ATEC 128 — Automotive Testing and Diagnosis
Units: 4 Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: 54 Outside Hours: 108 Grading Method: Letter Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable Conditions of Enrollment: Prerequisite: A total of 8 units from the following courses: ATEC 123, ATEC 124, or ATEC 125 or equivalent with a minimum grade of C This course covers the study of advanced automotive testing and diagnostic procedures of modern computer controlled engine management systems including ignition, fuel trim, electrical and electronic systems, On Board Diagnostics generation 2 (OBD 2) computer control systems and related network multiplexing and communications. Electronic body control operations, networking and diagnostics are also explored. Laboratory activities stress the proper use of modern diagnostic equipment utilized in the automotive field.