11: Electrical

When is the correct time to verify that all the instrument lights function properly?

• when the key is first turned off and the engine is off

• when the key is first turned on and the engine is off

• while cranking the engine

• while driving

Before disconnecting a vehicle's 12-volt battery for service, providing auxiliary 12-volt power to the vehicle will accomplish all of these except:

• keep radio station presets stored in keep alive memory (KAM)

• maintain automatic power seat-position memory settings

• make certain engine operating parameters are maintained in the PCM

• pose the risk of damage to the PCM

How many connections are required when jump-starting a vehicle using jumper cables?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Why is it usually difficult to reset maintenance indicators on a vehicle?

• The indicator automatically resets

• The indicator does not require resetting

• The customer can only reset the indicator

• It prevents accidental resets

The left front park light is not working. All of the following could be the problem except:

• bad bulb

• bad ground

• bad light socket

• bad switch

What will happen if one fails to install a memory saver before disconnecting the battery?

• The battery will short out

• One will be unable to restart the car

• The fuses will blow

• One will lose the radio settings

When refilling battery cells, which is the correct product to use?

• distilled water

• hydrochloric acid

• mineral water

• tap water

Which is best suited for fully charging a completely discharged 12-volt battery?

• Charge the battery for at least 1 hour by idling the engine

• Charge the battery for at least 30 minutes by racing the vehicle's engine

• Slow charge for 12 hours

• Fast charge for 30 minutes

Technician A says a specially designed wire brush is available to clean the terminals of a side-terminal battery. Technician B says that baking soda and water can be used to neutralize corrosion on battery terminals. Which is right?

• A only

• B only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

Before a starter is removed from an engine, it is important to:

• disconnect the negative lead first from the battery

• disconnect the positive lead first from the battery

• disconnect the fuse

• disconnect the regulator