In-Cylinder pressure testing helps technicians solve a variety of engine mechanical/driveability problems quickly and accurately. With one quick look you can diagnose hard to identify issues using the in-cylinder procedure.
We will cover necessary fundamentals and tooling, but the focus of this class is on in-cylinder pressure signal interpretation and how to identify the problems listed below:
• Exhaust path restrictions
• Intake path restrictions
• Worn cam lobes/lifters
• Broken valve springs
• Cam and crank relationship issues
• Correct ignition timing
• Scored cylinder walls / cylinder leakage
• Incorrect CAM timing
The key benefit of this class is seeing exactly how to interpret and understand the test results provided by the in-cylinder pressure transducer.
The in-cylinder procedure is an excellent way to identify mechanical problems, and technicians with this testing skill in their back pocket will diagnose & fix vehicles faster. Shop owners will then save hours of diagnostic/R&R time while selling the repair job accurately at their shop.
Instructor John Thornton
Video Length 4 hours approx
PDF Class Manual included, to be downloaded after logging in to watch the video
Streaming Delivery
Watch whenever you want! Login credentials for the ASI site will be emailed to you from AESwave.
About John Thornton
For the past 20 years, John has provided the automotive aftermarket with hands-on and classroom training on a wide variety of topics, including: engine and transmission driveability, module programming, bus communication issues, and electrical diagnosis, lab scopes and scan tools. In the process he has become the foremost trainer in the nation for professional technicians, school instructors, and technical trainers.
The information and techniques John presents have been gleaned over 30 years in the Chicago area as a diagnostic technician, working in the bay and now as mobile tech. He is a mechanical engineer and has an extensive electronics background.
"If you go to just one class, ya'gotta go to John's class, no matter what the topic is." Bob in IL.
"John is the trainer that other trainers are measured by." Harvey in BC.
