MODEL 3620

ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMS OPERATION

Version 2.1

Computer Based Instruction for Use with

Engine Performance Troubleshooting Trainer Model 3601

OPERATIONS
MANUAL

ATech Training, Inc.

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Model 3620

Engine Control Systems Operation

NATEF TASKS
Performance Objectives
Upon Completion of this ATech program, you should be able to perform the following NATEF Tasks.
VI.

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
A. General Electrical System Diagnosis

1.

Identify and interpret electrical/electronic system concern; determine

necessary action.

P-1

4.

Diagnose electrical/electronic integrity for series, parallel and series-parallel

circuits using principles of electricity (Ohms Law).

P-1

5.

Use wiring diagrams during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems.

P-1

6.

Demonstrate the proper use of a digital multimeter (DMM) during diagnosis

of electrical circuit problems

P-1

7.

Check electrical circuits with a test light; determine necessary action.

P-2

8.

Measure source voltage and perform voltage drop tests in electrical/electronic

circuits using a voltmeter; determine necessary action.

P-1

9.

Measure current flow in electrical/electronic circuits and components using an

ammeter; determine necessary action.

P-1

10.

Check continuity and measure resistance in electrical/electronic circuits and

components with an ohmmeter; determine necessary action.

P-1

ATech Supports ASE/NATEF

Engine Control Systems Operation 2002

12.

Locate shorts, grounds, opens and resistance problems in electrical/electronic

circuits; determine necessary action.

P-1

13.

Measure and diagnose the cause(s) of excessive key-off battery drain

(parasitic draw); determine necessary action.

P-1

15.

Inspect and test switches, connectors, relays, solid state devices, and wires
of electrical/electronic circuits; perform necessary action.

P-1

VI.

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
C. Starting System Diagnosis and Repair

1.

Perform starter current draw tests; determine necessary action.

VI.

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

P-1

E. Lighting System Diagnosis and Repair

1.

Diagnose the cause of brighter than normal, intermittent, dim or no light

operation; determine necessary action.

P-1

3.

Inspect and diagnose incorrect turn signal or hazard light operation; perform
necessary action.

P-2

VI.

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
G. Horn and Wiper/Washer Diagnosis and Repair

1.

Diagnose incorrect horn operation; perform necessary action.

VI.

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

P-2

H. Accessories Diagnosis and Repair

1.

Diagnose incorrect operation of motor-driven accessory circuits; determine

necessary action.

ATech Supports ASE/NATEF

Engine Control Systems Operation 2002

P-2

ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMS OPERATION

Model 3620
Software Registration Form ... Preface
Software Comment Form .... Preface
NATEF Performance Objectives Preface
Introduction ..

System Requirements ..

Installation ..

Running the Program .

Program Activity List .

Help ..

Quiz and Exam Question Reference ..

Trainer Response Adjustment ...

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NATEF Record Keeping Sheet.. Appendix

Technical Support .... Appendix
Service and Warranty .... Appendix

INTRODUCTION
Standard:
With the passage of stricter fuel consumption and exhaust gas emission standards, domestic and
import car manufacturers have been introducing a greater number of injection systems. Along with
computer controlled fuel systems, fuel injection gives the combination of greater fuel economy,
performance, driveability and reduced emissions desired by the consumer and the EPA. Engine
Control Systems Operation introduces the student to how various components in a typical modern
computer-controlled fuel injection system affect the operation of the entire system. Engine Control
Systems Operations assumes that the user or student already possesses basic knowledge about
automotive electrical concepts and measuring devices (DMM, Oscilloscope), and has previously
taken the Engine Control Fundamentals course (3610).
The Engine Control Systems Operation program consists of 15 activities. Over 60 animation
sequences are used in the Instruction section. Quizzes consisting of five randomly selected
questions are given after the student has learned a few concepts from the instructional animations.
A Final Exam consisting of 20 randomly selected questions is given at the end of the program to
serve as a tool to measure student understanding. Answers, time, etc. are recorded on the student's
diskette. Later, using the Instructor Management Program, the instructor can load this diskette and
display student progress on the instructor's PC. Periodic Diagnostic Activities give the student a
"hands on feel" for measuring the car's components and enforcing the electrical concepts covered in
the instructional animations.
In order for the student to use the program, an Engine Performance Troubleshooting Trainer
(3601) must be connected to a serial COM port on the computer and plugged into a 120VAC outlet.
The student must also have a student disk with his/her I.D. number and password on it. This disk
will have to be prepared by the instructor through the Instructor Management Program (IMP). The
instructor's program will initialize the student disk and record an I.D. number and a password. The
student must use these to operate the program on one of the training computers. This disk will then
receive the student's performance record from the training computer as the student proceeds through
the program. For the instructor to get the student record from the student disk into the instructor's
computer, the student disk must be placed in a floppy drive on the instructor's computer and the
Instructor Management Program (IMP) must be executed. Through menu selections the data from
the student disk can be transferred and displayed. The disk can then be returned to the student for
future use.
Prior to student use:
The instructor should connect the Engine Performance Troubleshooting Trainer (3601) and install
(optional) the Engine Control Systems Operation program on each computer that will be used for
training. The instructor should install the Instructor Management Program (IMP) on his/her
personal computer (see the IMP Operation Manual included). Once installed, the instructor should
make a class list and a student disk for each student. It is recommended that the instructor start up
the program on each computer and run through a portion of it to make sure there are no computer
conflicts.
Prior to student use:
Using the Instructor Management Program (IMP), student records can be stored and viewed in a
central location on a network accessible by student computers and instructor computer. This
eliminates the need for a student disk.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The program requires, at a minimum, the following system configurations:
1. Pentium, 100 MHz or better, Personal Computer
2. 16 MB of memory (RAM)
3. Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT or XP Operating System
(Windows 3.1 and ME are not supported.)
4. 10 MB of free disk space on the hard disk (C-drive) to run from CD-ROM drive,
295MB (155MB without HELP) of free disk space on hard disk for installed version
5. Super VGA video card with 512K video memory, recommend 1 MB video memory
(must be capable of displaying 640 x 480 pixel screen resolution with 256 colors)
6. Floppy drive, 3.5" or 5.25"
7. 8X or better CD-ROM drive
8. Mouse
9. Available Serial Port (Com1, 2, 3, or 4)

INSTALLATION
The program will run from the CD-ROM and does not need to be installed to the hard disk
(C-drive) of the computer. It is recommended, if possible, to install the program to the computer's
hard disk. This will help speed up the operation of the program, because accessing the CD-ROM is
generally slower than accessing the hard disk and it will allow the animations to be loaded into
memory faster. The installation requires 295 MB of free hard disk space. Installation without the
Help files requires 155 MB of free hard disk space. The Setup program also gives the option to just
create an icon to run the program from the CD-ROM.
1. Place the program CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Program should autorun, if not
proceed to step 2.
2. Left 'click' on the "Start" button
3. Left 'click' on "Run..." from the Start Menu
4. Type D:\SETUP<enter> (assuming "D:" is the CD_ROM drive letter)
5. Follow the on screen instructions.

RUNNING THE PROGRAM

The program will run from the CD-ROM and does not need to be installed to the hard disk
(C-drive) of the computer, but it is recommended to install the program to the computer's hard disk.
To run from the CD-ROM, 10MB of free disk space is needed on the computer's hard disk. The
Setup program (see Installation) can be used to create an icon to run the program from the CDROM.
For Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT or XP:
1. Make sure the 3600 Cable is connected to the 3601 trainer and a serial COM port on
the computer, the trainer is plugged into an AC outlet and system power is ON
2. Place the program CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive
3. Insert the Student Disk into the floppy drive
4. If program did not autorun after step 2, left 'click' on the "Start" button
5. Left 'click' on "Run..." from the Start Menu
6. Type D:\AT3620\AT3620<enter> (assuming "D:" is the CD_ROM drive letter)
If the program is installed, you can start the program by doing the following:
1. Left click on start
2. Go to programs
3. Go to atech
4. Click on AT3620

PROGRAM ACTIVITY LIST

Activity 01:

Combustion
Quiz 1:Covers Combustion (Act 1)

Activity 02:

TPS and Intake Air

Diagnostic Activity: TPS and Intake Air

Activity 03:

MAF and Intake Air

Diagnostic Activity: MAF and Intake Air

Activity 04:

Fuel Injector Pulse Width (FIPW)

Diagnostic Activity: FIPW and RPM
Quiz 2:Covers intake system (Act 2,3, & 4)

Activity 05:

Oxygen Sensor & Closed Loop

Quiz 3:Covers O2 and Closed Loop (Act 5)

Activity 06:

Crank Sensor & Spark Timing

Diagnostic Activity: Crank Signal

Activity 07:

Spark Advance & Knock Sensor

Activity 08:

Cam Sensor and Injector Firing

Diagnostic Activity: Cam Signal
Quiz 4:Covers Spark Timing and Injector Firing (Act 6,7, & 8)

Activity 09:

IAT and FIPW

Diagnostic Activity: IAT and FIPW

Activity 10:

ECT, Cooling Fan, and IAC

Activity 11:

Transmission: VSS,TCC,& Shift Solenoids

Diagnostic Activity: Solenoid Switching
Quiz 5:Covers activities 9 through 11

Activity 12:

EGR System

Activity 13:

EVAP System

Activity 14:

SAIR System

Activity 15:

Review
Exam

HELP
To learn the basic operation of the program, run through the help menu. This contains animations
and video which describe how to use the basic functions of the program. The program will enter the
help menu the first time the student enters the program. It is recommended the student go through
the entire help menu before continuing on with the program. The Help Menu can be accessed while
running the program, or can be run outside the program as a separate program.
To access the Help Menu while running the program, press the "Alt" key and the "H" key
together.
To run the Help Menu by itself:
1. Place the program CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive
2. Left 'click' on the "Start" button
3. Left 'click' on "Run..." from the Start Menu
4. Type D:\AT3620\HELP\HELP<enter>

QUIZ AND EXAM QUESTION REFERENCE

The following list of questions for the quizzes and exam are a reference for the instructor. When
checking a student's records with the Instructor Management Program (IMP.exe), printing the raw
data from the "DETAIL STUDENT RECORD SCREEN" shows the student's responses to the quiz
questions (refer to IMP Operation Manual). The record displays the course number, the quiz
number which is referenced by activity number, the question number, the student's answer, the
correct answer, whether the student answered Right or Wrong, and the date and time the question
was answered. This will help the instructor to find a particular topic where a student may be having
trouble.
The 3620 Troubleshooting results are displayed in this manner:
Model
3620
3620
Model:
Act. No:
Code:
#:
type:

Stu:
#:
type:
R/W:
Date:
Time:

Act. No
2
3

Code: #,
##:
2
##:
5

type
1
4

Stu: #,
2
4

type
1
4

R/W
R
W

Date
12/27/98
12/28/98

Time
16:33
08:15

This is the course (program) number

Circuit Number
1=Fuel Pump, 2=CTS, 3=Fuel Injector, 4=IAT, 5=TPS
Not used by 3600 series
This is the component number for the location of the fault
This is the type of fault
1=open
2=high resistance
3=short to ground
4=short to voltage
5=component shorted
Student's results
Component number student chose for location of fault
Type of fault student chose
R=Correct answer, W=Incorrect Answer
Date recorded
Time recorded
The 3620 Exam/Quiz results are displayed in this manner:

Model
3620
3620
3620
3620
3620

Act. No
6
14
17
17
T2

Q. Num.
4
2
38
T7
FI

Stu. Ans.
8
4
2
3 2
2 2

Good Ans
2
4
2
4 2
4 2

R/W
W
R
R
W
W

Date
12/17/98
12/17/98
12/17/98
12/17/98
12/17/98

Time
20:19
21:33
22:41
22:55
2315

Model:
Act. No:
Q.Num.:

This is the course (program) number

This is the Activity Number,
Number of the question that was given

Stu.Ans:
Good Ans:
R/W:
Date:
Time:

The students answer (choice)

The correct answer to the question
R=Correct answer, W=Incorrect Answer
Date recorded
Time recorded

If Q. Num. = T#, this means it's the result of the Troubleshooting Part of Exam (3620). T# is the
troubleshooting question number. Stu. Ans. and Good Ans. will have 2 answers, the first number is
the component location of the fault and the second number is the type of fault.
If Q. Num. = FI, then the fault was inserted by the instructor. If Act. No. = T#, T stands for
troubleshooting and # is the circuit number (1=Fuel Pump, 2=CTS, 3=Fuel Injector, 4=IAT,
5=TPS).
Quiz Questions: Quiz Questions are 5 randomly selected questions, from the particular quiz's
database of questions, covering the material learned since the previous quiz.
Exam Questions: (Activity 15)
Exam Questions are 20 randomly selected questions from all the questions in the
quizzes plus a few covering the last 3 activities (Total of 99 Questions). The
exam question number is referenced after the quiz question number.
Example: "Question #: 14 (Exam # 52)".
Answer Code: (code in student's records that is the answer to question)
00 = None selected
16 = Choice 5
01 = Choice 1
17 = Choices 1 and 5
02 = Choice 2
18 = Choices 2 and 5
03 = Choices 1 and 2
19 = Choices 1, 2 and 5
04 = Choice 3
20 = Choices 3 and 5
05 = Choices 1 and 3
21 = Choices 1, 3 and 5
06 = Choices 2 and 3
22 = Choices 2, 3 and 5
07 = Choices 1, 2 and 3
23 = Choices 1, 2, 3 and 5
08 = Choice 4
24 = Choices 4 and 5
09 = Choices 1 and 4
25 = Choices 1, 4 and 5
10 = Choices 2 and 4
26 = Choices 2, 4 and 5
11 = Choices 1, 2 and 3
27 = Choices 1, 2, 3 and 5
12 = Choices 3 and 4
28 = Choices 3, 4 and 5
13 = Choices 1, 3 and 4
29 = Choices 1, 3, 4 and 5
14 = Choices 2, 3 and 4
30 = Choices 2, 3, 4 and 5
15 = Choices 1, 2, 3 and 4
31 = Choices 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Quiz 1:

(Activity 1 - Covers Combustion)

Question #:
Question:

01:

(Exam # 01)
________ is a chemical reaction between Oxygen and a substance such as
fuel that gives off heat and light.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
Horsepower
Choice 2:
Torque
Choice 3:
Combustion
Choice 4:
Engine Load
Question #: 02:
(Exam # 02)
Question:
What three things are required for combustion to occur?
# of choices: Select THREE (3) answers:
Choice 1:
Compression
Choice 2:
Fuel
Choice 3:
Oxygen
Choice 4:
Water Vapors
Choice 5:
Heat Source
Question #: 03:
(Exam # 03)
Question:
Which three are products of combustion?
# of choices: Select THREE (3) answers:
Choice 1:
Water Vapors (H2O)
Choice 2:
Oxygen (O2)
Choice 3:
Nitrous Oxide (NO)
Choice 4:
Hydro-Carbons (HC)
Choice 5:
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Question #: 04:
(Exam # 04)
Question:
Oxygen and Fuel do not react by themselves, what is needed?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
Heat Source
Choice 2:
Match
Choice 3:
Cigarette Lighter
Question #: 05:
(Exam # 05)
Question:
Combustion in the automobile is a chemical reaction between?
# of choices: Select TWO (2) answers:
Choice 1:
Oxygen (O2)
Choice 2:
Water Vapors
Choice 3:
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Choice 4:
Hydro-Carbons (HC)
Question #: 06:
(Exam # 06)
Question:
Fuel (Gasoline) is made up of _________________________.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
Hydro-Toxines
Choice 2:
Hydro-Carbon
Choice 3:
High Octane
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Question #: 07:
(Exam # 07)
Question:
In an automobile, what starts the combustion process?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
Air/Fuel mixture
Choice 2:
Engine Knock
Choice 3:
Spark Plug
Choice 4:
Pinging
Question #:
Question:

08:

(Exam # 08)
Combustion in the automobile is not a complete process, which 2 items
are left unburned?
# of choices: Select TWO (2) answers:
Choice 1:
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Choice 2:
Hydro-Carbons (HC)
Choice 3:
Oxygen (O2)
Choice 4:
Water Vapors (H2O)
Quiz 2:

(Activity 4 - Covers TPS, MAF, and FIPW)

Question #: 01:
(Exam # 09)
Question:
Decreasing the throttle, ________ the voltage signal from the TPS to the PCM.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
decreases
Choice 2:
increases
Choice 3:
has no effect on
Question #: 02:
(Exam # 10)
Question:
Increasing the throttle, ________ the voltage signal from the TPS to the PCM.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
decreases
Choice 2:
increases
Choice 3:
has no effect on
Question #:
Question:

03:

(Exam # 11)
A large amount of air flow in the intake manifold produces ________
voltage on the MAF sensor.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
low (below 1 Volt)
Choice 2:
high (above 2 Volts)
Choice 3:
no (zero)
Question #:
Question:

04:

(Exam # 12)
A small amount of air flow in the intake manifold produces ________
voltage on the MAF sensor.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
low (below 1 Volt)
Choice 2:
high (above 2 Volts)
Choice 3:
no (zero)

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Question #:
Question:

05:

(Exam # 13)
Increasing the throttle, ________ air flow in the intake and produces a
__________________________ voltage ?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
decreases; low
Choice 2:
decreases; high
Choice 3:
increases; low
Choice 4:
increases; high
Question #:
Question:

06:

Question #:
Question:

07:

Question #:
Question:

08:

Question #:
Question:

09:

(Exam # 14)
When the PCM places a low (0 Volts) on the injector control line, the
injector is _____________________.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
OPEN
Choice 2:
CLOSED
Choice 3:
Broken
(Exam # 15)
When the PCM places a high (12 Volts) on the injector control line, the
injector is ________.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
OPEN
Choice 2:
CLOSED
Choice 3:
Broken
(Exam # 16)
When the PCM places a low (0 Volts) on the injector control line, the
injector is ________.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
Dispersing Fuel into the Intake Manifold
Choice 2:
Not dispersing any fuel
Choice 3:
Broken
(Exam # 17)
When the PCM places a high (12 Volts) on the injector control line, the
injector is ________.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
Dispersing Fuel into the Intake Manifold
Choice 2:
Not dispersing any fuel
Choice 3:
Broken
Question #: 10:
(Exam # 18)
Question:
What is Injector Pulse Width?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
The distance the injector is open
Choice 2:
The time the injector is closed
Choice 3:
The time the injector is open
Choice 4:
The time between injector pulses

11

Question #: 11:
(Exam # 19)
Question:
The fuel injector pulse width (FIPW) determines ________.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
which injector is being fired
Choice 2:
how much fuel is dispersed into intake manifold
Choice 3:
the distance the injector is opened
Question #: 12:
(Exam # 20)
Question:
Increasing the throttle, ________ the FIPW.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
increases
Choice 2:
decreases
Choice 3:
does not effect
Question #: 13:
(Exam # 21)
Question:
Decreasing the throttle, ________ the FIPW.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
increases
Choice 2:
decreases
Choice 3:
does not effect
Question #:
Question:

14:

(Exam # 22)
When engine operating conditions change, how does the PCM determine
the FIPW ?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
it calculates the value from the inputs
Choice 2:
it gets it from a table of predetermined values
Choice 3:
it guesses
Choice 4:
the PCM does not determine the FIPW
Question #:
Question:

15:

(Exam # 23)
Decreasing the throttle, ________ the time between injector firing
(pulses).
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
increases
Choice 2:
decreases
Choice 3:
does not effect
Question #: 16:
(Exam # 24)
Question:
Increasing the throttle, ________ the time between injector firing (pulses).
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
increases
Choice 2:
decreases
Choice 3:
does not effect

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Question #:
Question:

17:

(Exam # 25)
A decrease in engine load conditions without a change in engine RPM (no
throttle change), ________ .
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
increases time between injector pulses (firing)
Choice 2:
decreases time between injector pulses (firing)
Choice 3:
increases time the injector is open (12 volts)
Choice 4:
decreases time the injector is closed (0 volts)
Choice 5:
does not effect the FIPW
Question #:
Question:

18:

Quiz 3:

(Activity 5 - Covers Oxygen Sensor and Closed Loop)

(Exam # 26)
A increase in engine load conditions without a change in engine RPM
(no throttle change), ________ .
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
increases time between injector pulses (firing
Choice 2:
decreases time between injector pulses (firing)
Choice 3:
decreases time the injector is open (12 volts)
Choice 4:
increases time the injector is closed (0 volts)
Choice 5:
does not effect the FIPW

Question #: 01:
(Exam # 27)
Question:
At what voltage is the Oxygen Sensor biased at?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
45 volts
Choice 2:
450 volts
Choice 3:
450 millivolts
Choice 4:
.45 millivolts
Choice 5:
0 volts
Question #: 02:
(Exam # 28)
Question:
The oxygen sensor measures ________.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
O2 in the outside air
Choice 2:
CO2, H2O, NOx, and O2
Choice 3:
extra O2 and unburned HC
Choice 4:
only O2 in the exhaust
Question #:
Question:

03:

(Exam # 29)
What product in the exhaust indicates the efficiency of the combustion
process ?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
H20 (water)
Choice 2:
O2 (oxygen)
Choice 3:
CO (carbon monoxide)
Choice 4:
NO (nitrous oxide)
Choice 5:
HC (fuel)

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04:

(Exam # 30)
If the Oxygen Sensor measures 320 millivolts, that would mean there is a
________concentration of O2 in the exhaust because of a _________ air/fuel
mixture.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
low; rich
Choice 2:
low; lean
Choice 3:
high; rich
Choice 4:
high; lean
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05:

(Exam # 31)
If the Oxygen Sensor measures 760 millivolts, that would mean there is a
________concentration of O2 in the exhaust because of a _________ air/fuel
mixture.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
low; rich
Choice 2:
low; lean
Choice 3:
high; rich
Choice 4:
high; lean
Question #: 06:
(Exam # 32)
Question:
What does it mean when the system operates in open loop?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
the system has no feedback
Choice 2:
there is a break in the wire creating a loop
Choice 3:
the system knows when to fix problems
Question #:
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07:

(Exam # 33)
What is the voltage signal called that the O2 sensor sends to the PCM to
observe system operation ?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
Comeback
Choice 2:
Feedback
Choice 3:
Return
Choice 4:
Loopback
Question #:
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08:

(Exam # 34)
A system that receives and uses feedback on how it is functioning to
maintain proper operation is called ?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
a closed loop system
Choice 2:
a feedback system
Choice 3:
a return and respond system

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(Exam # 35)
Question:
When is a car functioning as a closed loop system?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
all the time
Choice 2:
when you start the engine till you put it in gear
Choice 3:
from 0 mph to 45 mph
Choice 4:
only in first and second gear
Choice 5:
once the O2 sensor is heated up to it's operating temp
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10:

(Exam # 36)
The _________ acts as a correction device for the predetermined FIPW
values.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
Catalytic Converter
Choice 2:
Fuel Injector
Choice 3:
Oxygen Sensor
Choice 4:
FIPW
Question #: 11:
(Exam # 37)
Question:
The _____________________ was developed to help reduce emissions.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
Catalytic Converter
Choice 2:
Carburetor
Choice 3:
Feedback Converter
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(Exam # 38)
_____________________________ in the oxygen content of the exhaust
increases the catalytic converter efficiency.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
A constant stochiometric value (450mV)
Choice 2:
A swing (from rich to lean and from lean to rich)
Choice 3:
A constant lean output
Choice 4:
A constant rich output
Quiz 4:

(Activity 8 - Covers Crank, Spark Timing, Knock, Cam, and Injector Firing)

Question #: 01:
(Exam # 39)
Question:
What is unique about the crankshaft reluctor wheel?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
it has a raised notch on one side
Choice 2:
it has 4 holes in it
Choice 3:
it has a missing tooth
Choice 4:
it spins in the same direction as the crankshaft

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(Exam # 40)
What is the position called where the piston shaft is vertical and the piston

head is as far up in the cylinder as possible ?

# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
After Top Dead Center (ATDC)
Choice 2:
Top Dead Center (TDC)
Choice 3:
Total Distance of Cylinder (TDC)
Choice 4:
Before Total Distance of Cylinder (BTDC)
Question #: 03:
(Exam # 41)
Question:
What lines up with the crankshaft sensor when the piston is at TDC?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
the missing tooth on the crankshaft reluctor wheel
Choice 2:
the crankshaft drive gear
Choice 3:
the raised notch on the crankshaft drive gear
Choice 4:
the camshaft reluctor wheel
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04:

(Exam # 42)
The crankshaft sensor generates small A/C voltage pulses as the teeth on
the crankshaft reluctor wheel pass, what happens when the missing tooth
passes the sensor ?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
it makes a "pinging" sound
Choice 2:
it generates a larger A/C voltage pulse
Choice 3:
no voltage is generated
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05:

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06:

(Exam # 43)
The larger A/C pulse generated by the crank sensor when the missing tooth
on the crank reluctor wheel passes is called ________.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
spark signal
Choice 2:
crank impulse signal
Choice 3:
BLINK signal
Choice 4:
SYNC signal
(Exam # 44)
The range of crank rotation from 180 degrees to 360 degrees is known as
________.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
After Top Dead Center (ATDC)
Choice 2:
Below Top Dead Center (BTDC)
Choice 3:
Before Top Dead Center (BTDC)
Choice 4:
Around Top Dead Center (ATDC)

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(Exam # 45)
The range of crank rotation from 0 degrees to 180 degrees is known as
____________________________________.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
After Top Dead Center (ATDC)
Choice 2:
Below Top Dead Center (BTDC)
Choice 3:
Before Top Dead Center (BTDC)
Choice 4:
Around Top Dead Center (ATDC)
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(Exam # 46)
If the crank sensor measures 340, how many degrees is the piston
from top dead center ?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
20 BTDC
Choice 2:
20 ATDC
Choice 3:
its at TDC
Question #: 09:
(Exam # 47)
Question:
What does the PCM use to determine Engine Speed (RPM)?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
Cam Sensor
Choice 2:
Crank Sensor
Choice 3:
Knock Sensor
Choice 4:
Throttle Position
Choice 5:
Vehicle Speed Sensor
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10:

(Exam # 48)
Besides determining Engine Speed, what else does the PCM use the crank
sensor for ?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
determining engine knock
Choice 2:
calculating vehicle speed
Choice 3:
determining throttle position
Choice 4:
synchronizing when to fire the spark plugs
Question #: 11:
(Exam # 49)
Question:
Which three are considerations for when to fire the spark plug?
# of choices: Select THREE (3) answers:
Choice 1:
Position of the Throttle
Choice 2:
Time for fuel mixture to burn
Choice 3:
Reaching max pressure while piston is 10 ATDC
Choice 4:
Intake Air Temperature
Choice 5:
Engine Speed (RPM)

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(Exam # 50)
To compensate for burn time, what does the PCM do to achieve max
pressure at 10 ATDC ?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
reduces the FIPW
Choice 2:
decrease engine speed
Choice 3:
fires the spark before the piston is at TDC
Choice 4:
fires the spark after the piston is at TDC
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13:

(Exam # 51)
______________________ is the amount of degrees the spark plug must be fired
before the piston reaches TDC ?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
BTDC
Choice 2:
ATDC
Choice 3:
Spark Advance
Choice 4:
Spark Retard
Choice 5:
Pinging
Question #: 14:
(Exam # 52)
Question:
When an engine is running faster, at higher RPMs, __________________.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
more Spark Advance is needed
Choice 2:
Spark Advance is reduced
Choice 3:
the spark plug is fired when the piston is at TDC
Choice 4:
the spark plug is fired ATDC
Question #: 15:
(Exam # 53)
Question:
Which factor would NOT contribute to causing Engine Knock?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
inconsistency in fuel mixtures
Choice 2:
allowing the car to idle for too long a time
Choice 3:
running at high engine speed [high RPMs]
Choice 4:
using low octane fuels
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16:

(Exam # 54)
When the fuel mixture burns too quickly for the spark advance, the max
pressure occurs while the piston is moving upward in the cylinder causing
__________________________________.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
Spark Advance
Choice 2:
Misfire
Choice 3:
Spark Retard
Choice 4:
Engine Knock

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Question #: 17:
(Exam # 55)
Question:
The noise Engine Knock makes is called?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
Humming
Choice 2:
Knocking
Choice 3:
Pinging
Choice 4:
Bouncing
Choice 5:
Pecking
Question #: 18:
(Exam # 56)
Question:
What does the Knock Sensor's signal represent a measure of?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
Vibration
Choice 2:
Bounce
Choice 3:
Noise
Choice 4:
Speed
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19:

(Exam # 57)
When the PCM detects a(n) _____________ in knock sensor amplitude
(voltage), it _______________ the spark advance to correct the knock ?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
decrease; increases
Choice 2:
increase; decreases
Choice 3:
decrease; decreases
Choice 4:
increase; increases
Question #:
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20:

(Exam # 58)
How many times does the crankshaft reluctor wheel rotate during a
4 stroke cycle?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
1
Choice 2:
2
Choice 3:
3
Choice 4:
4
Question #: 21:
(Exam # 59)
Question:
What is unique about the camshaft drive gear?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
it has a missing tooth
Choice 2:
it has no holes in it
Choice 3:
it spins in the same direction as the camshaft
Choice 4:
it really drives
Choice 5:
it has a raised notch on one side
Question #: 22:
(Exam # 60)
Question:
How many times does the camshaft drive gear rotate during a 4 stroke cycle ?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
1
Choice 2:
2
Choice 3:
3
Choice 4:
4
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(Exam # 61)
Question:
What lines up with the camshaft sensor when the piston is at TDC?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
the camshaft reluctor wheel
Choice 2:
the crankshaft drive gear
Choice 3:
the raised notch on the camshaft drive gear
Choice 4:
the missing tooth on the crankshaft reluctor wheel
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(Exam # 62)
What happens when the raised notch on the camshaft drive gear passes the
camshaft sensor ?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
it makes a "pinging" sound
Choice 2:
it generates a single A/C pulse
Choice 3:
no voltage is generated
Question #: 25:
(Exam # 63)
Question:
How does the PCM determine the proper injector to fire?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
when the crank sensor generates its larger pulse
Choice 2:
when the piston reaches TDC
Choice 3:
when the throttle is increased
Choice 4:
when the camshaft sensor generates the single A/C pulse
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(Exam # 64)
After the PCM fires injector 1 on a 4 cylinder engine, when does it open
the next injector ?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
after a 180 rotation of the crank reluctor wheel
Choice 2:
after a 180 rotation of the cam drive gear
Choice 3:
after a 360 rotation of the crank reluctor wheel
Choice 4:
after a 360 rotation of the cam drive gear
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Quiz 5:

(Activity 11 - Covers IAT, ECT, and Transmission: VSS, TCC and Shifts)

(Exam # 65)
After the PCM syncs the Spark timing with spark plug 4 on a 4 cylinder
engine, when does it fire the next spark plug ?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
after a 180 rotation of the crank reluctor wheel
Choice 2:
after a 180 rotation of the cam drive gear
Choice 3:
after a 360 rotation of the crank reluctor wheel
Choice 4:
after a 360 rotation of the cam drive gear

Question #: 01:
(Exam # 66)
Question:
Air becomes _____________________ when it is cold.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
more dense
Choice 2:
less dense
Choice 3:
a solid
Choice 4:
a liquid
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Question #: 02:
(Exam # 67)
Question:
Air becomes ______________________ when it is hot.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
more dense
Choice 2:
less dense
Choice 3:
a solid
Choice 4:
a liquid
Question #: 03:
(Exam # 68)
Question:
What does IAT stand for?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
Ignition Adaptive Timing
Choice 2:
Ignition Advance Timing
Choice 3:
Intake Air Temperature
Choice 4:
Intake Air Transfer
Question #:
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04:

(Exam # 69)
When the intake air is cold, the IAT's resistance _____________ and its
voltage _____________.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
increases; increases
Choice 2:
decreases; increases
Choice 3:
increases; decreases
Choice 4:
decreases; decreases
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05:

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06:

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07:

(Exam # 70)
When the intake air is hot, the IAT's resistance ______________ and its
voltage ________________.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
increases; increases
Choice 2:
decreases; increases
Choice 3:
increases; decreases
Choice 4:
decreases; decreases
(Exam # 71)
When the intake air becomes very cold, the air/fuel mixture becomes
_______________and the FIPW must be _______________.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
lean; increased
Choice 2:
lean; decreased
Choice 3:
rich; increased
Choice 4:
rich; decreased
(Exam # 72)
When the intake air becomes very hot, the air/fuel mixture becomes
_______________ and the FIPW must be _______________.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
lean; increased
Choice 2:
lean; decreased
Choice 3:
rich; increased
Choice 4:
rich; decreased
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08:

(Exam # 73)
When the engine heat increases, the Coolant Temperature _____________
and the CTS voltage _______________.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
increases; increases
Choice 2:
decreases; increases
Choice 3:
increases; decreases
Choice 4:
decreases; decreases
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09:

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10:

(Exam # 74)
When the engine heat decreases, the Coolant Temperature ____________
And the CTS voltage ________________.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
increases; increases
Choice 2:
decreases; increases
Choice 3:
increases; decreases
Choice 4:
decreases; decreases

Choice 1:
Choice 2:
Choice 3:
Choice 4:

(Exam # 75)
The PCM uses the CTS signal to determine if the engine is heating up and
needs to be cooled. If the CTS voltage is low, the PCM ______________.
opens the TPS to allow more air into the engine
turns on the cooling fan
turns on the air conditioner
does nothing

Question #: 11:
(Exam # 76)
Question:
If the CTS signal goes High, the PCM _______________________.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
turns off the air conditioner
Choice 2:
closes the TPS to decrease air entering the engine
Choice 3:
turns off the cooling fan
Choice 4:
does nothing
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12:

(Exam # 77)
When the car is started with the engine cold (COLD START), the PCM
operates the car in ___________ and ___________ the O2 feedback.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
Closed Loop; monitors
Choice 2:
Open Loop; ignores
Choice 3:
Closed Loop; ignores
Choice 4:
Open Loop; monitors
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13:

(Exam # 78)
After a COLD START and the engine has warmed up, the PCM operates the
car in ___________ and ___________ the O2 feedback.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
Closed Loop; monitors
Choice 2:
Open Loop; ignores
Choice 3:
Closed Loop; ignores
Choice 4:
Open Loop; monitors
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(Exam # 79)
During a COLD START, to warm up the engine faster the PCM increases
engine RPM by _____________________.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
opening the IAC
Choice 2:
opening the throttle
Choice 3:
decreasing the FIPW
Choice 4:
operating in Closed Loop
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17:

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18:

(Exam # 80)
After a COLD START, when the CTS voltage decreases to normal operating
conditions, the PCM __________________________.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
operates in Open Loop
Choice 2:
increases the FIPW
Choice 3:
closes the throttle
Choice 4:
closes the IAC
(Exam # 81)
The Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) is a ________, because it has a magnet
which when rotated produces a voltage across its pickup coil.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
Permanent Voltage Generator
Choice 2:
Magnetic Voltage Generator
Choice 3:
Permanent Magnet Generator
Choice 4:
Magnetic Voltage Producer
(Exam # 82)
The VSS is located ________________, and connected to a toothed rotor
located ___________________.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
in rear of transmission; on final drive assembly
Choice 2:
at front of transmission; on torque converter clutch
Choice 3:
in rear of transmission; on torque converter clutch
Choice 4:
at front of transmission; on final drive assembly
(Exam # 83)
When the vehicle moves forward, the rotor rotates and the VSS produces a
variable voltage signal which is proportional to ___________________.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
engine speed
Choice 2:
engine temperature
Choice 3:
vehicle temperature
Choice 4:
vehicle speed

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(Exam # 84)
When the VSS says the car is at high speeds, what does the PCM turn off
because it is no longer needed ?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
air conditioner
Choice 2:
cooling fan
Choice 3:
heater
Choice 4:
defrost
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20:

(Exam # 85)
To change gears, the PCM redirects fluid flow to engage certain _________
by using ____________.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
clutches; TCC solenoid
Choice 2:
gears; Shift Solenoids
Choice 3:
clutches; Shift Solenoids
Choice 4:
gears; TCC solenoid
Question #: 21:
(Exam # 86)
Question:
Which of the following transmission settings is incorrect?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
1st Gear, SSA & SSB ON, 1st clutch applied
Choice 2:
2nd Gear, SSA OFF & SSB ON, 1st & 2nd clutches applied
Choice 3:
3rd Gear, SSA & SSB OFF, 2nd & 3rd clutches applied
Choice 4:
4th Gear, SSA ON & SSB OFF, 2nd, 3rd & 4th clutches applied
Choice 5:
Park, SSA & SSB OFF, 1st clutch applied
Question #: 22:
(Exam # 87)
Question:
Which operating conditions does the PCM use to determine shift patterns?
# of choices: Select THREE (3) answers:
Choice 1:
Engine speed (RPM)
Choice 2:
TPS position
Choice 3:
IAC position
Choice 4:
Vehicle speed
Choice 5:
O2 feedback
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(Exam # 88)
The PCM ________ the TCC solenoid to ________ the Torque Converter
Clutch. (Select two that fit.)
# of choices: Select TWO (2) answers:
Choice 1:
energizes; engage (apply)
Choice 2:
de-energizes; engage (apply)
Choice 3:
energizes; disengage (release)
Choice 4:
de-energizes; disengage (release)

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24:

(Exam # 89)
Which operating conditions does the PCM use to determine when to
release and apply the Torque Converter Clutch ?
# of choices: Select THREE (3) answers:
Choice 1:
engine speed (RPM)
Choice 2:
TPS position
Choice 3:
IAC position
Choice 4:
vehicle speed
Choice 5:
O2 feedback
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25:

(Exam # 90)
Even if the engine is running steady at 55 MPH, what condition would
prevent the PCM from engaging the TCC ?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
engine RPM above 2000
Choice 2:
engine is too cold
Choice 3:
a spark advance of 10 degrees
Choice 4:
FIPW above 4 milliseconds
Only in Exam:

(Activity 15 - Covers EGR, EVAP, and SAIR)

Question #: 01:
(Exam # 91)
Question:
The EGR system was added to the automobile to ___________________.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
reduce amount of NOx by lowering combustion temps
Choice 2:
reduce amount of evaporative emissions from fuel vapors
Choice 3:
reduce amount of unburned fuel (HC) in the exhaust
Question #: 02:
(Exam # 92)
Question:
EGR stands for?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
Emission Gas Recirculation
Choice 2:
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Choice 3:
Environmental Gas Recirculation
Choice 4:
Exhaust Gas Reciprocator
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03:

(Exam # 93)
________________ combustion temperatures produce high concentrations of
__________________________.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
Low; NOx
Choice 2:
Low; H20
Choice 3:
High; NOx
Choice 4:
High; H2O
Question #: 04:
(Exam # 94)
Question:
The EVAP system was added to the automobile to _________________.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
reduce amount of NOx by lowering combustion temps
Choice 2:
reduce amount of evaporative emissions from fuel vapors
Choice 3:
reduce amount of unburned fuel (HC) in the exhaust
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Question #: 05:
(Exam # 95)
Question:
The EVAP canister is filled with ____________, which stores fuel vapors.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
charcoal rocks
Choice 2:
charcoal granules
Choice 3:
lava rocks
Choice 4:
rock granules
Question #: 06:
(Exam # 96)
Question:
EVAP system consists of all but one of the following, which one?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
canister
Choice 2:
solenoid
Choice 3:
relay
Choice 4:
pressure relief valve
Question #: 07:
(Exam # 97)
Question:
The SAIR system was added to the automobile to __________________.
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
reduce amount of NOx by lowering combustion temps
Choice 2:
reduce amount of evaporative emissions from fuel vapors
Choice 3:
reduce amount of unburned fuel (HC) in the exhaust
Question #: 08:
(Exam # 98)
Question:
SAIR stands for?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
Standard Air Inverse Reduction
Choice 2:
Secondary Air Injection Reduction
Choice 3:
Secondary Air Inverse Reaction
Choice 4:
Secondary Air Injection Reaction
Choice 5:
Standard Air Injection Reaction
Question #: 09:
(Exam # 99)
Question:
SAIR system consists of all but one of the following, which one?
# of choices: Select ONE (1) answer:
Choice 1:
canister
Choice 2:
pump
Choice 3:
relay
Choice 4:
solenoid
Choice 5:
switching valve

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TRAINER RESPONSE ADJUSTMENT

Technical Adjustment for poor response from trainer during diagnostic activities:
Because not all computers have the same processor speed or amount of memory (RAM),
we have included a way to adjust the trainer's response speed.
Two possibilities:
A. Symptom: PC continues to beep many times after changing the trainer's throttle.
Cause: Trainer response speed too fast.
Steps to make adjustment:
1. Quit the program.
2. Turn off the trainer.
3. Turn the trainer back on.
4. Start the program.
5. Go to the diagnostic activity with the poor response.
6. Go through commands until the program starts to respond to actions on the trainer.
7. Very slowly increase or decrease the throttle.
8. If the PC continues to beep many times after you have stopped increasing the throttle,
then the trainer's response speed must be decreased.
9. Press the "<" key once (don't use Shift).
10. Repeat steps 7 through 9 until the trainer stops beeping more than once after you stop
moving the throttle.
11. Quit the program.
B. Symptom: PC does not update a change in the throttle's position (beep) frequently enough.
Cause: Trainer response speed too slow.
Steps to make adjustment:
1. Quit the program.
2. Turn off the trainer.
3. Turn the trainer back on.
4. Start the program.
5. Go to the diagnostic activity with the poor response.
6. Go through commands until the program starts to respond to actions on the trainer.
7. Very slowly increase or decrease the throttle.
8. If the PC does not seem to update the throttle's position (beep) frequently enough,
then the trainer's response speed must be increased.
9. Press the ">" key once (don't use Shift).
10. Repeat steps 7 through 9 until you are satisfied with the trainer's throttle position
update rate.
11. Quit the program.

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The trainer's new response speed will be saved when you quit the program. If you notice that the
response from the trainer has become poor again, it could be because the trainer was turned off and
then back on while in the program. To check if this is the problem, quit the program, turn off the
trainer, turn the trainer back on, and then restart the program. If this does not correct the response,
it is possible the student accidentally hit the "<" or ">" keys while in the diagnostic activities. It is
advisable to have the students turn the trainer off and then back on every time before they enter the
program.

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Engine Control Systems Operation

NATEF TASKS
Record Keeping Sheet
Student: ____________________________________ Instructor: __________________________________
At this point in the program, ask your instructor to review your ability to perform the following NATEF tasks
and record your progress.
VI.

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

Date

Grade

A. General Electrical System Diagnosis

1.

Identify and interpret electrical/electronic system concern; determine

necessary action.

_______ _______

4.

Diagnose electrical/electronic integrity for series, parallel and series-parallel

circuits using principles of electricity (Ohms Law).

_______ _______

5.

Use wiring diagrams during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems.

_______ _______

6.

Demonstrate the proper use of a digital multimeter (DMM) during diagnosis

of electrical circuit problems

_______ _______

7.

Check electrical circuits with a test light; determine necessary action.

_______ _______

8.

Measure source voltage and perform voltage drop tests in electrical/electronic

circuits using a voltmeter; determine necessary action.

_______ _______

9.

Measure current flow in electrical/electronic circuits and components using an

ammeter; determine necessary action.

_______ _______

10.

Check continuity and measure resistance in electrical/electronic circuits and

components with an ohmmeter; determine necessary action.

_______ _______

ATech Supports ASE/NATEF

Engine Control Systems Operation 2002

12.

Locate shorts, grounds, opens and resistance problems in electrical/ electronic

circuits; determine necessary action.

_______ _______

13.

Measure and diagnose the cause(s) of excessive key-off battery drain

(parasitic draw); determine necessary action.

_______ _______

15.

Inspect and test switches, connectors, relays, solid state devices, and wires
of electrical/electronic circuits; perform necessary action.

_______ _______

VI.

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
C. Starting System Diagnosis and Repair

1.

Perform starter current draw tests; determine necessary action.

VI.

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

_______ _______

E. Lighting System Diagnosis and Repair

1.

Diagnose the cause of brighter than normal, intermittent, dim or no light

operation; determine necessary action.

_______ _______

3.

Inspect and diagnose incorrect turn signal or hazard light operation; perform
necessary action.

_______ _______

VI.

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
G. Horn and Wiper/Washer Diagnosis and Repair

1.

Diagnose incorrect horn operation; perform necessary action.

VI.

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

_______ _______

H. Accessories Diagnosis and Repair

1.

Diagnose incorrect operation of motor-driven accessory circuits; determine

necessary action.

ATech Supports ASE/NATEF

Engine Control Systems Operation 2002

_______ _______

TECHNICAL SUPPORT
All inquiries are to be directed to Software Support to the address/numbers below. You may
fill out this page and fax to (859) 485-7299. This same form is located on our Website
www.atechtraining.com. If contacting us by phone, please have the following information ready:
Product Name:

______________________________________

Model Number:

______________________________________

Software Serial Number:

________________________________

Software Version Number:

________________________________

Problem Description:

________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Contact Person: _________________________________________________________
Company or School Name: _________________________________________________
Company or School Address: Street: _________________________________________
City: __________________ State: ____ Zip: __________
Country: ____________________
Phone Number:

(_____) _____-______

Fax Number:

(_____) _____-______

Email Address:

______________________________________________________

Purchased From:

_____________________________________________________
ATech Training, Inc.
12290 Chandler Drive P.O. Box 297
Walton, KY 41094
Phone: (859) 485-7229 Fax: (859) 485-7299
Email: [email protected] Website:www.atechtraining.com

SERVICE AND LIMITED WARRANTY

ATech believes you will be pleased with the performance of its products. ATech trainers have
been designed with the greatest concern for student use and training. In the unlikely event you run
into difficulties with the trainer, ATech offers the following limited warranty and repair services:
1.
Limited Warranty
ATech warrants that its product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one year from the date of shipment from the factory (the "Warranty Period"). If the
trainer appears to be faulty during the Warranty Period, ATech will repair the problem pursuant
to Sections 2 and 5 below. All ATech shipments are made FOB Walton, Kentucky. If you
receive a product that has been damaged in shipment, contact your carrier and process a claim.
2.
Service Under Warranty
In the event you require technical assistance during the Warranty Period, you may call ATech at
(859) 485-7229. Initial efforts will be made by a service technician to solve any difficulties via
telephone. If, during the Warranty Period, the trainer needs to be shipped back to ATech for
repair, you may contact ATech for a Return Authorization (RA). The shipping charges to ATech
shall be paid by you. ATech will repair the trainer at no cost to you, and pay for shipping it back
to you via the best transportation. ATech makes no warranties against shipping damage due to
inadequate packaging on your part.
3.
Service Out of Warranty
If your trainer needs service after the Warranty Period has expired, you may contact ATech for a
Return Authorization (RA). You will be responsible for all shipping costs for the trainer repair,
both to and from ATech. A written quotation for repair costs will be sent to you once the trainer
has been received and inspected by ATech. If you desire ATech to complete the repair, a
purchase order number will be required.
4.
Technical Assistance
ATech will provide you with a reasonable amount of technical assistance on any problem you
may encounter, at no charge to you. Please write, call or fax:
ATech Training, Inc.
12290 Chandler Drive P.O. Box 297
Walton, KY 41094 USA
Phone: (859) 485-7229 Fax: (859) 485-7299
Email: [email protected]
5.
Limitation of Liability
ATech's liabilities for damages of any sort including but not limited to direct, indirect or
consequential damages shall be limited to the correction of the defect, or replacement of
the purchase price, whichever is less. Any damage to electrical components and/or other
trainer parts due to moisture, abuse, or negligence, are not covered by the warranty. ATech
limits the warranty of liability to that which the original manufacturer provides.