AUTO 171 - Climate Control System Diagnosis and Repair

    Recent Professors
    J. Pinnell, H. Wagner
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    28 students
    Credits
    1
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This lecture course demonstrates and describes climate control systems, theory, diagnosis and repair procedures utilizing state of the art equipment. This course applies basic heating and air conditioning test applications incorporating electronic controls units and computer networks. This course covers various vehicle computer functions such as: body electronics, climate control units, and electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle climate system operations. This course is preparation for ASE certification, and complemented by AUTO 171L Climate Control Diagnosis and Repair Lab, AUTO 171T Climate Control Diagnosis and Repair Assessment Test Out, and by Work Experience at the dealership. (CSU)
    Usually Held
    Fri 6:00pm–6:50pm, Tue Thu 9:00am–10:05am