Author: Chris Johanson

This manual steps the student through all of the NATEF tasks in the A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems area, which include inspecting, testing, and diagnosing starting, charging, lighting, and accessory systems; removing and replacing self-contained components; and removing, overhauling, and reinstalling major components. Pages can be printed on demand for assignment, or students can complete their assignments online using embedded form fields and then print or e-mail the responses for grading.

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Table of Contents

Abbreviated Contents

Auto Electricity and Electronics, 7th Edition, Shop Manual

• Front Matter
• Project 1 Preparing to Service a Vehicle
• • Job 1—Perform Safety and Environmental Inspections
  • Job 2—Identify and Interpret Vehicle Numbers
  • Job 3—Find and Use Service Information
  • Job 4—Use a Scan Tool to Retrieve Diagnostic Trouble Codes
  • Job 5—Disable and Enable an Air Bag System
• Project 2 Performing General Electrical System Diagnosis and Service
• • Job 6—Check for Parasitic Battery Load
  • Job 7—Service Wiring and Wiring Connectors
  • Job 8—Inspect and Test a Battery
  • Job 9—Service a Battery
  • Job 10—Jump Start a Vehicle
  • Job 11—Identify High-Voltage and Auxiliary Circuits in a Hybrid Vehicle
• Project 3 Diagnosing and Servicing a Starting System
• • Job 12—Inspect, Test, and Diagnose a Starting System
  • Job 13—Replace a Starter Relay or Solenoid
  • Job 14—Replace an Ignition Switch or Neutral Safety Switch
  • Job 15—Replace a Starter
• Project 4 Diagnosing and Servicing a Charging System
• • Job 16—Inspect, Test, and Diagnose a Charging System
  • Job 17—Replace and Adjust an Alternator Drive Belt
  • Job 18—Replace an Alternator
• Project 5 Diagnosing and Servicing an Ignition System
• • Job 19—Inspect and Test an Ignition System’s Secondary Circuit Components and Wiring
  • Job 20—Inspect and Test an Ignition System’s Primary Circuit Components and Wiring
• Project 6 Diagnosing and Servicing a Lighting System
• • Job 21—Diagnose Lighting System Problems
  • Job 22—Replace and Aim Headlights
• Project 7 Diagnosing and Servicing Gauges and Warning Lights
• • Job 23—Diagnose Instrument Panel Warning Light Problems
  • Job 24—Check Electromechanical Gauge Operation
  • Job 25—Check Electronic Gauge Operation
  • Job 26—Replace a Warning Light Sensor or Gauge Sensor
• Project 8 Diagnosing and Servicing Horns and Windshield Washers/Wipers
• • Job 27—Check and Service a Horn
  • Job 28—Check and Correct the Operation of Windshield Washers and Wipers
• Project 9 Diagnosing and Servicing Accessories
• • Job 29—Use a Scan Tool to Determine a Body Electrical Problem
  • Job 30—Diagnose a Body Control Module and Module Communication Errors
  • Job 31—Diagnose a Power Window Problem
  • Job 32—Diagnose a Power Door Lock Problem
  • Job 33—Remove a Door Panel and Replace a Component
  • Job 34—Diagnose an Air Bag System
  • Job 35—Diagnose Problems with a Radio/Sound System
  • Job 36—Check and Correct the Operation of Heated Glass, Mirrors, and Seats
  • Job 37—Diagnose a Cruise Control Problem
  • Job 38—Check the Operation of Anti-Theft and Keyless Entry Systems
• Appendix A 2013 Master Automobile Service Technology (MAST) NATEF Task List Correlation Chart
• Appendix B 2013 Automobile Service Technology (AST) NATEF Task List Correlation Chart
• Appendix C 2013 Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) NATEF Task List Correlation Chart