Description:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to describe the operation of engine management systems to include: fuel systems, ignition systems, and emission control systems. The student should be able to diagnose and repair all drive ability and emission control systems on the automobile. The student will be required to provide ANSI Z87 safety glasses and may be expected to provide other basic hand tools and/or equipment. 3 hrs. lecture, 6 hrs. lab/wk. This course is taught in the fall semester.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $0 to $300.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor’s course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Perform general engine diagnosis.
2. Diagnose and repair computerized engine controls.
3. Diagnose and repair ignition systems.
4. Diagnose and repair fuel, air induction, and exhaust systems.
5. Diagnose and repair emission control systems.
6. Perform engine related service.
7. Recognize and demonstrate productive attitudes and work habits in the automotive shop.

Content Outline & Competencies:

For every task in Engine Performance the following safety requirement
must be strictly enforced:

Comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with
clothing; eye protection; hand tools; power equipment; proper ventilation;
and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals/materials in
accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental
regulations.

I. General Engine Diagnosis
   A. Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle
identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause,
and correction.
   B. Identify and interpret engine performance concern; determine
necessary action.
   C. Research applicable vehicle and service information, such as engine
management system operation, vehicle service history, service precautions,
and technical service bulletins.
   D. Locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification
numbers (VIN, vehicle certification labels, and calibration decals).
   E. Inspect engine assembly for fuel, oil, coolant, and other leaks;
determine necessary action.
   F. Diagnose abnormal engine noise or vibration concerns; determine
necessary action.
   G. Diagnose abnormal exhaust color, odor, and sound; determine
necessary action.
   H. Perform engine absolute (vacuum/boost) manifold pressure tests;
determine necessary action.
   I. Perform cylinder power balance test; determine necessary action.
   J. Perform cylinder cranking compression tests; determine necessary
action.
   K. Perform engine running compression test; determine necessary
action.
   L. Perform cylinder leakage test; determine necessary action.
   M. Diagnose engine mechanical, electrical, electronic, fuel, and
ignition concerns with an oscilloscope and/or engine diagnostic equipment;
determine necessary action.
   N. Prepare 4 or 5 gas analyzer; inspect and prepare vehicle for test,
and obtain exhaust readings; interpret readings, and determine necessary
action.
   O. Verify engine operating temperature; determine necessary action.
   P. Perform cooling system pressure tests; check coolant condition;
inspect and test radiator, pressure cap, coolant recovery tank, and hoses;
perform necessary action.
   Q. Verify correct camshaft timing.

II. Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis and Repair
   A. Retrieve and record stored OBD I diagnostic trouble codes; clear
codes.
   B. Retrieve and record stored OBD II diagnostic trouble codes; clear
codes when applicable.
   C. Diagnose the causes of emissions or driveability concerns resulting
from malfunctions in the computerized engine control system with stored
diagnostic trouble codes.
   D. Diagnose emissions or driveability concerns resulting from
malfunctions in the computerized engine control system with no stored
diagnostic trouble codes; determine necessary action.
   E. Check for module communication (including CAN/BUS systems) errors
using a scan tool.
   F. Inspect and test computerized engine control system sensors,
powertrain control module (PCM), actuators, and circuits using a graphing
multimeter (GMM)/digital storage oscilloscope (DSO); perform necessary
action.
   G. Obtain and interpret scan tool data.
   H. Access and use service information to perform step-by-step
diagnosis.
   I. Diagnose driveability and emissions problems resulting from
malfunctions of interrelated systems (cruise control, security alarms,
suspension controls, traction controls, A/C, automatic transmissions,
non-OEM-installed accessories, or similar systems); determine necessary
action.
   J. Perform active tests of actuators using scan tool; determine
necessary action.

III. Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair
   A. Diagnose ignition system related problems such as no-starting, hard
starting, engine misfire, poor driveability, spark knock, power loss, poor
mileage, and emissions concerns on vehicles with electronic ignition
(distributorless) systems; determine necessary action.
   B. Diagnose ignition system related problems such as no-starting, hard
starting, engine misfire, poor driveability, spark knock, power loss, poor
mileage, and emissions concerns on vehicles with distributor ignition (DI)
systems; determine necessary action.
   C. Inspect and test ignition primary circuit wiring and solid state
components; perform necessary action.
   D. Inspect, test and service distributor.
   E. Inspect and test ignition system secondary circuit wiring and
components; perform necessary action.
   F. Inspect and test ignition coil(s); perform necessary action.
   G. Check and adjust ignition system timing and timing advance/retard
(where applicable).
   H. Inspect and test ignition system pick-up sensor or triggering
devices; perform necessary action

IV. Fuel, Air Induction, and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair
   A. Diagnose hot or cold no-starting, hard starting, poor driveability,
incorrect idle speed, poor idle, flooding, hesitation, surging, engine
misfire, power loss, stalling, poor mileage, dieseling, and emissions
problems on vehicles with injection-type fuel systems; determine necessary
action.
   B. Check fuel for contaminants and quality; determine necessary
action.
   C. Inspect and test fuel pumps and pump control systems for pressure,
regulation, and volume; perform necessary action.
   D. Replace fuel filters.
   E. Inspect and test cold enrichment system and components; perform
necessary action.
   F. Inspect throttle body, air induction system, intake manifold and
gaskets for vacuum leaks and/or unmetered air.
   G. Inspect and test fuel injectors.
   H. Check idle speed. 
   I. Inspect the integrity of the exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes,
muffler(s), catalytic converter(s), resonator(s), tail pipe(s), and heat
shield(s); perform necessary action.
   J. Perform exhaust system back-pressure test; determine necessary
action.
   K. Test the operation of turbocharger/supercharger systems; determine
necessary action

V.  Emissions Control Systems Diagnosis and Repair
   A. Positive Crankcase Ventilation
      1. Diagnose oil leaks, emissions, and driveability problems
resulting from malfunctions in the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV)
system; determine necessary action.
      2. Inspect, test and service positive crankcase ventilation (PCV)
filter/breather cap, valve, tubes, orifices, and hoses; perform necessary
action.
   B. Exhaust Gas Recirculation
      1. Diagnose emissions and driveability problems caused by
malfunctions in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system; determine
necessary action.
      2. Inspect, test, service and replace components of the EGR system,
including EGR tubing, exhaust passages, vacuum/pressure controls, filters
and hoses; perform necessary action.
      3. Inspect and test electrical/electronic sensors, controls, and
wiring of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems; perform necessary
action.
   C. Exhaust Gas Treatment
      1. Diagnose emissions and driveability problems resulting from
malfunctions in the secondary air injection and catalytic converter
systems; determine necessary action.
      2. Inspect and test mechanical components of secondary air injection
systems; perform necessary action.
      3. Inspect and test electrical/electronically-operated components
and circuits of air injection systems; perform necessary action.
      4. Inspect and test catalytic converter performance.
   D. Evaporative Emissions Controls
      1. Diagnose emissions and driveability problems resulting from
malfunctions in the evaporative emissions control system; determine
necessary action.
      2. Inspect and test components and hoses of evaporative emissions
control system; perform necessary action.
      3. Interpret evaporative emission related diagnostic trouble codes
(DTCs); determine necessary action.

VI. Engine Related Service
   A. Adjust valves on engines with mechanical or hydraulic lifters.
   B. Remove and replace timing belt; verify correct camshaft timing.
   C. Remove and replace thermostat and gasket.
   D. Inspect and test mechanical/electrical fans, fan clutch, fan
shroud/ducting, air dams, and fan control devices; perform necessary
action.
   E. Perform common fastener and thread repair to include, remove broken
bolt, restore internal and external threads, and repair internal threads
with thread insert.
   F. Perform oil and filter changes.
   G. Demonstrate proficiency in using oxy-acetylene torch to heat and cut
metal.
   H. Identify hybrid vehicle internal combustion engine service
precautions.

VII. Attitudes and Work Habits
   A. Identify and develop positive attitudes toward tasks and fellow
students appropriate for the workplace, including giving and accepting
criticism and praise.
   B. Identify and develop productive work habits, including attending to
detail, completing tasks, maintaining the work setting and recording
data.
   C. Identify and develop collaborative/ teamwork skills, including
solving problems in groups, building consensus and responding to
supervision.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Competency completion level/ Lab Assignments	30-60% of grade 
Test and quizzes				20-50% of grade 
Attendance, attitude and work habits		10-20% of grade 
TOTAL						100%

Attitude and Work Habits: Although attendance is important, productive
attitudes and work habits affect morale, efficiency, accuracy and safety
in the automotive shop and will be a factor in determining grades.  In
addition, collaboration and teamwork will be expected and evaluated. 

Caveats:

1. Safety glasses with side shields are required to be worn during lab activities for this course. This is in compliance with accepted eye protection practices and Kansas State Law (K.S.A. 72-5207). Safety glasses must meet American National Standards Institute Z87.1 specifications. (NOTE: Most prescription eyewear does not meet ANSI Z87.1. Students who wear prescription glasses must: a) Provide evidence that existing eyewear meets ANSI Z87.1, or b) Wear cover goggles (if allowable), or c) Purchase and wear ANSI Z87.1 prescription eyewear.
2. Lab Guidelines: In order to assist with the safe and efficient operation of the automotive lab area, students are expected to be familiar with and adhere to the Automotive Student Lab Guidelines.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.