Effectively diagnosing C.A.N./C.A.N. FD concerns pose a significant challenge to diagnostic technicians. This intensive course offers unparalleled coverage of the design, operation, and testing of C.A.N. FD systems. Students will be presented with an overview of multiplexing, networking systems and how the various modules are integrated onto a common communication network.
This comprehensive live course is designed for automotive service professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of EGR misfire and catalyst diagnostics. This course combines theoretical knowledge with practical diagnostic techniques, providing attendees with the skills necessary to effectively diagnose and repair EGR misfire and catalyst-related issues.
Throughout the course, participants will learn recommended practices and tips for successful brake service, understand the functioning of hydraulic brake systems, and acquire skills for diagnosing brake-related issues. Additionally, the course covers the diagnosis and servicing of Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS) and delves into the impact of wheel and braking forces on traction control systems. Participants will also explore how wheel speed, lateral acceleration, yaw rate, and steering angle sensors influence a vehicle's performance and the operation of Electronic Stability Control (ESP).
Throughout the course, participants will learn recommended practices and tips for successful brake service, understand the functioning of hydraulic brake systems, and acquire skills for diagnosing brake-related issues. Additionally, the course covers the diagnosis and servicing of Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS) and delves into the impact of wheel and braking forces on traction control systems. Participants will also explore how wheel speed, lateral acceleration, yaw rate, and steering angle sensors influence a vehicle's performance and the operation of Electronic Stability Control (ESP).
AVI's Tesla Training Class is designed exclusively for automotive technicians seeking expertise in servicing Tesla vehicles. This comprehensive course equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to handle Tesla's advanced technology effectively. Learn to navigate and utilize Tesla's comprehensive service information resources, ensuring access to accurate repair procedures and technical specifications. Master proper shutdown and isolation procedures specific to Tesla vehicles, essential for ensuring technician safety and preventing electrical hazards. Gain an in-depth understanding of Tesla's self-driving hardware and software, including sensors, cameras, and autonomous driving capabilities. Explore how to select and utilize scan tools to access and interpret data Parameter IDs (PIDs), enabling thorough diagnostics and troubleshooting. Practice procedures for jump-starting a Tesla vehicle with a dead 12-volt battery, understanding the unique considerations and safety protocols involved. Analyze the operation of three-phase motors and high-voltage batteries used in Tesla vehicles, gaining insights into their performance characteristics and maintenance requirements. Identify Tesla charge port terminals and understand the various charge voltage options available, essential for safely and efficiently managing vehicle charging. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the specialized skills and confidence needed to service Tesla vehicles competently, ensuring customer satisfaction and enhancing your career in automotive technology.
While it has been close to 30 years since onboard EVAP monitoring has been required, many technicians still struggle with evaporative system faults. Regulations require just two things, storing and consuming hydrocarbons that would otherwise leak into the atmosphere. To this end, manufacturers have used several different system types. Each type requires a different diagnostic approach. In this class we will explore what a vehicles evaporative system must do as well as the various methods used to accomplish the goal. The various system types will be explained, and diagnostic procedures will be presented using many case studies.
Automotive HVAC systems continue to become more efficient and complex to meet stringent CAFE standards for fuel economy. As refrigerant charges get smaller the room for error becomes near zero. Passenger comfort is paramount and a costly job if not done correctly or has to be done again. Our HVAC class will help promote accurate diagnosis the first time with best practices and common failures. This class will help the technician know how different systems operate and use refrigeration principles to diagnose systems accurately the first time. HVAC systems now rely on complex electrical systems to operate. This class will cover R134a as well as R1234yf and their related system components.
This clinic is designed to help the technician become more proficient in interpreting Fuel Trim PIDs, understanding how they are calculated and to understand what influences them. This information will help provide diagnostic direction for many different engine performance concerns. Several Case Study vehicles will be reviewed. Misfire complaints are one of the most common experienced today. Within this clinic we provide a combination of methods using scan tool data to help provide a clear path to pinpointing the root cause. Volumetric efficiency diagnostics will be reviewed and discussed through vehicle case study. Putting all the pieces together during an engine diagnostic is a lot like reading a road map; the key to success is finding the shortest path to the destination without getting lost.
More and more shops and fleets are faced with increasing numbers of light duty diesel vehicles with emissions system related issues. Accurately diagnosing and repairing these motors can be challenging at times. This course presents interactive classroom training on proper diagnosis of light duty diesel engine emissions systems & operation.
More and more shops and fleets are faced with increasing numbers of light duty diesel vehicles with emissions system related issues. Accurately diagnosing and repairing these motors can be challenging at times. This course presents interactive classroom training on proper diagnosis of light duty diesel engine emissions systems & operation.
Gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in electric vehicle technology, covering fundamentals, motor principles, power electronics, battery technology, safety systems, workplace safety, and maintenance and troubleshooting protocols.
In this clinic, we will present how to set up and operate a lab scope for the purpose of testing automotive sensors and components of various types. As the saying goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” We cover set up procedures, voltage and time base settings, and waveform capturing techniques. Waveforms captured from many different component types are reviewed to differentiate ‘good’ and ‘bad’ waveforms. A color clinic book is provided showcasing popular aftermarket lab scope waveforms for take home reference.
This clinic will focus on the different types of electronic engine diagnostic procedures used to diagnose today’s engines. Both incylinder pressure transducers and manifold vacuum transducers used with a digital storage oscilloscope (DSO) can reduce valuable diagnostic and teardown time on today’s VVT equipped multi-cam engines. Engine performance and emissions can be severely impacted by cam timing concerns caused from lack of oil, failed timing chain tensioners and/or stretched timing chains or belts. Volumetric efficiency reductions caused by lack of air flow concerns from restrictions in the intake or exhaust systems can cause Low Power concerns. Engine compression issues can be significant in size or very small, almost undetectable at times, leading to misfire DTCs. Relative compression testing can reduce the time it takes to validate a compression issue on an engine. These types of problems can skew the diagnostic information in the scan tool and can make it unreliable or unclear. In this clinic you learn the benefits of using modern diagnostic equipment and when to use these testing techniques.
This live 4-hour instructor-led course will educate the automotive air conditioning technician on the new trends in both systems and refrigerants and the diagnostic tools and techniques needed to repair today's advanced A/C systems. A heavy emphasis will be placed on automatic temperature control systems, R-1234yf, and advanced procedures and tools, pressure gauges, reclaimers/recyclers, and thermal imaging cameras
Gain foundational understanding of fuel cell systems, hydrogen technologies, and the key components and operating parameters that drive modern and future fuel cell transportation.