Automotive Mechanics Master Course – Professional Diagnostics, Service, and Workshop Practice

01 AM01 - Workshop Culture, Safety, and Professional Standards

• AM01-L01 – The Professional Technician Mindset and Workshop Conduct
• AM01-L02 – PPE, Lifting Safety, Fire Risk, and Bay Control
• AM01-L03 – Service Information, Documentation, and Work Order Logic
• AM01-L04 – Symptom, Test, Cause, Repair, and Verification: The Core Diagnostic Loop

02 AM02 - Tools, Fasteners, Materials, and Measurement Foundations

• AM02-L01 – Hand Tools, Torque Tools, and Measuring Equipment
• AM02-L02 – Threads, Fasteners, Sealing Methods, and One-Time-Use Hardware
• AM02-L03 – Automotive Materials: Metals, Plastics, Fluids, and Friction Surfaces
• AM02-L04 – Precision, Tolerance, and Why Measurement Prevents Expensive Errors

03 AM03 - Vehicle Architecture and System Interaction

• AM03-L01 – Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, AWD, and Basic Packaging Logic
• AM03-L02 – Major System Pathways: Air, Fuel, Coolant, Oil, Electrical Power, and Data
• AM03-L03 – Why Modern Cars Feel More Complex Than Motorcycles
• AM03-L04 – Using Layout Knowledge to Diagnose Faster

04 AM04 - Inspection Routines and Preventive Maintenance

• AM04-L01 – Vehicle Intake Inspection and Customer Symptom Capture
• AM04-L02 – Scheduled Service Logic: Fluids, Filters, Wear Items, and Intervals
• AM04-L03 – Multi-Point Inspection Method and Risk Classification
• AM04-L04 – Preventive Maintenance as Diagnostic Opportunity

05 AM05 - Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals

• AM05-L01 – Four-Stroke Operation, Airflow, and Combustion Basics
• AM05-L02 – Compression, Sealing, Volumetric Efficiency, and Heat
• AM05-L03 – Engine Layouts, Cylinders, Balance, and Vibration Character
• AM05-L04 – Why Engines Lose Performance, Smoothness, or Reliability

06 AM06 - Engine Mechanical Systems and Rebuild Logic

• AM06-L01 – Blocks, Heads, Pistons, Rods, Crankshafts, and Bearings
• AM06-L02 – Timing Systems, Camshafts, Valvetrain, and Phasing
• AM06-L03 – Compression Loss, Wear Patterns, and Failure Clues
• AM06-L04 – Rebuild Decision Logic: Repair, Machine, Replace, or Escalate

07 AM07 - Air Intake, Induction, and Exhaust Flow

• AM07-L01 – Air Filters, Ducting, Throttle Bodies, and Manifold Logic
• AM07-L02 – Vacuum, Unmetered Air, and Intake Leak Behavior
• AM07-L03 – Exhaust Flow, Backpressure, and Breathing Efficiency
• AM07-L04 – Turbo and Supercharger Pathway Awareness

08 AM08 - Fuel Systems and Combustion Management

• AM08-L01 – Tanks, Pumps, Filters, Lines, Rails, and Regulators
• AM08-L02 – Port Injection, Direct Injection, and Diesel Common Rail Basics
• AM08-L03 – Rich, Lean, Pressure, Volume, and Injector Fault Patterns
• AM08-L04 – Fuel Contamination, Driveability Complaints, and Correct Test Order

09 AM09 - Ignition, Starting, and Charging Systems

• AM09-L01 – Battery Condition, Current Demand, and Weak-Crank Logic
• AM09-L02 – Starter Circuits, Relays, Solenoids, and Ground Integrity
• AM09-L03 – Spark Generation, Coils, Plugs, and Misfire Logic
• AM09-L04 – Alternators, Voltage Control, and Charging Verification

10 AM10 - Cooling, Lubrication, and Thermal Management

• AM10-L01 – Cooling Circuits, Thermostats, Radiators, and Fan Logic
• AM10-L02 – Lubrication Circuits, Oil Quality, and Pressure Integrity
• AM10-L03 – Overheating, Pressure Loss, and Thermal Failure Pathways
• AM10-L04 – Oil Consumption, Contamination, and Engine Survival Clues

11 AM11 - Sensors, Actuators, and ECU Logic

• AM11-L01 – Reference Voltage, Grounds, and Signal Types
• AM11-L02 – Crank, Cam, Temperature, Pressure, and Airflow Inputs
• AM11-L03 – Solenoids, Electronic Throttles, Injectors, and Commanded Outputs
• AM11-L04 – Plausibility Thinking: Why a Fault Code Is Not the Whole Diagnosis

12 AM12 - Emissions Systems and Regulatory Performance

• AM12-L01 – EVAP, EGR, Oxygen Sensing, and Catalyst Fundamentals
• AM12-L02 – DPF, GPF, SCR, and Diesel Aftertreatment Awareness
• AM12-L03 – Readiness Monitors, Emissions Faults, and Compliance Risk
• AM12-L04 – Emissions Complaints That Also Affect Drivability

13 AM13 - Manual Transmissions, Clutches, and Driveline Fundamentals

• AM13-L01 – Clutch Operation, Engagement Feel, and Slip/Drag Diagnosis
• AM13-L02 – Manual Gearsets, Synchronizers, and Shift Quality
• AM13-L03 – Driveshafts, CV Joints, Differentials, and Torque Path Integrity
• AM13-L04 – Noise, Vibration, and Load-Related Driveline Complaints

14 AM14 - Automatic Transmissions, CVTs, and Modern Transmission Control

• AM14-L01 – Hydraulic Logic, Friction Elements, and Torque Converter Basics
• AM14-L02 – Valve Bodies, Solenoids, and Electronic Transmission Control
• AM14-L03 – CVT Principles, Steel Belts, Pulleys, and Ratio Behavior
• AM14-L04 – Shift Complaints, Slip Events, and Adaptation-Aware Diagnosis

15 AM15 - Steering, Suspension, and Wheel Control

• AM15-L01 – Steering Geometry, Racks, Links, and Assist Systems
• AM15-L02 – Springs, Dampers, Bushings, and Ride-Control Behavior
• AM15-L03 – Alignment, Wear Patterns, and Directional Instability
• AM15-L04 – Chassis Complaints: Harshness, Float, Pull, and Vague Control

16 AM16 - Brake Systems, ABS, and Dynamic Safety Control

• AM16-L01 – Hydraulic Brake Principles, Friction, and Pedal Feel
• AM16-L02 – Calipers, Rotors, Pads, Drums, and Wear Measurement
• AM16-L03 – ABS, Wheel-Speed Inputs, and Stability Intervention Basics
• AM16-L04 – Soft Pedal, Pulling, Pulsation, Noise, and Brake Safety Diagnosis

17 AM17 - Wheels, Tires, NVH, and Road-Load Diagnosis

• AM17-L01 – Tire Construction, Pressure, Load Rating, and Wear Interpretation
• AM17-L02 – Wheel Balance, Radial Force, and Highway Vibration Logic
• AM17-L03 – Bearings, Hubs, and Rolling-Resistance Clues
• AM17-L04 – Distinguishing Tire, Suspension, Driveline, and Engine Vibration Sources

18 AM18 - Automotive Electrical Fundamentals and Circuit Testing

• AM18-L01 – Voltage, Current, Resistance, and Load Thinking
• AM18-L02 – Fuses, Relays, Switching Logic, and Circuit Protection
• AM18-L03 – Open Circuits, Shorts, Grounds, and Voltage Drop Diagnosis
• AM18-L04 – Meter Use, Test Order, and Avoiding Common Electrical Mistakes

19 AM19 - Body Electrical, Lighting, and Accessory Systems

• AM19-L01 – Lighting Systems, Switches, and Exterior Visibility Functions
• AM19-L02 – Wipers, Washers, Mirrors, Locks, Windows, and Seats
• AM19-L03 – Body Modules, Convenience Features, and Intermittent Complaints
• AM19-L04 – Diagnosing Real Customer Complaints in Everyday Electrical Systems

20 AM20 - CAN Networks, Scan Tools, and Live Data Interpretation

• AM20-L01 – CAN Basics, Module Communication, and Why Networks Matter
• AM20-L02 – Fault Codes, Freeze Frame, and Readiness Data
• AM20-L03 – Live Data, Adaptations, and Plausibility Cross-Checks
• AM20-L04 – Bidirectional Control, Test Planning, and Code-Driven Diagnostic Traps

21 AM21 - HVAC and Cabin Climate Systems

• AM21-L01 – Refrigerant Circuit Basics, Compressors, Condensers, and Evaporators
• AM21-L02 – Heater Circuits, Blend Doors, and Airflow Routing
• AM21-L03 – Pressure, Temperature, and HVAC Control Inputs
• AM21-L04 – Poor Cooling, Weak Heat, and Cabin Complaint Diagnosis

22 AM22 - Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Awareness

• AM22-L01 – High-Voltage Safety Boundaries and What a General Technician Must Respect
• AM22-L02 – Battery Packs, Inverters, Motors, and Regenerative Braking Basics
• AM22-L03 – Thermal Management, Isolation, and Modern Electrified Service Awareness
• AM22-L04 – When to Service, When to Inspect, and When to Escalate

23 AM23 - ADAS and Modern Calibration Awareness

• AM23-L01 – Cameras, Radar, Ultrasonic Sensors, and System Purpose
• AM23-L02 – Ride Height, Alignment, and Physical Repair Impact on ADAS
• AM23-L03 – Post-Repair Verification, Calibration Awareness, and Liability
• AM23-L04 – How Traditional Mechanical Repairs Now Interact with Electronic Safety Systems

24 AM24 - Capstone Diagnostics, Repair Verification, and Workshop Decision Logic

• AM24-L01 – From Intake to Test Plan: Structuring Complex Complaints
• AM24-L02 – Fault Trees, Test Prioritization, and Avoiding Parts-Changing Thinking
• AM24-L03 – Repair Verification, Recheck Loops, and Post-Repair Confidence
• AM24-L04 – Technician Judgment, Escalation, and Final Handover Standards