Honda Automotive

Honda automotive suspension, steering systems and wheel alignment procedures will be studied. This course will include the development of knowledge towards understanding the forces that affect vehicle control, suspension system design, wheel alignment angles and vehicle stability systems. Students will be trained in four wheel alignment procedures, suspension system repairs and steering system diagnosis and repair.

The study of manual, power, disc, and drum braking systems with an emphasis on the diagnosis and repair procedures of master cylinders, wheel cylinders, calipers, brake pad and shoe assemblies and the machining of drums and disc brake rotors. The study of brake subsystems such as parking brakes and anti-lock brakes will be included.

This course is designed to give students a better understanding of the theory, operation, diagnosis and repair procedures that are utilized in automotive electrical systems. The topics will include starting and charging systems, scan tool usage, ADAS systems shorts, ground and resistance problems, parasitic draw and restraint systems including airbags.

The Honda Internship course is designed to be a supplement to the Honda PACT program learning experience. Students will be required to complete a total of 200 hours of in dealership work experience during the semester. The internship experience is a paid internship that must take place at a Honda or Acura dealership. Students will be responsible for completing a journal that will document their hours worked, assigned workload, and overall dealership experience. This course will be designated as a Pass/Fail course. Periodic internship visits will be performed by the assigned instructor to monitor student progress.

The Honda Internship course is designed to be a supplement to the Honda PACT program learning experience. Students will be required to complete a total of 170 120 hours of in dealership work experience during the semester. The internship experience is a paid internship that must take place at a Honda or Acura dealership. Students will be responsible for completing a journal that will document their hours worked, assigned workload, and overall dealership experience. This course will be designated as a Pass/Fail course. Periodic internship visits will be performed by the assigned instructor to monitor student progress.

This course is designed to give students a better understanding of the theory, operation, diagnosis and repair practices that are utilized in Honda advanced electrical systems. The topics will include, computer controlled systems, electric motor circuits, computer communication systems, body computers, multiplexing, keyless entry hybrid and electric systems. In addition, students will be required to complete all Advanced Electrical self-study modules, as well as Honda designated skill module for successful completion of this course.

The basic theory of engine performance and its effect on emissions will be discussed in depth. The operation and interactions of the ignition, fuel, valve timing, throttle and modulated displacement systems and their individual effects on emissions, performance and fuel economy will be explored. Included in the study will be sensor operations, diagnosis and testing required to service and repair engine malfunctions related to the ignition, fuel systems. All relevant computer controlled system operation will be discussed in this course with emphasis given to Honda preferred diagnostic procedures. In addition, students will be reintroduced to scan tool diagnostics, as well as advanced diagnostic procedures utilized by Honda. 

This course is an advanced in-depth study of the engine computer management system and the various engine emission and fuel evaporation systems required to meet Federal emission and economy standards. The course will include an in-depth study and use of test equipment and scan tool operations necessary to diagnose and repair engine performance malfunctions related to the ignition, fuel and emission controls.

The theory and operations of Honda climate control systems including safety, diagnosis, service and repair will be covered. Major areas of study will include: manual and automatic controls for heating and air conditioning systems, diagnosis and repair of failed components and recovery/evacuation and charging of refrigerant systems. There will be an emphasis on safety and refrigerant recovery procedures as well as the proper use of test equipment.

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles employed in the construction, operation and diagnosis of the various components and systems involved in the transmissions (manual, automatic and CVT) of current automotive vehicles. Topics for this course include cover clutches, transmissions/transaxles, both front and rear wheel drive train components including drive shafts, axles and differentials. Four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive systems are discussed as well. This course is designed to meet the requirements of ASE Education Foundation certification in the topic of manual drive train and axles as well as automatic transmissions. All required Honda modules (both self-study and skill) will be included as course work for this course.

This course is designed to give students a better understanding of current practices involved in the diagnosis, disassembly, cleaning, repair and reassembly of today’s modern engines. Topics for this course will include engine diagnostic procedures, engine removal practices, proper teardown, cleaning and inspection processes, best practices for component repair/replacement, reassembly and engine reinstallation. There will also be discussion about engine design and some specifics regarding certain engine features that are manufacturer specific. There is also a capstone assignment that is part of this course.