TRAN1517

On today's complex cars and light trucks, computers affect every aspect of our vehicles. In this course, students will have the opportunity to acquire and store data from various automotive computer systems using factory and aftermarket scan tools. Students will also have the opportunity to learn how to decode and interpret VIN, vehicle I.D. along with different emissions and information labels, also gathering and interpreting the valuable vehicle and computer information that will assist them in performing service work in accordance with the manufactures procedures.


Student Learning Outcomes:

• Interpret VIN and vehicle I.D. labels and information.
• Begin to identify typical automotive computer operation on late model vehicles.
• Perform a computerized scan analysis.
• Perform bi-directional control of different vehicle functions: (honk the horn, roll the window up and down)
• Be aware of safe and ethical practices as it relates to engine computer service procedures.
• Begin to develop job entry level skills when performing basic engine, body, and chassis monitoring with various scan tools.
• Exhibit professionalism in the transportation industry.