Power Train Controls

Catalog description

This course is designed to expose the student to the design, service, and diagnosis of automotive computer power train controls in automotive transmissions. Shifting, transfer case shifting, four- wheel drive and all-wheel drive shifting as well as shift feel diagnostics, and linkage adjustments will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on diagnostic and troubleshooting malfunctions and diagnostic and troubleshooting electronically controlled transmission/transaxles. Hands-on experience will be gained by utilizing electronic meters to retrieve malfunction trouble codes from the vehicle's computer. Factory/aftermarket scanner tools will be utilized to determine or retrieve malfunctions trouble codes within the transmission/transaxle units.