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Equipment
Mechanic Training
Allison Transmissions and Electronic Engine Controls
This two-day course is designed to enhance the technical expertise of maintenance personnel, technicians, operators, and others that are associated with equipment maintenance.
The instructor will provide "hands-on" training, along with personal attention to each participant as needed. Participants should bring note-taking material. A copy of Allison Transmissions manual will be furnished to each participant.
No current course is scheduled.
Topics Covered
- Principles of Electronic Control Systems
- Sensor types and identification
- System identification requirements
- Diesel Electronic Control Systems
- Diesel engine fuel system operation
- Reprogramming and customization issues
- System troubleshooting techniques and curing drivability concerns
- Allison Transmission Controls
- Scan data streams and verify information
- Reprogramming the Allison Transmission using the ProLink Scanner
Who Should Attend
This course is designed to enhance the technical expertise of maintenance personnel, technicians, operators, and others that are associated with equipment maintenance.
Credit
- 2.0 Roads Scholar Program elective credits
- To the best of our knowledge, this course/activity meets the continuing education requirements for 12.0 PDHs as outlined in Minnesota Statute 326.107. More information concerning continuing education for professionals is online at www.aelslagid.state.mn.us.
Instructor
Bill Redpath has been instructing automotive technicians in diagnostic and repair programs for many years in the areas of fuel and ignition systems, engine management systems, electrical and electronics, hydraulic brakes, air brakes and anti-lock brake systems, supplemental restraint systems, air conditioning, and power train controls.
Bill is a member of the North American College of Automotive Teachers and participated in the Canadian Automotive Repair Study to determine the state of the automotive service industry and its skills-upgrading programs. Bill attends factory schools on an annual basis.