Career - Automotive Electrician

Automotive Electricians will work with computer-controlled engine management systems and will service, identify and repair faults on electronically controlled vehicle systems such as electronic fuel injection, electronic ignition, anti-lock braking, cruise control, automatic transmission, airbags and air conditioning
Install electrical equipment such as gauges, lighting, alternators and starter motors in vehicles. They will install electrically operated accessories such as radios, heating or demisting equipment, air conditioners, driving lamps and anti-theft systems and also refer to circuit diagrams, and use meters and test instruments to find electrical faults. They will adjust engine control systems and timing to ensure vehicles are running at peak performance and will test, recondition and replace faulty alternators, generators, starter motors and related items such as voltage regulators and batteries. They will repair or replace faulty ignition, electrical wiring, fuses, lamps and switches and will use hand tools, specialised electrical tools, instruments and machines, including drills, grinders, presses and lathes. They will sell and install electrical parts and accessories and will also install, repair and service air conditioning systems.

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