RIFT VALLEY TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE

P.O BOX 244, ELDORET

MECHANICAL AND AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

DIPLOMA IN AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING MODULE III

AUTO ELECTRICS & ELECTRONICS

SUPLEMENTARY/ SPECIAL EXAMINATION

MAY 2024

DAE 021S

TIME: 3 HRS

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES

 You should have the following for this examination

Answer booklet
Drawing instruments
 This paper has two SECTIONS: A and B.
 Attempt a total of FIVE questions, taking at least TWO questions from section A and at least
TWO questions from section B
 Answer all questions in ENGLISH
 Maximum marks for each part of a question are as indicated.
NAME:………………………………………………………………………………...

ADM. NO;………………………………………………………………………..............

CLASS:…………………………………………………………………………………

This paper consists of three printed pages.

Students shold check the question paper to ascertain that all the pages are printed as indicated and that no questions are
missing.

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 SECTION A

Answer at least TWO questions from this section

1. a). State three advantages of central locking system

b). with the aid of a diagram, explain the operation of a central door locking system

2. a). State two;

i) Advantages of resistor ignition system

ii) Main types of pulse generators used in ignition systems.

b). with the aid of a diagram, explain the operation of Hall Effect ignition system

3. a). i) State two advantages of an electric fuel pump

ii) Explain the components of electric fuel pump

b). with the aid of a diagram, explain construction and operation of electric fuel pump.

4. using a diagram, explain the operation of the following

a). electronic horn

b) Flasher circuit

SECTION B

Answer at least TWO questions from this section

5. a). State two causes of each of the following starter motor faults

i) Engine cranks slowly but does not start

ii) Relay or solenoid chatters

b). A vehicle has been brought to workshop with a faulty starter motor. Describe the
procedure of overhauling the system.

6. a). State two causes of each of the following

I). noisy alternator

ii). Charge indicator light flickers after engine starts

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 b). A vehicle with a fault alternator is brought to the workshop. Describe the
procedure of overhauling the alternator

7. a). State two causes of each of the following AC system problems

i) noise when system is activated

ii) Inadequate car interior cooling

b). describe the procedure for testing and service maintenance of car air conditioning
system

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