AUT 201 - Automotive Chassis and Security Systems

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Auto Mechanics

Description:

This course is designed to expose the student to the chassis and many security systems used on today's modern vehicles. This course will prepare the student to diagnose, wire, troubleshoot, remove, and install components in a safe and efficient manner. In addition, topics such as air bag restraint systems; front, side, and roof units restraint systems; conventional seat belts and roofline slider belts will be addressed. Moreover, radio and speaker installations, automatic vehicle leveling systems, and proper wiring for anti-theft device installation systems will also be covered. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Test chassis and security systems; Define air bag restraint systems; Remove and service air bag systems; Prevent deployment of air bag systems; Demonstrate precaution during the disconnecting of air bags for servicing; Repair restraint systems using conventional seat belts and roofline slider belts; Inspect belt webbing and anchor locations; Install belt webbing and anchor locations; Recognize delayed lighting and running lamps; Install and repair automatic locks, security and anti-theft devices; Perform appropriate wiring for anti-theft device installation; Install radios, CD tape players, and speakers systems; Replace and repair electronic heat grids on rear windows; Utilize automatic vehicle leveling systems; Utilize the wiring diagram and computer; Install automatic built in security systems; Adjust chassis; Troubleshoot chassis operation.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

AUT 100 and AUT 151

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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