Automotive Electrical Diagnosis for Beginners

Course details

Unlock the mysteries of vehicle electrical systems with Automotive Electrical Diagnosis for Beginners! This comprehensive course is your gateway to mastering the fundamental concepts of electrical circuits, schematics, and diagnosing common faults that can impact the performance of your vehicle’s electrical components. Dive deep into understanding how systems like brake lights and horns function and learn how to identify, interpret, and resolve issues within those circuits. Whether you’re deciphering voltage readings, exploring parallel and series circuits, or troubleshooting a horn that “sounds like a sick cow,” this course will equip you with essential diagnostic skills. With clear, concise explanations of wiring schematics, you’ll build a strong foundation in electrical theory, allowing you to confidently approach automotive electrical diagnosis. By the end of Automotive Electrical Diagnosis for Beginners, you will be able to navigate various circuit configurations and understand how to diagnose and fix electrical issues with ease.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand how to diagnose and resolve common electrical faults.
2. Interpret and use electrical schematics effectively.
3. Identify differences between series and parallel circuits.
4. Apply the principles of voltage, current, and resistance to automotive systems.
5. Diagnose inoperative circuits using proper methods.
6. Recognize how various automotive systems rely on electrical components.

Course Curriculum

• Here is the list without the time-marks:
• Brake and Park Lamp – Fault 1
• Brake and Park Lamp – Fault 2
• Brake and Park Lamp Schematic
• Diagnosing an Inoperative Circuit
• Four Types of Faults
• Horn on All the Time
• Horn Schematic – Additional Schematic Details
• Horn Schematic – Description and Operation
• Horn Schematic – Horn Inoperative
• Horn Schematic – My Horn sounds like a Sick Cow
• Parallel Circuit – Voltage Readings Explained
• Parallel Circuit Voltmeter Worksheet
• Power Load and Ground – Can it Be this Easy?
• Power Load and Ground – Explained Using a Schematic
• Schematic Wiring Differences
• Series and Parallel Circuit Differences
• Series Circuit – Voltage Reading Explained
• Series Circuit Voltmeter Worksheet
• Series Schematic Variations
• Thank You
• Voltage Current Resistance
• Welcome and Introduction
• What Every Circuit Needs
• What Every Circuit Needs – Applied to a Schematic

Why buy this Automotive Electrical Diagnosis for Beginners course?

1. Unlimited access to the course for forever
2. Digital Certificate, Transcript, student ID all included in the price
3. Absolutely no hidden fees
4. Directly receive CPD accredited qualifications after course completion
5. Receive one to one assistance on every weekday from professionals
6. Immediately receive the PDF certificate after passing
7. Receive the original copies of your certificate and transcript on the next working day
8. Easily learn the skills and knowledge from the comfort of your home

Who is this Automotive Electrical Diagnosis for Beginners for?

1. Aspiring automotive enthusiasts eager to learn about electrical systems.
2. Beginners with no prior knowledge of automotive electronics.
3. Those seeking to diagnose and repair their vehicle’s electrical faults.
4. Individuals interested in understanding the basics of voltage and current in cars.
5. Anyone curious about how brake lights, horns, and circuits function in vehicles.
6. DIYers who want to enhance their automotive troubleshooting skills.

Certification

Upon course completion, a written assignment test is available. Pass the test to obtain a PDF certificate for 24 AED. Original hard copy certificates are available for an additional 38 AED. Updated on 07 March, 2025