Standard

AUT 140 - ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMS

Course Description

Introduces concept of electronic engine control. Topics include: computerized engine controls diagnosis and repair ; intake air temperature controls ; early fuel evaporation (intake manifold temperature) controls ; evaporative emissions controls.

Competency Areas		Hours
Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis and Repair		Class	6
Intake Air Temperature Controls		D. Lab	0
Early Fuel Evaporation (Intake Manifold Temperature) Controls		P. Lab/O.B.I.	3
Evaporative Emissions Controls		Credit	7
Prerequisite:	AUT 128
Corequisite:

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will:	Hours
		Class	D.Lab	P.Lab/ O.B.I.
Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis and Repair		15		15
	Retrieve and record stored OBD I diagnostic trouble codes; clear codes. Diagnose the causes of emissions or driveability concerns resulting from failure of computerized engine controls with stored diagnostic trouble codes. Diagnose emissions or driveability concerns resulting from failure of computerized engine controls with no stored diagnostic trouble codes; determine necessary action. Inspect and test computerized engine control system sensors, powertrain control module (PCM), actuators, and circuits; perform necessary action. Obtain and interpret digital multimeter (DMM) readings. Access and use electronic service information (ESI). Locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers (VIN, vehicle certification labels, and calibration decals). Inspect and test power and ground circuits and connections; service or replace as needed. Practice recommended precautions when handling static sensitive devices. Diagnose driveability and emissions problems resulting from failures of interrelated systems (cruise control, security alarms, suspension controls, traction controls, A/C, automatic transmissions, non-OEM-installed accessories, and similar systems); determine necessary action.
Intake Air Temperature Controls		15		5
	Diagnose emissions and driveability problems resulting from failure of the intake air temperature control system; determine necessary action. Inspect and test components of intake air temperature control system; perform necessary action.
Early Fuel Evaporation (Intake Manifold Temperature) Controls		15		5
	Diagnose emissions and driveability problems resulting from failure of early fuel evaporation control system; determine necessary action. Inspect and test components of early fuel evaporation control system; perform necessary action.
Evaporative Emissions Controls		15		5
	Diagnose emissions and driveability problems resulting from failure of evaporative emissions control system; determine necessary action. Inspect and test components and hoses of evaporative emissions control system; perform necessary action.

Suggested Resources

Books

Duffy, J. E. (2000). Modern AutomotiveTechnology. South Holland, IL: Goodheart-Willcox.

Erjavec, J. (2000). Automotive Technology (3^rd ed.). Albany, NY: Delmar.

Erjavec, J. (2000). Automotive Technology Workbook (3^rd ed.). Albany, NY: Delmar.

Gilles, T. (1999). Automotive Service Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair (1^st ed.). Albany, NY: Delmar

Toboldt, W. K., & Johnson, L. (1995). Automotive Encyclopedia. South Holland, IL: Goodheart-Willcox.

Webster, J., & Owen, C. E. (2000). Basic Automotive Service & Systems (2^nd ed.).

Albany, NY: Delmar.