2-Day Automotive Electrics Course: From Fundamentals to Fault-Finding

Course Overview
Whether you’re restoring a classic car, training as a vehicle technician, or simply want to finally understand what’s going on under the bonnet, this hands-on 2-day automotive electrics course is designed for you.

Starting from the basics of how electricity works, you’ll progress to wiring diagrams, relays, ignition, charging systems, and lighting circuits — learning how to test, diagnose, and repair real-world electrical faults confidently.

🔧 What You’ll Learn

Day 1 – Foundations and Core Circuits

• Understanding basic electrical theory – volts, amps, ohms, resistance, current flow
• How to use a multimeter safely and effectively
• Reading and interpreting automotive wiring diagrams and electrical symbols
• Understanding electromagnetic principles – motors, coils, and relays
• Practical work with simple test circuits

Day 2 – Vehicle Systems and Diagnostics

• How batteries, starter motors, and alternators work (and how to test them)
• The principles of spark ignition systems, timing, and advance mechanisms
• Lighting and signalling systems – from bulbs to relays to LED clusters
• Practical troubleshooting: diagnosing real-world electrical faults
• Safety, polarity, and avoiding common mistakes

💡 Who Is It For?

• Classic car enthusiasts
• DIY restorers and tinkerers
• Anyone looking to understand automotive electrics from the ground up

No previous electrical knowledge is required – just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!

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