Each topic listed below, is an eight-hour course. These classes can be held at your shop or classroom facility. Keeping class sizes to a maximum of 10 students is ideal, so that each student receives more one-on-one time. Larger classes can also be effective for certain portions of the curriculum, so please inquire for more information.

Diesel Engine Essentials

Diesel Engine Essentials is an eight hour class that starts with some history of the diesel engine, and some diesel theory.

The heart of the class is about diesel fuel injection systems. This starts with mechanical injection systems to get an overview of where the diesel engine has come from, and how to deal with problems on these older fuel systems. The class then moves on to the HUEI fuel systems found on the Powerstroke, Navistar and Cat engines. The Bosch AVP44 system found on the 5.8 Cummins ISB engines from 1999 - 2001. The Stanadyne DS4 system that was used on the GM 6.5, and the Bosch common rail system, that is used on most of the current model engines of today. The theory of operation is covered, as well as diagnostic procedures for each of these fuel systems.

The class includes 150 page classroom book that has many pictures and diagrams that are printed in full color.

To register for this class, contact ASA Washington at (877)257-2100, or www.asawa.com, or email donna@asawa.com. The cost is $150 for ASA members, and $200 for non ASA members.

Electrical Building Blocks

This class covers Ohm’s law, Using the Ohm meter, analyzing circuits, Reading wiring diagrams, Volt drop testing, testing starting and charging systems, build and analyze circuits. This is a great class for people that work on automotive electrical problems.

Using scan data to fix cars with

This class covers the use of your scan tool using the data stream on obd2 cars as a diagnostic tool to get direction for finding, fixing and verifying the fix on drivability problems. This is an area where many technicians dare to go, from not understanding how OBD2 works.

Analyzing ignition systems

This class covers the basic construction of distributor, distributorless and coil on plug ignition systems. We discuss using a current probe and lab scope to current ramp coils and the diagnostic value of scoping primary ignition. The topic of using secondary ignition waveforms for analyzing the combustion process is discussed in depth.

It’s All About Heat

This is an air conditioning class that covers system basics, heat transfer, System testing, system lubrication, what refrigerant to use, system sealers and their down falls, charging with gauges and your thermometer, We have a time of hands on with a live vehicle to demonstrate what we have studied in class.

Mastering the Snap On Vantage

This class covers the setting up and use of the Vantage. How to use frequency as a diagnostic tool. Capturing and saving screens for future use. Using wiring diagrams. Hands on application of the Vantage.