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Objective Visually inspect A/C components for leaks Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (7%)

Cooling performance is reduced. Inspection finds an oily residue and approved leak-detection dye around a condenser fitting, while the rest of the visible system is dry. What is the best next step?

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Question 2 of 10
Objective Dismount and mount tire on wheel Suspension and Steering (24%)

A direct-TPMS wheel requires tire replacement. Service information identifies the sensor location and a valve-mounted sensor that can be damaged by the tire machine. What is the best approach?

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Question 3 of 10
Objective Inspect, drain, and refill rear axle lubricant Manual Drive Train and Axles (11%)

During scheduled rear-axle service, the lubricant drains with water contamination but no large metal fragments. The axle vent is packed with mud. What is the best G1 action?

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Question 4 of 10
Objective Verify HVAC blower operation Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (7%)

The blower works only on HIGH. Outlet mode and temperature doors operate normally, and the cabin filter is clean. What is the best next G1 direction?

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Question 5 of 10
Objective Inspect coolant; drain, flush, refill, bleed Engine Systems (16%)

A vehicle arrives after the owner topped off the cooling system with an unidentified coolant. The reservoir now contains brown particulate contamination, and the manufacturer warns against mixing incompatible coolant chemistries. There is no current overheating. What is the best maintenance action?

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Question 6 of 10
Objective Perform battery load/capacitance tests Electrical (15%)

A battery tester reports 'charge and retest' because state of charge is below the tester's valid diagnostic threshold. The charging system has no known fault. What should the technician do?

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Question 7 of 10
Objective Inspect and replace power train mounts Automatic Transmission/Transaxle (7%)

A vehicle has a clunk only when shifting from Reverse to Drive. With the brakes applied and the powertrain loaded according to service information, one transmission mount separates and allows excessive movement; the other mounts are intact. What is the most appropriate repair?

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Question 8 of 10
Objective Inspect hoses, lines, valves, fittings, routing Brakes (20%)

A steel brake line has heavy flaking corrosion and is damp with fluid at a pitted section. Pedal feel is still firm. What is the most appropriate action?

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Question 9 of 10
Objective Verify concern and use service information Engine Systems (16%)

A customer complains that a brief cold-start chirp began after a model-specific belt service. A current manufacturer bulletin describes a revised belt-routing check for this exact engine and symptom. The installed parts are not yet known to be defective. What is the best next step?

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Question 10 of 10
Objective Diagnose parasitic draw by circuit isolation Electrical (15%)

Key-off current remains 420 mA after the specified module sleep period. Removing one noncritical fuse drops current to 28 mA, within the vehicle specification. What should the technician do next?

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Question 1 Cooling performance is reduced. Inspection finds an oily residue and approved leak-detection dye around a condenser fitting, while the rest of the visible system is dry. What is the best next step?

Answer choices

  1. A. Document the suspected leak location and follow the vehicle/shop-certified leak-confirmation and repair procedure before recharging.
  2. B. Top off refrigerant repeatedly because dye proves the system can still hold enough charge.
  3. C. Replace the cabin filter because it is the source of refrigerant dye.
  4. D. Vent the remaining refrigerant before tightening the fitting.

Correct answer

Document the suspected leak location and follow the vehicle/shop-certified leak-confirmation and repair procedure before recharging.

Correct answer (A): G3 requires visual leak inspection; EPA requirements govern refrigerant recovery/handling before opening or servicing the sealed system. B fails because Repeated recharge without addressing leakage is not the supported repair path. C fails because A cabin filter is not part of the refrigerant circuit. D fails because Intentional venting is prohibited.

Wrong-answer review

  • B. Top off refrigerant repeatedly because dye proves the system can still hold enough charge.: Incorrect. Repeated recharge without addressing leakage is not the supported repair path.
  • C. Replace the cabin filter because it is the source of refrigerant dye.: Incorrect. A cabin filter is not part of the refrigerant circuit.
  • D. Vent the remaining refrigerant before tightening the fitting.: Incorrect. Intentional venting is prohibited.

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Why candidates miss this

The distractor "Top off refrigerant repeatedly because dye proves the system can still hold enough charge." is tempting because adding refrigerant can temporarily improve cooling. It fails because oil and approved leak-detection dye localize a refrigerant leak at one condenser fitting. The decisive move is to repair the verified leak using proper refrigerant recovery/service procedures instead of repeatedly topping off the system. Likely wrong answer: Top off refrigerant repeatedly because dye proves the system can still hold enough charge. Review focus: EPA Regulatory Requirements for MVAC System Servicing

Why this matters

A localized A/C leak allows refrigerant to escape and can make repeated recharging temporary and wasteful. Repairing the identified leak with the proper recovery/service procedure restores system integrity and supports accurate recharge and performance verification.

Objective/domain: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (7%)

Source: EPA Regulatory Requirements for MVAC System Servicing

Question 2 A direct-TPMS wheel requires tire replacement. Service information identifies the sensor location and a valve-mounted sensor that can be damaged by the tire machine. What is the best approach?

Answer choices

  1. A. Remove the TPMS warning bulb so accidental sensor damage will not illuminate a light.
  2. B. Position and operate the tire machine according to the TPMS/tire procedure to protect the sensor, then verify sensor operation after mounting.
  3. C. Break the bead directly at the sensor because that minimizes tire deformation.
  4. D. Dismount the tire using a generic bead-breaker position without accounting for the valve-mounted sensor.

Correct answer

Position and operate the tire machine according to the TPMS/tire procedure to protect the sensor, then verify sensor operation after mounting.

Objective/domain: Suspension and Steering (24%)

Source: Official ASE Study Guide — Automobile Maintenance and Light Repair (G1), 2026

Question 3 During scheduled rear-axle service, the lubricant drains with water contamination but no large metal fragments. The axle vent is packed with mud. What is the best G1 action?

Answer choices

  1. A. Refill with fresh lubricant but leave the obstructed vent until leakage appears.
  2. B. Refill without addressing the vent because lubricant alone prevents future water entry.
  3. C. Replace the axle seals first because water-contaminated lubricant proves the seals are the entry path, leaving the obstructed vent unchanged.
  4. D. Correct the vent condition, service the lubricant using the specified type/quantity, and inspect for leakage or damage before verification.

Correct answer

Correct the vent condition, service the lubricant using the specified type/quantity, and inspect for leakage or damage before verification.

Objective/domain: Manual Drive Train and Axles (11%)

Source: Official ASE Study Guide — Automobile Maintenance and Light Repair (G1), 2026

Question 4 The blower works only on HIGH. Outlet mode and temperature doors operate normally, and the cabin filter is clean. What is the best next G1 direction?

Answer choices

  1. A. Inspect the blower speed-control circuit/components using current service information rather than opening the refrigerant system.
  2. B. Replace the evaporator because it determines electrical fan resistance.
  3. C. Recover and recharge refrigerant because refrigerant controls blower speed.
  4. D. Clean the condenser because restricted condenser airflow disables lower blower speeds.

Correct answer

Inspect the blower speed-control circuit/components using current service information rather than opening the refrigerant system.

Objective/domain: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (7%)

Source: Official ASE Study Guide — Automobile Maintenance and Light Repair (G1), 2026

Question 5 A vehicle arrives after the owner topped off the cooling system with an unidentified coolant. The reservoir now contains brown particulate contamination, and the manufacturer warns against mixing incompatible coolant chemistries. There is no current overheating. What is the best maintenance action?

Answer choices

  1. A. Add universal coolant until the color becomes uniform.
  2. B. Replace only the reservoir because the contamination is visible there.
  3. C. Leave the coolant in place until overheating occurs.
  4. D. Follow service information to drain/flush the contaminated system, refill with the specified coolant, and bleed air as required.

Correct answer

Follow service information to drain/flush the contaminated system, refill with the specified coolant, and bleed air as required.

Objective/domain: Engine Systems (16%)

Source: Gates Tech Tip — Preventing Premature Cooling System Water Pump Failure

Question 6 A battery tester reports 'charge and retest' because state of charge is below the tester's valid diagnostic threshold. The charging system has no known fault. What should the technician do?

Answer choices

  1. A. Replace the battery because any low state of charge means failed capacity.
  2. B. Charge the battery using the specified procedure, then repeat the battery test before condemning it.
  3. C. Skip retesting and judge the battery by open-circuit voltage alone.
  4. D. Perform a charging-system output test before recharging the battery, then condemn the battery if output is normal.

Correct answer

Charge the battery using the specified procedure, then repeat the battery test before condemning it.

Question 7 A vehicle has a clunk only when shifting from Reverse to Drive. With the brakes applied and the powertrain loaded according to service information, one transmission mount separates and allows excessive movement; the other mounts are intact. What is the most appropriate repair?

Answer choices

  1. A. Replace the mount on the opposite side as a pair even though it remains stable under the specified load test.
  2. B. Adjust transmission fluid level because mount movement is caused by hydraulic pressure.
  3. C. Replace the failed transmission mount and recheck powertrain movement.
  4. D. Replace the torque converter mount/isolator only if one is listed separately, without correcting the visibly separated transmission mount.

Correct answer

Replace the failed transmission mount and recheck powertrain movement.

Objective/domain: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle (7%)

Source: Official ASE Study Guide — Automobile Maintenance and Light Repair (G1), 2026

Question 8 A steel brake line has heavy flaking corrosion and is damp with fluid at a pitted section. Pedal feel is still firm. What is the most appropriate action?

Answer choices

  1. A. Treat the line as an unsafe leak condition, replace the affected line using approved materials/procedure, then bleed and verify the system.
  2. B. Tighten nearby fittings even though the leak is in the line wall.
  3. C. Coat the corroded line with rust inhibitor and leave it in service because the pedal is firm.
  4. D. Top off fluid and schedule repair at the next oil change.

Correct answer

Treat the line as an unsafe leak condition, replace the affected line using approved materials/procedure, then bleed and verify the system.

Question 9 A customer complains that a brief cold-start chirp began after a model-specific belt service. A current manufacturer bulletin describes a revised belt-routing check for this exact engine and symptom. The installed parts are not yet known to be defective. What is the best next step?

Answer choices

  1. A. Replace the belt and tensioner based on the symptom before consulting the model-specific bulletin.
  2. B. Follow the current bulletin/service procedure to verify routing and the concern before replacing components.
  3. C. Replace the alternator because a chirp can come from its pulley.
  4. D. Increase belt tension beyond the automatic tensioner's range.

Correct answer

Follow the current bulletin/service procedure to verify routing and the concern before replacing components.

Question 10 Key-off current remains 420 mA after the specified module sleep period. Removing one noncritical fuse drops current to 28 mA, within the vehicle specification. What should the technician do next?

Answer choices

  1. A. Replace the battery before tracing the fuse circuit because repeated discharge can damage batteries.
  2. B. Use the wiring diagram to identify loads on that fuse and isolate the component/branch keeping the circuit active.
  3. C. Replace the alternator because all parasitic draws originate in the generator.
  4. D. Replace the battery because pulling a fuse cannot identify a draw source.

Correct answer

Use the wiring diagram to identify loads on that fuse and isolate the component/branch keeping the circuit active.

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