DSL 203 Diesel Technology 6

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 18
Credits: 12

Covers advanced automotive electrical theory, electrical components, and proper electric diagnostic and repair procedures. Includes advanced automotive electrical systems, diagnostic tool use and maintenance. Covers advanced hydraulics and hydrostatics used on heavy equipment, farm machinery, marine equipment, hydraulic cranes, backhoes, and other equipment. Emphasizes troubleshooting.

Prerequisite: DSL 202 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Analyze and determine the problem and implement the correct repair of automotive electrical components and systems.
Conduct repairs in an ethical and professional manner, respecting industry safety and environmental guidelines.
Communicate with coworkers, customers, management, and general public in a professional and knowledgeable manner.
Apply hydraulic systems knowledge to equipment applications for maintenance and troubleshooting.
Competently diagnose, test, repair, and maintain mobile hydraulic and hydrostatic equipment.
Research and locate repair literature.
Interpret and apply hydraulic schematics.

Content Outline

Knowledge of How and Why Starters and Generators Work
- electrical systems - starting and charging
- history and theory of automotive electricity
Learn Cummins Electronic Engine Controls and diagnosis
- connect computer and access engine ECM
- failure codes and engine performance tests
- proper diagnosis and sensor tests
Learn About Tools and Materials
- test meters and their proper use
- rebuild and test equipment
- internal parts
Skills in Electrical Failure Diagnosis
- failures and their causes
- research and failure identification
- evaluate a failure to find the reason for the failure
Develop Skills to Disassemble, Inspect, Reassemble and Test Hydraulic and Hydrostatic Components and Understand the Relationship Between Component Failure and System Operation
- hydrostatic motors, pumps, and valves
- theory and knowledge learned in DSL103 Fundamentals of Hydraulics and Air Conditioning Systems
- tools necessary to diagnose and repair system components
- different hydraulic and hydrostatic systems
- tools to repair hydraulic and hydrostatic systems
Develop Knowledge of System Operation and Theory
- relationship of hydraulic and hydrostatic system components and theory of operation
Skills in hydraulic and hydrostatic system failure diagnosis
- select and operate the proper diagnostic tooling
- failures and their causes
- resources available to the technician for research and failure identification
- Learn to trouble shoot problems using hydraulic schematics
Practice Personal Safety
- learn and practice personal safety by wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- learn and practice shop cleanliness
- learn and practice tool maintenance and safety