TOY Toyota (TOY)

This course is the introductory course for the Toyota T-TEN program. Throughout the class students will receive a general understanding of the automotive industry and more specifically what the roll of an automotive service technician is at a Toyota dealership. Shop safety, proper tool and equipment usage, precision measurement, fasteners, fastener repair, and proper shop attire will all be covered in this course. Students will be enrolled into the Toyota T-TEN online learning system as apprentice technicians and will be required to utilize the Toyota service information system as well as the Toyota online training portal. This course is a prerequisite for all other Toyota T-TEN classes.

This course is designed to give the student an understanding of DC electrical principles including Ohm's Law, basic circuits, semiconductors, automotive wiring and common electrical components. Emphasis will be placed on the maintenance, diagnosis and repair of basic automotive electrical systems including battery, starting, and charging systems, electrical motors, switches and relays. Students will also be introduced to computerized vehicle control systems. Laboratory periods will allow the student to develop proficiency in the use of wiring diagrams, diagnostic flow charts and hands-on techniques utilizing DVOM's and other electrical test instruments. The students will learn the Toyota six step diagnostic procedure and utilize it during laboratory activities to determine various faults on vehicles.

This course will cover diagnosis, service and repair of the steering, suspension, and handling systems on Toyota vehicles. Upon completion of the class students will have removed and replaced suspension components like: struts, springs, control arms, and steering knuckles. Students will be required to properly diagnose alignment concerns and align vehicles with several different suspension systems. The proper procedures for inspecting, repairing, or changing tire and wheel assembles will be taught in this course. Hydraulic and electronic power steering systems, computer controlled suspension and handling systems will also be covered in this course. Students will be required to validate their understanding of the topics in this class through hands on competency based lab activities. Upon completion of this course students will be prepared to take ASE test A-4 (Steering and Suspension).

This course will cover the diagnosis, service, and repair of Toyota internal combustion engines. Upon completion of the class students will be able to state the four strokes of an internal combustion engine and explain the importance of each stroke. Students will develop the knowledge and skills to diagnose mechanical engine faults. They will be able to remove and reinstall an engine from the vehicle; and will gain experience repairing and rebuilding engines. Students will also learn how engine cooling systems and lubrication systems operate and how to diagnosis system faults. Students will be required to validate their understanding of the topics in this class through hands on competency based lab activities. Upon completion of this course students will be prepared to take ASE test A-1 (Engine Repair).

This course will introduce students to the Toyota engine control system which includes all necessary computer inputs, information processing, and outputs which control engine operation. Students will learn the relationship between air, fuel, spark and compression and how the engine control system manages these. Students will be able to identify engine control inputs and outputs and describe their operation. Upon completion of this course student should have the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose and repair concerns related to the computerized vehicle control system. Students will be required to validate their understanding of the topics in this class through hands on competency based lab activities. Upon completion of this class students will be prepared to take ASE test A-8 (Engine Performance).

This class will teach students the skills necessary to service and repair Toyota manual transmission and four wheel drive systems. Students will perform inspections, service, and repairs on clutch systems. They will also overhaul a manual transmission, manual transaxle, front differential, rear differential, and a transfer case. Students will also learn to diagnose and repair Toyota electronic four wheel drive control systems. Students will be required to validate their understanding of the topics in this class through hands on competency based lab activities. Upon completion of the course students will be prepared to take the ASE test A-3 (Manual Drivetrain and Axle).

In this course, students will learn to diagnose and repair advanced electrical faults including shorts, opens, and high resistance faults in Toyota multiplex computer networks. In order to diagnose these concerns students will learn how to utilize the advanced features of the Toyota scan tool. Students will also learn to use advanced diagnostic equipment and procedures. Upon completion of this course students will be able to diagnose and repair the most advanced electrical problems. Students will be required to validate their understanding of the topics in this class through hands on competency based lab activities. Students completing this course are prepared to take ASE test A-6 (Electrical and Electronic Systems).

This course will cover diagnosis, service and repair of the braking systems on Toyota vehicles. Upon completion of the class, students will have experience performing braking system service including: brake pad replacement, rotor resurface and replacement, caliper service and replacement, shoe replacement, drum resurface and/or replacement, parking brake cable replacement and adjustment, hose replacement, master cylinder replacement, and hydraulic control valve service and replacement. Students will also learn the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair advanced anti-lock brake system faults. Students will be required to validate their understanding of the topics in this class through hands on competency based lab activities. Upon successful completion of this course students will be prepared to take ASE test A-5 (Brakes).

This course will cover diagnosis, service and repair of the Toyota heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. They will understand how to connect and interpret air conditioning gauge set readings. HVAC system performance tests will be performed to determine if systems are functioning as designed. All major components of the HVAC system will be located, identified, defined, removed and reinstalled. Advanced climate control systems will also be covered in this class. Students will learn to diagnose climate control faults using schematics, specifications, and procedures retrieved from the Toyota Information System. Students will also use the Toyota scan tools, digital volt ohm meters, and other required diagnostic equipment during this class. Students will be required to validate their understanding of the topics in this class through hands on competency based lab activities. Upon successful completion of this course students will be prepared to take ASE test A-7 (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning).

This course is designed to increase the student's understanding and diagnostic skills related to advanced Toyota engine control systems. Major areas to be covered are the identification, operation, function, and diagnosis of the following: Electronic Control Module (ECM); fuel injection systems; engine control system sensors and actuators; ignition systems; electronic throttle control systems, evaporative emission systems, variable valve timing, direct fuel injection systems, and EGR systems. Emphasis will be on solving advanced drivability concerns using all available resources: Toyota Information Systems, DVOM, oscilloscope, Toyota scan tool, and any related special service tools. In this course students will learn students will be required to validate their understanding of the topics in this class through hands on competency based lab activities. Upon successful completion of this course students will be prepared to take ASE tests A-8 (Engine Performance) and L-1 (Advanced Engine Performance).

This course covers the diagnosis, service and repair of Toyota automatic transmissions. Participants will learn how to analyze automatic transmission power flow, learn how to select the proper automatic transmission fluid, and how to check fluid levels for transmissions with and without fluid dipsticks. Students will be required to use the proper Toyota Information System reference materials, test procedures, and specifications to diagnose transmission failures. Students will learn to evaluate proper transmission operation and to perform diagnostic tests to determine necessary repair requirements. Complete transmission overhauls will be performed during this class as well. Students will be required to validate their understanding of the topics in this class through hands on competency based lab activities. Upon completion of this course students will be prepared to take ASE test A-2 (Automatic Transmissions).