Automotive
Diagnostics
WMG MSc Module
This is one of three modules related to automotive electrical
and electronic systems. Ideally you will have completed
Automotive Networking before taking this module. Advanced
Test Techniques should be taken after this module.
With the continuing rapid growth in the scale and complexity
of automotive electrical and electronic systems, this module
provides the essential competences for an increasingly
important area of automotive product development. You
will become familiar with the latest test techniques used
throughout the automotive development lifecycle, from early
product development through to manufacturing.
What will you study?
What will you gain?
The module will be delivered through lectures covering
theory and practical examples, as well as group exercises.
On completion, as a successful participant you should
expect to be able to:
Topics will include:
cc Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the
objectives and principles of automotive diagnostics
cc General concepts, principles, and generic
implementations of automotive diagnostics
cc Diagnostic modes and services, including
implementation using ISO14229
cc The diagnostics development process from both OEM
and supplier perspectives, including: documentation,
configuration, validation, the authoring process for
service diagnostic fault finding
cc In-vehicle software
cc Participate in all stages of the diagnostic development
process including design, implementation, and
diagnostics validation, at both a component and system
level
cc Utilise advanced engineering, manufacturing, and
service diagnostic tools to monitor, analyse, and interpret
diagnostic performance, and be capable of diagnosing a
fault using appropriate diagnostic tools
cc Diagnostics requirements for manufacturing
cc A diagnostic case study on a recent vehicle
cc Off-board diagnostics tools - implementation and
practical experience
cc Systems of systems engineering principles
cc Future diagnostic developments
cc Safety critical systems and drive-by-wire applications
Duration: 5 days
cc Demonstrate a comprehensive theoretical and practical
knowledge of the different requirements for engineering,
service, and manufacturing diagnostics, and describe
how a diagnostic would be implemented for a particular
application
cc Evaluate the impact of complex, highly distributed
network architectures on the requirements for automotive
diagnostics, and develop appropriate ‘systems of
systems’ engineering approaches to the development
and validation automotive diagnostics
cc Evaluate the requirements and critically analyse the
suitability of new automotive diagnostic technologies to
support advanced safety-critical systems deployment
Assessment: Post module assignment
For more information
www.warwick.ac.uk/wmg/tas
tas@wmg.warwick.ac.uk