AUTO 225 - Auto Engine Performance II

Credit Hours: 5
Lecture Hours: 4
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): AUTO 125 and AUTO 128 and AUTO 138
Corequisite(s): None
Restriction(s): None

This is a course in the theory of operation, construction, diagnosis, and service of automotive computer and electronic fuel-injection systems. The course includes a study of components and circuits that are common to all computerized control and fuel-injection systems. Students learn how to diagnose and repair system components using commonly available test equipment. Applying operational theory for diagnosis is heavily stressed in this course. The laboratory component of the course includes various activities that follow the guidelines of the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Demonstrate knowledge of the construction/operation of computer control and fuel injection system components. This includes input sensors, computers, output devices, and fuel and air delivery systems.
Be able to perform diagnostic tests to identify faults in automotive fuel injection and computer control systems.
Demonstrate a repeatable generic diagnostic approach to troubleshoot engine performance problems.
Perform service and repair procedures to computer and fuel injection system components using manufacturers’ specified procedures.
Complete an industry standard repair order and write diagnostic and repair descriptions including the “customer concern, cause and correction”.