| Automobile & Light Truck Repair |
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| Automatic Transmission |
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| Component Diagnosis | 8% | Hydraulic pump, Torque converter, Clutch pack clearance, Pump gear clearance |
| Internal Operation | 32% | Gear train end-play, Clutch band servo, Planetary gear set, Multiple disc clutch packs, Passing gear operation, Lock-up converters, Vacuum modulator, Valve body shift valves, Shift points, Governor operation, TPS (throttle position sensor), Operation |
| General Diagnosis | 18% | Harsh engagement, Governor malfunctions, Fluid diagnosis, Glazed band diagnosis, Fluid leak diagnosis, Pressure testing, Spool valve diagnosis, Burned clutch diagnosis, Fluid loss diagnosis |
| Driveability Diagnosis | 28% | Downshift problems, Improper shifting, Upshifting problems, Modulator problems, Shift linkage adjustment, No drive diagnosis, Creeps in neutral, Restricted filter, Noisy transmission, Slipping Transmission, Sluggish operation |
| Repair Procedures | 6% | Transmission remove & replace, Stator support bushing wear, Cooler line repair, Pump to converter engagement |
| Miscellaneous | 8% | Valve identification, Fluid types, Transaxle knowledge, Valve body components, Direct drive condition |
| Manual Transmission, Front & Rear Drive Axles |
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| Component R & R | 6% | Cluster gear remove & replace, Extension housing seal remove & replace, Synchronizer replacement |
| Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis | 32% | Fluid diagnosis, Hard shifting complaints, Transmission v.s. transaxle comparison, Cluster gear end-play, Transaxle gear recognition from picture, Synchronizer problems & operation, 3, 4 & 5 speed diagnosis from picture (4 questions), Overdrive operation, Extension housing bushing wear, Noise diagnosis, Defective output shaft |
| Final Drive | 30% | Ring gear run-out, Noise diagnosis, Differential diagnosis, Differential pinion nose angle, Ring & pinion gear sets, Ring & pinion backlash, Pinion bearing preload, Final drive ratio, Pinion seal remove & replace, Limited slip diagnosis, Differential bearing preload, Lubricant Types |
| Axle Shaft\C.V. Repair | 10% | CV boot installation, Drive axle noise diagnosis (2 questions), CV joint operation, Vibration Diagnosis |
| Clutch Diagnosis & Repair | 10% | Clutch disc operation, Noise diagnosis, Chatter diagnosis, Shifting problem diagnosis |
| Miscellaneous | 12% | Bearing removal and installation procedures, Drive train noise diagnosis, Gear recognition, Trans interlock function, Understanding how direct drive & gear, reduction is accomplished |
| Front End, Suspension & Steering Systems |
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| Alignment Diagnosis | 34% | “Toe” adjustment procedures, Caster adjustment procedures for various, suspension systems, Camber understanding, Camber adjusting procedures for various, suspension systems, Total alignment procedures, Caster understanding, Strut suspension alignments |
| Tire Wear Diagnosis | 10% | Tire wearing angles, Inside tread wear only, Cupping, Feathered outside edge wear, Wear on both inside & outside of tire |
| Suspension Diagnosis | 18% | Ball joint diagnosis, Measuring curb height, Torsion bar remove & replace, Ball joint remove & replace procedure, MacPherson suspensions, Automatic leveling systems |
| Steering Diagnosis | 18% | Rack & pinion diagnosis, Power assist diagnosis, Tie rod end diagnosis, Steering gear adjustment, Steering linkage diagnosis, Power steering system bleeding |
| Driveability Diagnosis | 16% | Pulling diagnosis, Road crown compensation, Wandering or darting diagnosis, Shimmy & bounce diagnosis, Steering wheel centering |
| Miscellaneous | 4% | Brake rotor R & R precautions, Wheel bearing adjustment |
| Brakes & Braking Systems |
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| System Diagnosis | 20% | Load sensing proportioning valves, Brake pedal pulsation, Grabbing brakes, Brake lock-up, Dragging brakes, Combination valve, Gear lube in drums, Brake booster |
| Master Cylinder Diagnosis & Repai | 9% | Low fluid level, Rebuilding, Swollen diaphragm, Sinking pedal |
| ABS Diagnosis & Repair | 20% | Pump/motor operation, Safety precautions, Speed sensors, Wheel speed readings, 3 way circuits, 4 way circuits, Hose replacement |
| Drum Brake Diagnosis & Repair | 22% | Drum turning, finish, Single anchor Bendix type, Self adjuster diagnosis, Noise diagnosis, Measuring, Primary and secondary shoes |
| Disc Brake Diagnosis & Repair | 16% | Rotor thickness variation, Rotor surface fini,sh Caliper overhaul, Brake noise, Brake adjustment, Measuring, lateral run-out |
| Repair Procedures | 13% | Brake line bleeding, Brake fluid diagnosis, Replacing wheel bearings/races, Brake adjustments |
| Electrical Systems |
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| OHMS Law & Electrical Symbol Recognition | 14% | Ohmmeter symbol, Splice symbol, Resistor symbol, Switch symbol, Solenoid symbol, Circuit breaker symbol, Variable resistor symbol, Lamp symbol, Diode symbol, LED symbol, Test Methods/Meter & Equipment |
| Usage | 11% | Ohmmeter usage, Voltmeter usage, Ammeter usage |
| Starting System Diagnosis | 20% | Capacity/load testing, Starter armature testing, Starter current draw, Starter relay diagnosis, Voltage drop tests, Circuit resistance test, Battery test, Starter drive diagnosis |
| Charging System Diagnosis | 5% | R & R battery properly, Alternator output testing |
| Miscellaneous Circuit Diagnosis | 32% | Short to ground, Regulator diagnosis, Blower motor circuit diagnosis, Horn circuit diagnosis, Turn signal circuit, Dimmer switch diagnosis, Tail lamp circuit, Dashlight circuit, Windshield washer pump circuit, Cooling fan circuit, Oil pressure light circuit |
| General | 18% | Measuring current flow, Voltage drop, Parallel circuit diagnosis, Junction block replacement, E.S.D. (Electrostatic Discharge), S.I.R. (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint), Precautions |
| Heating & Air Conditioning |
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| Heating & Engine Cooling System Diagnosis | 22% | Leak diagnosis, Low coolant in radiator, Thermostat, Coolant mixture, Low heater output, Windshield fogging, Heater core hose routing, Radiator cap, Defrost operation, Overheating, General Knowledge of A/C Components & |
| Their Functions | 16% | Receiver drier, Ambient temperature switch, Orifice expansion tube, Compressor muffler, Condensor, Evaporator, Fixed orifice tube, Halide tester |
| General Knowledge of A/C Systems | 18% | R-12 v.s. R134-a, Refrigerant (understanding change between liquid & gas), Operating pressures, Effect of moisture in the system, Effect of outside temperature & humidity on, System |
| A/C Diagnosis | 24% | H2O at air ducts, Finding leaks, Overcharged system, Compressor clutch, Gauge set readings, Lack of cold air, Schematic diagnosis |
| A/C Repair Procedures | 16% | Precautions when discharging system, Compressor o-ring replacement, Correction of excessively high pressure, Compressor replacement, Hose replacement, Charging the system, Leak detection, Condensor replacement |
| Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling & Handling | 4% | CFC’s (Chlorofluorocarbons) and their affect on the environment, Recycle or replace R-12 and R-134a |
| Engine Tuneup/Performance |
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| Computer Control & Sensor Basics | 24% | ROM (Read Only Memory), Fault codes, Maintaining stoichiometric balance, Closed loop, Oxygen sensor diagnosis, Knock sensor function, Self diagnosis, Hall sensor pattern reading, Types of meters to use, Scan tool usage, TPS operation |
| Ignition Systems | 13% | Scope pattern diagnosis, Setting timing, No spark diagnosis, Spark plug voltage requirements |
| Carburetor & Fuel Injection | 10% | Injector pulse width, Fuel line replacement, E.F.I. principals, “Heavy float” symptoms, Types of injection systems |
| Performance Basics | 10% | Causes of detonation, Spark plug diagnosis, Dirty air cleaner symptoms, Causes of a lean mixture, Influences on performance |
| Diagnosis (starting system & misc.) | 18% | Engine timing, Slow cranking diagnosis, Circuit resistance checks, Engine vacuum, Catalytic converter, Cylinder leakage, Compression test |
| Emission Control Systems | 25% | EGR operation, Evaporative emission control system, Hydrocarbon levels, Oxides of nitrogen, O2 sensor operation, Fuel vapor recovery system, Carbon monoxide levels, Exhaust analyzer readings, Engine timing & effect on emissions, Catalytic converter’s purpose |
| Unitized Body Structural Repair |
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| Steels (Characteristics & Identification) | 12% | UHSS (Ultra High Strength Steel), HSS (High Strength Steel), Tensile strength, Identification of various steels |
| Pulling (Straightening) | 8% | Overpulling, How to minimize tearing, Anchoring |
| Welding | 20% | MIG, Oxyacetylene, Brazing, Shielding gas, Weld quality, Electrode wire use, Precautions, Types of welds, Types of welders |
| Repairing Structural Components | 25% | A-pillars & B-pillars, Location of welds, Sectioning, Joints to use, Corrosion protection, Weld-through primers, Glass installation |
| Measuring/Damage Analysis | 21% | Point to point, Indirect damage, Direct damage, Secondary damage, Primary damage, Datum plane, Asymmetrical dimensions, Vehicle centerline, Centering gauges, Loaded measurement |
| Unitized Body General Understanding | 14% | Crush zones, Design features which initiate the crush, process, Space frame construction, Manufactures’ tolerances, One-time fasteners |
| Collision-Related Mechanical Repair |
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| Steering Components | 12% | Adjustments, Rack & Pinion, Power Steering |
| Heating & Cooling | 10% | General Questions |
| Electrical | 30% | Turn Signals, Horn Circuit, Lights, Starter system |
| Drive Train | 28% | Bearings, Noise Diagnosis, Transaxle, Transmission Linkage |
| Brakes | 10% | Brake Lines, Hydraulics, Measuring Techniques |
| Miscellaneous | 10% | Steering Columns, Fuel Leaks |
| Motorcycle Repair |
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| Fuel Systems | 10% | Causes of a lean mixture, Carburetor systems; float, power, choke, etc., Spark plug diagnosis, Causes of a rich mixture, Idle mixture adjustment, Diagnosis of a worn needle and seat, Crankcase flooding diagnosis, Carburetor jets, Understanding the idle circuit on a slide type, Carburetor |
| Skill in Measuring | 13% | Measuring piston ring grooves, Crankshaft end-play, Using plastigage, Using a dial indicator, Spark plug gap, Shaft run-out, Cylinder bore measurements, Understanding decimal equivalents up to 1/1000”, Piston ring end-gap, Reading a micrometer, Understanding metric system measurements |
| Repair Skills | 17% | Cylinder head bolt torque procedure, Compression test, Repairing float valve wear, Replacing a steel bearing race in aluminum case, Replacing the master link in a drive chain, Valve adjustment, Finishing cylinder walls at overhaul, Fitting pistons to the cylinder, Cylinder leak down test, Valve guide wear, Oil pump installation, Breaker point alignment, Checking for bent forks |
| Diagnosis | 17% | Poor running with black smoke under heavy throttle, Transmission shifting problems, Backfire, Spark plug fouling and diagnosis, Undershifting or jumping out of gear problem, Coil diagnosis, Hard starting or no start problems, Low oil pressure, Restricted air intake, Rough running and backfiring problems |
| Ignition & Electrical | 20% | C.D.I. systems compared to point systems, Flywheel stampings, Splicing electrical connections, Continuity testing, Checking voltage in a system, Diagnosing turn signal circuits, Master cylinder operation, Point burning, What tool is necessary to time a flywheel, Timing advance, Alternator output problems, Diagnosing a condenser, Battery charging rates, Zener diode operation |
| General | 23% | Sticking hydraulic forks, Deglazing cylinders, Understanding the 4-stroke cycle engine, Clutch operation and diagnosis, Full floating piston pins, Oil pressure relief valve operation, Alternator or generator operation, Brake system operation, Adjusting steering stem bearings, Piston slap, Camshaft operation, What is a hydrometer used for, Front drum bakes, Spark plug “reach”, Oil consumption |
| Recreational Trailer |
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| Electrical Diagnosis | 36% | Trailer tail lamps, Ground wire problems, Turn signal circuits, Determine voltage drop, Trailer stop lamps, Brake controllers, 4-Wire connectors, Current supply for trailer brakes, Electrical symbols, Flasher diagnosis, Color codes, Causes of blown fuses, Current flow/resistance |
| Brake Diagnosis | 26% | Loss of brakes, Grabby brakes, Dragging brakes, Erratic braking, surging, Pull to one side during braking, Adjusting trailer brakes, Brake shoe recognition |
| Springs/Hitches | 16% | Leaf springs, Equalizing hitches, Adjustment of hitches, Types of trailer springs, Spring maintenance |
| General Knowledge | 12% | Surge brakes, Reducing sway, Wheel bearing adjustment, Hydraulic brake lines, Metric measurements, Tire wear diagnosis |
| Wheels/Hubs | 10% | Wheel bearing diagnosis, Wheel bolt torque pattern |
| Yes | No | item | Module 1 Powertrain |
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| | | 1 | Do you know how to check or adjust the free play of the brake pedal? |
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| | | 2 | Do you know how to check a clutch for slipping? |
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| | | 3 | Can you name several possible reason for a clutch that slips? |
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| | | 4 | Do you know how to centre the clutch disc properly using the appropriate tools? |
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| | | 5 | Can you do the routine inspection and maintenance for a differential (ventilation, oil level, bearings, etc)? |
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| | | 6 | Do you know how to find specifications using a shop manual (ex.: differential oil viscosity)? |
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| | | 7 | Can you explain the basic operation of a differential? |
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| | | 8 | Do you know how to adjust the preload of a differential pinion equipped with a collapsable bushing? |
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| | | 9 | Do you know how to adjust differential backlash |
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| | | 10 | Do you know how to inspect and do maintenance on U-joints? |
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| | | 11 | Do you know how to inspect a CV joint when doing a road test? |
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| | | 12 | Do you know how to do the routine inspection and maintenance for an automatic transmission? |
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| | | 13 | Do you know how to fill and bleed a power steering system? |
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| | | 14 | Do you know how to disarm an air bag system when doing work on a steering column? |
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| | | 15 | Do you know how to inspect the different suspension ball joints? |
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| | | 16 | Can you diagnose a power steering system? |
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| | | 17 | Do you know how to check and fill up of fluid on a manual transmission? |
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| | | 18 | Can you identify the internal parts of a manual transmission? |
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| | | 19 | Do you know how to inspect the bearings on a disassembled manual transmission? |
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| | | 20 | Can you name and explain the three drive systems of a vehicle? |
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| Yes | No | item | Module 2 Brakes |
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| | | 1 | Can you explain the purpose of brake fluid and its maintenance? |
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| | | 2 | Can you explain the routine maintenance that is done on brake system parts? |
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| | | 3 | When the brake shoes are replaced are you able to inspect the other elements of the brake system? |
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| | | 4 | Do you know how to adjust the parking brake? |
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| | | 5 | Are you able to identify the possible causes for problems with the brake pedal? |
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| | | 6 | Do you know how to bleed the master cylinder? |
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| | | 7 | Would you be able to disassemble a tandem master cylinder and identify its internal parts? |
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| | | 8 | Can you explain the internal operation of a wheel cylinder? |
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| | | 9 | Do you know how to disassemble and reassemble a wheel cylinder? |
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| | | 10 | Can you identify and explain the operation of a self-adjusting mechanism? |
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| | | 11 | Do you know how to measure the runout on a disc? |
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| | | 12 | Can you identify the part of the brake caliper that makes it possible for the piston to return to its place after braking? |
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| | | 13 | Do you know how to take the measurements of a brake drum and to use the specifications to decide if it is still good? |
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| | | 14 | Can you explain the precautions to take when doing maintenance on brakes equipped with an ABS high-pressure system? |
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| | | 15 | Do you know how to inspect the wheel speed sensors on a vehicle equipped with ABS brakes? |
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| Yes | No | item | Module 3 Engines |
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| | | 1 | Can you explain the position of the valves and the pistons for each of the four strokes of the engine? |
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| | | 2 | Can you do the timing of the camshaft to the crankshaft and position the timing belt or chain? |
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| | | 3 | Do you know how to adjust the engine valves following manufacturer specifications? |
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| | | 4 | Can you explain in detail how to do a compression check? |
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| | | 5 | Can you diagnose the cause or causes of a weak compression?? |
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| | | 6 | Do you know how to do a leakdown test on a cylinder? |
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| | | 7 | Can you diagnose a cylinder head gasket before disassembly (internal leak)? |
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| | | 8 | Can you disassemble and measure the parts of a gas-powered four-cylinder engine with an overhead cam? |
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| | | 9 | Can you explain how to measure a cylinder for out of round? |
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| | | 10 | Can you identify the tools that are needed to measure a cylinder for taper? |
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| | | 11 | Do you know how to use a micrometer (metric andstandard)? |
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| | | 12 | Are you familiar with the different parts of the crankshaft? |
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| | | 13 | Do you know how to measure the crankshaft end play? |
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| | | 14 | Do you know how to measure the crankshaft to bearing clearance using a plastic gauge? |
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| | | 15 | Do you know how to check the straightness of a cylinder head? |
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| | | 16 | Do you know how to measure ring end gap? |
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| | | 17 | Do you know how to prepare the cylinder walls when installing new piston rings? |
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| | | 18 | Do you know how to inspect the PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve? |
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| | | 19 | Can you name the different elements of the cooling system? |
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| | | 20 | Do you know how to check a radiator cap? |
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| Yes | No | item | Module 4 Electricity and Fuel Supply Systems |
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| | | 1 | Are you familiar with all of the functions of a multimeter (voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, to inspect diodes)? |
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| | | 2 | Do you know how to do a load test on a battery? |
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| | | 3 | Do you know how to do a discharge test on a battery? |
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| | | 4 | Do you know how to test the charging system of a vehicle with a carbon cell? |
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| | | 5 | Do you know how to inspect the internal parts of an alternator (ex.: diode, stator) using a multimeter? |
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| | | 6 | Do you know how to do a voltage drop test on a charging circuit? |
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| | | 7 | Do you know how to check the amount of current needed by the starter? |
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| | | 8 | When replacing a starter and solenoid set, can you tell which of the two parts is faulty? |
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| | | 9 | Do you know how to check the two solenoid windings on the starter using a multimeter? |
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| | | 10 | Do you know how to check the voltage drop on the positive side of the starter circuit? |
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| | | 11 | Do you know how to check the condition of the relay using a multimeter? |
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| | | 12 | Do you know how to measure the primary and secondary resistance of an ignition coil using a multimeter? |
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| | | 13 | Do you know how to check the voltage going from the computer to a fuel injection system sensor? |
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| | | 14 | Do you know how to inspect an oxygen (O2) sensor using a multimeter? |
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| | | 15 | Do you know how to check the fuel pressure on a vehicle? |
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