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Automotive > Automotive Technician - Electrical & Engine Performance > Tools and Skills

The following is a list of tools and skills that a Automotive Electrical and Tune Up student will learn to utilize:

Tools: 

  • Scope for diagnosing ignition systems
  • Emissions and fuel gas analyzer
  • Hand held scanners for diagnosing drivability problems
  • Drivability dynometer for simulated road testing in the shop.

 Skills:

  • Diagnose and repair lighting

  • Diagnose starting and charging systems

  • Diagnose and repair electrical systems, ignition system, fuel injection, carburetor and emission systems