Automotive Service Excellence (Ase) -
Electrical System Questions And
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What are the major components of the electrical system? - ANSWER✔✔battery
battery cables
alternator
alternator pulley
voltage regulator
starter
What are battery cables? - ANSWER✔✔electrical cables that connect the battery
to the vehicle's electrical system
What is an alternator? - ANSWER✔✔the main component in the charging system,
it is mounted on the engine and driven by a belt
What is a starter? - ANSWER✔✔an electric motor mounted on the engine or
transmission
**there are different types of starters: direct drive starter motors, gear reduction
starter motors, and permanent magnet starter motors (reduced size starters with
permanent magnets instead of wire coils)**
What is the purpose/function of a battery? - ANSWER✔✔to provide current for
cranking the engine, and to supplement the electrical needs of the vehicle
When should a battery be replaced? - ANSWER✔✔when it can no longer hold a
charge or fail a load test or capacitance test **average battery life is typically 3 to
5 years**
What is the purpose/function of battery cables? - ANSWER✔✔to connect the
battery to the vehicle's electrical system. The positive cable typically connects the
battery positive (+) post to the starter solenoid or relay. The negative cable
typically connects the battery negative (-) post to the engine and/or chassis ground.
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