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AUTO 99C

Introduction to Engine Performance Systems · 7 units

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About this course

This course will cover electronically controlled automotive systems, including fundamentals of automotive microprocessors and automotive onboard computers. An emphasis will be on testing techniques for system input and output devices. Also included will be diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repairing the automotive fuel supply system, including carburetion and feedback carburetion. Additionally, the student will learn diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair techniques for no-start conditions. There will be procedure development for analyzing and repairing common problems of fuel, ignition, electrical, and basic engine mechanical systems, which affect the engine performance of the automobile.

Sections this term

Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:30 PM UTC

No section is scheduled at De Anza College for Fall 2026. The course can still be offered in a later quarter.

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

AUTO 99AAutomotive Electricity, Battery and Cranking Systems

Catalog wording: “AUTO D099A

Advisory: “ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005. Elementary algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond elementary algebra

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De Anza courses that list AUTO 99C as a prerequisite.

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