Automotive Cars and Trucks #2 - Support Systems (AC, OBD2, Charging, Computer)
Sequel to Class #1, exploring the support systems in a vehicle.
David Salch
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What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Each Week the student will be expected to locate the components discussed in class on their own vehicle and report back what type each is.Class Experience
This is a multi week course that dives deeper into the practical science behind how cars and trucks work. Each week we will delve into a couple of topics as we go through the entire supporting system of a automobile.
This is a sequel to the "Deeper Understanding of Cars and Trucks #1". It is not necessary to take class #1 first, but is recommended.
Course outline:
Week 1: The Electrical System
Fuses
Wires
Alternator
Relay
Battery
Ignition systems
Week 2: Computer Control System
OBD-II
Check Engine Light
Stats
Trouble Codes
Sensors
Week 3: Engine Temperature Control
Radiator
Fan
Water pump
Thermostat
Coolant
Week 4: Climate Control
AC
Heater
Week 5: Frame
Suspension
Shock Absorbers
Springs
Leaf
Coiled
McPherson Struts vs Double Wishbone
U-Joints
This course is a combination of lecture, interactive whiteboarding, video animations, and discussion.
There is a small amount of homework each week, which consists of exploring your own vehicle to find the components discussed in class. Some week it is just reporting back, others will ask for pictures. Either way its a lot of fun and applies what we learned to real life.Learning Goals
The goal of this class is basic understanding of the components and how they work together to make a functioning vehicle.
Other Details
Supply List
This class will be based largely on whiteboard teaching plus detailed animations to show operation of parts.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2016
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Early on in life I became fascinated by cars and the technology that makes them work. As a teenager I was tasked with maintaining the family business fleet of cars and trucks, which included diesels. I was rebuilding diesel injection pumps and tuning engines back in high school. This work/hobby has stayed with me through the decades as I maintained the understanding of the evolving technologies until today I maintain all my own farm equipment on my small farm.
Couple the experience of how to do things with the deep understanding of how and why they work, and then add a unique ability to explain things in a easy to grasp way, and that describes this class.Reviews
Live Group Class
$100
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
50 min
Completed by 303 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-18 learners per class
