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AST 2035 - Emission Control

Credits: 4
Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 4
Course Description: This course covers the need for vehicle emission control. A complete description of the function and operation of most common emission control devices will be addressed. Testing of emission control devices will be performed. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): AST 2025  and instructor consent.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content
  1. Identify need for Emission Control
  2. OBD II
    1. Standardized terms
    2. Code format/ freeze frame
    3. Data link connector
    4. Diagnostics/monitors
    5. Enable criteria /trip/warm-up cycles
    6. Readiness Monitors
    7. MIL operation
    8. Permeant codes
    9. Bi-directional codes
    10. Control module identification
  3. Exhaust Gas Composition
  4. Component/System Testing
    1. PCV
    2. EGR
    3. EVAP
    4. AIR
    5. Catalyst
    6. Variable valve timing
    7. Thermostat
  5. Diagnostics/ Monitors
    1. Continuous
    2. Comprehensive
    3. Components
    4. Misfire
    5. Fuel Trim
    6. Once per trip, CAT, EGR, EVAP, AIR
  6. Legal Issues
    1. Tampering
    2. Used Converters
  7. Emission Warranties
  8. NATEF Tasks
    1. Completion of NATEF tasks associated with course
  9. Safety
    1. General shop
    2. Precautions relative to course
  10. Fuel trim control
    1. Oxygen sensor operation
    2. Fuel mapping
    3. Fuel trim theory & operation

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

  1. describe the safety precautions associated with course. .
  2. describe the need for emission control.
  3. describe OBD II standardization and requirements.
  4. describe OBD II Diagnostics/ Monitors.
  5. describe MIL operation.
  6. test emission control components using a Scan Tool.
  7. identify defective emission control components.
  8. describe legal issues concerning emission control tampering.
  9. perform NATEF tasks during emission component testing.

Competency 1 (1-6)
None
Competency 2 (7-10)
None


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