The Automotive Service Association's (ASA) 2008 Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) will offer 14 technical training courses to continue the tradition of presenting the subjects that service professionals want and need. The nation's leading instructors and automotive experts will come together to make CARS 2008 the place for technical information on topics ranging from DSO diagnostics to variable valve timing.
 "CARS is an unequalled opportunity to obtain cutting edge training at a very affordable price and all in one great location - Las Vegas! Even with all of the other events taking place during the week, CARS is a must-attend for every mechanical service and repair professional."
– Dan Beeson
Bellingham, Wash. |
CARS 2008 will offer the following lineup of technical courses:
• Principles of Toyota Hybrid Transaxles, presented by Jack Rosebro, Perfect Sky Inc. Learn how Toyota hybrid transaxles work and how they are integrated with the rest of the hybrid powertrain. Also covered is how to properly diagnose and repair a failed hybrid transaxle.
• Boys and Their Toys, presented by Doc Nall, Doc's Guided Diagnostics, and Glenn Young, Young's Automotive Center. The presenters examine the technical and business angles of diagnostic test equipment. Understand the many considerations in making a purchase decision - what is the cost and return on investment; is it a sound business decision?
• Advanced Wheel Alignment, presented by Byron Morgan, Hunter Engineering. Review diagnostic alignment angle measurements: SA, IA, Setback, Cradle Position, Bump and Steer. Also learn about introducing other measurement tools for advanced handling diagnostics. Review common pitfalls in acquiring these measurements that can affect the measurement viability.
• Fuel Trim Diagnostic Strategies, presented by Jeff Masterman, Standard Motor Products. This session takes an in-depth look at DTCs, symptoms and emissions test failures using case studies. Learn important field-developed techniques designed to shorten diagnostic time.
• The Profitable Guide to DSO Diagnostics and the Anatomy of Waveforms, presented by Bill Fulton, Ohio Automotive Technology. Learn about DSO signal tracing on primary, secondary, injector drive signals, four stroke waveforms and CKP/CMP.
• Toyota Evaporative Emission Systems - Trailing the Vapors, presented by Rick Escalambre, Skyline College. This Learn about the operation and diagnosis of different evaporative emission control systems. Gain knowledge about non-intrusive and intrusive systems, LEV II systems and key-off systems. Find out about running monitors and MODE 6 monitor results.
• Introduction to J-2534, presented by Doc Nall, Doc's Guided Diagnostics. Understand what it takes to add J-2534 programming to your service options. Discover the different aspects of J-2534 programming and realize the limitations before you invest in the equipment.
• Low Amp Probe, presented by Glenn Young, Young's Automotive Center. Understand current flow and magnetisms in a circuit, the current probes operation and how to identify current probe usage. Learn when and where to use the low amp probe on ignition systems as well as analyze current waveforms for fuel pumps, ignition and injectors. Get an understanding of how waveforms are obtained, evaluate component operation from the current waveform and diagnose components using the current waveforms.
• Controller Area Networks. Gain a better understanding of controller area networks (CANs) for various subsystems and how they work together. Also get the history of CAN and its many applications. Apply CAN knowledge to diagnose or repair driveability, transmission, airbag, anti-lock brake, cruise control, audio, windows or mirror concerns on many late-model vehicles.
• How Defects and Recalls Can Affect Your Business. A representative with the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration will educate attendees about how vehicle defects can affect a mechanical service shop and its technicians, shop managers and shop owners. Discover ways to better serve your customers with the Office of Defects Investigation's (ODI) Web site and e-mail reporting systems.
• Turbo Tips for the 2008 6.4 PowerStroke, presented by Bruce Amacker, Turbo Training. Examine all operating systems: glow plug circuits, fuel supply and delivery, EGR system, twin turbochargers and more. Learn to diagnose common problems and pattern failures.
• Variable Valve Timing (VVT), presented by Doc Nall, Doc's Guided Diagnostics. Learn about the newest information on VVT technology as well as learn about VVT theory and operation. Discover how to properly diagnose a VVT problem.
• Dodge Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L Operation and Diagnostics, presented by Tony Salas, Performance Training Techniques. Explore the operation and subsystems of the Dodge Cummins diesel engine and understand the differences between the 5.9L and the 6.7L. Take an in-depth look at the newer Cummins 6.7L, including exhaust gas recirculation, after-treatment systems, regeneration operation and closed crankcase ventilation system.
• Flash Reprogramming, presented by Donny Seyfer, Seyfer Automotive Inc. Learn ways to avoid wasted diagnosis time - many repairs can be fixed with a computer reflash. Receive up-to-date information on how to perform a reflash and how it can improve fuel mileage and solve transmission problems, false trouble codes and many other issues. Understand what procedures and equipment are needed to program air bags, powertrain, body control and ABS modules.
To register for any of these training sessions, visit www.CARSevent.com.
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Nov. 5-8, 2008
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15, 2008