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Course #: 004021
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Automotive Electrical Systems (004020);
What Students Learn: Understand the function of a Computer in various Automotive Systems; Locate and identify Automotive Computers and the specific components supporting the Computer Control system; Diagnose problems relating to Computers and Computer Controlled systems; Understand specific Diagnostic Procedures related to Computer systems; Explain the general procedure for using Diagnostic Equipment.

Special Notes: This updated course replaces course 3713.

Course #: 004022
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Computerized Engine Controls (Automotive) (004021);
What Students Learn: Understand how the Automotive Computer Control System functions; Identify the computer or computers in an Automotive Control system and the specific systems it controls; Understand the use of Self-test Diagnostics in a Control system; Describe the use of Diagnostic Equipment; Evaluate Diagnostic Codes and relate codes to specific problems.

Special Notes: This updated course replaces course 3713.

Course #: VB40XX
Duration: 0.97 hours
What Students Learn: This program provides students with a comprehensive overview of the computer electronic system used in today's automobile. It explains why computer technology is used in the car, how the system works and what the computer actually does to control engine performance.
Components: Explaining the Black Box (VB4001); Input: Sensors (VB4002); Output: Actuators (VB4003); The Computer in Action (VB4004);
Special Notes: This video series has been designed for use in ASE certification programs and corresponds with the NATEF Task List.

Course #: 004023
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Advanced Automotive Computer Systems (004022);
What Students Learn: Understand the procedures used to evaluate and diagnose Engine Performance problems; Describe the equipment used in Diagnostic Procedures; Evaluate Performance Problems to diagnose likely causes and repairs.

Special Notes: This updated course replaces course 3715.

Course #: VB47XX
Duration: 1.32 hours
What Students Learn: Few things perplex an automotive technician like those associated with the electrical system. This program illustrates common electrical malfunctions and solves them by using a systematic approach to diagnosis and repair. Students will learn how to use trouble codes and flow charts as their guides through the complicated electrical system.
Components: Service Manual and Wiring Diagrams (VB4702); The Digital Ohmmeter and Voltmeter (VB4701); Short Circuits (VB4703); Open Circuits and High Resistance (VB4704); Wire Repair (VB4705);

Course #: VB36XX
Duration: 1.33 hours
What Students Learn: Students will be provided with a comprehensive hands-on introduction to the actual step-by-step techniques for performing a variety of the most common maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. This program demonstrates how to properly maintain and troubleshoot a Port Fuel Injection System.
Components: System Maintenance (VB3601); Injector Service (VB3602); Injector Replacement (VB3603); Throttle Body Service (VB3604); Flow Charts (VB3605); Trouble Codes (VB3606);

Course #: VB44XX
Duration: 0.82 hours
What Students Learn: This program begins with the no start condition and will help the student develop a logical approach to troubleshooting. It also presents appropriate customer relations techniques, showing the trainee how to explain the diagnostic process and present the estimated cost to the customer.
Components: No Start and No Spark (VB4402); No Start and No Fuel (VB4403); The No Start Condition (VB4401);

Course #: VB45XX
Duration: 1.7 hours
What Students Learn: This program presents classroom instruction for realistic on-car problems and is designed to introduce students to the under-the-hood diagnostic technique. Appropriate customer relations techniques are presented, along with explaining how to identify the symptoms that the customer feels must be serviced. Various pieces of equipment are used to demonstrate procedures during explanations.
Components: Ignition: Related Problems (VB4501); Carburetion: Related Problems (VB4502); Fuel Injection: Related Problems (VB4503); The Road Test (VB4504);

Course #: VB49XX
Duration: 1.25 hours
What Students Learn: Students will gain an understanding of the dangers of pollution emitted by the cars of the past and, therefore, they will better understand the importance of proper maintenance of the emission systems on cars today. Designed to illustrate what auto emissions are and how they are formed, this program demonstrates what systems are in place to control emissions and how the systems can be serviced.
Components: Troubleshooting Emission Controls Devices (VB4904); What are Emissions? (VB4901); Mechanical Emission Controls (VB4902); Electronic Emission Controls (VB4903);

Course #: 004028
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Computerized Engine Controls (Automotive) (004021);
What Students Learn: Locate and identify the components of an Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning system; Understand the function of Components within Heating and Air Conditioning systems; Evaluate problems occurring in Heating and Air Conditioning systems; Suggest and implement Repair procedures.

Course #: 004029
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Systems, Part 1 (004028);
What Students Learn: Understand the function of Control Systems in Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning systems; Locate and identify components of Computer Controlled Climate systems; Evaluate and diagnose problems relating to advanced Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning systems.

Course #: VB51XX
Duration: 1.38 hours
What Students Learn: This program is designed to show how automotive air conditioning systems operate, the components used in their operation, what systems are in place to control them, and how the systems can be serviced. Refrigerants R-12 and R-134A are detailed and compared. It is recommended that automotive students have an understanding of the principles of the refrigeration process and the correct procedures for handling refrigerants used in automobiles for this program.
Components: Recharging and Servicing (VB5104); Air Conditioning Controls (VB5103); Air Conditioning Principles (VB5101); System Components (VB5102);