Program : Diploma in Automobile Engineering
Course Code : 5052 Course Title: Vehicle Diagnostics and Service.
Semester : 5 Credits: 4
Course Category: Program Core
Periods per week: 4 (L:3, T:1, P:0) Periods per semester: 60
Course Objectives:
To provide knowledge on diagnostic and maintenance procedure for automobile
systems.
To get familiarized to logical diagnostic processes and practices and acquire guidance
to develop troubleshooting skills.
Course Prerequisites:
Course
Topic Course name Semester
code
IC Engines 3
Automobile Electrical and
Knowledge about vehicle systems 3
Electronics Systems
Automotive Chassis and
4
Transmission
Course Outcomes:
On completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Duration
COn Description Cognitive Level
(Hours)
CO1 Make use of the methods of engine reconditioning. 15 Applying
Identify the diagnostics of fuel and electrical
CO2 15 Understanding
systems
Summarize the diagnostics of transmission and drive
CO3 14 Understanding
line components.
Identify the diagnostic procedures for suspension,
CO4 14 Understanding
steering and brake systems.
Series Test 2
CO – PO Mapping:
Course
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7
Outcomes
CO1 3
CO2 3
CO3 3
CO4 3
3-Strongly mapped, 2-Moderately mapped, 1-Weakly mapped
Course Outline:
Module Duration
Description Cognitive Level
Outcomes (Hours)
CO1 Make use of the methods of engine reconditioning
M1.01 Explain engine decarbonizing methods 2 Understanding
M1.02 Summarize the basic engine tests. 3 Understanding
M1.03 Identify the methods for engine dismantling. 3 Applying
M1.04 Explain servicing of various engine components. 5 Understanding
M1.05 Identify the steps in engine assembling 2 Applying
Contents:
Engine decarbonizing methods-mechanical and chemical, engine condition diagnosis -
engine tests - dry compression test, wet compression test, oil pressure test, vacuum test,
cylinder leakage test, exhaust restriction test, engine removal and dis - assembly - removal
of engine from vehicle, dismantling of engine.
Cylinder head reconditioning - head inspection, head resurfacing, valve seat refacing, valve
guide reconditioning, valve spring inspection, valve reconditioning, cylinder block
reconditioning - align boring of saddle bore, block surface reconditioning, cylinder boring
and honing, crankshaft servicing, camshaft servicing, piston and connecting rod servicing,
flywheel reconditioning,
Engine assembly - preparation for assembly, steps for assembling, testing on dynamometer,
engine installation, break - in.
CO2 Identify the diagnostics of fuel and electrical systems
Summarize the features of on-board diagnostic
M2.01 2 Understanding
system
Utilize the servicing procedure of ignition
M2.02 5 Applying
system components
Demonstrate the servicing of fuel system
M2.03 6 Understanding
components
Identify the inspection of emission control
M2.04 2 Applying
systems
Series Test – I 1
Contents:
On-board diagnostic systems-monitors and self-diagnosis, MIL and DLC, scan tools, basic
diagnosis of electronic engine control systems.
Engine misfiring causes, visual inspection of ignition system, primary circuit checking,
secondary circuit checking, ignition coil checking, pickup coil checking, distributor cap and
rotor checking, coil over plug checking, spark plug inspection, no start diagnosis of EI
system, usage of engine analyzer, ignition timing setting.
Preliminary checks for fuel system, fuel system possible faults and remedy, fuel system
testing-fuel pressure testing, fuel delivery testing, pressure regulator diagnosis, air induction
system checking, sensor diagnosis, throttle body servicing, injector servicing, IAC
inspection and service, Diesel injection fault diagnosis, basic inspection of emission control
systems.
CO3 Summarize the diagnostics of transmission and drive line components.
M 3.01 Explain the service procedures of clutch. 3 Understanding
Outline the troubles and remedies of
M 3.02 4 Understanding
transmission system.
Demonstrate the servicing of propeller shaft and
M 3.03 4 Understanding
differential.
Summarize the methods for tyre rotation and
M 3.04 3 Understanding
wheel balancing.
Contents:
Clutch maintenance- clutch linkage adjustment, clutch linkage lubrication, clutch problem
diagnosis - slippage, dragging and binding, chatter, pedal pulsation, vibration, clutch
service.
Transmission and transaxle removal and refitting, transmission possible faults and remedy,
dismantling of propeller shaft and universal joint, defects in propeller shaft, servicing of
differential and rear axle, differential troubles and adjustments, causes of tyre wear, tyre
rotation, wheel balancing.
Identify the diagnostic procedures for suspension, steering and brake
CO4
systems.
Identify the method for suspension system
M4.01 3 Applying
diagnosis.
Make use of the procedure for MacPherson strut
M4.02 1 Applying
replacement.
M4.03 Outline the servicing of steering system. 5 Understanding
M4.04 Explain the servicing procedure of brake system. 5 Understanding
Series Test – II 1
Contents:
Suspension system diagnosis, front suspension component servicing - coil springs, torsion
bar, ball joints, bushings, shock absorbers, removal and refitting of MacPherson strut, rear
suspension component servicing - solid rear axle, semi-independent and independent, basic
diagnosis of electronic suspension.
Steering system diagnosis - common complaints and reasons, tyre wear pattern and steering
troubles, steering gear adjustments, rack and pinion service, steering system component
servicing, power steering system servicing, checking of wheel alignment.
Drum brake diagnosis - drum brake disassembly, brake lining inspection, wheel cylinder
inspection and service, drum brake adjustment, disk brake diagnosis-visual inspection,
caliper service, master cylinder servicing, brake bleeding procedure, basic diagnosis
procedure for ABS.
Text / Reference:
T/R Book Title/Author
Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach by Jack Erjavec, Cengage
T1
Learning
Automotive Technology: Principles, Diagnosis, and Service by James D.
R1
Halderman, Prentice Hall
Advanced Automotive Fault Diagnosis, Automotive Technology: Vehicle
R2
Maintenance and Repair, Tom Denton, Routledge
R3 Automobile Engg vol 1 and II, Kirpal Singh, Standard Publication
R4 Automotive Mechanics, Anglin And Crouse, McGraw-Hill
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