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ATF 328 - Ford Electronic Systems Diag

Credits: 5
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 4
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
Instruction in the operation and diagnosis/repair of electronic components and systems used on current Ford Motor Company vehicles.
Required: Admission to Automotive Student Service Ed Training (ASSET).
Prerequisite: ATF 312  
Competencies
  1. Analyze inputs and outputs of Ford Electronic Systems.
    1. Describe what input is.
    2. Label input components.
    3. Describe what an output is
    4. Label output components.
  2. Study sensor and actuator operation.
    1. Describe types and operation of sensors. (HALL, VRS, Thermistor, etc..)
    2. Describe types and operation of actuators. (Bulb, Motor, Solenoid, etc.)
  3. Analyze operation of Ford electronic control modules.
    1. Describe operation of an electronic module.
    2. Describe what system each module controls.
    3. Explain different types of memory
    4. Explain digital signal processing.
  4. Evaluate electronically controlled system.
    1. Extract trouble codes from modules. (BCM, RCM, DDM, DSM, ICM, etc.)
    2. View PIDS for proper operation of systems.
    3. Perform Output state control on actuators.
    4. Diagnose Malfunctions in Electronic systems.
  5. Evaluate Ford Network Communication.
    1. Describe CAN bus operation.
    2. Describe HSCAN, MSCAN, LIN operation.
    3. Diagnose multiplex system.
    4. Repair system
  6. Assess Ford Infotainment systems.
    1. Differentiate between systems. (SYNC, MY TOUCH etc.)
    2. Describe APIM operation.
    3. Troubleshoot interference complaints.
    4. Service speakers.
  7. Use Ford diagnostic equipment.
    1. Demonstrate IDS operation
    2. Demonstrate FDRS operation.
    3. Demonstrate VMS operation.



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