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TECHNOLOGY AND
LIVELIHOOD
EDUCATION
Industrials Arts
(Automotive Servicing)
Quarter 2 – Module 2:
TESTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AND DETERMINE PREFERRED
ACTION

Department of Education. Republic of the Philippines

Automotive Servicing – Grade 10
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 2 – Module 2: Testing Electrical System and determine
Preferred Action
First Edition, 2020

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TECHNOLOGY AND
LIVELIHOOD
EDUCATION
Industrials Arts
(Automotive Servicing)
Quarter 2 – Module 2:
TESTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AND PREFERRED ACTION
Introductory Message
For the Facilitator:

Welcome to Automotive Servicing 10 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on

Automotive Servicing!

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Know competencies you are expected to learn in
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
COVER PAGE
COPY RIGHT PAGE
TITLE PAGE
INTRODUCTORY MESSAGE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
What I Need to Know
What I Know
Lesson 1 – Test Electrical System and Determine Preferred Action

What I Need to Know

What I Know
What’s In
What’s New
What is It
What’s More
What I Have to Learned
What I Can Do
Post Assessment
Additional Activities

Answer Key
References
 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
testing electrical system and determine preferred action. The scope of this module permits it
to be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse
vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the
course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook
you are now using.

The module has one lesson:

Lesson 1 – Repair, replacement of head light and techniques in determining the
faults/defects of electrical system

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Head light repair and replacement;

What I Know

Directions: This checklist determines your initial level of knowledge and mastery
about to perform correct procedure for testing and determine the
faults/defects using appropriate tools and techniques.

SELF-RATING COMPETENCY CHECKLIST IN PERFORMING CORRECT

PROCEDURE FOR TESTING AND DETERMINING THE FAULTS/DEFECTS
USING APPROPRIATE TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES.

I can do
I cannot I am this but I
do this learning need to
yet how to do learn
COMPETENCY this. more and
improve.
Pre (1) Pre (2) Pre (3)
 Uses correct
procedure
for testing the
 lighting system.
 Tests the
faults/defects
using appropriate
tools.
 Checks the quality
of
works.
 Uses the
tools/materials
and
equipment
appropriate
ly.
 Observes safety
measures in
testing and
determining the
faults/defects
using appropriate
tools and
techniques.
LEGEND:
20 - Advance

17 - 19 - Proficient

13 - 16 - Approaching Proficiency

8 - 12 - Developing

1 - 7 - Beginning

In this module, you will learn how to test electrical system and
determine preferred action. We will be discussing the process of
testing and checking the electrical system.
 LESSON
TEST ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND
1 DETERMINE PREFERRED ACTION

Lesson: TEST ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND DETERMINE PREFERRED ACTION

 Test electrical system without causing damage to workplace or vehicle.

 Perform correct procedure for testing and interpreting schematic
diagram in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification.
 Determine the faults/defects using appropriate tools and techniques.
 Execute remedies based on the identified faults/defects.

What I Need to Know

Objectives

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Head light repair and replacement;

What I Know

ACTIVITY 2.1 HEAD LIGHT REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT

SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

 Headlamp
 Test lamp
 Soldering iron
 Electrical tapes
 Wire terminal
  Fender apron cover

TOOLS

 Philip screwdrivers
 Standard screwdrivers
 Electrical pliers
 Wrenches (Box and Open)

EQUIPMENT

 Battery (12volts)
 Electrical mock-up/Vehicle

PROCEDURE:

1. Place fender covers around the vehicle fender work area.

2. Remove the bezel.

Note: This type of replacement usually requires the removal of the bezel.
The bezel is the retaining trim around a component.

3. Remove the retaining ring screws and the retaining trim. Do not turn the
two head light aiming adjustment screw.

Fig. 4. Remove the light bezel.

4. Remove the headlight from the shell assembly.

5. Disconnect the wire connector from the back of the headlight

6. Check the wire connector for corrosion or other foreign materials. Clean
as needed.

Fig. 5. Exploded view of headlight assembly.

7. Coat the connector terminals and the prongs of the new headlight with the
dielectric grease to prevent corrosion.

8. Install the wire connector to the headlight prongs and place the headlight
into the shell assembly. When positioning the headlight, be sure that the
embossed number is at the top.

9. Install the retainer trim and fasteners.

10. Check the operation of the headlight.

11. Check headlight aiming as described.

12. Install the headlight bezel.

 What’s In |
ACTIVITY 2.2 IDENTIFY, CITE THE FUNCTION OR USES, AND TERMINALS
OF EACH PART OF LIGHTING SYSTEM
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

 Flasherrelay ●Taillights ● Dome light

 Fuse boxwithfuse ●Parklights ●Horn
 IgnitionSwitch ●Stoplights ● Push buttonswitch
 Brakelightswitch ●Plate light ● Main lightswitch
 Ammeter ●Headlight ● Toggleswitch
 Back-uplightswitch ●Signallight ● Dimmerswitch
TOOLS

 Electricalpliers
 Long nosepliers
 Testlight
 Screwdrivers

EQUIPMENT

 Battery 12volts
 Electricalmock-up

Plan/Working Drawing:

Fig.21.Sample plan used in the lighting system.

PROCEDURE:

1. Prepare the necessary materials andequipment.

2. Familiarize the parts of lightingsystem.

3. Cite the function of each part of the lightingsystem.

4. Pin-point where the parts of lighting system in the vehicle will

befound.

5. Familiarize the terminals found in each parts of lightingsystem.

a. Terminal of headlight.
b. Terminal of dimmerswitch.
c. Terminal of main lightswitch.
d. Terminal of hornrelay.
e. Terminal of parklight.
f. Terminal of taillight.
g. Terminal of signallight.
h. Terminal of platelight.
i. Terminal of back-uplight.
j. Terminal ofhorn.
k. Terminal of flasherrelay.
l. Terminal of toggleswitch.
m. Terminal of hazardswitch.
n. Terminal of push-pullswitch.
o. Terminal of push buttonswitch.
p. Terminal of brake lightswitch.
q. Terminal of backup lightswitch.
r. Terminal ofbattery.
s. Terminal ofammeter.
t. Terminal of ignitionswitch.
u. Terminal of fuse box withfuse.

Note: This terminal of body electrical is found in conventional

switches.

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 What’s New

SELF-CHECK 2.1

ASSESSMENT OF

PERFORMANCE HEAD

LIGHT REPAIR AND

REPLACEMENT

Directions: This performance assessment determines your level

of knowledge and mastery about head light repair and
replacement. Accomplish the checklist.

Workmanship/Performance Points

A. Quality of Work with Application of Safety Measures

35 – Exemplary

25 – Adequate

10 – Needs improvement

B. Accuracy of Performance under a Specified Time

30 – All work is complete and correct

20 – Minor mistake or error

10 – Some of the work maybe incomplete/misdirected

C. Proper use of Tools/Equipment with Safety Measures

35 – Select/use properly of tools/equipment

25 – Wrong handling of tools

10 – Tools are not suitable for the job

TOTAL SCORE

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RATINGSCALE: Total Score Numerical Rating Descriptive Rating 29

–35 91 - 100 Best

22 –28 86 - 90 Better

15 - 21 81 - 85 Good

08 - 14 76 - 80 Fair

01 - 07 71 - 75 Needs
Improvement
YOURSCORE? PERFORMANCELEVEL

What is it

INFORMATION SHEET 2.1

REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OF HEADLIGHT AND TECHNIQUES IN

DETERMINING THE FAULTS/DEFECTS OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Headlights are considered as the most important set of lamps

for the driver. When switched on, they provide light ahead of the
vehicle. The next activity, headlight repair and replacement is
needed to perform by students with safety precautions.

Headlights are intrinsic parts of a vehicle, which are affixed to

the header panel assembly in front of an automobile. These lights
have three basic components: reflectors, filament, and special
lenses that are combined in an air tight unit. Headlights come in
variety of shapes, designs, colors, materials, and sizes. Circular is
the common shape as it is easy to manufacture. Headlights are
mostly made of plastic and usually come in pairs and are operated
electronically.

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DETERMINE THE FAULTS/DEFECTS USING APPROPRIATE
TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES BY THEFOLLOWING:

1. With your eyes, look for:

a. Dislocated or broken connections.
b. Corroded connectors.
c. Parts interfering with other parts.
d. Faded or burnt colors of parts.
e. Reading of meters and gauges.
2. With your hands:
a. Check the temperature of the parts (they feel hot when an
un usually large current flows in or on them).
b. Shake the parts to discover defective connections.
c. Sound the parts.
d. Check vibration and determine whether or not the parts are
in their normal condition.
3. With your nose:
a. Try to detect the smell of anything burning (wire, paint, or
odor of sulfuric acid).
b. Locate the offensive smell.
4. With your ears:
a. Unusual noise

What’s More
TECHNICAL TERMS

AMMETER - An instrument which measures the amount of amperes

of current flowing through an electrical circuit. Known also as an
Ampere Gauge.

BACK UP LIGHTS-Light bulbs in the taillight housing come on when

the shifter is put in the reverse position. These lights used to
illuminate the area behind the vehicle when backing up.

COMBINATION SWITCHES –These are all designed within a single

multi-function switch so that the driver is able to keep his hands on
the steering wheel during adverse weather or driving condition that
would require the use of this system.

CONTINUITY refers to the circuit being continuous with no open contact.

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DIMMER SWITCH - a switch and lever system that switch between
low beam and high beam headlights. In modern vehicles the lever is
positioned on the left side of the steering wheel. When the lever is
pulled back (or push forward in some vehicles) it controls an
electrical switch which changes current that power the bright and
dim headlight circuits when the headlights are turned on. Many
vehicles have an additional mode which turns on the lights
automatically and momentarily when the lever is pulled back as a
signal to other drivers.

FUSE - a device that contains a small piece of wire that melts if

excessive current flows through it and designed to prevent the
circuit from getting overloaded.

GROWLER - test equipment for testing starter armatures for shorts

and grounds. It produces a very strong magnetic field that is
capable of inducing a current flow and magnetism in a conductor.

HAZARD LAMPS - flashing lights which can be turned on in

emergency situations or to warn other drivers. Also known as
emergency lights.

What I Have Learned

ACTIVITY 2.3 CONNECTING PARTS OF A CIRCUIT

SUPPLIES ANDMATERIALS

 Automotive wires
 Lamp(12V)
 Fuse
 Ignition switch
 Fuse box

TOOLS

 Electrical pliers
 Long nose pliers
 Test light
 Screwdrivers

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 EQUIPMENT

 Battery 12 volts

Plan/Working Drawing:

PROTECTION CURRENT

CONTROL CONSUMING

SOURCE

Fig. 4. Sample plan used in the parts of a circuit.

PROCEDURE:

1. Prepare the necessary tools, materials and equipment.

2. Connect a wire from the positive terminal of the lamp to the

ACC terminal of the ignition switch.

3. Connect a wire from the AM/BATT terminal of the ignition

switch to the positive terminal of the battery.

4. Connect the negative terminal of the battery to the ground of a

lamp.

NOTE
 Check for the looseness of connection of wires, it can cause
an open circuit or high resistance.

 Always check the work of students before operating the circuit.

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  A major cause of electrical troubles is excessive resistance in
circuits, which can be due to poor connections, defective
wires, or bad switch contact

What I Can Do
Activity Test

Directions: Answer / Do the following: (5 pts. each)

1. Explain on how to check the open fuse in lighting circuit.

2. Write down the procedure in checking open circuit in stop/brake
light.
3. Draw on how to test the terminal of headlight by using test
light or multi- tester.
4. Draw on how to test the open circuit in dome light circuit.
5. Write at least 5 safety precautions.

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 Assessment
Directions: This checklist determines your initial level of knowledge
and mastery about to perform correct procedure for
testing and determine the faults/defects using
appropriate tools and techniques.

SELF-RATING COMPETENCY CHECKLIST IN PERFORMING

CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR TESTING AND DETERMINING THE
FAULTS/DEFECTS USING APPROPRIATE TOOLS AND
TECHNIQUES.

I can do
I cannot I am this but I I can do
do this learning need to this
yet how to do learn very
COMPETENCY this. more and well
improve.
Pre (1) Pre (2) Pre (3) Pre (4)
 Uses correct
procedure
for testing the
lighting system.
 Tests the
faults/defects
using appropriate
tools.
 Checks the quality
of
works.
 Uses the
tools/materials
and
equipment
appropriate
ly.
 Observes safety
measures in
testing and
determining the
faults/defects
using appropriate
tools and
techniques.
LEGEND:
20 - Advance

17 - 19 - Proficient

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13 - 16 - Approaching Proficiency

8 - 12 - Developing

1 - 7 - Beginning

Additional Activities

Written test

Multiple Choice. Directions: Answer the following questions

by writing the letter of the best answer.

1. It is a circuit that is not complete and lacks continuity.

A. close C. grounded
B. shorted D. open

2. Involves a copper to copper connection (therefore, includes the

removal of insulation from more than one wire). This usually is
caused by heat or movement.

A. close C. grounded
B. shorted D. open

3. This type of circuit is identified as having current flowing

from “copper to steel.”

A. close C. grounded
B. shorted D. open

4. The headlamp beam dimmer has .

A. One position C. three positions

B. Two positions D. four positions

5. Lights that are designed to signal following cars that a car has
stopped or stalled or has pulled up to the side of the road.

A. Signal lights C. headlights

B. Hazard lights D. stoplights

6. When the insulation fails on wiring in the automotive electrical

system, the result could be.

A. A short circuit C. no current

B. A long circuit D. high voltage

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7. The horn has .

A. Vibrating contact points C. an electromagnet

B. A vibrating diaphragm D. all of these

8. If an insulated rubbed through a part of the insulation and the

wire conductor touched the steel body of a car, the type of failure is
called .

A. a short to voltage C. an open

B. a short to ground D. a floating ground

9. If two insulated wires were to melt together where the copper

conductor of each touched the other, the type of failure is
called .

A. a short to voltage C. an open

B. a short to ground D. a floating ground

10. The latest model of vehicle when disconnecting the battery

cable, the data stored in each memory should first be so that it
will not be lost.

A. memorize C. written
B. neglect D. tag

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Written
D
C
A
B
A
A
D
B
B
D
Answer Key
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