Exponentia

Target

Distributors and car workshops

Level

Level 4 - Expert

Duration

1 day

Delegate cost

£175 + VAT

Course Code

DAD

 

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Objective

This course has been written as an extension to Efficient Diagnostics on Modern Vehicles and concentrates on the diagnostic procedures for the workshop. The course will cover the function of Oscilloscopes and their practical use.
At the end of this course the technician should be able to identify common automotive based wave forms as well as be able to test a component for correct operation using both serial and parallel signals.

Content

Principles of Diagnostics (brief visit to Diag Day One)
• 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)