Push Start Ignition is a common feature on today’s vehicles. This class will assist technicians in developing a diagnostic routine for these systems and explain how to handle the common complaint of "I press the button and nothing happens."
These systems can be divided into three broad categories:
- Immobilizer
- Steering Lock
- ACC/Run/Crank Relay Control.
Gain an understanding of how these systems work, the terminology that comes with them, and most importantly understand the scan data needed to diagnose them.
Topics Covered:
• Module Communication Issues
• Immobilizer Issues
• Steering Lock Issues (if present)
• Hardware Issues (antennas, oscillators, key, receiver)
• Wiring Issues
• Differentiate between no ignition and no crank
• An inexpensive tool to check for low frequency and radio frequency wireless transmissions.
Multiple case studies of broken vehicles will be presented including: 2011 Nissan Maxima, 2012, Toyota Camry, 2018 Ford Edge, 2006 VW Passat and a 2015 Ford Mustang.
Instructor John Thornton
Video Length 4 hours approx
PDF Class Manual included, can be downloaded after logging in to watch the video
Streaming Delivery
- On the day of each live broadcast an email will be sent to you from ZOOM an hour before the event begins.
- One week after the live broadcast, the recordings from both nights will be combined into one video and posted into your account at https://automotiveseminars.com/my-account/. Login credentials 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.
