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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
AUTOD363D
Course Title (CB02)
Transmission Diagnostic and Repair Techniques
Course Credit Status
Non-Credit
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Course Description
This course covers diagnostic and repair techniques for automatic transmissions and transaxles, with emphasis on the development of diagnostic procedures and repair techniques, and preparation for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification examinations in Areas A2 and A3.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This is a noncredit, CTE course and belongs on the Automotive Powertrain Technology Certificate of Completion. It is a recommendation from industry advisory committees to help better prepare students to diagnose automatic transmission electrical systems and controls. It is also required for NATEF (National Automotive Teachers Education Foundation) certification.

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 and AUTO D350B

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. Reading assignments from textbook.
  2. Observe demonstration of tasks
    1. Perform basic and advanced hydraulic pressure testing
    2. Perform basic and advanced electrical diagnosis using a volt meter and a lab scope
    3. Use a scanner to perform advanced diagnostics and test procedures

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Multiple choice and/or essay questions that cover the topic discussed in class and in reading assignments. Tests will be graded and scored with points awarded for each correct answer.
  2. A mid-term exam will be given consisting of multiple choice and/or essay that cover all of the material covered in class and in reading assignments to that point. Tests will be graded and scored with points awarded for each correct answer.
  3. A comprehensive final exam of multiple choice and/or essay questions. Tests will be graded and scored with points awarded for each correct answer.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • Safety glasses for lab demonstrations
Essential College Facilities:
  • Lecture classroom and automotive laboratory for demonstrations
  • Automotive information web sites
  • All DATA electronic information system (WEB based), http://library.alldatapro.com
  • Mitchell on demand electronic information system (WEB based), http://Shopkey5.com

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Automatic transmissions and transaxles, 7th edition, James Halderman 2018, Pearson.

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
Manufacturers service manuals as required
All Data and Mitchell on demand transmission on line information systems, http://library.alldatapro.com, http://Shopkey5.com
Printed transmission diagnostic and repair manuals

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Identify and verify the customer complaint.
  • Establish a diagnostic procedure to isolate the defective unit.
  • Develop a repair procedure.
  • Evaluate a repair to confirm success.

CSLOs

  • Show an understanding of the operation of transmission solenoids and the corresponding voltage values for diagnostic purposes.

Outline

  1. Identify and verify the customer complaint.
    1. Discuss proper road test techniques
    2. Understand symptom based diagnosis
  2. Establish a diagnostic procedure to isolate the defective unit.
    1. Diagnostic tools and techniques
    2. Verification of defective unit
  3. Develop a repair procedure.
    1. Discuss teardown procedure
    2. Analysis of components for possible replacement
    3. Demonstrate the ability to determine the root cause of a transmission failure to prevent recurrence.
  4. Evaluate a repair to confirm success.
    1. Discuss and demonstrate the ability to assess the repair of the unit.
    2. Discuss the needed customer follow up.
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