Year 4 Outline & Class List

Data Bus Communications:

• Covers most domestic data busses except CAN
• UART, Class 1 and 2, SCI, PCI, CCD
• Bus operation and diagnosis of communication faults are covered
• Scan tool and voltmeter usage to diagnose communication issues

Flash card Reprogramming:

• Aftermarket flash unit (I Flash)
• How to flash the various modules (which modules can be flashed)
• Other benefits of having flash capability (allows PATS and SKIM key reprogramming)
• How to navigate the OE websites to acquire the necessary downloads.

CAN BUS:

• Operation and diagnosis of the communication protocol
• Bus operation and diagnosis of communication faults are covered
• Scan tool and voltmeter usage to diagnose communication issues

Volkswagen TDI:

• With rising fuel prices you will see more of these engines in the future
• Basic operation and diagnosis of the TDI engine
• Injector operation
• Control systems and sensors are also covered

Hybrid Operation and Service:

• Operation and service of Hybrid vehicles

Automatic Climate Controls:

• Diagnosis and testing of electronic climate controls

Variable Valve Timing:

• Testing and operation of common variable valve timing control systems

Lab Scope and Current Probe Update:

• Using the lab scope to test common sensors
• Using the current probe to test common components

Electronic 4WD Transfer Case:

• Operation and testing of common systems

Scan Data Interpretation:

• Getting the most out of the data stream
• Common PID’s to use every time
• Analyse don’t memorise