ATEC 26 - Automotive Testing and Diagnosis

4 units
3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Prerequisite: A total of 8 units from the following courses: ATEC 22A, or ATEC 23, or ATEC 24, or ATEC 25 with a minimum grade of C in prerequisite or equivalent
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course covers the study of advanced automotive testing and diagnostic procedures of modern computer controlled engine management systems including: ignition, fuel trim, electrical and electronic systems, On Board Diagnostics generation 2 (OBD 2) computer control systems and related network multiplexing and communications. Electronic body control operations, networking and diagnostics are also explored. Laboratory activities stress the proper use of modern diagnostic equipment utilized in the automotive field.

Note: The two-course sequence ATEC 25 and 26 is the same as ATEC 22B.