Diagnostic Day One

The aim of this Diagnostic Day One course is to provide an understanding of the fundamentals of modern automotive systems. The course will provide the technician with the knowledge of electronic circuits required to understand and repair electronically controlled systems. The technician will be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of serial diagnostic code readers and meters for diagnostic use on modern 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