Bierly, Justin, Automotive Technology

ENGINE REPAIR

Research applicable vehicle and service information, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins.

Verify operation of the instrument panel engine warning indicators.

Install engine covers using gaskets, seals, and sealers as required.

RESERVED

Adjust valves (mechanical or hydraulic lifters).

Inspect, replace, and adjust drive belts, tensioners, and pulleys; check pulley and belt alignment.

Inspect and test coolant; drain and recover coolant; flush and refill cooling system with recommended coolant; bleed air as required.

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause, and correction.

Identify and interpret electrical/electronic system concern; determine necessary action.

Research applicable vehicle and service information, such as electrical/electronic system operation, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins.

Locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers.

Use wiring diagrams during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems.

Check electrical circuits with a test light; determine necessary action.

Check electrical circuits using fused jumper wires; determine necessary action.

Locate shorts, grounds, opens, and resistance problems in electrical/electronic circuits; determine necessary action.

Measure and diagnose the cause(s) of excessive parasitic draw; determine necessary action.

Inspect and test fusible links, circuit breakers, and fuses; determine necessary action.

Inspect and test switches, connectors, relays, solenoid solid state devices, and wires of electrical/electronic circuits; perform necessary action.

Remove and replace terminal end from connector; replace connectors and terminal ends.

Repair wiring harness (including CAN/BUS systems).

Perform solder repair of electrical wiring.

Identify location of hybrid vehicle high voltage circuit disconnect (service plug) location and safety procedures.

Perform battery state-of-charge test; determine necessary action.

Perform battery capacity test; confirm proper battery capacity for vehicle application; determine necessary action.

Maintain or restore electronic memory functions.

Inspect, clean, fill, and/or replace battery, battery cables, connectors, clamps, and hold-downs.

Perform battery charge.

Start a vehicle using jumper cables or an auxiliary power supply.

Identify electronic modules, security systems, radios, and other accessories that require reinitialization or code entry following battery disconnect.

Perform starter current draw tests; determine necessary action.

Perform starter circuit voltage drop tests; determine necessary action.

Inspect and test starter relays and solenoids; determine necessary action.

Remove and install starter in a vehicle.

Inspect and test switches, connectors, and wires of starter control circuits; perform necessary action.

Differentiate between electrical and engine mechanical problems that cause a slow-crank or no-crank condition.

Perform charging system output test; determine necessary action.

Diagnose charging system for the cause of undercharge, no-charge, and overcharge conditions.

Inspect, adjust, or replace generator (alternator) drive belts, pulleys, and tensioners; check pulley and belt alignment.

Remove, inspect, and install generator (alternator).

Perform charging circuit voltage drop tests; determine necessary action.

Diagnose the cause of brighter than normal, intermittent, dim, or no light operation; determine necessary action.

Inspect, replace, and aim headlights and bulbs.

Inspect and diagnose incorrect turn signal or hazard light operation; perform necessary action.

Inspect and test gauges and gauge sending units for cause of abnormal gauge readings; determine necessary action.

Inspect and test connectors, wires, and printed circuit boards of gauge circuits; determine necessary action.

Diagnose the cause of incorrect operation of warning devices and other driver information systems; determine necessary action.

Diagnose incorrect horn operation; perform necessary action.

Diagnose incorrect wiper operation; diagnose wiper speed control and park problems; perform necessary action.

Diagnose incorrect washer operation; perform necessary action.

Diagnose incorrect operation of motor-driven accessory circuits; determine necessary action.

RESERVED

Remove and reinstall door panel.