Syllabus - Fault diagnosis & Trouble Shooting (AU-503 (B))


Automobile Engineering

Fault diagnosis & Trouble Shooting (AU-503 (B))

V-Semester

Unit I

Introduction Fault Diagnosis

Introduction To Fault Diagnosis, Safe Working Practices And Techniques, Diagnostics On Paper, Mechanical And Electrical Diagnostic Techniques, Faults Codes, Systems And Standards, On - And - Off Board Diagnostics, Data Sources, Tools And Equipments, Oscilloscopes, Scanners/Fault Code Readers, Engine Analyzers, Application Methods And Procedures.

Unit II

On and off Board Diagnostics

Introduction To Oscilloscope Diagnostics, Sensors And Actuators Associated With Oscilloscope Diagnostics, On-Board Diagnostics Various Perspectives, Petrol/Gasoline On-Board Diagnostics, On-Board Sensors And Actuators, Sensors And Actuators Comparative Case Study.

Unit III

Engine System Diagnosis

Introduction Engine Systems Diagnostics, Engine Operation And Fuel System, Ignition System And Emission System, Fuel Injection, Starting And Charging System, Power Flow Control And Energy Efficiency Analysis, Engine Management And Faultfinding Information, Air Supply, Exhaust System, Cooling And Lubrication System.

Unit IV

Chassis and Brake System Diagnosis

Introduction To Engine System Diagnostics ,Anti-Lock Braking System Diagnostics ,Traction Control System Diagnostics, Steering And Tires ,Transmission Systems Diagnostics , Diagnostics On Steering And Tires ,Case Study On Diagnostics Of Sub Assemblies.

Unit V

Electrical Systems Diagnosis

Introduction To Electronic Components And Circuits ,Multiplexing And De Multiplexing ,Lighting System Faults And Auxiliary Faults. In-Car Entertainment Security And Communications Implementation. Body-Electrical Systems, Instruments System Faults Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning ,Cruise Control, Air Bags And Belt Tensioner .

Practicals

Reference Books

  • Tom Denton “Automotive Electronics Handbook”, - - McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.; 2nd Revised edition 1999, ISBN10:0070344531

  • Routledge “Automobile Electrical and Electronic Systems”, 4 edition 2012, ISBN10: 0080969429

  • Newnes “Understanding Automotive Electronics”, 6th Revised edition 2003,ISBN10:0750675993