ASE A6 case studies
ASE A6 · Put your knowledge to work in context.
ASE A6, Electrical/Electronic Systems, is one of the automobile and light truck certification tests in the ASE certification series. It is intended for working service professionals - dealership and independent shop technicians, fleet technicians, and advanced students - who diagnose and repair vehicle electrical and electronic faults rather than only replacing parts. The ASE A6 case studies are 5 cases and about 3,091 words.
1Truck Battery Dies in Two Days - 420 mA Key-Off Draw
A 2015 SUV comes in with a complaint that the battery goes dead in two to three days if the vehicle sits. The battery passes a conductance test at 82 percent of its rating, and the charging system holds 14.2 V.
611 words, about 3 min2AGM Battery "Fails" the Tester - Replace or Recharge?
A 2017 sedan with a 70 Ah, 760 CCA AGM battery comes in for a no-start after sitting two days. The customer drives 6 km each way to work.
602 words, about 3 min3No-Crank With One Click - Power Is Good, Control Is Good, Then What?
A 2011 V6 pickup will not crank. The customer hears one click from the engine compartment when the key is turned to START.
638 words, about 3 min4Charge Lamp On, Two Batteries in 18 Months - The 1.4 V You Can't See at the Alternator
A 2013 sedan comes in with the charge lamp on and a history of two batteries replaced in 18 months. At idle, voltage at the battery posts is 12.9 V.
626 words, about 3 min5Right Rear Brake Lamp Out, Right Turn Works - Shared-Filament Logic
A 2014 SUV comes in with the right rear brake lamp inoperative. Both tail lamps work, the left brake lamp works, the center high-mount stop lamp works, and the right rear turn signal and hazard flasher work normally.
614 words, about 3 min