AUTO 106 - Automotive Electrical Tools and Diagnostic Procedures

    Recent Professors
    MVelasquez@riohondo.edu, agold@riohondo.edu, BMadden@riohondo.edu, mdighera@riohondo.edu, tlinares@riohondo.edu, lesten@riohondo.edu, eolson@riohondo.edu, SGriffith@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This introductory course is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of the electrical systems of the 21st century automobile. Emphasis is placed on electrical fundamentals, symbols and circuit diagrams, batteries, starting, charging, ignition, and lighting systems. Students learn the proper use of automotive electrical tools and equipment and how to safely perform basic vehicle electrical repair and maintenance operations. Students also have the opportunity to perform minor repair work on their own vehicles to complete required tasks. This course is required for the General Service Technician Certificate of Achievement. It is designed to be a companion course to AUTO 101 and AUTO 103, and is one of the three prerequisite courses for AUTO 107. Students are encouraged to complete all three courses in order to obtain a firm foundation in this subject.
    Usually Held
    Wed 6:00pm–8:25pm, Thu 1:00pm–3:25pm, Thu 6:00pm–8:25pm, Thu 8:00am–10:25am