CURRICULUM of COMPETENCY UNIT (CoCU)

Sub Sector AFTER SALES

Job Area AUTOMOTIVE AFTER SALES SERVICES
Competency Unit Title DIAGNOSE PETROL/ GASOLINE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The person who is competent in this CU shall be able to perform petrol/ gasoline engine management system dia-
gnosis in accordance with service manual and workshop practices. Upon completion of this competency unit, train -
ees will be able to: -
 Setup scan tool / diagnostic tester to perform system diagnosis
Learning Outcome  Test fuel pressure
 Operate scan tool fuel system diagnosis
 Analyse oscilloscope pattern
 Check engine management system’s components condition
Training Credit
Competency Unit ID TP-300-3:2013-C02 Level 3 120 Hours
Duration Hours
Attitude / Safety / Training Delivery Assessment
Work Activities Related Knowledge Applied Skills
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1. Setup scan tool / i. Job control board 5 hours Lecture i. Job control
diagnostic tester to ii. Engine manage- board inter-
perform system dia- ment system preted
gnosis tools, equipment ii. Tools, equip-
and parts ment, Special
iii. Engine manage- Service Tools
ment system Spe- (SST), scan
cial Service Tools tools and parts
iv. Ignition system selected
v. Diagnostic iii. Diagnostic
socket / connector socket / con-
location nector located
vi. Type of scan tools iv. Type of scan
connector tools connector
vii. Scan tools selected
viii. Scan tools operat- v. Scan tools
ing procedure connected
vi. Scan tools
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i. Obtain job order 13 hours Demonstration switched on
ii. Consult service ad- & Observation vii. Ignition system
visor / job control- switched on
ler
iii. Interpret job control
board
iv. Select tools, Spe-
cial Service Tools
(SST), scan tools,
service equipment
and parts
v. Locate diagnostic
socket / connector
vi. Select type of scan
tools connector
(refer to brand of
vehicle)
vii. Connect scan tools
viii. Switch on scan
Attitude:
tools
ix. Switch on ignition
i. Systematic in
system
organising work
activities.

Safety:

ii. Adhere to safety

precaution in setting
up scan tool.

2. Test fuel pressure i. Fuel pump/ fuel in- 4 hours Lecture i. Fuel pump/
jection relay re- fuel injection
moval procedure relay removed
ii. High pressure de- ii. High pressure
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livery hose removal delivery hose
procedure removed
iii. Fuel pressure iii. Fuel pressure
gauge installation gauge installed
procedure iv. Fuel pump/
iv. Fuel pump/ fuel in- fuel injection
jection relay install- relay installed
ation procedure v. Fuel pressure
test carried out
i. Remove fuel 8 hours Demonstration according to
pump/ fuel injection & Observation service manual
relay
ii. Start engine till en-
gine dies off
iii. Remove high pres-
sure delivery hose
iv. Install fuel pres-
sure gauge
v. Tighten high pres-
sure delivery hose
with fuel pressure
gauge
vi. Install fuel pump/
fuel injection relay
vii. Turn on ignition
switch
viii. Check fuel leakage
ix. Start the engine
x. Carry out fuel pres-
sure test according
to service manual
Attitude:
i. Always use extreme
caution when
working around
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ignition coil,
distributor cap,
ignition wires, and
spark plugs. These
components contain
High Voltage when
engine is running.
ii. Always follow
vehicle
manufacturer’s
warnings, cautions
and service
procedures.

Safety:
i. Always operate
vehicle in a well-
ventilated area.
ii. Do not inhale
exhaust gases or
fuel vapours.
iii. Never lay tools on
vehicle battery.
Terminals may short
together causing
harm to yourself,
tools or battery.

3. Operate scan tool i. Type of scan tool 9 hours Lecture i. Engine man-
fuel system dia- system such as: - agement sys-
gnosis  On Board Dia- tem in scan
gnosis (OBD) tools selected
 On Board Dia- ii. Vehicle fuel
gnosis II (OBDII) system mode

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 Controller Area in scan tools
Network BUS selected
(CAN BUS) iii. System data
ii. Vehicle brand and with service
model manual inter-
iii. Fuel system dia- preted
gnosis operation iv. Injector tested
iv. Scan tool printing individually us-
procedure ing scan tools
v. Injector test pro- v. Injector re-
cedure placed
vi. Injector configura- vi. New injector
tion procedure using scan
tools con-
figured
vii. Fuel pump
i. Select type of sys- 21 hours Demonstration functioning us-
tem & Observation ing scan tools
ii. Verify vehicle tested
brand and model
iii. Select petrol en-
gine management
system in scan
tools
iv. Select vehicle fuel
system mode in
scan tools
v. Read vehicle sys-
tem data in scan
tools
vi. Print out system
data from scan
tools
vii. Interpret system
data with service

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manual
viii. Test injector indi-
vidually using scan
tools
ix. Replace injector
x. Configure new in-
jector using scan Attitude:
tools
xi. Test fuel pump i. Always follow
functioning using vehicle
scan tools manufacturer’s
warnings, cautions
and service
procedures.

Safety:

i. Before starting an
engine for testing or
troubleshooting,
make sure the
parking brake is
engaged. Put the
transmission in park
(for automatic
transmission) or
neutral (for manual
transmission). Block
the drive wheels
with suitable blocks.

ii. Connecting or
disconnecting test
equipment when the
ignition is ON can

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damage test
equipment and the
vehicle's electronic
components. Turn
the ignition OFF
before connecting
the diagnostic tool to
or disconnecting the
Diagnostic Tool from
the vehicle’s Data
Link Connector
(DLC).

iii. To prevent damage

to the on-board
computer when
taking vehicle
electrical
measurements,
always use a
digital millimetre
with at least 10
megOhms of
impedance.

4. Analyse oscillo- i. Oscilloscope pat- 11 hours Lecture i. Petrol/ gasol-

scope pattern tern analysis ine engine
ii. Scan tools management
graphic / oscillo- system in scan
scope mode ana- tools selected
lysis ii. Vehicle fuel
iii. Method of oscillo- system mode
scope pattern ana- in scan tools
lysis selected

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iii. Vehicle fuel
i. Select type of sys- 25 hours Demonstration system graphic
tem & Observation / oscilloscope
ii. Verify vehicle mode read
brand and model iv. System
iii. Select diesel en- graphic / oscil-
gine management loscope mode
system in scan from scan tools
tools printed out
iv. Select vehicle fuel v. System
system mode in graphic / oscil-
scan tools loscope mode
v. Read vehicle fuel with service
system graphic / manual inter-
oscilloscope mode preted
vi. Print out system
graphic / oscillo- Attitude:
scope mode from
scan tools i. Analytical in
vii. Interpret system reading
graphic / oscillo- oscilloscope
scope mode with pattern
service manual
Safety:

i. Ensure the source

voltage matches
the voltage of the
power supply
before turning ON
the power.
ii. To prevent an
electric shock or
fire, the main
power plug must

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be plugged in an
outlet with
protective
grounding
terminal.
iii. Do not operate the
instrument when
protective
grounding or fuse
might be defective.
To prevent a fire,
make sure to use
fuses with
specified standard
(voltage, current,
type).

5. Check engine man- i. Types of vehicle 7 hours Lecture i. Vehicle trouble

agement system’s trouble code code selected
components condi- ii. Vehicle trouble ii. Vehicle trouble
tion code troubleshoot- code read
ing procedure iii. Trouble code
iii. Memory erasing reading with
procedure service manual
compared
iv. Vehicle trouble
i. Select type of sys- 17 hours Demonstration code faulty re-
tem & Observation paired accord-
ii. Verify vehicle ing to service
brand and model manual
iii. Select vehicle v. Trouble code
trouble code memory
iv. Read vehicle erased
trouble code vi. Trouble code
v. Compare trouble and data

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code reading with checked ac-
service manual cording to ser-
vi. Repair vehicle Attitude: vice manual
trouble code faulty
according to ser- i. Knowledgeable in
vice manual checking engine
vii. Erase trouble code management
memory system’s
viii. Check trouble code components
and data according condition.
to service manual
Safety:

i. Always keep a fire

extinguisher close at
hand when working
on the fuel injection
system.
ii. Always ensure that
any replacement
fuel system parts
are correct for the
application. Many
units share common
external features,
but differ internally.

Employability Skills

Core Abilities Social Skills

01.07 Utilize database applications to locate and process information 1. Communication skills
01.11 Apply thinking skills and creativity
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02.11 Convey information and ideas to people 2. Conceptual skills
03.15 Liaise to achieve identified outcomes 3. Interpersonal skills
03.16 Identify and assess client/customer needs 4. Learning skills
5. Leadership skills
6. Multitasking and prioritizing
7. Self-discipline
8. Teamwork

Tools, Equipment and Materials (TEM)

ITEMS RATIO (TEM : Trainees)

1. Service manual 1:5

2. Vehicle with EFI system 1:10
3. Scan tool 1:20
4. Hand tools 1:5
5. Special Service Tools (SST) 1:10
6. Multimeter 1:10
7. Fender cover 1:10
8. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 1:1

References

REFERENCES

1. Anthony E.Schwaller (2004), Total Automotive Technology 4th Edition, Delmar Learning, ISBN: 1-4018-2476-5
2. Ed May (2003), Automotive Mechanic Vol 2, 7th Edition, Mc Graw-Hill Australia ISBN: 0074712969

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3. S Srinivasan (2001), Automotive Engines, Tata McGraw-Hill Education, ISBN 0070402655, 9780070402652
4. Victor Hillier, Peter Coombes (2004), Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology, Nelson Thornes, ISBN 0748780823, 9780748780822
5. Jeff Hartman (2004), How to Tune and Modify Engine Management Systems, MotorBooks International, ISBN 0760315825, 9780760315828
6. Greg Banish (2007), Engine Management: Advanced Tuning, CarTech Inc, ISBN 1932494421, 9781932494426

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