Do it Yourself - Automotive Electrical Diagnosis - Beginner

Learn to Eliminate the Possible Causes of Basic Automotive Electrical Faults oftentimes without even Touching the Car

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Last Updated: 2022-05-03 11:05:33 English Course Type: Self Learning

Understand Basic Automotive Electrical Schematics Diagrams.
Utilize a Diagnostic Process to isolate the vehicle's electrical problem.

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!

No Prior Automotive or Electrical Understanding is Required. Just a desire to learn and a willingness to practice the diagnostic process.

Do-it-Yourselfers or Anyone who wants to learn how to Diagnose Basic Automotive Electrical Circuits.
Anyone looking to Eliminate Wasted Time and Money guessing which components might be bad.
Beginner Automotive Students looking to better understand Automotive Electrical and Schematic Diagrams.

Section 1 : The Basics - Electrical Circuit Fundamaentals 6 Lectures 00:16:18
Lecture 1 :
Welcome and Introduction Preview
Do it Yourself - Automotive Electrical Diagnosis - Course Introduction
Lecture 2 :
Voltage Current Resistance
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.
Lecture 3 :
What Every Circuit Needs
Power Load and Ground, the three necessities for any working circuit.
Lecture 4 :
What Every Circuit Needs - Applied to a Schematic
Power Load and Ground identified on a Schematic Diagram.
Lecture 5 :
Power Load and Ground - Can it Be this Easy?
A short dramatization showing how easy your diagnosis will become once you understand what to look for.
Lecture 6 :
Power Load and Ground - Explained Using a Schematic
In this video, you will learn why a circuit does not work and how to start to identify the possible suspects.
Section 2 : Diagnostic Basics and Circuit Types 8 Lectures 00:39:22
Lecture 1 :
Diagnosing an Inoperative Circuit
Three Questions to answer about any basic automotive circuit that is not working.
Lecture 2 :
Four Types of Faults
The Four Types of Faults Explained using Schematic Examples
Lecture 3 :
Series and Parallel Circuit Differences
Here you will understand the different types of circuits and why they are used.
Lecture 4 :
Series Circuit Voltmeter Worksheet
Test your skill and see if you can figure out what the expected voltages are at different points in a series circuit.
Lecture 5 :
Series Circuit - Voltage Reading Explained
Detailed explanation and illustrations to help you understand the "What" and the "Why" of expected voltage readings in a series circuit.
Lecture 6 :
Parallel Circuit Voltmeter Worksheet
Test your skill and see if you can figure out what the expected voltages are at different points in a parallel circuit.
Lecture 7 :
Parallel Circuit - Voltage Readings Explained
Detailed explanation and illustrations to help you understand the "What" and the "Why" of expected voltage readings on a parallel circuit.
Lecture 8 :
Series Schematic Variations
Four Variations of the same circuit. They schematics look different, but electrically, they are the same. Download the Electrical Fundamentals Quiz when done with this lesson to test your progress.
Section 3 : Diagnosing Faults Using Schematics 10 Lectures 00:54:08
Lecture 1 :
Schematic Wiring Differences
This video demonstrates and explains how different manufacturers may draw their diagrams differently.
Lecture 2 :
Brake and Park Lamp Schematic
The basic components and wiring layout of the brake and park lamp circuit are explained.
Lecture 3 :
Brake and Park Lamp - Fault 1
Diagnostic practice using the schematic to narrow down the possibilities like a detective.
Lecture 4 :
Brake and Park Lamp - Fault 2
More diagnostic practice using the brake and park lamp schematic.
Lecture 5 :
Horn Schematic - Description and Operation
Here the basic horn schematic is explained identifying the components and their orientation.
Lecture 6 :
Horn Schematic - Additional Schematic Details
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.
Lecture 7 :
Horn Schematic - My Horn sounds like a Sick Cow
Horn Circuit - Diagnostic Process - Fault 1
Lecture 8 :
Horn Schematic - Horn Inoperative
Horn Circuit - Diagnostic Process - Fault 2
Lecture 9 :
Horn on All the Time
Horn Circuit - Diagnostic Process - Fault 3
Lecture 10 :
Thank You and Next Steps
Program Summary and Next Steps

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A Tale of Two Careers…. Prior to becoming a Trader and Instructor, Steve was and still is an ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician. He was the “go to” guy for vehicles with problems that no one else could fix, as well as a Shop Foreman and Instructor of fellow technicians. After 26 years as a Top Technician specializing in Diagnosing Electrical and Electronics Systems, Steve made the move to Automotive Instructor and spent the next 10 years at a Technical School in NY. There he received a Recognition Award as Top Instructor for being able to get through to students that others thought could not succeed. Steve feels teaching is about getting the students involved in the learning experience, teaching in a way that lets the students realize “they can do this”, not how hard it is. He is passionate about what he does and takes great pride in every light bulb he can turn on. Steve has been trading Stocks and Options since 1999. With his passion for teaching, he has been a perfect fit as an Options Coach/Mentor for three Online Trading Education Companies. The Founder and Options Coach at BlueChipTraderDevelopment.com, Steve is available to answer your questions as well as provide One-on-One Online Personal Coaching Sessions. Years of Coaching new and experienced Traders has given Steve the understanding of what struggling traders need most, clear explanations of the Processes that will lead them to the Success they are looking for in their Trading.