ACE V43 - Automotive Hybrid Systems Repair and Diagnosis

    Recent Professors
    Chad Stangeland, Eric Irwin, Russell Gardner
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Summer 2025, Summer 2024
    Class Size
    12 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ACE V31 and ACE V32
    Summer 2026 Sections
    View Summer 2026 sections of ACE V43
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course takes an in-depth look at the operation, diagnosis, and service of hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and electric vehicles (EV). Topics include safety and personal protective equipment (PPE); low voltage systems; high voltage systems; high voltage batteries; inverter/converters; transaxles; electric motors; Atkinson Cycle internal combustion engines (ICE); heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; braking/regenerative braking; and steering systems. The course includes preparation for the ASE L3 Light duty hybrid/electric vehicles exam.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed 8:00am–11:50am, Mon Tue Wed 1:00pm–4:15pm, Mon Tue Wed 1:00pm–4:20pm