Programme Contents, Concepts and Issues

Module 1 (Double Credit)

Automotive Industry: Technical and Contextual Explorations Part 1

M1. Part 1: Engine Building

Concept of Engine:

Internal Combustion Engine;

Building an Engine on Paper;

Fuel Uses;

Basic Force of an Engine;

Trapping the Explosion;

Simple Engine;

Parts of Engine;

Fastening the Parts;

Lengthen the Piston;

Getting Fuel into the Engine;

Removable Cylinder Head;

Fuel Intake and Exhaust Passages;

Valves.

Four-Stroke Cycle:

Vacuum;

Vacuum Pump;

Then Intake Stroke;

The Compression Stroke;

Power Stroke;

Exhaust Stroke;

Completed Cycle;

Cycle Repeated.

Opening and Closing Valves:

Camshaft;

Valve Lifter;

Camshaft Speed;

Turning The Camshaft;

Timing The Valves.

The Flywheel;

Basic Engine Completed.

M1. Part 2: Design, Construction, Application of Engine Components

The Engine Block;

Cylinders;

Pistons:

Piston Materials;

Piston Expansion Problems;

Partial Skirt Piston;

Piston Temperature;

Piston Construction;

Piston Head Shape;

Piston Rings;

Types of Rings;

Piston Pins.

Connecting Rods:

Rod Construction;

Rod Bearing.

Crankshaft:

Main Bearings;

Crankshaft Throws;

Crank Vibration.

Vibration Damper:

Balance Shafts;

Drilled, Ground and Polished.

Timing Gears;

Sprocket;

Flywheel;

Camshaft;

Valves:

Valve Seats;

Valve Guides;

Valve Springs.

Mechanical Valve Litters;

Hydraulic Valve Litters:

Reducing Valve Wear;

Valve Timing.

Cylinder Head;

Oil Pan;

Timing Gear Cover;

Gaskets;

Sealants;

Seals;

Other Parts.

M1. Part 3: Classifying Engine and Identifying the Parts

Cycle Classification;

Valve Location Classifications:

L-Head, T-Head and F-Head Designs;

I-Head;

Overhead Valve Adjustment;

Valve-To-Piston Clearance;

Detonation and Preignition.

Combustion Chamber Design:

Ricardo Combustion Chamber;

Hemispherical Combustion Chamber;

Wedge Shape Combustion Chamber.

Cylinder Classification:

Inline Engine;

V-Type Engine;

Horizontal-Opposed Engines.

Firing Order;

Cooling Classification;

Fuel Classification:

Two-Stroke and Four-Stroke Cycle Diesel Engines;

Rotary Engines;

Miller-Cycle Engines;

Natural Gas Engines.

Experimental Engines;

Engine Mounting;

Identification and Classification.

M1. Part 4: Safety Lab Procedures: Avoiding Accidents

Kinds of Accidents;

How Accidents Happen;

Effects of Accidents;

Reducing the Possibility of Accidents;

Dressing Safely for Work;

Keeping a Neat Shop;

Identifying Unsafe Conditions;

Waste Chemical Disposal;

Proper Work Procedure;

Doing the Job Right.

M1. Part 5: Automotive Tools

Tool Material;

Tool Construction;

Tool Handling And Storage;

Types of Tools;

Measuring Tools.

M1. Part 6: Engine Tests and Measurements

Horsepower:

Horsepower Formula;

Potential Horsepower;

Thermal Efficiency;

Mechanical Efficiency;

Practical Efficiency;

Indicated Horsepower;

Brake Horsepower;

Gross and Net Horsepower Ratings;

Frictional Horsepower;

Torque;

Torque and Brake Horsepower, Distinctions.

Volumetric Efficiency;

Engine Size, Displacement:

Cylinder Bore;

Piston Stroke.

Compression Ratio.

M1. Part 7: Electrical System Fundamentals

Basic Electricity:

The Electron Theory;

Conventional Theory;

Matter;

Atoms;

Electrical Current;

Current Flow;

Voltage;

Electrical Resistance;

Test Meters;

Conductors (Materials);

Insulators;

Electrical Circuits;

Series-Parallel Circuit;

Vehicle Chassis;

Ohm’s Law;

Magnetism;

Magnet.

Basic Automotive Electronics:

Diodes;

Transistors.

M1. Part 8: Ignition System

Necessity of High Voltage;

Primary Circuit:

Battery;

Ignition Switch;

Resistors;

Ignition Coil;

Methods of Current Interruption;

Distributorless Ignition System;

Primary Circuit Complete.

Secondary Circuit:

Spark Plug Construction;

Spark Plug Heat Range;

Resistor Spark Plugs;

Distributor Cap;

Rotor;

Spark Plug Wires.

Ignition Timing And Advance:

Setting Basic Timing;

Timing Advance Mechanism.

M1. Part 9: Fuel Injection Systems

Providing the Correct Air-Fuel Mixture;

Fuel Injection:

Direct and Indirect Injection;

Mechanical and Electronic Injection;

Computer-Controlled Electronic Fuel Injection System.

Pulse Fuel Injection;

Types of Pulse Fuel Injection Systems:

Throttle Body Injection;

Multiport Fuel Injection.

Pulse Fuel Injection System Components:

Air Induction System;

Fuel Delivery System;

Engine Control Computer;

Electronic Sensors.

Continuous Pulse Fuel Injection Systems:

Fuel Flow Control;

Complete Air-Fuel Control Unit.

Diesel Fuel Injection:

Diesel Fuel;

Overall Diesel Fuel System;

Injector Pump Types;

Distributor Type Injection Pump;

Other Pump Features;

Diesel Injector Types;

Glow Plugs and Intake Air Heaters.

Superchargers and Turbochargers.

M1. Part 10: Fuel Supply and Carburetors

Fuel Supply System:

Fuel Tank;

Gasoline Pickup Tube;

How Gasoline Leaves the Tank;

Electric Fuel Pump;

Fuel Filter;

Fuel Lines;

Vapor Lock Eliminations.

Carburetors:

Building a Carburetor;

Basic Carburetor is Complete;

Correcting the Remaining Faults;

Carburetor Circuits;

Intake Manifold Design.

Air Cleaners;

Carburetor Classification.

M1. Part 11: Cooling Systems

The Need for a Cooling System;

Methods of Cooling:

Liquid-Cooled Engines;

First Job Complete.

M1. Part 12: Lubrication Systems

The Need For Lubrication Systems:

Friction;

Fraction Reduction;

Bearing Construction and Friction.

Engine Oil:

Engine Oil Jobs;

Refining Engine Oil;

Oil Viscosity;

Engine Oil Service Classification;

Oil Change Intervals.

Engine Lubrication Systems:

How Oil Works;

Types of Lubrication Systems;

Components of the Pressure-Splash System;

Pressure Relief Valve;

Oil Galleries and Lines;

Oil Enters Bearing;

Hydraulic Valve Lifters.

Oil Filtration;

Crankcase Ventilation;

Oil Seals;

Oil Pressure Indicators;

Dipstick;

Cooling the Oil.

M1. Part 13: Exhaust Systems

Purpose of the Exhaust System;

Exhaust System Design;

Exhaust System Components:

Exhaust Manifolds;

Exhaust Pipes;

Catalytic Converters;

Mufflers;

Resonators;

Tailpipes;

Hangers;

Heat Shields.

Exhaust System Materials;

Sealing the Exhaust System:

Exhaust Pipe-To-Manifold Connections;

Pipe-To-Pipe Connections;

Other Connections.

M1. Part 14: Emission Systems

The Need for Emission Control;

Emission Control Systems;

Engine Modifications And Controls:

Engine Modifications;

Fuel System Controls;

Spark Timing Controls;

Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR).

External Cleaning Systems:

Air Injection System;

Pulse Air Injection;

Catalytic Converter;

Multiple Converters;

Diesel Catalytic Converters.

Fuel Vapor Controls:

Positive Crankcase Ventilation;

Evaporation Control Systems (ECSs).

Computer Control Emission Systems;

Emission Systems Caution.

Module 2 (Double Credit)

Automotive Industry: Technical and Contextual Explorations Part 2

M2. Part 1: Computer Systems

Computers on Modern Vehicles:

Electronic Control Unit (ECU);

Computer Control Operation;

Input Sensors;

Output Devices

On-Board Diagnostic Systems.

Static Electricity:

Electromagnetic Interference.

M2. Part 2: Charging and Starting Systems

Battery:

Battery Cells;

Battery Construction;

Battery Chemical Action;

Parasitic Battery Loads;

Identifying Battery Terminals;

Dry-Charged Battery.

Charging System:

Alternator;

Alternator Control.

Starter System:

Starter Motor Principles;

Starter Motor Construction;

Starter Drive System;

Starter Solenoid;

Starter Actuating Switches.

M2. Part 3: Chassis Electrical (1)

Chassis Wiring:

Wire Sizes;

Wiring Harness;

Manu Circuits;

Color Coding;

Terminal Blocks;

Junction Blocks.

Circuit Protection Devices;

Vehicle Lights and Light Switches:

Headlights;

Stoplight and Switches;

Turn Signals and Switches;

Backup Lights and Switches;

Dashboard Lights;

Convenience Lights;

Chassis Mounted Solenoids and Relays:

Motor Control Relays;

Trunk Release Solenoids;

Power Door Lock Solenoid  .

Horns and Horn Relays;

Rear Window and Mirror Defroster:

Chassis Mounted Motors;

Windshield Wiper Motors and Controls;

Power Window, Tail Gate, Sliding Door and Sunroof Motors;

Convertible Top Motors and Switches;

Power Antenna Motors and Switches.

M2. Part 4: Chassis Electrical (2)

Electric Gauges;

Cruise Control:

Vehicle Speed Sensor;

Operator Controls and Control Module;

Throttle Actuator.

Air Bag Systems:

Diagnostic Control Module;

Impact Sensors;

Coil Assembly and Inflator Module;

Air Bag Operation;

Side Air Bags.

Holding Members:

Bands;

Multiple Disc Clutch;

Overrunning Clutches.

Hydraulic Control System:

Fluid Pump;

Control Valves;

Simple Hydraulic System;

Transmission And Transaxle Shifting;

Complete Control Circuit;

Transmission Case.

Transmission Lubrication:

Fluid Filter.

Fluid Cooling.

M2. Part 5: Axles and Drives

Rear Wheel Drive Shafts:

Drive Shaft Flexibility;

Universal Joint;

Slip Yoke;

How The Wheels Drive in the Vehicle;

Hotchkiss Drive;

Universal Joint and Fluctuating Shaft Speed.

Constant Velocity (CV) Axles:

CV Axle Shafts;

Types of CV Joints;

CV Joint Boots.

Rear-Wheel Drive Axle Assemblies;

Rear-Wheel Drive Axle Components:

Axle Housing;

Solid Axles;

Independent Axles;

Types of Axles;

Differential Construction;

Ring and Pinion;

Differential Operation;

Differential Carrier and Bearings;

Limited-Slip Differential;

Ring And Pinion Adjustments;

Gear Ratio;

Axle Lubrication;

Transaxle Differential;

Assembly.

Four-Wheel Drive Front Drive Axles:

Front Axle Steering Provision.

M2. Part 6: Brakes (1)

Hydraulic Basics:

Air;

Liquids;

Hydraulic Principles in Vehicle Brake Systems;

Brake Fluid.

Master Cylinder:

Master Cylinder Construction;

Dual Brake System;

Quick Take-Up Master Cylinder;

Master Cylinder Operation.

Brake System Hydraulic Control Valves:

Proportioning Valve;

Height Sensing Proportioning Valve;

Disc Brake Metering Valve;

Pressure Differential Switch;

Combination Valve;

Brake Lines;

Brake Hoses.

Disc Brake Calipers:

Caliper Operation.

Wheel Cylinders:

Wheel Cylinder Construction;

Wheel Cylinder Operation;

Hydraulic System Failure;

Air-Free Hydraulic System;

Hydraulic System Vapor Lock.

Brake Friction Members:

Coefficient of Friction;

Friction Linings;

Brake Fade.

Disc Brake Assembly:

Brake Pad Construction;

Braking Ratio;

Backing Plate.

M2. Part 7: Brakes (2)

Drum Brake Assembly:

Brake Shoe Assembly;

Brake Drum;

Drum Brake Operation;

Drum Brake Arrangement;

Self-Adjusting Brakes;

Parking Brakes.

Power Brake Systems;

Vacuum-Assisted Power Booster:

Vacuum Power Booster Construction;

Vacuum Power Booster Operation;

Other Vacuum Booster Types;

Vacuum Reservoir;

Booster Failure.

Hydraulic Pressure-Operated Power Booster:

Hydraulic Power Booster Operation;

Hydraulic Accumulator.

Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS):

Anti-Lock Brake System Components;

Anti-Lock Brake Operation.

Traction Control Systems;

Brake Lights.

M2. Part 8: Suspension Systems

The Need For A Suspension System:

Spring Weight;

Unsprung Weight.

Suspension System Components:

Vehicle Frames.

Springs:

Leaf Springs;

Coil Springs.

Shock Absorbers:

Shock Absorber Control Action;

Shock Absorber Construction;

Shock Absorber Operation.

Air Shock Absorbers:

Control Arms And Struts;

Ball Joints;

Stabilizer Bars.

Front Suspension Systems;

Conventional Independent Front Suspension:

Coil Spring Front Suspension;

Torsion Bar Front Suspension;

Macpherson Strut Front Suspension;

Solid Axle Front Suspension.

Rear Suspension Systems:

Solid Rear Axle Suspensions;

Independent Rear Suspensions.

Suspension Lubrication;

Automatic Level Control:

Automatic Level Control Operation;

Air Compressor;

Height Control Valve.

Computerized Ride Control Systems.

M2. Part 9: Steering Systems

Steering Systems:

Spindle And Steering Arm Assembly.

Steering Linkage:

Parallelogram Linkage;

Parallelogram Component Arrangement;

Rack-And-Pinion Linkage.

Steering Wheel, Steering Shaft And Steering Gear:

Steering Wheel;

Steering Shaft;

Steering Gear;

Manual Track-And-Pinion Steering Gear;

Power Steering:

Road Feel;

Power Steering Components;

Self-Contained Power Steering Gear Components;

Inline Unit With Torsion Bar and Rotating Spool Valve;

Rack-and-Pinion Power Steering;

Power Steering Pumps;

Power Steering Hoses and Tubing;

Manual Operation Power Steering Systems;

Power Steering Fluids;

Electronic Steering Controls.

M2. Part 10: Wheels and Tires

Wheels:

Steel Wheels;

Custom Wheels;

Wheel Rim Size;

Wheel Lug Bolts and Nuts.

Wheel Hubs and Bearings:

Wheel Bearings;

Bearing Retaining Devices.

Tires:

Tire Construction;

Tire Rating Information;

Tire Quality Grading;

Special Service Tires;

Correct Vehicle Tire;

Tire Valves;

Importance of Tire Pressure;

Tire Rotation;

Tire Runout and Balance;

High Speeds and Overloading Produce Heat and Excessive Water.

M2. Part 11: Wheel Alignment

Purpose of Wheel Alignment;

Wheel Alignment Angles:

Types of Wheel Alignment;

Alignment Measurement Values;

Caster;

Camber;

Steering Axis Inclination;

Toe;

Toe-Out on Turns

Slip Angles.

Steering Geometry:

Alignment Adjustments;

Thrust Angle;

Front Wheel Adjustments;

Rear Wheel Adjustments.

Tire Wear Patterns and Alignment;

Alignment Equipment:

Worn Parts Checking Before Alignment.

Other Factors That Can Affect Alignment.

M2. Part 12: Air Conditioning and Heating (1)

Purposes of Automotive Air Conditioning;

Principles of Refrigeration:

Cooling;

Effects of Heat;

Transference of Heat;

Conduction;

Convection;

Radiation;

From Hot to Cold Heat Transfer;

States of Matter;

Latent Heat;

Pressure-Temperature Relationship;

Types of Refrigerant.

How The Refrigeration System Works:

Types of Refrigeration Systems.

M2. Part 13: Air Conditioning and Heating (2)

Major Components of the Air Conditioning System:

Compressor;

Basic Compressor Designs;

Pressure Relief Valve;

Compressor Magnetic Clutch;

Condenser;

Refrigerant Flow Restrictor;

Evaporator;

Blower Motor;

Lines and Hoses;

Receiver-Dehydrator;

Accumulator;

Evaporator Pressure Controls.

Service Valves;

Refrigerant Oil;

Refrigerant Handling Precautions;

Retrofitting;

Heater Systems;

Air Distribution and Control;

Heater-Air Conditioning Control Systems.

Module 3 (Quad Credit)

Advanced Mechanical Engineering: Automotive Fault Diagnosis and Repair

M3. Part 1: Overview

Understanding Diagnosis;

Work Safety Practices;

Diagnostic Terminology;

Report Writing.

M3. Part 2: Techniques in Diagnosing (1)

Overview;

Diagnostic Process:

The Six-Stage Process;

The Art of Diagnostics;

Diagnostic Concern;

Cause and Correction;

Root Cause Analysis.

Making Diagnosis on Paper;

Mechanical Diagnostic Techniques:

Checking;

Noise;

Vibration;

Harshness;

Noise Conditions;

Vibration Conditions;

Road Test;

Engine Noises;

Sources.

M3. Part 3: Techniques in Diagnosing (2)

Electrical Diagnostic Techniques:

Checking;

Test Lights and Analogue Meters;

Procedure in Electrical Testing;

Volt Drop Testing;

Short Circuit Testing;

Load Tests;

Black Box Techniques;

Sensor to ECU Method;

Flight Recorder Tests

Faultfinding;

Colour Codes and terminal Numbers;

Back Probing Connectors.

Fault Codes:

Fast and Slow;

Fault Code Examples;

Clearing.

Systems:

Systems, Defined;

Vehicle Systems;

Open-loop Systems;

Closed-loop Systems;

Block Diagrams.

Sources of Data:

Autodata;

Bosch ESltronic.

M3. Part 4: Automotive Tools and Equipment

Basic Equipment:

Basic Hand Tools;

Test Equipment Accuracy;

Multimeters;

Logic Probe.

Oscilloscopes:

Waveforms.

Scanners:

On-board Diagnostic (OBD);

Serial Port Communications;

OBD2 Signal Protocols;

AutoTap OBD Scanner;

Bosch KTS Diagnostic Equipment;

Engine Analysers.

Emission Testing:

Exhaust Gas Measurement;

Exhaust Analyser;

Emission Limits.

Pressure Testing:

Automotive Pressure Oscilloscope Transducer.

M3. Part 5: Using Diagnosing Sensors, Actuators and Oscilloscope

Sensors:

Essentials of Sensor and Sensor Diagnostics;

Inductive Sensors;

Variable Resistance;

How Wire Airfow Sensor;

Thermistors;

Hall Effect Sensors;

Piezo Accelerometer;

Oxygen Sensors;

Pressure Sensors;

Variable Capacitance;

Optical Sensors;

Dynamic Position Sensors

Rain Sensor.

Actuators:

Testing Actuators;

Motorised and Solenoid Actuators;

Solenoid Actuators;

Thermal Actuators.

Engine Waveforms:

Primary Ignition;

Secondary Ignition;

Diesel Glow Plugs;

Alternator Waveform;

Relative Compression Petrol.

Communication Networks:

CAN;

LIN;

FlexRay.

M3. Part 6: Managing On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) (1)

Evolution:

Vehicle Emissions and Environmental Health;

The Development of the Emission and Control Legislation;

Vehicle Emission Control Strategies.

Understanding On-board Diagnostics:

OBD Scenario;

Origins of OBD;

P-code Composition;

European on-bard Diagnostics and Global Adoption.

Gasoline On-Board Diagnostic Monitors:

Legislative Drivers;

Component Monitoring;

Rationality Testing;

Circuit Testing;

Catalyst Monitor;

Evaporative System Monitor;

Fuel System Monitor;

Exhaust Gas Circulation Monitor;

Secondary Air Monitor;

Monitors and Readiness Fags;

M3. Part 7: Managing On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) (2)

Mist Redetection:

Mist Remonitor;

Crank Speed Actuation;

Ionising Current Monitoring;

Cylinder Pressure Sensing;

Exhaust Pressure Analysis.

OBD Summary:

OBD2;

EOBD;

Features and technology of Current Systems.

Driving Cycles;

Future Developments in Diagnostic Systems:

OBD3;

Diesel Engines;

Rate-Based Monitoring;

Model-Based Development.

M3. Part 8: Engine System (1)

Overview;

Engine Operation:

Four-Stroke Cycle

Cylinder Layouts;

Carnshaft Drives;

Valve Mechanisms;

Valve and Ignition Timing.

Diagnosing Engine:

Systematic Testing;

Test Equipment;

Test Results;

Engine Fault Diagnosis.

Fuel System:

Carburation.

Diagnosing Fuel System:

Systematic Testing;

Test Equipment;

Test Results;

Fuel Fault Diagnosis.

Engine Management;

Ignition:

Essentials of Ignition;

Advance Angle;

Electronic Ignition;

Hall Effect Distributor;

Inductive Distributor;

Current-limiting and Closed-loop Dwell;

Programmed Ignition;

Distributorless Ignition;

Direct Ignition;

Spark plugs.

M3. Part 9: Engine System (2)

Diagnosing Ignition System:

Testing Procedure;

Ignition Fault Diagnostic;

Ignition Components and Testing;

DIS Diagnostics;

Spark Plugs.

Emissions:

Exhaust Gas Recirculation;

Catalytic Converters.

Diagnosing Emission:

Testing Procedure;

Emission Fault Diagnostic;

Fuel Injection:

Injection Systems;

Fuel Injection Components;

Fuel Mixture Calculation.

Diagnosing Fuel Injection Systems:

Testing Procedure;

Fuel Injection Fault Diagnosis.

Diesel Injection:

Electronic Control of Diesel Injection;

Common Rail Diesel Systems;

Diesel Exhaust Emissions;

Catalytic Converter Diesel;

Filters.

Diagnosing Diesel Injection Systems:

Test Equipment;

Diesel Injection Fault Diagnosis;

Diesel Engine Smoke;

Glow Plug Circuit;

Diesel Systems.

M3. Part 10: Engine System (3)

Engine Management:

Closed-loop Lambda Control;

Engine Management Operation;

Gasoline Direct Injection.

Diagnosing Combined Ignition and Fuel Systems:

Testing Procedure;

Combined Ignition and Fuel Control Fault Diagnosis Table;

Fuel Pump Testing;

Injector Testing.

Engine Management and Fault Finding Information:

Diagnosis Chart;

Circuit Diagrams;

Component Testing Data.

Air Supply and Exhaust Systems:

Exhaust System;

Catalytic Converters;

Air Supply System.

Diagnosing Exhaust and Air Supply:

Systematic Testing;

Test Results;

Exhaust and Air Supply Fault Diagnosis;

Exhaust Fault Diagnosis.

Cooling:

Air-cooled System;

Water-cooled System;

Sealed and Semi-Sealed Systems.

M3. Part 11: Engine System (4)

Diagnosing Cooling:

Systematic Testing;

Test Equipment;

Test Results;

Cooling Fault Diagnosis.

Lubrication:

Lubrication System;

Oil Filters;

Oil Pumps;

Crankcase Ventilation Engine Breather Systems.

Diagnosing Lubrication:

Systematic Testing;

Test Equipment;

Test Results;

Lubrication Fault Diagnosis.

Batteries:

Safety;

Lead-Acid Batteries;

Battery Rating.

Diagnosing Batteries:

Servicing Batteries;

Maintenance-free;

Charging;

Battery Faults;

Testing Batteries.

M3. Part 12: Engine System (5)

Starting:

Starter Circuit;

Inertia Starters;

Pre-engaged Starters;

Permanent Magnet Starters;

Keyless Starting System.

Starting Diagnostics:

Circuit Testing Procedure;

Starting Fault Diagnosis.

Charging:

Basic Principles;

Rectification of AC to DC;

Regulation of Output Voltage;

Charging Circuits.

Charging Diagnostics:

Testing Procedure;

Charging Fault Diagnosis.

M3. Part 13: Automotive Chassis Systems (1)

Brakes:

Principle of Hydraulic Braking;

Disc and Drum Brake Systems;

Brake Adjustments;

Servo-assisted Braking.

Diagnosing Brakes Problems:

Systematic Testing;

Test Equipment;

Dial gauge;

Test Results;

Brakes fault Diagnosis;

Brake Hydraulic Faults.

Antilock Brakes:

General System Description;

ABS Components.

Diagnosing Antilock Brakes Problems:

Systematic Testing Procedure;

Antilock Brakes Fault Diagnosis;

Bleeding Antilock Brakes.

Traction Control:

Control Functions;

System Operation.

Traction control:

Systematic Testing;

Traction Control Fault Diagnosis.

M3. Part 14: Automotive Chassis Systems (2)

Steering and Tyres:

Construction of a Tubeless Radial Tyre;

Steering Box and Rack;

Power Assisted Steering;

Steering Characteristics;

Camber;

Castor;

Swivel Axis Inclination;

Tracking;

Scrub Radius.

Steering and Tyres Diagnostics:

Systematic Testing;

Test Equipment;

Four-Wheel Alignment;

Test Results;

Tyre Fault Diagnosis;

Tyre Inflation Pressures;

Steering Fault Diagnosis;

Steering, Wheels and Tyres Fault Diagnosis.

M3. Part 15: Automotive Chassis Systems (3)

Suspension:

Suspension System Layouts;

Front Axle Suspensions;

Rear Axle Suspensions;

Anti-Roll Bar;

Springs;

Dampers.

Diagnosing Suspension:

Systematic Testing;

Test Equipment;

Test Results;

Suspension Fault Diagnosis.

Active Suspension:

Active Suspension Operation;

Delphi MagneRide Case Study.

Active Suspension Diagnostic:

Systematic Testing;

Back to the Black Box.

M3. Part 16: Working with Electrical Systems (1)

Electronic Components and Circuits:

Components;

Integrated Circuits;

Digital Circuits;

Electronic Component Testing.

Multiplexing:

Overview;

Controller Area Network;

CAN Data Signal;

Local Interconnect Network;

FlexRay.

Multiflexing Diagnostics;

Lightning:

External lights;

Lightning circuits;

Gas Discharge Lightning;

LED Lighting.

Lighting Diagnostics:

Testing Procedure;

Lighting Fault Diagnostic;

Headlight Beam Setting.

Auxiliaries:

Wiper Motors and Linkages;

Wiper Circuits;

Two-Motor Wiper System;

Headlight Wipers and Washers;

Indicators and Hazard Lights;

Brake Lights;

Electric Horns;

Engine Cooling and Fan Motors.

M3. Part 17: Working with Electrical Systems (2)

Diagnosing Auxiliary:

In-Car Entertainment;

Security Systems;

Mobile Communications.

Diagnosing ICE, Security and Communication:

Testing Procedure;

ICE, Security And Communication System Fault Diagnosis;

Interference Suppression.

Body Electrical Systems:

Electric Seat Adjustment;

Electric Mirrors;

Electric Sunproof Operation;

Door Locking Circuit;

Electric Window Operation.

Diagnosing Body Electrical:

Testing Procedure;

Body Electrical Systems Fault Diagnosis;

Circuit Systematic Testing.

Instrumentation:

Gauges;

 Digital Instrumentation;

Vehicle Condition Monitoring;

 Trip Computer;

Displays.

Instruments Diagnostics:

Testing Procedures;

Instrumentation Fault Diagnosis;

Black Box Technique.

M3. Part 18: Working with Electrical Systems (3)

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC):

Ventilation and Heating;

Heating System -  Watercooled Engine;

Heater Blower Motors;

Electronic Heating Control;

Air Conditioning;

Automatic Temperature Control;

Seat Heating;

Screen Heating.

Diagnosing HVAC:

Testing Procedure;

Air Conditioning Fault Diagnosis;

Heating And Ventilation Fault Diagnosis;

Air Conditioning Receiver.

Cruise Control:

System Description;

Components.

Diagnosing Cruise Control:

Systematic Testing;

Cruise Control Fault Diagnosis.

Airbags and Belt Tensioners:

Components And Circuits;

Seat Belt Tensioners.

Diagnosing Airbags and Belt Tensioners:

Systematic Testing;

Airbags and Belt Tensioners Fault Diagnosis;

Deactivation And Activation Procedures.

M3. Part 19: Automatic and Manual Gear Transmission Systems

Manual Transmission:

Clutch;

Manual Gearbox;

Driveshafts and Wheel Bearings;

Final Drive and Differential;

Four Wheel Drive Systems.

Diagnosing Manual Transmission:

Systematic Testing;

Test Equipment;

Test Results;

Manual Transmission Fault Diagnosis;

Manual Gearbox Fault Diagnosis;

Drive Shafts Fault Diagnosis;

Final Drive Fault Diagnosis.

Automatic Transmission:

Torque Converter Operation;

Epicyclic Gearbox Operation;

Constantly Variable Transmission;

Electronic Control Of Transmission;

Direct Shift Gearbox.

Automatic Transmission Diagnostic:

Systematic Testing;

Test Equipment;

Test Results;

Automatic Gearbox Fault Diagnosis;

ECAT Fault Diagnosis;

Automatic Transmission Stall Test.

Module 4 (Double Credit)

Automotive Electrical Wiring

M4 - Part 1: Automotive Electrical Principles and Circuits

Electrical Principles;

High Current or Low Voltage;

Ohm’s Law;

The Power of Formula;

Combinations;

Kirchhoff’s Law;

Forming and Tracing a Circuit;

Wire Resistance Chart;

Installing an Electric Fuel Pump;

On-Board Computer Risks;

Battery Disconnecting.

M4. Part 2: Tools for Automotive Wiring

Essential  Tools for Auto Electrical Wiring;

Using Test Lights;

Using Analogue Multi-Meters;

Using Digital Multi-Meters;

Functions Multi-Meter.

M4. Part 3: Essentials of Automotive Wiring

Essential Connections;

Crimp-Style Connections;

Using Crimping Tools;

Soldering Iron and Guns;

Insulating Connections;

Temporary Mechanical Connectors;

Distribution-Type Connectors;

Connectors and Plugs;

Basics for AWG Wire 8 and Larger;

Ignition Switches, Wiring Harness and Controllers;

Ignition Switch;

Wiring Harness;

Essentials of Controllers.

M4. Part 4: Power Accessories and the Charging System

Electronic Door Lock Circuits;

Electronic Window Circuits;

The Charging System.

M4. Part 5: Equipment Wiring and Component Upgrade

Observing Safety;

Metal Barrier;

Tachometer Installation;

The Charging System;

Work Protection.

M4. Part 6: Troubleshooting

Flowcharts;

Typical Problems;

Circuit Inoperable;

Blown Circuits;

Blown Fuses;

Working to Burned Up Wiring;

Detecting Faulty Battery: Battery Testing Methods;

Checking Intermittent Circuit Operation.

M4. Part 7: Installation and Interface

Power Door Lock and Power Window Circuit Interfacing;

Factory Wiring Diagrams;

Power Sunroof and Convertible Top Circuit Interfacing;

Upgrading Headlights to Higher Power Units;

Auxiliary Battery;

Accessory Fuse Panel.

M4. Part 8: Developing Wiring Harness

Essentials of Harness;

Building a Harness from the Start;

Harness Construction Project.

Module 5 (Double Credit)

Automotive Repair and Maintenance

M5. Part 1: The Fuel System

Carburetors;

Carburetors Drawbacks;

Fuel Injection;

Electronic Fuel Injection;

Engine Management System;

Caring for the Fuel System ;

Fuel Filter Change;

Air Filter Changes;

Choosing the Correct Fuel;

Pre-Ignition and Detonation;

Oxygenated Fuel;

Dealing With Fuel in Cold Weather;

Fuel System Troubleshooting.

M5. Part 2: Automotive Engine

Diesel Engines;

Hybrids;

Modern Combustion Technology;

Checking the Coolant;

Checking the Oil;

Synthetic Oils;

Air Cleaner Changes;

Repairing Leaks;

Coolant Leaks;

Engine Troubleshooting.

M5. Part 3: Automotive Electrical System

The Battery;

Important Terms Associated with Battery;

Reasons for Automotive Battery Failures;

Battery Maintenance;

Alternator and Charging System;

Charging System Test;

Starting System;

Dealing with No-Start Engine;

Quick Starting System Test;

Booster Cables;

Determining the Condition of the Parts;

Spark;

The Electrical System;

Electronic Control Modules;

Dealing with Thing Shortage, Fizzle and Death;

The Fuses Relays and Connection Principles;

Electrical System Troubleshooting.

M5. Part 4: The Cooling System

Cooling System Maintenance;

Corrosion;

Drive Belt, Radiator and Heater Hose Care;

Troubleshooting;

Overheating of Engine: Signs;

Cooling System Troubleshooting.

M5. Part 5: The Drivetrain

Transmission;

Shifting Manuals Transmission;

Automatic Transmissions;

How Automatic Transmissions Change Gears;

Modern Automatic Transmission Technology;

The Differential;

All-Wheel Drive;

Drivetrain Maintenance;

Drivetrain Troubleshooting.

M5. Part 6: Automotive Suspension and Steering

Springs;

Shocks and Struts;

Steering System;

The DIY Alignment;

Power Steering;

Suspension or Steering Maintenance and Repair;

When to Replace Shocks and Struts;

MacPherson Struts;

Checking Alignment;

Toe;

Camber;

Positive Camber;

Negative Camber;

Caster;

Importance of Alignment;

Active Suspension Systems;

Suspension or Steering Troubleshooting.

M5. Part 7: Tyres and Wheels

Guidelines in Buying Tyre;

Tyre Wear Assessment;

Tyres Pressure;

Tyres by the Numbers;

More Letters and Numbers;

Mud and Snow Tyres;

Tire Care;

Visual Inspection of the Tyre;

Tyre Replacement;

Tire and Wheel Balancing Troubleshooting.

M5. Part 8: Brakes

Hydraulic Brakes;

Why Hydraulics?;

Key Components;

Antilock Braking System;

Traction and Stability Control;

Brake System Maintenance;

Brake Fade;

Brake System Troubleshooting.

M5. Part 9: The Exhaust System

Guidelines on the Exhaust System;

Catalytic Converter;

Oxygen Sensors;

Exhaust Maintenance;

Diagnosis and Causes of Exhaust Failure;

Replacement Advice;

Oxygen Sensor Maintenance;

Emission Warranties;

Heat Shield Failure;

Exhaust System Troubleshooting.

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