AO 230 - Automotive Co-Op 4

Credit Hours: 1

This co-op work experience will provide opportunities to apply the knowledge and practice the skills that were gained in AO 210 and AO 220 within a registered automotive repair facility. Students will log their experiences and receive feedback from their mentors, managers, and instructors.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

perform manufacturer’s diagnostic processes to properly diagnose performance concerns with the engine;
remove and install transfer cases, differentials, power transfer units, and manual transmissions;
disassemble and reassemble transfer cases, differentials, and power transfer units, and manual transmissions;
utilize digital multimeters and oscilloscopes to measure electrical circuits used to control powertrain components;
determine whether an unwanted concern is related to an engine or drivetrain fault;
monitor inputs to the engine control module using a scan tool and other diagnostic equipment;
perform road tests to duplicate concerns with drivetrain vibrations and noises;
perform software changes on theengine control unit according to technical service bulletins, service actions, and campaigns; and
Ddocument recommendations for repair and maintenance, estimates of repair, and records of completed repairs based on the manufacturer’s repair/replacement cost analysis.

F/S (S)