Chabot College
Fall 2012
Course Outline for Automotive Technology BMW 10
BMW TECHNICAL SYSTEMS
Catalog Description:
10 – BMW Technical Systems
5 units
Introduces and develops the use of BMW’s technology including BMW’s proprietary internet resource
information systems and BMW’s workshop equipment for diagnosis, coding, and programming.
Additional content includes service, maintenance, and warranty programs. Prerequisite: Automotive
Technology 50 (may be taken concurrently) or equivalent. 4 hours lecture, 4.6 hours laboratory.
[Typical contact hours: lecture 70 laboratory 80.5]
Prerequisite Skills
Before entering the course, the student should be able to:
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demonstrate safe working conditions and practices;
use common automotive shop equipment safely;
identify and recognize common automotive tools and equipment;
identify fasteners;
discuss automotive engine fundamentals;
perform vehicle fluid services;
access and use service information;
demonstrate proper use of metric and standard micrometers;
demonstrate proper use of a volt/ohmmeters;
select the appropriate automotive fluid for the selected application;
use appropriate methods for hazardous waste handling and disposal;
identify potential areas of employment in the automotive industry;
describe basic electricity;
complete work orders to meet industry and Bureau of Automotive Repair standards;
perform basic vehicle maintenance.
Expected Outcomes for Students
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
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identify BMW vehicles by their internal designations;
demonstrate proper jump starting procedures for all current models;
identify components of the 3G diagnostic system and relate each to the system operation;
connect vehicles to diagnostic ITools, identify vehicle and perform diagnostic tasks using ITools;
demonstrate a general understanding of the capabilities of ISTA and ITools;
connect vehicle using an ISID and ICOM;
discuss and contrast ISID capabilities;
differentiate between the operations and uses of the OPS and OPPS;
reset the service intervals for all vehicles later than 1999;
demonstrate how to locate oil filters on all current BMW models;
perform a QC I, Standard Scope Service, Oil Service, Inspection I and inspection II;
reset tire pressure monitor systems;
demonstrate the pairing of a Bluetooth phone to all current models;
demonstrate removing a vehicle from transport mode;
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15. demonstrate proper battery maintenance procedures including the analysis and use of the battery
disconnect switches;
16. describe and contrast the functions of coding and programming;
17. demonstrate proper use a Deutronic/Voight and Haffner battery charger;
18. identify and describe the use of ZCS codes;
19. contrast the differences between VO/FA, ZCS, and VKM;
20. identify and discuss the differences between EPROMS, programming EPROMS and EPROM
replacement;
21. demonstrate the operations of the Progman system;
22. demonstrate the operations of ISTA-P;
23. access CIP functions using a SSS and ISID;
24. access retrofit functions in CIP;
25. access and change VKM and Personal Profile functions on all current models;
26. determine and discuss how Integration Levels are used;
27. perform a Integration Level update including the reprogramming and replacement of modules if
needed;
28. illustrate the difference between a Status Report, Measures Plan, and a Final Report;
29. chart the structure and function of PuMA;
30. interpret how FASTA is used in BMW dealerships;
31. outline and discuss the differences between PuMA and Teile Clearing;
32. demonstrate proper procedure to perform a DEF service;
33. outline and discuss Hybrid safety;
34. outline a repair order and follow procedures in order to properly facilitate warranty claims;
35. demonstrate the ability to use BMW's information systems (SIB, SBT, TIS, PuMA, ETM, EPC);
36. demonstrate and discuss details of the BMW Center network operations including ISID, ISIS,
ICOM, printer, SSS, and online update capabilities.
Course Content, Lecture:
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Introduction to BMW
a. BMW model identification
b. Paint code identification
c. Engine identification
d. Transmission identification
e. BMW group numbering system
f. BMW abbreviations and acronyms
2. Features and technology
a. Vehicle design
b. Drive train
c. Chassis and suspension
d. Body electronics
3. BMW information resources
a. BMW centernet
b. Service bulletins
c. Service actions
d. Recalls
e. Service measures
f. Repair instructions
g. Service technology bulletins
h. Parts bulletins
i. Technical data
j. Tightening torque
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k. Labor times
l. Dealer communication systems
m. Electronic troubleshooting manuals
4. Workshop equipment
a. DIS plus
b. GT1
c. workshop network
d. ISIS
e. SSS
f. ISID
g. ICOM
h. IMIB
i. ISAP
5. Workshop applications
a. BMW diagnosis
b. BMW measurement system
c. CIP
d. Progman
e. ISTA
6. Service and maintenance
a. Quality certification I & II
b. Transportation mode
c. Vehicle and key memory
d. Service and maintenance programs
e. Service interval indicator system
f. PUMA
Course Content, Laboratory:
Laboratory Content mirrors the subjects listed in “Corse Content, Lecture” with the inclusion of skill
based exercises.
Examples:
1. Practical lab projects with BMW model identification, paint code identification, engine identification,
transmission identification, BMW group numbering system, and BMW abbreviations and acronyms
2. Lab projects covering the skills to recognize differentness in vehicle designs, drive trains, chassis
and suspensions, and body electronics
3. Demonstrate the capability to access BMW centernet, service bulletins, service actions, recalls,
service measures, repair instructions, service technology bulletins, parts bulletins, technical data,
tightening torque, labor times, dealer communication systems, and electronic troubleshooting
manuals
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Demonstration
Guest speakers
Laboratory
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5. Field trips
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Read section on ISID in BMW Training Manual before class session
b. Identify major assignment principles and discuss application to vehicle maintenance
c. practice and demonstrate operation of ISID
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Homework assignment
b. Class participation
c. Quizzes
d. Performance of laboratory task list and projects
e. Midterm examination
f. Final Examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
BMW Technical Systems Training Manual, Updated continually by BMW to latest version
Special Student Materials:
1. Safety Glasses
2. Shop/safety clothing
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