the different fault scenarios that may be the result of a Starting System Failure.
Starter Schematic with Added Components2:17
More Advanced Starter Schematics
Highlighting the Level 2 Starter Schematic1:32
Highlighting more Complex Starter Schematics
Highlighting the Level 2 Starter Schematic - Review3:34
Highlighting more Complex Starter Schematics - Review

Starter Diagnostic Practice - No Click5:54
This video will help you understand the diagnostic process when you have a No Start condition where there is No Click heard when turning the key to Start or pressing the START button.
Starter Diagnostic Practice - No Crank4:08
This video will help you understand the diagnostic process when you have a No Start condition where there is a Click, but No Crank condition when turning the key to Start or pressing the START button.
Starter Diagnosis - Special Situations4:43
This video covers some special situations you may encounter when diagnosing Starting System faults.
Information Circuits - Review4:38
A quick review of Information Circuits from the Intermediate Course that will help you understand the more complex Starting System Schematics.

More Complex Starter Schematic Explained5:44
The basic starting components are still present, but the more complex schematics have added components like relays, modules and information circuits that are explained in this lesson.
Complex Schematic Power Load and Ground - Highlighting Challenge4:35
Pause the video and Take the Challenge. Print out the schematic from the Additional Resources and Highlight Power Load and Ground for the Four Circuits that make up this Starting System Schematic. Then, Restart the video and see how you did!
Complex Schematic Fault 1 - No Start Hear Click5:24
Complex Schematic Diagnostic Practice Fault 1
Complex Schematic Fault 2 - No Start - No Click5:47
Complex Schematic Diagnostic Practice Fault 2

How Scan Tools Can Help With Diagnosis9:41
This video discusses Scan Tools and how they can help in diagnosis. While they are valuable tools if you can afford one, they do not take the place of understanding the schematic and starting system operation.
Important Information About Relays2:12
Sample relays are shown, and the terminal layout of the relay is explained to avoid confusion for students who are ready to perform the diagnosis themselves on their vehicle.
Practice Practice Practice1:25
This lesson shows a very complex starter schematic that may be covered in a future advanced course. You will find that even though it is quite complex, if you spend a little time with it, your knowledge gained from this program will help you recognize the components and understand some of it's circuits.
The additional resources section has a PDF file with some of my favorite links to Free YouTube videos that will show some Hands-on demonstrations and explanations that can be helpful. They are worth a look!
Thank you for taking this course!
Have a Great Day!

Requirements

(Suggest Taking) "Do it Yourself - Automotive Electrical Diagnosis - Beginner Course" first.
Anyone can learn from this Course; however, it is Suggested that the Beginner and Intermediate Course be taken first.

Description

This Course Focuses on Teaching Beginner Students, Intermediate Students and Do-it-Yourselfers to Understand Automotive Starting System Operation and Electrical Schematics. Steve Simplifies the Concepts and Explains a Process that can Promote Quick and Accurate Diagnostic Results.

By taking this course, Students will be able to Understand and Narrow Down the Potential Causes of Starting System Problems. For New Technicians, Practicing what is Taught in this Program can consistently Decrease the Time it takes them to Diagnose Electrical Faults.

While the Course Focuses mainly on Starting System Schematics, the Diagnostic Principles and Procedures taught here can also be applied to other Automotive Electrical Systems. Although not Required to Benefit from this Course Depending on Your Experience, it is Recommended that my Beginner and Intermediate Electrical Schematic Diagnostic Courses be completed First Before taking this course.

Of course, if you are going to be doing any work yourself on a car, make sure you are Comfortable that you have the Hands-on Skills to do so. The course explains the Foundation material necessary to Understand and Diagnose many Basic and Intermediate Starting System Schematics. The more you practice what is taught in this course and apply the process to different wiring diagrams on your car, the more Comfortable and Proficient You Will Become.

Who this course is for:

Do-it-Yourselfers or Anyone who wants to learn how to Diagnose Basic and Intermediate Starting System Schematics.
Students who want to Learn a Schematic Diagnostic Process to Know what is wrong, instead of Guessing and Changing Parts

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Course content

Introduction and Starting System Basics3 lectures • 10min

Understanding Starting System Schematics5 lectures • 23min

Starting System Diagnostics4 lectures • 19min

More Complex Schematics4 lectures • 22min

Additional Information that can Help Speed Up Diagnosis3 lectures • 13min

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