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
    Difficulty
    5.1Moderateout of 10
    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