electrical Flashcards
1
Q
battery
A
gives energy to starter
2
Q
battery responsibility
A
gives power to start engine & other parts when engine is off
3
Q
battery maintenance
A
- clean battery
- drive car
- charge battery
- replace after 3 years
4
Q
signs of bad battery
A
- not charging
- extreme heat or cold
- weird sound when starting engine
- rotten egg shell smell
5
Q
starter
A
rotates internal combustion engine to start engine
6
Q
signs of a bad starter
A
- weird sounds when starting car
- headlights & radio works but nothing happens when key is turned off
7
Q
starter maintenance
A
- clean starter
8
Q
alternator
A
- gives batt power to start car
- lasts 7 years
9
Q
types of alternators
A
magneto & turbo-alternators
10
Q
magneto
A
uses permanent magnet for magnetic field
11
Q
turbo-alternators
A
alternators in power stations driven by steam turbines
12
Q
parts of alternator
A
- voltage regulator
- recrifier
- rotor
- slip rings
- slip ring end bearing
-stator - drive end bearing
- pulley
- dc generator
13
Q
alternator maintenance
A
- clean
- keep cool
- don’t overload electrical system
14
Q
signs of bad alternator
A
- exposure to heat & water
- rubber burning smell
15
Q
dashboard
A
where monitor of vehicle is. also, switches and instruments
16
Q
parts of dashboard
A
odometer & oil pressure gauge
17
Q
odometer
A
measures distance traveled by car
18
Q
oil pressure gauge
A
measures oil pressure in engine & general health
