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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
AUTOD060H
Course Title (CB02)
Advanced Drivability and Onboard Diagnostics
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Course Description
Survey of onboard diagnostic systems from 1980 to the present. Advanced electronic diagnostic procedures using an automotive scan tool. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) examination in Areas A6, A8, and L1.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This CTE, CSU transferable course was developed based on essential requirements for California State Smog Technician Licensing and the subsequent fulfillment of NATEF (National Automotive Technician's Education Foundation) accreditation standards. Data from our advisory committee indicates a student must be prepared with an array of workplace skills as well as a unique blend of academic and technical skills. This course is a part of the Automotive Technology Advanced Engine Performance Technology A.S. Degree.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to CSU only

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
4.5
Maximum Credit Units
4.5

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours4.59.0
Laboratory Hours0.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
54.0
Laboratory
0.0
Total
54.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
108.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
108.0

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

  • ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.
  • Elementary algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond elementary algebra

AUTO D050A, AUTO D050B, AUTO D060., AUTO D060A, AUTO D060B, AUTO D060C, AUTO D060D and AUTO D060E

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Discussion of assigned reading

Discussion and problem solving performed in class

Quiz and examination review performed in class

Collaborative learning and small group exercises

Assignments

  1. Required reading from texts and handouts
  2. Outside assignments such as research of an assigned topic
  3. OBD (On Board Diagnostics) worksheets.
  4. Multiple choice quizzes.
  5. A comprehensive and objective final examination.

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Weekly objective multiple choice and/or essay quizzes evaluated for accuracy, covering the weeks lecture units, assigned reading, and relative data obtained from assigned research and OBD (On Board Diagnostics) worksheets.
  2. OBD (On Board Diagnostics) worksheets are graded for accuracy based on a point system.
  3. Comprehensive final examination consisting of multiple choice and/or essay questions.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • Safety glasses for laboratory demonstrations
Essential College Facilities:
  • Classroom with access to automotive technology laboratory for demonstrations

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Auto Staff, '60H Advanced Driveability 2018', °®¶¹´«Ã½ College, Cupertino, CA 95014
Additional handouts and worksheets as required

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
All Data (http://library.alldatapro.com/alldata/) electronic information system (web based)
Shopkey5 (http://www.shopkey5.com/) electronic information system (web based)

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Describe the onboard self-test and diagnostic capabilities of various vehicle control systems.
  • Describe and explain diagnostic techniques when On Board Diagnostics (OBD) are not available.
  • Explain the development of On Board Diagnostics (OBD) and system self-tests
  • Describe scan tool data available from various vehicles; interpret and analyze the information.
  • Describe On Board Diagnostics Generation II (OBDII)

CSLOs

  • Describe the onboard self-test and diagnostic capabilities of various manufacturers' vehicle control systems.

Outline

  1. Describe the onboard self-test and diagnostic capabilities of various vehicle control systems.
    1. Engine management strategies
    2. Computer memory (RAM - ROM - KAM) and adaptive learning
    3. Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) parameters (conditions)
    4. System operating data (serial data)
  2. Describe and explain diagnostic techniques when On Board Diagnostics (OBD) are not available.
    1. Interpretation of flow charts
    2. Symptom to cause
    3. DMM (Digital Multi-Meter), scan tools, breakout box, and oscilloscope or graphing multi-meter
    4. Fuel pressure
    5. Vacuum readings
    6. Exhaust backpressure
    7. Basic engine operation (compression and combustion)
  3. Explain the development of On Board Diagnostics (OBD) and system self-tests
    1. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) evolution
      1. Hard codes and soft codes
      2. Clearing codes
    2. Code-based vs. no-code troubleshooting
    3. Special tests and bi-directional commands
  4. Describe scan tool data available from various vehicles; interpret and analyze the information.
    1. General Motors
    2. Ford
    3. Chrysler
    4. Imports
    5. Built-in system self-test (Pre-OBD-II monitors)
    6. Sub-system data
  5. Describe On Board Diagnostics Generation II (OBDII)
    1. OBD-II Emission monitors
      1. Generic diagnostic trouble codes
      2. Proprietary diagnostic trouble codes
      3. Analyzing code-related "freeze-frame" data
      4. Clearing diagnostic trouble codes
      5. Permanent diagnostic trouble codes
    2. Drive cycles and trips
    3. Data stream diagnostics
    4. HO2S sensor monitoring and evaluation
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