AUTO 127 - Ignition Systems

    Recent Professors
    Long N. Tran
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    AUTO 102 and AUTO 170 both with C or better
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of AUTO 127
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course covers the theory, diagnosis, and repair of modern automotive ignition systems. Topics include ignition system function, combustion requirements, primary system triggering, switching components and operation, secondary ignition components, ignition timing devices, electronic spark timing function and strategy, waste spark systems, and coil-on-plug systems. The course also includes testing methods, fault isolation techniques, oscilloscope testing, waveform interpretation, as well as maintenance and drivability.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 7:30am–8:20am, Mon Tue Wed Thu 8:30am–11:20am