I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Diagnostic Trouble Shooting

2. Course Prefix & Number:
MAPS 2143

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 3

Lecture Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 4

4. Course Description:

This course covers diagnostic troubleshooting and repair of fuel, electrical, suspension and drive systems.

5. Placement Tests Required:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

Marine and Powersports Technology, AAS
Marine and Powersports Technology, Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate reading and listening skills	Perform tasks to manufacturers specifications after lecture and reading the service manual.
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Follow service manual procedures in diagnosing and repairing powersport equipment.
Utilize appropriate technology	Assess which tools are necessary for diagnosing and repairing powersport equipment after reading the service manual.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Apply safe work practices in a manner compatible with OSHA requirements and industry expectations;
• Demonstrate industry standard applications of selected tools and equipment for powersports maintenance, diagnostic and repair tools;
• Apply basic diagnostic and repair concepts to power sports equipment power train and chassis systems;
• Identify and perform tests on various fuel injection sensors;
• Demonstrate the ability to perform voltage drop tests with various electrical test equipment;
• Demonstrate the ability to test various ignition systems with various electrical test equipment;
• Apply preventative maintenance concepts to power sports equipment care and storage;
• Identify the functional relationships among power sports components and systems; and
• Use a variety of computer, Web and technical resources to find information, troubleshoot problems and prepare estimates.

 

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Fuel Injection
• Sensors
• Fuel pressure
• Diagnostics
  • Scan tool
  • On-board
2. Diagnostic tests
• Compression tests
• Leak-down tests
• Spark tests
• Crankcase pressure tests
3. Ignition systems
• TCI ignition
• CDI ignition
4. Starting systems
• Voltage drop
• Starter motor theory
5. Accessory systems
• Lights
• Signals
• Cruise
• Etc
6. Wiring schematics
• Symbols
• Schematics

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1. Fuel Injection
• Identify various input sensors on fuel injected machines
• Explain the function of various sensors
• Perform tests with a scan tool
• Perform tests with on board diagnostics
• Interpret the scan tool test results
• Test various sensors with a multimeter
• Describe the operation of the fuel pressure regulator
• Perform fuel pressure tests
2. Diagnostic tests
• Compression tests
• Leak-down tests
• Spark tests
• Crankcase pressure tests
3. Test and diagnose ignition systems
• TCI ignition
• CDI ignition
4. Test and diagnose starting systems
• Voltage drop test
• Starter motor repair
5. Test and diagnose accessory systems
• Lights
• Signals
• Cruise
• Etc
6. Follow wiring schematics
• Symbols
• Read schematics to diagnose electrical problems
7. Utilize the service manual for the specifications and procedures