Title: Inspect, test, and/or replace ignition control module and powertrain/engine control module; reprogram/initialize as needed.
Course: Automotive Technology III (20104-III) > Section: Engine Performance: Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair

Procedure should include

- following troubleshooting charts
- using a scan tool, DMM, oscilloscope, and/or graphing meter
- adhering to service materials and manufacturer guidelines.

(Note: Technician should participate in a lab/shop demonstration for reprogramming modules.)

ASE Education Foundation
2017 Automobile Service Technology (AST) Level
VIII. Engine Performance
C. Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair
Task 3

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the major solid-state component of an ignition control module?
- Where might the ignition control module be located?
- What are different types of triggers for the primary circuit?