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                | AST 2035 - Emission ControlCredits: 4Hours/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
 
 
	Identify need for Emission ControlOBD II
	
		Standardized termsCode format/ freeze frameData link connectorDiagnostics/monitorsEnable criteria /trip/warm-up cyclesReadiness MonitorsMIL operationPermeant codesBi-directional codesControl module identificationExhaust Gas CompositionComponent/System Testing
	
		PCVEGREVAPAIRCatalystVariable valve timingThermostatDiagnostics/ Monitors
	
		ContinuousComprehensiveComponentsMisfireFuel TrimOnce per trip, CAT, EGR, EVAP, AIRLegal Issues
	
		TamperingUsed ConvertersEmission WarrantiesNATEF Tasks
	
		Completion of NATEF tasks associated with courseSafety
	
		General shopPrecautions relative to courseFuel trim control
	
		Oxygen sensor operationFuel mappingFuel trim theory & operation Learning Outcomes
 At the end of this course students will be able to:
 
	describe the safety precautions associated with course. .describe the need for emission control.describe OBD II standardization and requirements.describe OBD II Diagnostics/ Monitors.describe MIL operation.test emission control components using a Scan Tool.identify defective emission control components.describe legal issues concerning emission control tampering.perform NATEF tasks during emission component testing. Competency 1 (1-6)
 None
 Competency 2 (7-10)
 None
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