Course Hours: 72*
Course Description:
BAR Specified Diagnostic and Repair Training aims to equip students with advanced skills in diagnosing and repairing Smog Check failures. This course emphasizes electrical/electronic systems and engine and emission control performance. Successful completion may qualify students with at least two years of engine performance repair experience for the Smog Check Repair Technician License exam.
General Information
- Describe and demonstrate safety practices for personal, shop, equipment, and vehicles.
- Explain the causes and effects of automotive-related air pollution.
- Understand Smog Check licensure standards.
- Locate, assess, and apply vehicle service/repair information during Smog Check diagnosis and repair.
- Apply appropriate diagnostic and repair processes based on customer complaints, inspection failure causes, or vehicle data.
- Establish repair priorities for Smog Check failures using inspection and vehicle data.
Electrical/Electronic Systems
- Describe electrical and electronic principles.
- Define electrical terms like watts, voltage, current, and resistance.
- Identify automotive electrical circuit types.
- Understand various electrical and electronic components in computer-controlled automotive systems.
- Interpret electrical wiring diagrams for diagnosis.
- Use diagnostic equipment like a digital multimeter (DMM) and digital storage oscilloscope (DSO).
Engine and Emission Control Performance
- Describe engine theory, induction and exhaust systems, fuel systems, and ignition systems.
- Explain the theory, design, and operation of emission control systems.
- Identify exhaust byproducts and primary emissions.
- Understand air/fuel ratio and its relation to emissions.
- Analyze exhaust gas readings for diagnostic strategies.
- Utilize diagnostic equipment for engine and emission control system diagnosis.
- Identify underlying causes of malfunctions.
- Describe computerized engine and emission control management systems (OBDI and OBDII).
- Interpret OBDII data for diagnostics.
