Automotive Technology Programs

Students will learn troubleshooting, diagnosing, inspecting and repairing electronic suspension systems, electronic transmission controls, ABS systems, four-wheel drives, traction control systems, supplemental restraint systems, global positioning systems and low emission vehicles (LEV). They will acquire knowledge on electric vehicles and battery technology.

Students will learn the principles of specific questioning techniques necessary for service-order writing. They will develop skills required to conduct satisfactory interpersonal relations with customers. Topics will include service department organization, CSI, customer relations, writing repair orders, electronic management programs, customer handling, introduction to service management and business operation.

Students will learn to safely diagnose and repair mechanical and electronically controlled diesel fuel-injection systems. The importance of diesel fuel system cleanliness and OEM recommended maintenance will be stressed. Fuel system component removal and installation according to OEM guidelines will be emphasized. Students will also be shown how to retrieve electronic control module (ECM) data and correct basic fault codes relating to the diesel fuel system using PC-based software. In addition to the principles of operation and application of electronic unit injection (EUI), hydraulic electronic unit injection (HEUI) and high pressure common rail (HPCR) diesel fuel systems, students will learn how to identify Detroit, International, Mack, Mercedes-Benz, Cummins, Caterpillar and Volvo fuel-injector systems.