ASE - Auto Maintenance and Light
Repair Exam Graded A+
A customer is complaining of insufficient air flow through the vents when the A/C is
turned on. Tech A says that the problem could be a clogged cabin air filter. Tech B says
the problem could be a short at the blower motor. Who is right? - ANSWER-Tech A
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 horn is inoperative. Tech A says in order to repair the horn switch; the Supplemental
Restraint System should be disabled. Tech B says to check for voltage at the relay.
Who is right? - ANSWER-Both techs
A rear wheel drive vehicle with a one-piece driveshaft has excessive driveshaft vibration
during low speed acceleration. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?
A. binding U-joints
B. excessive driveshaft runout
C. driveshaft out of balance
D. improper driveshaft angle - ANSWER-D
A smeary film on the windshield is an indication of:
A. evaporator core leak
B. water valve leak
C. heater core leak
D. restricted drain hose - ANSWER-C
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
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
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?
A. It is not a problem that will affect alignment.
B. He can align the front end, but the tie-rod should be replaced soon
C. The inner tie-rod needs to be replaced before an alignment can be performed
D. He can set the vehicle alignment to compensate for the play in the inner tie-rod -
ANSWER-C.
, A vehicle has a noise coming from the power steering pump. Technician A says that a
loose belt could be the cause. Technician B says that air in the system could be the
cause. Who is right? - ANSWER-Both
A vehicle has experienced a charging problem. A tech inspected the charging system,
found loose alternator mounting bolts, and tightened them. Afterwards, the vehicle
performed OK. Tech A says the problem might have been a slipping belt. Tech B says
the problem might have been poor grounding of the alternator. Who is right? -
ANSWER-Both techs
A vehicle is leaking hydraulic fluid from a brake line. Technician A says a short splice
can be used to repair the line. Technician B says if the line has not drained the master
cylinder, the system does not need to be bled. Who is right? - ANSWER-Neither
A vehicle suspension system is being checked for radial and axial tolerances.
Technician A says the ball joints should be checked. Technician B says the idler arm
should be checked. Who is right? - ANSWER-A
A vehicle w/ hydraulic brakes has been diagnosed with contaminated brake fluid. Of the
following, what would be the proper procedure in the repair process?
A. Repair the system and manually bleed with fresh brake fluid.
B. Repair the system and flush with fresh brake fluid
C. Repair the system and top-off with fresh brake fluid.
D. None of the above - ANSWER-B.
A windshield washer system is being checked. Fluid is spraying from the nozzle on the
passenger side, but not on the driver's side. Of the following answers, what is the most
likely cause?
A. blown fuse
B. no voltage at the pump
C. low fluid level
D. kinked or blocked hose - ANSWER-D
A wiper motor is not operating. However, when the linkage is disconnected, the motor
operates OK. Tech A says the problem could be a bad relay. tech B says the problem is
MOST likely binding linkage. Who is right? - ANSWER-Tech B
All of the following are procedures for removing air from a hydraulic system EXCEPT:
A. bench bleeding
B. power bleeding
C. manual bleeding
D. vacuum bleeding - ANSWER-A
All of the following are true statements regarding tapered wheel bearings EXCEPT:
A. the bearings and outer races must be replaced as an assembly
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