Technicians learn the operating principles of engine control systems, including airflow, fuel delivery, ignition timing, variable valve systems, exhaust aftertreatment, and emissions controls. The course emphasizes how electronic control modules interpret sensor data, command actuator response, and adjust system operation under varying load and environmental conditions.
Hands-on instruction is central to this course. Participants use scan tools, code readers, digital multimeters, pressure and flow testing tools, and oscilloscopes to evaluate engine data, analyze waveforms, interpret diagnostic trouble codes, and verify component operation.