VSG2 Engine Management: Ignition Systems

Course Provider: Bosch.

Course Title: Engine Management - Electronic Ignition Systems.

Course Category: Vehicle Systems Gasoline.

Course Code: VSG2.

Duration: 2 Days.

Programme: Diagnostic Technician Programme.

Course content:

This course has been developed for garage service technicians involved with diagnosis and analysis of electronic ignition systems, this course gives comprehensive knowledge about the operation of typical modern electronic ignition systems. This course delivers the essential skills that technicians can apply to ignition related problems and will enable them to progress efficiently through the service steps to test, diagnosis & repair

Modules & subject areas:

This course is divided into linked modules & subject areas, which allow the essential theory & practical skills knowledge to be delivered effectively. The modules & subject areas cover the following topics:

Ignition - Primary & secondary system principles.
Test Equipment - primary & secondary connections.
Ignition waveforms review & interpretation.
Inductive & Hall type systems & testing.
Electronic mapped ignition, knock control & testing.
Distributor-less ignition & test procedures.

Attainment:

On successful completion of the course, the trainee will be able to:

Carry out testing to determine serviceability of ignition systems & components.
Accurately diagnose systems faults & the corrective action for system repair.
Interpret typical ignition oscilloscope displays of primary & secondary circuit performance as an aid to system diagnosis.

Prerequisites and recommended reading prior to attending course:

Successful completion of the VSE1, Essential Test Procedures course is a prerequisite to attending the VSG2 course, a good understanding of oscilloscopes is also preferable, so attendance of the VSTD9 Oscilloscope course is an advantage.

Assessment & certification:

Delegates will be expected to complete a course examination and achieve a pass mark of 70% or more.

A certificate of competence will be issued upon completion of this.

To obtain full diagnostic technician status, the delegate is required to complete the Diagnostic Technician one day practical & theory test. Upon successful completion, the delegate will be awarded with Bosch Diagnostic Technician status & certification, awarded by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).

Accreditation:

All Bosch Diagnostic Technician programme courses are co-certified by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) QAA scheme.