B9. Identify hybrid vehicle auxiliary (12v) battery service, repair, and test procedures.

Identify hybrid vehicle auxiliary (12v) battery service, repair, and test procedures.  I accomplished this task by reading the high voltage hybrid vehicles part in the electrical book. I learned that the high voltage wires and areas where colored with orange. The auxiliary 12 volt is usually the same as any other 12 volt battery system.

B8. Identify electronic modules, security systems, radios, and other accessories that require reinitialization or code entry after reconnecting vehicle battery.

.  Identify electronic modules, security systems, radios, and other accessories that                            require re initialization or code entry after reconnecting vehicle battery. I have accomplished this task by reading about it in the book. Also I feel that I have accomplished this by installing a battery memory saver in the Ford Expedition prior to performing a parasitic draw test. Usually the only two things that require a re initiialization code are factory stereos and anti theft systems. 

B7. . Identify high-voltage circuits of electric or hybrid electric vehicle and related safety precautions.

.  Identify high-voltage circuits of electric or hybrid electric vehicle and related safety                    precautions. I have accomplished this task by reading about the high voltage hybrid cars in the book. Although we did zero work whatsoever on hybrid cars, I have learned that the color of the high voltage cables is orange and that when we pull the safety switch we need to wait 90 minutes for all the modules to go to sleep.

B6. Jump-start vehicle using jumper cables and a booster battery or an auxiliary power supply.

Jump-start vehicle using jumper cables and a booster battery or an auxiliary power                            supply. I accomplished this task by reading the electrical book that told me about how to properly connect jumper cables from a good battery to a bad. The bad battery is connected first and then the good battery's positive cable is attached first. It is important that the negative cable of the jumper cables on the bad battery side be connected to a proper ground as to not explode the battery. 

B5. . Perform slow/fast battery charge according to manufacturer’s recommendations.

 Perform slow/fast battery charge according to manufacturer’s recommendations. I accomplished this task by performing a three minute charge on the Ford Expedition in the shop. Me and Lucas did this by hooking up the fast charger and setting it to 45 amps. we then set a timer to three minutes and after it was done charging we determined that the battery was not sulfate because it maintained a proper voltage.                       

B4. Inspect and clean battery; fill battery cells; check battery cables, connectors, clamps, and hold-downs.

Inspect and clean battery; fill battery cells; check battery cables, connectors, clamps, and hold-downs.  I accomplished this task by cleaning the surface of the battery and testing for voltage loss between the two terminals. As a part of that test, me and Lucas checked the battery cables, connectors, clamps and hold downs, and we determined that the hold downs where non existent. This picture here shows the proper battery cables and connectors and a proper hold down. 

B3. Maintain or restore electronic memory functions.

Maintain or restore electronic memory functions.  I accomplished this task by hooking up a memory saves in the Ford Expedition in the shop. this was done prior to the parasitic draw lab which required the disconnection of the battery, which without a memory saver would loose all of the computer memories of the car such as preset radio stations, cruise control presets, etc. This memory saver is plugged into the same connector to which a scan tool is connected. 

B2. Confirm proper battery capacity for vehicle application; perform battery capacity test; determine necessary action.

Confirm proper battery capacity for vehicle application; perform battery capacity test;                    determine necessary action. I accomplished this task by performing a battery capacitance test on the ford expedition in the shop. Me and lucas both came to the conclusion that the vehicle passed the test because it maintained a voltage above 9.6 volts at the end of the 15 second interval. 

B1. Perform battery state-of-charge test; determine necessary action.

 Perform battery state-of-charge test; determine necessary action.  I have accomplished this task by performing a battery state of charge test on the ford expedition in the shop as part of our battery service task sheet. I remember the percentages that the voltage value gives us of the state of charge of the battery, 12.66 being 100 percent fully charged. 

A13. Perform solder repair of electrical wiring.

            13. Perform solder repair of electrical wiring. I accomplished this task about three weeks ago. I created a fused jumper wire out of two pieces of wire, two alligator clips, and a fuse holder. I soldered those things together thus accomplishing my task of soldering electrical wire.

A12. Repair wiring harness.

            12. Repair wiring harness. I accomplished this very task by taking appart a wiring harness and showing it to Jerry while it was taken apart. I then put it back together as if it was all new parts. In this way I accomplished the task of repairing a wiring harness. 

A11. Replace electrical connectors and terminal ends.

Replace electrical connectors and terminal ends. I accomplished this by taking a wire connector and taking it apart and putting it back together the way I found it.  and it was functional.  I also installed terminal ends on wires that I used to assemble relays. 

A10. Inspect and test switches, connectors, relays, solenoid solid state devices, and wires of electrical/electronic circuits; determine necessary action. P-1.

 Inspect and test switches, connectors, relays, solenoid solid state devices, and wires of electrical/electronic circuits; determine necessary action. A accomplished this by testing switches and connectors on snap circuits in the classroom by the shop. I tested relays and learned how they work by reading the book and by completing the Argo modules and by testing the relays we had in class. 

A9. Inspect and test fusible links, circuit breakers, and fuses; determine necessary action.

Inspect and test fusible links, circuit breakers, and fuses; determine necessary action.  I accomplished this by testing the fuses in the subaru when testing the brake light switch in class about three and a half weeks ago. we tested fuses in the 

A8. Use wiring diagrams during the diagnosis (troubleshooting) of electrical/electronic

 Use wiring diagrams during the diagnosis (troubleshooting) of electrical/electronic circuit problems. I accomplished this by looking up wiring diagrams for assigned vehicles to test tail light circuits in the subaru. I found the wiring diagrams on All Data on my computer and I printed them off. 

A7. Diagnose the cause(s) of excessive key-off battery drain (parasitic draw); determine necessary action.

Diagnose the cause(s) of excessive key-off battery drain (parasitic draw); determine necessary action. I accomplished this by testing the parasitic draw on the Ford Expedition. I did some reserch on All Data about the specified draw with the key off. Needless to say, the parasitic draw was within spec, although we had to wait two days for thge modules to fall asleep, the draw was within spec. 

A6. Use wiring diagrams during the diagnosis (troubleshooting) of electrical/electronics.

Use wiring diagrams during the diagnosis (troubleshooting) of electrical/electronics. I accomplished this by creating a jumper wire and using it to activate the horn on the subaru to make sure it was opperable. I also read in the Electrical book about it. I really learned how to do this. 

A5. Check operation of electrical circuits with a test light.

  Check operation of electrical circuits with a test light. I accomplished this by using a test light to check the horn circuit on the subaru in the shop. It is important to make sure to attach the aligator clip part to a suitable ground and the needle part of the test light to a voltage to tset for it's presence. If the test light turns on, then the circuit has continuity. 

A4. Demonstrate knowledge of the causes and effects from shorts, grounds, opens, and resistance problems in electrical/electronic circuits.

Demonstrate knowledge of the causes and effects from shorts, grounds, opens, and  resistance problems in electrical/electronic circuits. I accomplished this by reading the chapter in the Electrical book that covered this. I also accomplished this task by testing voltages around opens and testing high resistances and observing lights become dimmer with higher resistance. 

A3. Demonstrate proper use of a digital multimeter (DMM) when measuring source voltage, voltage drop (including grounds), current flow, and resistance.

Demonstrate proper use of a digital multimeter (DMM) when measuring source voltage, voltage drop (including grounds), current flow, and resistance. I accomplished this by assembling and testing source voltage, voltage drop, current flow, and resistance on the snap circuit kits. Also, I accomplished these things by completing the Argo modules. 

A2. Demonstrate knowledge of electrical/electronic series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits using principles of electricity (Ohm’s Law).

Demonstrate knowledge of electrical/electronic series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits using principles of electricity (Ohm’s Law).  I demonstrated knowledge of these things by testing and making calculations on snap circuits in parallel, series, and series parallel. Also, I accomplished those things by passing the Argo modules on Argo.

 

A1. Research applicable vehicle and service information, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins.

Research applicable vehicle and service information, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. I accomplished this by utilizing All-Data and Pro Demand to research information and specifications for assigned vehicles. Also, I had used this software back in high school when I went to the Copper Country ISD. 

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