AUTO 279 - Advanced Engine Performance

Studies the various automotive computer control systems. Emphasizes service, diagnosis and repair of OBD I and OBD II automotive computer controlled systems. Shop experience includes utilizing specialty tools and equipment (including scan tools, lab scopes, exhaust and engine analyzers). Diagnosis and repair of foreign and domestic drivability problems is performed. Identification and service of various types of hybrid vehicles is performed following manufacturer’s recommended safety precautions. Prerequisite(s): C or better in AUTO 242 and C or better in AUTO 246.
(PCS 1.2, 6 credit hours - 4 hours lecture, 6 hours lab)