AUTO 171
Climate Control System
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District · Fall 2026
Catalog description
This lecture course demonstrates and describes climate control systems, theory, diagnosis and repair procedures utilizing state of the art equipment. This course applies basic heating and air conditioning test applications incorporating electronic controls units and computer networks. This course covers various vehicle computer functions such as: body electronics, climate control units, and electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle climate system operations. This course is preparation for ASE certification, and complemented by AUTO 171L Climate Control Diagnosis and Repair Lab, AUTO 171T Climate Control Diagnosis and Repair Assessment Test Out, and by Work Experience at the dealership. (CSU)
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
0497
FullSeats: 28/28 seats Last recorded: Jul 31, 2026, 9:59 PM- Days & times
- Fr · 6:00 – 6:50 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 21
- Location
- Bldg K 114
- Instructor
- Pinnell, J