MTTC Automotive Trade Test case studies
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The MTTC Automotive Trade Test is a Michigan certification examination for people who want to teach automotive technology in the state's schools. It is designed for career and technical education candidates, career-changers from the repair industry, and others who need to demonstrate that their hands-on shop knowledge meets the standard for a teaching credential. The MTTC Automotive Trade Test case studies are 5 cases and about 2,707 words.
1Misfire Under Load After Head Gasket Replacement
A 2014 four-cylinder engine was returned to your bay two days after a head gasket replacement. The customer reports a flashing check-engine light and a rough idle that smooths out at cruise.
607 words, about 3 min2Delayed Reverse Engagement on a High-Mileage Automatic
A 2011 front-wheel-drive sedan with a six-speed automatic transaxle and 148,000 miles arrives with a complaint that reverse takes two to three seconds to engage when cold, but engages normally once warm. Drive ranges engage promptly.
501 words, about 3 min3Pull After Alignment on a Vehicle With New Tires
A 2018 mid-size SUV comes in after a four-wheel alignment at another shop, complaining of a steady pull to the right on a flat highway. The customer also had four new tires installed the same week.
528 words, about 3 min4Brake Pedal Fade and a Low Pedal After Pad Replacement
A 2016 pickup truck returns two days after a front pad and rotor replacement with a complaint of a low, spongy pedal and poor stopping, especially when the brakes are hot. The technician who did the job reports he compressed the caliper pistons with a C-clamp, replaced pads and rotors, and did not open any bleed screws.
504 words, about 3 min5Battery Drain and a No-Start Complaint in Cold Weather
A 2017 sedan arrives with a no-start complaint after sitting overnight in 20-degree weather. The battery is a one-year-old AGM, and a conductance test shows it at 60 percent of rated capacity.
567 words, about 3 min