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DSL 231 Diesel Technology Advanced Engine Diagnostic


Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 8
Credits: 6

Covers OEM diesel electronic engine controls, operating and diagnostics. Emphasizes safety and the use of service manuals and textbooks. Prepares students to confidently diagnose and tune-up a diesel engine in an industrial environment.

Prerequisite: DSL 220  and DSL 221  each with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Concurrent: DSL 230 .
Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Analyze and determine the problem and implement the correct repair of diesel engines.
  2. Conduct repairs in an ethical and professional manner, respecting industry safety and environmental guidelines.
  3. Communicate with co-workers, customers, management, and public in a professional and knowledgeable manner.
  4. Analyze and determine the problem and implement the correct repair of diesel engine components and systems.
  5. Diagnose failures and practice researching the failure symptoms in service manuals and other sources to research and diagnosis failures. 
  6. Research and locate industry repair literature. 


Content Outline
  • Principles of Machine Electronic  
    • Electronic control orientation activity 
    • Perform advanced diagnostics on electronics 
  • Control systems and signal processing  
    • Use manufacture training and activities to explain and understand signal processing 
    • Diagnosis computer related issues 
    • Electronics control diagnosis and service 
  • Navistar 
    • Troubleshooting and diagnosis 
    • Inspect, test, and diagnosis engine related issues 
  • Detroit diesel 
    • Troubleshooting and diagnosis 
    • Inspect, test, and diagnosis engine related issues 
  • Caterpillar/ Volvo-Mack and PACCAR 
    • Troubleshooting and diagnosis 
    • Inspect, test, and diagnosis engine related issues