Prerequisites:
Completion of the engine management courses VSG 18 is advised prior to attending this advanced course. Candidates should be familiar with the use of a typical 4-gas analyser and the operation of an oscilloscope and a diagnostic tester.
Attainment:
On successful completion of VSG 17 delegates will be able to:
Distinguish the fault indications made by each of the individual exhaust gasses and use gas readings to aid in pinpointing engine running faults.
Carry out diagnostic test routines to enable the correlation and assessment of exhaust gas values with diagnostic port information and utilise all available OBD diagnostic modes for the evaluation of vehicle faults
| CPD Type | Eligibility | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Register |  |
17 |
| TechSafe | N/A | N/A |
| BS10125 | N/A | N/A |
Course content:
• Primary exhaust gas constituents and the catalytic converter
• Exhaust gas emissions values and gas relationships
• Emissions faults diagnosis via interpretation of gas values
• Emissions control legislation – On Board Diagnosis (OBD)
• The OBD operational modes – diagnostic tester understanding
CPD Credit Value 17
Course Duration 2 days</p>
Venue STC Uxbridge / regional Centre
Dates listed subject to change.
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