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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
AUTO D360G
Course Title (CB02)
Advanced Scan Tool Diagnosis
Course Credit Status
Non-Credit
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Course Description
Advanced drivability diagnosis using a scan tool. Using the onboard diagnostic capabilities of vehicles built since 1980. Advanced scan data analysis. Using PC capabilities to store and analyze diagnostic information. Preparation for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) examination in Areas A6, A8, and L1.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This is a noncredit, CTE course and belongs on the Advanced Engine Performance Technology Certificate of Completion. It 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.

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
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
99

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Not transferable

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
0.0
Maximum Credit Units
0.0

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 D350A, AUTO D350B, AUTO D360., AUTO D360A, AUTO D360B, AUTO D360C, AUTO D360D and AUTO D360E

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

NONCREDIT: (This is a noncredit enhanced, CTE course.)

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. Scan data 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 scan data worksheets.
  2. Scan data 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, '60G Automotive Scan Tools 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

  • Review Powertrain Control Module (PCM) operations
  • Describe diagnostic techniques and tools
  • Explain the self-diagnostic capabilities of various manufacturers control systems
  • Describe onboard diagnostic self-tests using a scan tool
  • Interpret and analyze scan data to diagnose driveability and emissions failures
  • Explain data communication problems
  • Download data to a PC program for analysis and storage

CSLOs

  • Identify the purpose of an automotive scan tool.

Outline

  1. Review Powertrain Control Module (PCM) operations
    1. Engine management strategies
    2. Computer memory (RAM - ROM - KAM) and adaptive learning
    3. Fault code generation
    4. System operating data (serial data)
  2. Describe diagnostic techniques and tools
    1. Symptom to cause
    2. DMM (Digital Multi-Meter), scan tools, breakout box, and oscilloscope or graphing multimeter
  3. Explain the self-diagnostic capabilities of various manufacturers control systems
    1. Code generation - OBD-I
    2. Code setting with light on (MIL)
    3. Code setting no light on (MIL)
    4. Pre-OBD-II
    5. OBD-II generic
    6. OBD-II enhanced
    7. Data baud rates
  4. Describe onboard diagnostic self-tests using a scan tool
    1. Data link connector (DLD) locations and identification
    2. Scan tool menus (navigation)
    3. Code and data retrieval
    4. On board system self-tests
    5. Bi-directional tests
    6. Record data and analyze data recordings
  5. Interpret and analyze scan data to diagnose driveability and emissions failures
    1. Driveability and emissions diagnosis using scan data
    2. No-start diagnosis using scan data
  6. Explain data communication problems
    1. Tests to ensure proper signals to onboard computers
    2. Tests for faulty computers
    3. Tests for computer power and ground
  7. Download data to a PC program for analysis and storage
    1. Downloading data
    2. View scan data in graph form
    3. Analyzing data
    4. Building and maintaining a database
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