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- Automotive electricians install, maintain, identify faults and repair electrical wiring and computer-based equipment in motor vehicles and related equipment.
- This includes caravans, trailers, earthmoving equipment, mining equipment, marine applications and agricultural equipment.
- They work with computer-controlled engine management and other systems in order to service, identify and repair faults on electronically controlled vehicle systems such as electronic fuel injection, electronic ignition, anti-lock braking, cruise control, automatic transmission, air bags and air-conditioning
- They may install electrically operated accessories such as radios, heating or demisting equipment, air conditioners, driving lamps and anti-theft systems
- Locate electrical faults and make sure vehicles are running at peak performance
- They will repair or replace faulty ignition, electrical wiring, fuses, lamps and switches
- They are required to use hand tools, specialised electrical tools and instruments and machines, including drills, grinders, presses and lathes
- Automotive electricians work in specialised automotive electrical workshops, vehicle dealerships and service stations.
