Course Syllabus

AUTO 2805 Automotive Engine Performance/Computerized Engine Controls Lab

Course Description

This course gives students the hands-on lab experience required for Auto 2801. Students will cover diagnosis, adjustment, and repair of the systems which affects engine performance. Emphasis will be placed on computerized engine control systems of various makes. Use of diagnostic equipment is heavily emphasized.

Justification

This course is required for Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.) certification and ASE Education Foundation accreditation. It is approved by the advisory committee. It is a core course for the Automotive Technology AAS degree.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to safely perform the tasks listed in the current edition of ASE Education Foundation Certification and Accreditation for Automobile Training Programs.
2. Students will be able to use the appropriate specialized tools and equipment to diagnose and repair automotive computerized engine controls.
3. Students will understand the basic operation, function, components, diagnosis, and repair of computerized engine controls for various makes (e.g., General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Chrysler Corporation, Bosch Corporation, European, Asian).
4. Students will maintain a reasonably clean work environment.

Course Content

Computers in cars
On-board diagnostic (OBD) systems
OBD II self-diagnostics
General Motors computer command control
General Motors electronic fuel injection
Cadillac digital fuel injection
Ford microprocessor control units
Ford electronic engine control (EEC) I, EEC II, Ford EEC III and EEC IV
Chrysler oxygen feedback systems
Chrysler single-point and multi-point fuel injection systems
Chrysler multiplexing and computer developments
European engine control systems
Asian computer control systems
Related computer systems