Maricopa Community Colleges  APT282   19952-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/13/94
APT282 19952-99999 LEC
LAB 		6 Credit(s)
0 Credit(s) 		3 Period(s)
7 Period(s)
Engine Performance & Diagnosis II
Designed for the experienced engine performance student. Training in fuel systems, emission systems, distributorless ignition systems, turbocharging, computerized engine controls and engine driveability. Includes training in diagnosis, testing, service and repair. Prerequisites: APT181 or instructor permission.
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APT282   19952-99999 Engine Performance & Diagnosis II
1. Dress and work in a professionally safe manner. (I)
2. Operate hand tools, power tools, and automotive equipment, conforming to safety standards. (I)
3. Classify fires and use fire extinguishers. (I)
4. Understand the reeasons for electronic engine controls as they relate to emissions, fuel economy and driveability. (II)
5. Apply problem-solving skills to the process of diagnosing engine performance malfunctions. (III)
6. Explain and apply the basic operating principles of electronic fuel injection systems. (IV)
7. Diagnose, test, service, and repair electricial/electronic fuel delivery systems. (IV)
8. Diagnose, test, service, and repair electronic fuel injection systems. (IV)
9. Use a four-gas analyzer to evaluate an engine's fuel, ignition, and emission systems. (IV)
10. Use a four-gas analyzer to bring a vehicle into state and federal emission compliance. (IV)
11. Explain and apply the operating principles of distributorless ignition systems. (V)
12. Diagnose, test, service, and repair distributorless ignition systems. (V)
13. Explain the need to reduce pollutants emitted from internal combustion engines. (VI)
14. Diagnose, test, service, and repair automotive emission control devices. (VI)
15. Explain the operating principles for superchargers and turbochargers. (VII)
16. Diagnose, test, service, and repair superchargers and turbochargers. (VII)
17. Explain the operating principles of electronic engine control systems. (VIII)
18. Diagnose, test, service, and repair electronic engine control sensors. (VIII)
19. Use a dual trace laboratory oscilloscope when used on electronic engine control systems. (VIII)
20. Use automotive service manuals to diagnose, test, service, and repair electronic engine control systems. (VIII)
21. Use scan tools to access the diagnostic capabilities of a computerized engine control system. (VIII)
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APT282   19952-99999 Engine Performance & Diagnosis II
    I. Safety
        A. Technician and customer s
        B. Tools and equipment
        C. Vehicle lifting
        D. Operation of vehicle in shop
        E. Fire
        F. Air bag
        G. Anti-lock brake
      II. Computers and Engines
          A. C.A.F.E., driveability and emissions
          B. Fuel economy
          C. History of emissions
          D. Pollutants and their causes
          E. Engine controls to reduce pollutants
        III. Problem-Solving
            A. Personal preparation
            B. Developing a systematic approach
            C. Evaluating options
          IV. Gasoline Fuel Injection
              A. Types of systems
              B. Requirements
              C. Fuel delivery systems
              D. Air control systems
              E. Sensors and auxiliary systems
            V. Distributorless Ignition Systems
                A. Primary ignition system
                B. Secondary ignition systems
                C. Triggering devices and trigger circuits
              VI. Emissions
                  A. Exhaust emission control systems
                    1. Exhaust gas recirculation
                    2. Air management systems
                    3. Catalytic converters
                  B. Ignition system controls
                  C. Engine designs affecting emissions
                VII. Supercharging and Turbocharging
                    A. Principles of operation
                    B. Construction
                    C. Installation and controls
                  VIII. Computerized Engine Controls
                      A. Microprocessors and binary language
                      B. Basics of computer system operation
                      C. Components
                      D. Input devices-sensors
                        1. Oxygen sensor
                        2. Coolant temperature sensors
                        3. Pressure sensors
                        4. Throttle position sensor
                        5. Crankshaft position sensor
                        6. Vehicle speed sensor
                        7. Manifold temperature sensor
                        8. E.G.R. position sensor
                        9. Position sensor switches
                      E. Output functions
                        1. Fuel control
                        2. Spark timing
                        3. Air management controls
                        4. Idle control
                        5. E.G.R. controls
                        6. Evaporative emission controls
                        7. Torque converter clutch controls
                        8. Air conditioning controls
                      F. Diagnosis
                        1. General Motors C.C.C. and American Motors C-4
                        2. Cadillac D.F.E.
                        3. General Motors E.F.I.
                        4. Ford E.E.C. systems
                        5. Ford M.C.U. and American Motors C.E.C.
                        6. Chrysler fron wheel drive E.F.C.
                        7. Chrysler rear wheel drive E.F.C.
                        8. Chrysler E.F.I.
                        9. Bosch systems (European)
                        10. Asian systems
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