HET 4 ELECTRICAL Flashcards
ELECTRICAL REVIEW AND NEW
When finding electrical faults where should a tech look first?
Source - confirm voltage and connection
How often should wiring be secured?
1.8m or 6Ft
What size gauge of wire should be used when doing repairs?
OEM gauge
What is the component called on a relay from point 85 to 86?
Actuator winding
In a Parallel circuit what should total resistance be?
Less than the smallest resistance
In Series circuit how can you find total resistance?
The sum of all resistance
What are the two most common electrical faults?
Open or High Resistance
What does MALT stand for?
Material
Area
Length
Temperature
What effect can too long of wires have on a system?
Increase resistance
What are the two types of grounds?
Chassis ground (frame)
or
Dedicated ground
Can ALL circuits be soldered for repairs?
No, solder is not recommended on digital circuits
What are some type of repairs for wiring?
Western union splice
crimp with Butt connector
crimp with Splice connector
solder all
How much insulation should be removed when doing crimp style wire repairs?
5/16” or 7.5mm
190404b pg16
Is series or parallel circuits the most common for lighting circuits?
Parallel
Why should you let circuits warm up before testing?
It can affect your reading
Operator complains that the light is not as bright as usual. The tech finds source voltage drop across the light. Is the operators complaint valid?
No, that is as bright as it will be with source voltage
If you have a dim light, what could be the problem?
A high resistance on ground or power side
What should be done to the system before taking resistance readings on a system?
De-energize the circuit or remove component
What does a high impedance DMM have for resistance?
10 Mega Ohms
Ohm’s law dictates?
that one volt of electrical force is required to cause one ampere of current to flow through one ohm of resistance
In a parallel circuit what should be the voltage available through all legs of the system?
Source voltage (or the same)
What is troubleshooting to find electric faults also referred to?
Isolating the fault (failure)
When trying to diagnose an electrical fault, using your DMM it is okay to pierce the insulation on the wiring to find the failure?
No. DO NOT piece the insulation
ALWAYS connect the probes of the DMM at accessible conductor connections
To join multi-strand wire, how much insulation should be removed. (Not a crimp style repair)
20mm or 3/4”
190404b pg 12
How are electrical schematics drawn?
De-energized and normal position
What is the purpose of a relay?
To use a small amount of amps to control a LARGE amount of amps
Why do we use relays?
To allow a smaller gauge wire
Do electrical schematics show exact location of components?
No
When repairing or connecting different gauge wires or multiple wires, what should be used?
A splice clip crimp
Voltage can be shown as (E), why?
Stands for Electromotive force
Where can high resistance be found in a wire harness that has weather pack or deutsch connectors?
At the connector, if it is corroded or not mated correctly
What can be used to help keep connections clean and moisture free?
O-ring seals, dielectric grease or siealant silicon can be used
What do manufactures publish to guide the tech through trouble shooting faults?
Flow charts
If a component is not working at all what is the probable fault?
Open
If two components work at the same time when the operator only turns ONE on what is the probable fault?
A short (shot to voltage)
What is the reason for headlight adjustment?
To provide max illumination or provide proper night time views without causing oncoming driver discomfort
What is the last step in preparing to do a headlight adjustment?
Shut down the engine, set parking brakes and chock the tires
What are the two movements available when adjusting headlamps?
Vertically and laterally
Can the headlamps be adjusted on a truck that isn’t level?
No, the headlamps will have the most accurate adjustment when the vehicle is level
Why should the suspension be checked before aligning head lights?
A sagging suspension can create an unlevel truck
What are the gauge types available?
LED LCD Mechanical Analog Electric Analog Vacuum fluorescent information
Does cold temperatures affect Liquid Crystal Displays?
Yes
What are you allowed when testing specific gravity variance between highest and lowest cells specific gravity on batteries?
a) 5
b) .5
c) 0.05
d) 0.0005
0.05 (half)
What bias is needed to provide light from LED?
Forward bias
Do you need back lights in an LED gauge?
No the LED gives off the light needed
Does LCD gauges need a back lamp available?
Yes or you cannot read the gauge in the dark
What do the numbers/letters look like in a vacuum fluorescent display?
Pixels, tiny dots of light
Do vacuum fluorescent gauges need to be illuminated from behind?
No
What does multiplexing reduce?
Complexity, Cost, Weight, and Size of wiring harness
What are the common communication data buses?
J-1708/1587 AND J-1939
What do modules do with inputs and outputs?
Receive Inputs
and
Control Outputs
What are some circuits that for safety are on constant power?
Headlamps Tail lamps brake lights clearance/marker lights cab/sleeper lights electric horn 7 PIN trailer receptacle ignition switch
What are the two types of common circuit breaks?
Type I - auto reset (cycling)
Type II - manual reset/repair
Describe the third type of circuit breaker
Type III - push button type
What size fusible link should be used?
4 gauge size Smaller than what it is protecting
ie. on an 8 gauge wired circuit, use a 12 gauge fusible link
In a light circuit with a Type I circuit breaker, what could be causing a “flashing” light?
A short to ground, allowing a higher than normal current causing the circuit breaker to open
How many volts are lowered with the terminal block in the daytime running light circuit?
2 or 3 volts
What does a terminal block need due to heat created by lowering voltage?
Aluminium heat sink
The daytime running light terminal block can be referred to as?
a module
When can Night running lights be used?
When the high beams are ON
What colours are clearance/marker lights?
Amber or Red depending on location
What is used in the dash panel lights to control the light intensity? (2 options)
Series connected rheostat
PWM - Digital signal
What should a tech be caution about when mounting a rheostat in a system?
Creates heat when reducing system voltage
Constant power terminal can also be called?
Powered at all times terminal
If there is damage to the cladding sheath on a optic fibres, what is the repair?
Cannot be repaired, must be replaced
In a system with LEDs can electromechanical flashers be used?
No, there isn’t enough current draw
What controls a vehicles back up lights?
Transmission-mounted switch
or
ECU
Describe Solenoid
An electromagnetic device - changes electrical energy into linear movement
What are the three categories of solenoids?
Discrete
Proportional
Latching
Does the return spring in a discrete solenoid hold the plunger in a relaxed position or in a fully extended position?
Relaxed
What are the two positions of a discrete solenoid?
Fully Retracted
or
Fully Extended
What could result if the sleep door is left unlatched for a long period of time? (uses a discrete solenoid)
It could overheat and melt insulation
Making the solenoid useless
A proportional solenoid has how many positions?
infinite
If the voltage increases in a proportional solenoid what happens to the magnetic field?
Also INCREASES
What controls the voltage signal to a proportional solenoid?
ECU
What controls a latching solenoid?
Current-reversing circuit
Describe self-induction
Producing a voltage in the coil circuit when current flow stops