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Job Sheet: Name: Date: Use of A Voltmeter

The document provides instructions for conducting inspections and tests on vehicle systems including: 1) A job sheet to test voltage using a voltmeter by connecting it to a vehicle's battery and measuring readings with the headlights on and off. 2) Instructions to inspect all components of a vehicle's cooling system, including the radiator, hoses, belts, and overflow tank. 3) Procedures to perform a cylinder power balance test using a scope to evaluate engine performance. 4) Steps to visually inspect a vehicle battery and check its voltage and terminals. 5) A job sheet to test a battery's capacity using a tester to evaluate its state of charge and conduct a load test

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Job Sheet: Name: Date: Use of A Voltmeter

The document provides instructions for conducting inspections and tests on vehicle systems including: 1) A job sheet to test voltage using a voltmeter by connecting it to a vehicle's battery and measuring readings with the headlights on and off. 2) Instructions to inspect all components of a vehicle's cooling system, including the radiator, hoses, belts, and overflow tank. 3) Procedures to perform a cylinder power balance test using a scope to evaluate engine performance. 4) Steps to visually inspect a vehicle battery and check its voltage and terminals. 5) A job sheet to test a battery's capacity using a tester to evaluate its state of charge and conduct a load test

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JOB SHEET

NAME : ______________________________________________ Date: ____________________

USE OF A VOLTMETER

Upon completion of this job sheet, you should be able to measure available voltage and voltage drop

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Vehicle basic hand tools


Wiring diagram for vehicle voltmeter

1. Set the DMM to appropriate

2. Connect the meter across the battery. What is your reading in the meter?

3. With the meter still connected across the battery turn the vehicles headlight on. What is your reading on the

meter?

4. Disconnect the meter from the battery and turn off the headlights

Instructor Response _______________________________________________________________________________


_______________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________.
JOB SHEET
NAME: ________________________________________________ Date: __________________

COOLING SYSTEM INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSIS

Upon completion of this job sheet, you should be able to inspect the entire cooling system and determine the
cause of abnormal conditions

Tools and Materials

Vehicle
Clean cloth rag
Cooling system pressure tester
Service manual for the above vehicle

Describe the vehicle being worked on

Year_______Make____________VIN__________
Model______________________________

Procedures:
1. Inspect the following components and describe their condition
Radiator_____________________________
Radiator hoses________________________
Hose clamps________________________
Heater hoses_______________________
Over flow tank______________________
Cooling fan________________________
Drive belts________________________
Any obvious defects should be corrected
2. Remove the radiator cap. Make sure the engine is cooled down. ( do not do this if the engine is warm)
3. With a clean rag, wipe off the radiator filler neck, then inspect it. Is the sealing area free of accumulated dirt,
nicks or anything that would prevent the radiator cap from sealing good? Yes__ No___
If yes describe the condition_________________________________________
4. Check the locking tabs and or cams on the filler neck for damage. Describe their condition
5. Inspect the overflow tank, hose and connections. Look for cracks or other problems that may not allow the
system to seal.
6. Run a wire through the overflow tube or hose to clear any obstructions
7. What is the pressure rating of the radiator cap? _________psi
8. Top off the coolant to bring it to the proper level
9. Install the radiator cap
Instructor ‘s Response ____________________________________________________________________
JOB SHEET
NAME: __________________________________________ Date: ________________
CONDUCT A CYLINDER POWER BALANCE TEST
Upon completion of this job sheet, you should be able to conduct a cylinder power balance test and accurately interpret
the results

Tools and materials


Tune up scope

Describe the vehicle being work on

Year______________ Make _________________ VIN ______________________


Model ______________________________________________________
Engine type and size _____________________ Firing Order ________________

PROCEDURES

1. Describe the general running condition of the engine


_____________________________________________
2. Connect the scope to the engine according to the instructions given with the equipment
3. Using proper testing procedures, conduct a cylinder power balance test on the engine. Record the results
below. Cylinder no.: 1 2 3 4 5 6
____ ____ ___ ___ ___ ___
4. Describe what is indicated by the results of this test:
_______________________________________
5. Briefly explain what is actually being measured by a cylinder power balance test
________________________________________________________________

Instructor’s Response ________________________________________________________


JOB SHEET

NAME_________________________________________ Date_______

INSPECTING A BATTERY
Upon completion of this job sheet, you should be able to visually inspect a battery

TOOLS AND MATERIALS


A vehicle with a 12 volt battery
Multi-meter

PROCEDURES:

1. Describe the general appearance of the battery


_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. Describe the general appearance of the cable and terminals
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3. Check the tightness of the cables at both ends. Describe their condition
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
4. Connect the positive lead of the meter to the positive terminal of the battery
5. Put the negative lead on the battery case and move it all around the top and sides of the case. What reading do
you get on the voltmeter? ________________________________
6. What is indicated by the readings? _______________________________
7. Measure the voltage of the battery. ______ volts

Instructor’s response _________________________________


JOB SHEET

NAME_________________________________________ Date_______

TESTING THE BATTERY’S CAPACITY


Upon completion of this job sheet, you should be able to test a battery’s capacity

Tools and Materials


A vehicle with 12v battery
Service manual for the above vehicle
Starting and charging system tester

Describe the vehicle being worked on

Year_________________ make __________________________ model_______________


VIN_________________________-

PROCEDURES:

1. Perform a battery state of charge test


2. Record the specific gravity readings of each cell
1______2______3_____4____5____6____
3. Summarized the battery’s state of charge from the above and indicate the percentage
_____________________________________________________________________---
_____________________________________________________________________
4. Locate the cca of the battery. What is the rating?
5. Based on the CCA, How much load should be put on the battery during the capacity test? ______amps
6. Conduct the battery load test
Battery voltage decreased to____________ volts after ___________ seconds

Instructors Response:__________________________________________

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