- State College Area High School
- Auto 3
- Syllabus
Bierly, Justin, Automotive Technology
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800
ENGINE PERFORMANCE
801
Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause, and correction.
802
Identify and interpret engine performance concern; determine necessary action.
803
Research applicable vehicle and service information, such as engine management system operation, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins.
804
Locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers.
805
Inspect engine assembly for fuel, oil, coolant, and other leaks; determine necessary action.
806
Diagnose abnormal engine noise or vibration concerns; determine necessary action.
807
Diagnose abnormal exhaust color, odor, and sound; determine necessary action.
808
Perform engine absolute (vacuum/boost) manifold pressure tests; determine necessary action.
809
Perform cylinder power balance test; determine necessary action.
810
Perform cylinder cranking and running compression tests; determine necessary action.
811
Perform cylinder leakage test; determine necessary action.
812
Diagnose engine mechanical, electrical, electronic, fuel, and ignition concerns; determine necessary action.
813
Verify engine operating temperature; determine necessary action.
814
Perform cooling system pressure tests; check coolant condition; inspect and test radiator, pressure cap, coolant recovery tank, and hoses; perform necessary action.
815
Verify correct camshaft timing.
816
Retrieve and record diagnostic trouble codes, OBD monitor status, and freeze frame data; clear codes when applicable.
817
Diagnose the causes of emissions or drivability concerns with stored or active diagnostic trouble codes; obtain, graph, and interpret scan tool data.
818
Access and use service information to perform step-by-step diagnosis.
819
Perform active tests of actuators using a scan tool; determine necessary action.
820
Describe the importance of running all OBDII monitors for repair verification.
821
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.
822
Inspect and test ignition primary and secondary circuit wiring and solid state components; test ignition coil(s); perform necessary action.
823
Inspect and test crankshaft and camshaft position sensor(s); perform necessary action.
824
Inspect, test, and/or replace ignition control module, powertrain/engine control module; reprogram as necessary.
825
Diagnose hot or cold no-starting, hard starting, poor drivability, incorrect idle speed, poor idle, flooding, hesitation, surging, engine misfire, power loss, stalling, poor mileage, dieseling, and emissions problems; determine necessary action.
826
Inspect and test fuel pumps and pump control systems for pressure, regulation, and volume; perform necessary action.
827
Replace fuel filters.
828
Inspect throttle body, air induction system, intake manifold and gaskets for vacuum leaks and/or unmetered air.
829
Inspect and test fuel injectors.
830
Verify idle control operation.
831
Inspect the integrity of the exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes, muffler(s), catalytic converter(s), resonator(s), tail pipe(s), and heat shield(s); perform necessary action.
832
Diagnose oil leaks, emissions, and drivability concerns caused by the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system; determine necessary action.
833
Inspect, test and service positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) filter/breather cap, valve, tubes, orifices, and hoses; perform necessary action.
834
Diagnose emissions and drivability concerns caused by the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system; determine necessary action.
835
Inspect, test, service and replace components of the EGR system, including EGR tubing, exhaust passages, vacuum/pressure controls, filters and hoses; perform necessary action.
836
Inspect and test electrical/electronic sensors, controls, and wiring of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems; perform necessary action.
837
Inspect and test mechanical components of secondary air injection systems; perform necessary action.
838
Inspect and test electrical/electronically-operated components and circuits of air injection systems; perform necessary action.
839
Inspect and test catalytic converter efficiency.
840
Diagnose emissions and drivability concerns caused by the evaporative emissions control system; determine necessary action.
841
Inspect and test components and hoses of the evaporative emissions control system; perform necessary action.
842
Interpret diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and scan tool data related to the emissions control systems; determine necessary action.
843
Remove and replace timing belt; verify correct camshaft timing.
844
Remove and replace thermostat and gasket/seal.
845
Inspect and test mechanical/electrical fans, fan clutch, fan shroud/ducting, air dams, and fan control devices; perform necessary action.
846
Perform engine oil and filter change.
1000
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND TRANSAXLE
1001
Research applicable vehicle and service information, fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins.
1002
Check fluid level in a transmission or a transaxle equipped with a dip-stick.
1003
Check fluid level in a transmission or a transaxle not equipped with a dip-stick.
1004
Drain and replace fluid and filter(s).
1100
MANUAL DRIVE TRAIN AND AXLES
1101
Research applicable vehicle and service information, fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins.
1102
Drain and refill manual transmission/transaxle and final drive unit.
1103
Check and adjust clutch master cylinder fluid level.
1104
Check for system leaks.
1105
Check and adjust differential housing fluid level.
1106
Drain and refill differential housing.
1200
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
1201
Research applicable vehicle and service information, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins.
1202
Inspect and replace A/C compressor drive belts, pulleys, and tensioners; determine necessary action.
1203
Inspect A/C condenser for airflow restrictions; determine necessary action.
1204
Inspect engine cooling and heater systems hoses; perform necessary action.
1205
Inspect A/C-heater ducts, doors, hoses, cabin filters, and outlets; perform necessary action.
400
CERTIFICATIONS
401
Prepare to obtain PA Safety Inspection Certification.
402
Prepare to obtain EPA 609 Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling Certification.
403
Prepare to obtain Emission Inspection Certification.
RESERVED
Remove and reinstall door panel.