Time Content

9.15am - 9.30am Course welcome and ice-breaking
9.30am - 12.45pm

Introduction to conventional electronic and computer -
controlled ignition systems

- Constant Energy Ignition.
- Mapped Ignition.
- DIS Ignition.

Automatic tests
Diagnostic tests & tune up
Hook up to both conventional & DIS ignition systems

12.45pm - 1.15pm Lunch Break
1.15pm – 4.00pm Battery & Alternator Test

- Outline how the tests are performed
- Understand the results

Ignition system tests (Non DIS)

- Distributor ECU
- Coil, spark plugs and leads

Fault find using ignition tests

4.00pm - 4.30pm Recap on the day’s tuition – Questions & Answers

9.00am - 12.45pm

Understanding gas analysis

- 5 gas – multi adjust/fuel system tests
- Lambda, Corrected Lambda & NOx Cylinder condition, relative compression & power balance
- Understand the results & the difficulties that idle stabilisation creates
Introduction to manual test screens

The use of component scope to test:
- Sensors & Actuator waveforms
- Alternator waveform

12.45pm - 1.15pm Lunch Break

1.15pm - 4.00pm The use of waveforms to test:

- Alternator
- Primary & secondary waveforms
- Injection
- Voltage probe testing
- Amps
- Vacuum pressure
- Duel trace scope

Practical use of the equipment on various vehicles

4.00pm - 4.30pm Course overview – Questions & Answers

4.30pm Course Close