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AUT 826 - Automotive Ignition Systems


Last Date of Approval: 4-22-21

3 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 22.5
Total Lab Hours: 45
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0

Course Description:
This course covers automotive ignition system theory, diagnosis, and repair.  Students will receive classroom and lab instruction on theory, diagnosis, and repair of ignition systems. Students will do hands on testing on the theory and operation of ignition system components.

Prerequisites: A student is to have completed all prior program courses with a “C” or better grade. Any exception will have to be approved in writing by the Program Coordinator and Department Chair. Because of changes in technology, students taking program over an extended period of time may be advised to retake courses to update skills and competencies.
Mode(s) of Instruction: Traditional/Face-to-Face

Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.

Course Fees: None

Common Course Assessment(s): None

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will diagnose and repair Ignition sensor issues.
    • Students will diagnose and repair Ignition module issues.
    • Students will diagnose engine mechanical components that affect Ignition.
  • Course Objectives
    • Diagnose ignition system related problems such as no-starting, hard starting, engine misfire, poor drivability, spark knock, power loss, poor mileage, and emissions concerns; determine necessary action.
    • Inspect and test ignition primary and secondary circuit wiring and solid state components; test ignition coil(s); perform necessary action.
    • Inspect and test crankshaft and camshaft position sensor(s); perform necessary action.
    • Inspect, test, and/or replace ignition control module, powertrain/engine control module; reprogram as necessary.Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis and Repair
    • Inspect and test computerized engine control system sensors, powertrain/engine control module (PCM/ECM), actuators, and circuits using a graphing multimeter (GMM)/digital storage oscilloscope (DSO); perform necessary action.
  • ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, General Electrical System Diagnosis
    • Check electrical/electronic circuit waveforms; interpret readings and determine needed repairs.
  • ENGINE REPAIR
    • Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair
    • Establish camshaft position sensor indexing.



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