School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Automotive Technology
Department
Automotive Technology
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Automotive
Course Number
132
Course Title
Computer Controlled Ignition Systems and Engine Performance
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
AUTO-131
Catalog Course Description
An intermediate-level course on computer-controlled ignition systems and engine performance. Studies systems currently in use as well as newer systems available in the future.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Review of four-stroke cycle operation and the combustion process.
- Ignition coil design, operation, and testing.
- Review of ignition timing mechanisms and computer timing strategies.
- Review of point controlled systems and electronic systems.
- Electronic system component testing.
- Computer control strategies.
- Computer inputs/outputs: operation and testing.
- DIS systems operation and testing.
- Coil-near-plug and coil-on-plug operation and testing.
- Performance and drivability diagnosis and testing methods.
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
- Diagnose no-starting and driveability concerns on vehicles with electronic ignition (EI/DIS) systems.
- Inspect and test coil pack ignition system.
- Inspect and test coil on plug ignition system.
- Use pinpoint tests to diagnose intermittent ignition concerns on coil on plug systems.
- Determine ignition fault by analyzing results of ignition test function of VCMM and IDS.
- Using PC/ED determine root cause of DTC associated fault code for ignition failure.
- Use pinpoint tests to determine root cause of CKP/CMP failure.
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
Lab workstations, quizzes and a written final examination. Measurable objectives will be evaluated by the instructor based on the accuracy and proficiency of completion.
General Course Requirements and Recommendations
Students must take notes on demonstrations, carefully read and analyze assigned course materials and perform exercises to determine their competence in servicing modern electronic computer controlled ignition systems.
Approval Dates
Effective Term
Fall 2020
Review Semester
Fall 2020