The objective of this one day training module is to provide everybody who works in the automotive industry an overview of new technology in cars currently on the road. This seminar style training will make you aware of the steps you need to take when these high tech cars will enter your repair facility.

This seminar style training gives an overview of the current technology in modern cars. The training does not contain practical assessments on cars, it is an overview training on modern systems in cars, supported by central presentation, discussions and practical information on these systems.

Course Content

• Petrol Engine
  Direct injection, variable valve timing, variable valve lift, secondary air injection
• Diesel engine
  Intake throttle, DPF filter, Piëzo  injectors
• Engine general
  EGR, Dual stage turbo and turbo/supercharger, electric water pump, water cooled intercooler integrated in intake manifold
• Hybrid
  Serial / parallel and combination systems, available hybrids, motor-generator: Operation and control, combustion engine: Atkinson principle, safety systems
• Comfort
  Continuously controlled electric suspension, kinetic anti-roll systems, electric park brake, electrically powered steering (EPS)
• Safety
  Electronic stability control (ESC), dual stage airbags, pedestrian protection

This course facilitates a theoretical and practical understanding of light vehicle air conditioning systems and to assess technician’s theoretical and practical competence in the handling of refrigerant gases according to the DEFRA approved IMIAL Level 3 Award (EC842-2006) (QCF) standards.

On completion the participants will have underpinned their understanding of the fundamentals of how an air-conditioning system functions and will have a broader understanding of the environmental impact the release of refrigerant will have on the world’s climate and global warming.

Course Content

• Introduction
  Methods of heat transfer, the AC loop
• Components
  Compressor, condenser, receiver drier, expansion valve, evaporator, orifice tubes, accumulators, pressure switches, evaporator temperature probe
• Refrigerants and the environment
  Refrigerants types and properties, safe handling of refrigerant, personal protection equipment, Gas cylinder handling, Montréal protocol the facts, Kyoto protocol the facts, F gas regulations, GWP, GWP order of magnitude, health and safety
• IMI Awards Assessment
  Practical and theoretical assessment according to the IMI awards standards
• Additional content in the 2-day option
  Introduction to air-conditioning & climate control, health and safety
• Diagnostics
  Loop diagnostics, control system diagnostics

This course covers the subject areas in less detail than the 2 day Level 2 Air-Conditioning course. It is designed for technicians with existing air conditioning experience who only require Refrigerant Handling Certification. You may be asked to complete a short assessment form as part of your registration to ensure this course and not the 2 day course is suitable.

The Qualification

We offer the IMIAL Level 3 Award in Automotive Refriger- ant Handling (EC842-2006) (QCF). It is important to note that according to the
latest regulations from DEFRA the qualification is valid for life and does not have to be renewed.

Course Content

• Principles of diagnostics
  Serial port diagnostics, blink codes, serial port socket, communication issues, EOBD
• Introduction to CAN and multiplexing
• Parallel diagnostics
• Oscilloscope use
  Test connections, oscilloscope design, voltage range, time base
• Oscilloscope terminology
  Triggers, rising, falling slope, trigger level, analogue/digital signals, sensor signal quality, mechanical system failure, actuator switch quality
• Diagnostic process
• Other system tests
  Alternator tests, compression analysis
• Component testing
  MAF sensor, MAP sensor, lambda sensor (zerconia type)

Course Content

• Refreshment of CAN
• CAN system knowledge normal operation
• Strategy in CAN Diagnostics
• Do’s and don’ts with CAN and CAN diagnostics
• Information search for CAN systems
• Adding after market
• Equipment in CAN systems
• Knowing your limits

Course Content

• Refreshment of VEE2
• Signals
• Sensors
• Actuators
• Information systems
• Diagnostic machine operation
• Diagnostic strategy
• Proper diagnosis on complex systems

Course Content

• Refreshment of EDC 1
• Common rail injection systems, Delphi, Siemens, Denso
• Emissions
• EDC components
• Turbo systems
• Diagnosis on modern Electronic Controlled Diesel systems

Course Content

• Refreshment of EME1
• Electronic control principles
• Closed loop fuel control
• Ignition control
• Emission control systems
• Other systems for engine management
• Diagnosis on modern Engine management systems

Course Content

• Principles of diagnostic
  Electricity, principles of electronic control, serial port diagnostic, parallel diagnostics
• Technical update
  Engine management/drive by wire, ABS/traction control/ESP, magneto resistive sensors, A/C climate control, methods of communication
• Diagnostic strategies
  Emissions, EGR, particulate filtration
• Sensor/Actuator function testing
  MAF – Mass Air Flow, atmospheric sensors, speed sensors, temperature sensors, turbo charging, lambda
• Health and safety
• Tools and equipment
  Code readers, multi-meters

Course Content

• Diesel fuelled compression
  Ignition engines, direct/indirect injection
• Automotive diesel fuel systems
  Inline and indistributor type pumps, unit injector, common rail injection
• Emissions
  EGR petrol versus EGR diesel, EGR developments, further developments, particulate filtration (PAF)
• EDC components
  MAF – Mass Air Flow, MAP – Manifold Absolute Pressure sensors, crank shaft sensors, cam shaft sensors, fuel pressure sensors and control, throttle pedal sensors, temperature sensors, pedal switches, throttle valve, LP pump, HP pump, turbo charging, variable, geometry turbo chargers
• Health and safety
  With diesels, with high pressure
• Tools and equipment
  Multi-meters, oscilloscopes, code reader
• Diesel system specific notes

The course will provide the technician with the necessary knowledge to understand, check, diagnose and repair an engine management and emission control system on light-vehicles fitted with spark ignition engines.

It also provides an information on types of exhausts, catalytic converters, lambda sensors, lambda value and other important emission control elements in catalyzed cars.

The technicians will use test equipment including multi-meters, oscilloscopes, fault code readers combined with an exhaust gas analyzer for diagnostic purposes.

Course Content

• Introduction
  ECM operating principles, computer controlled systems
• Electronic control principles
  Ignition, injection, engine management, ECU, communication, test equipment, fuel system – return & non return engine management power supplies, sensor supplies
• Engine Sensors
  Engine speed sensor – inductive/hall, cylinder identification sensor, engine load sensors – vane, hot wire, MAP, temperature sensors, engine coolant, intake air, throttle position sensor, knock control
• Close loop fuel control
  Oxygen sensors – zirconia, titania, wide band
• Ignition control
  Conventional, wasted spark, coil on plug
• Fuel Injectors
  Fuel injectors – Injection control – types of injection, injection control signal – injection duration control, air fuel mixture control
• Other EM systems
  Variable intake manifold, idle speed control – rotary, solenoid, stepper motor
• Emission control systems
  EGR, EVAP, secondary air systems
• Diagnostics
  Self diagnosis system, fault codes, serial live data