ASE AUTO MAINTENANC3
ANSWERS
◉ A technician is checking resistance in an engine's spark plug wires
using an ohmmeter. A general rule is to replace a wire if resistance is
over: Answer: 30,000 ohms
◉ Technician A says that in an ignition system, the voltage supplied to
the coil during starting is battery voltage. Technician B says the coil uses
electromagnetic induction to create high voltage. Who is right? Answer:
Both techs
◉ A front wheel drive vehicle with an automatic transaxle has excessive
vibration. Technician A says that the vibration could be caused by worn
engine/transaxle mounts. Technician B says that the vibration could be
caused by a misaligned engine/transaxle subframe. Who is right?
Answer: Both techs
◉ A technician suspects that a faulty camshaft sensor causes a
driveability complaint. The sensor is equipped with a three-wire
connector. What type of sensor is this? Answer: a Hall effect type
, ◉ All of the following can cause a problem in the Hydro-boost system
EXCEPT:
A. loose power steering pump belt
B. leaking power steering hoses
C. low power steering pump pressure
D. leaking check valve Answer: D
◉ Technician A says that if a wire is getting too hot, it's a sign of higher-
than-normal current flowing through. Technician B says the wire would
heat up if some of the individual strands are broken inside the wire
insulation. Who is right? Answer: Both techs
◉ Technician A says electrical connectors can be disconnected with the
ignition switch ON, as long as the technician is using a ground strap.
Technician B says when welding on a vehicle, the technician needs to
use a static wrist strap. Who is right? Answer: Neither
◉ Technician A says the thermostat maintains maximum engine
operating temperature. Technician B says if the engine continuously runs
hot, install a cooler thermostat. Who is right? Answer: Neither
◉ A vehicle equipped with a MacPherson strut suspension is in the
repair shop for new tires and an alignment. The technician noticed that
the vehicle has some play in the lift-side inner tie-rod. What should the
technician tell the customer?
ANSWERS
◉ A technician is checking resistance in an engine's spark plug wires
using an ohmmeter. A general rule is to replace a wire if resistance is
over: Answer: 30,000 ohms
◉ Technician A says that in an ignition system, the voltage supplied to
the coil during starting is battery voltage. Technician B says the coil uses
electromagnetic induction to create high voltage. Who is right? Answer:
Both techs
◉ A front wheel drive vehicle with an automatic transaxle has excessive
vibration. Technician A says that the vibration could be caused by worn
engine/transaxle mounts. Technician B says that the vibration could be
caused by a misaligned engine/transaxle subframe. Who is right?
Answer: Both techs
◉ A technician suspects that a faulty camshaft sensor causes a
driveability complaint. The sensor is equipped with a three-wire
connector. What type of sensor is this? Answer: a Hall effect type
, ◉ All of the following can cause a problem in the Hydro-boost system
EXCEPT:
A. loose power steering pump belt
B. leaking power steering hoses
C. low power steering pump pressure
D. leaking check valve Answer: D
◉ Technician A says that if a wire is getting too hot, it's a sign of higher-
than-normal current flowing through. Technician B says the wire would
heat up if some of the individual strands are broken inside the wire
insulation. Who is right? Answer: Both techs
◉ Technician A says electrical connectors can be disconnected with the
ignition switch ON, as long as the technician is using a ground strap.
Technician B says when welding on a vehicle, the technician needs to
use a static wrist strap. Who is right? Answer: Neither
◉ Technician A says the thermostat maintains maximum engine
operating temperature. Technician B says if the engine continuously runs
hot, install a cooler thermostat. Who is right? Answer: Neither
◉ A vehicle equipped with a MacPherson strut suspension is in the
repair shop for new tires and an alignment. The technician noticed that
the vehicle has some play in the lift-side inner tie-rod. What should the
technician tell the customer?
