Electrical Diagnostic Essentials

This course is a hands-on electrical overview designed for automotive and HD technicians.

No prerequisite knowledge is required.

Major topics include:

  • What is electricity?

  • Current, voltage and resistance

  • Electrical laws

  • Digital Multimeter (DMM) functions

  • Basic circuits

  • Circuit failures and diagnostic techniques

Each participant is required to bring their personal digital multimeter (DMM) to class.

Class duration: 1 day (8 hours)

Maximum class enrollment: 12 students

Car battery with multimeter measuring voltage, car engine components, and various hoses and wires in the engine bay.

The student will:

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    Gain an understanding of voltage, current and resistance.

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    Be introduced to the proper use and interpretation of a digital multimeter (DMM).

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    Gain an understanding of the use of electrical symbols and wiring schematics.

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    Demonstrate an understanding of Ohm’s Law.

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    Demonstrate the use of voltage drop measurements for electrical diagnostic purposes.

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    Demonstrate the use of current measurements for electrical diagnostics.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Tony Martin has taught automotive and heavy duty mechanics for twenty five years, both in the public and private sectors. He holds 22 ASE certifications, including A6 and T6. He has participated as a committee member to develop ASE electrical test questions.

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  • No prior electrical knowledge is required.

  • The student should bring an automotive digital multimeter that is capable of measuring voltage, current and resistance.