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Course: Automotive Mechanic/Technician 3

School Type:
High School
School Max Description:
Auto Mech/Tech 3
Content Area:
Career Academies and Programs of Study: Transportation
Description:
This course is designed to teach the principles of automotive engine performance. This course covers distributor-less (electronic ignition) and distributor ignition systems, fuel management, exhaust emission control, and computer input and output signals and identifies the different types of sensors used by automotive engine computers. The student is taught to interpret and verify customer concerns, confirm proper operation, and perform maintenance and inspection using special tools. Courseware also covers diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) and access and use of electronic service information (ESI). The student learns to locate and interpret vehicle component identification numbers (VIN, vehicle certification labels, and calibration decals), check and adjust (where applicable) ignition system timing and timing advance/retard, emission component service, and computerized engine control system data and service.
Course Code:
875933
Prerequisites:
Enrollment in the Automotive Technician Program of Study; Take concurrently with Automotive Mechanic/Technician 1, 2, and 4
Credits:
1.0
Automotive Technician CTE Completer
Dual Enrollment Compatible Course:
No
NCAA Eligible:
No
Textbooks
Title:
Modern Automotive Technology, 9th Edition
ISBN:
9781631263767
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