AUTO 206A - BASIC AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

    Recent Professors
    Mitchell Gallardo, Eli Jaramillo, Wendy Lucko
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    16–20 students
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Fundamentals of electrical theory and how it is applied in modern vehicles. Understanding of basic automotive electrical systems: circuits and lights, electronic devices, starting motors, charging systems, batteries and indicating devices. Building of automotive circuits, testing and repair of DC automotive circuits. Introduction to reading schematics, and troubleshooting. First level course in the preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A6 certification program. No credit if taken after AUTO 050. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 1:00pm–3:05pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 3:10pm–5:15pm, Tue Thu 1:00pm–2:25pm, Tue Thu 2:30pm–3:55pm