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MODEL 3631
TECHNICIAN TROUBLESHOOTING SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
OPERATIONS MANUAL
ATech Training, Inc.
12290 Chandler Drive P.O. Box 297 Phone: (859) 485-7229 Fax:
(859) 485-7299
Email: [email protected] Website:
www.atechtraining.com
Copyright 2003, ATech Training, Inc.
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terms set forth here. Please read this license agreement. Opening
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terms, return the full product with proof of purchase to your place
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ATech Training, Inc. grants to you the right to use one copy of the
enclosed SOFTWARE on a single computer (i.e. single CPU) not
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designated a Network Version, one copy of the SOFTWARE may be
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Register the Software: 1. Place the program CD-ROM into the Compu
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TECHNICIAN TROUBLESHOOTING SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Model 3631
Software License Agreement Preface
Software Registration Form ... Preface
Software Comment Form .... Preface
Introduction .. 1
System Requirements .. 2
Installation .. 3
Running the Program . 4
Program Operation . 5
Selecting Circuits ... 5
Circuit Operation ..... 6
Advanced Diagnostics ....... 12
Troubleshooting a Circuit 13
Returning to the Main Screen . 15
Quitting the Program ... 16
Technical Support .... Appendix
Service and Warranty .... Appendix
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INTRODUCTION
This is the first training system of its kind. Learn how to do
Sensor End Diagnostics and practice those hard to find engine
control system problems. The ATech 3631 Technician Troubleshooting
Skill Development program will allow you to insert electrical
faults of all types in either a random mode or in a controlled
mode. The ATech 3631 trainer has 5 circuits to troubleshoot. The
Fuel Pump Relay, Fuel Injector, Inlet Air Temperature Sensor,
Coolant Temperature Sensor and the Throttle Position Sensor are the
circuits that are the hardest to diagnose. The ATech 3631 can
insert more that 60 different faults across the 5 circuits. The
faults cover the entire range of open circuits, shorts to power,
shorts to ground, shorted components, and high resistance. There is
almost no way to bug components, or vehicles to achieve this level
of troubleshooting practice. The ATech 3631 has two modes of
operation - Training and Advanced. In the Training mode,
measurements are allowed inside components. The Advanced mode
creates the situation of only being able to backprobe
connectors.
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS The program requires, at a minimum, the
following system configurations:
1. Pentium, 100 MHz or better, Personal Computer
2. 16 MB of memory (RAM)
3. Windows 98, 2000, NT or XP Operating System (Windows 3.1, 95,
and ME are not supported.)
4. 12 MB of free disk space on the hard disk 5. Super VGA video
card with 512K video memory, recommend 1 MB video memory
(must be capable of displaying 640 x 480 pixel screen resolution
with 256 colors)
6. CD-ROM drive
7. Mouse
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INSTALLATION Install the program to the computer's hard disk.
The installation requires 12 MB of free hard disk space. For
Windows 98, 2000, or XP:
1. Place the program CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Program
should autorun, if not proceed to step 2. 2. Left 'click' on the
"Start" button 3. Left 'click' on "Run..." from the Start Menu 4.
Type D:\SETUP (assuming "D:" is the CD_ROM drive letter)
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RUNNING THE PROGRAM
For Windows 98, 2000, or XP: If the program is installed, you
can start the program by doing the following:
1. Left click on start 2. Go to programs 3. Go to ATech 4. Click
on AT3631 -----or----- 5. Double click on the AT3631 icon located
on the desktop. The following screen will
appear.
After the garage door opens the main screen will appear.
Now circuits can be selected for troubleshooting skill
development.
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PROGRAM OPERATION
I. Selecting Circuits
A. Troubleshooting circuits can be selected in two different
ways, Random Mode and Controlled Mode. Advanced Diagnostics, which
adds a higher level of difficulty, can be used when selecting
circuits in either mode. Advanced Diagnostics will be explained
more in the next section.
B. Random Mode
1. When using Random Mode select a circuit and then select the
O.K. button. Faults will be randomly inserted in a circuit one at a
time. A fault will not occur again until all the faults for the
circuit have been inserted. Some circuits will have more faults
than others.
C. Controlled Mode
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1. To access the Controlled Mode of fault insertion, press the
keys Ctrl, Alt, and T at the same time. When the keys are pressed
correctly two more options will appear under the circuit selection
box.
2. To insert a specific fault choose Select Fault then select a
circuit. Once a circuit is selected a fault selection box will
appear. After a fault is selected another box will appear to select
the location for the fault. Some faults will only have certain
locations where they can be inserted.
3. Once the circuit, fault, and fault location have been
selected, select the O.K. button to begin troubleshooting the
circuit.
II. Circuit Operation
A. The following section will describe the operation of a
circuit for troubleshooting. Some circuits will have functions to
operate depending on their level of difficulty. The basic functions
of circuit operation will be the same in all the circuits.
B. Circuit Information
1. When a circuit, for example the TP Sensor, is selected for
troubleshooting the circuit
schematic will appear.
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2. When a circuit is loaded it is in a normal operating mode.
This allows for normal circuit measurements to be made.
3. All circuits contain the (1) Shop Manual Specs and the (2)
Fault Code (DTC)
information the circuit as shown in the following screen. (1)
(2)
C. Connecting and Disconnecting Circuit Connectors
1. When making measurements in a circuit some connectors may
need to be disconnected and connected to isolate a component or
possible fault location. To disconnect a connector, move the cursor
to the connector and click on the connector as shown in the
following screen. The cursor will change to a pointing hand when it
is in the correct position. Click on the connector again to connect
it back.
2. Connectors can only be disconnected on one side of the wire
or the other.
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D. Connecting and Disconnecting the Battery
1. Some troubleshooting procedure may require a circuit to be
connected to or disconnected from the battery. To disconnect or
connect the battery move the cursor to the battery post and click
on the battery post as shown in the following screen. The cursor
will change to a pointing hand when it is in the correct
position.
E. Using the Digital Multi Meter (DMM) and Probes
1. Circuit voltage and circuit resistance are measured using the
DMM. To change the DMM measurement function, move the cursor to the
dial and click on the dial as shown in the following screen. The
cursor will change to a hand when it is in the correct position.
The DMM changes from OFF to Volts to Ohms and back to OFF with each
click.
2. After a function on the DMM has been selected the next step
is to move the meter
probes to make measurements.
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3. To move the meter probes, move the cursor to the red or black
probe and click and
hold the cursor on the probe. The cursor will change to a
pointing hand when it is in the correct position. Drag the probe to
the measurement point and release the cursor as shown in the
following screen.
4. To get a correct resistance measurement, be sure to
disconnect the battery when using
an Ohmmeter.
F. Connecting and Disconnecting the Chassis System Ground and
the Fuse
1. A circuit may need to be connected to or disconnected from
the Chassis System Ground. To disconnect or connect the chassis
ground, move the cursor to the system ground and click on the
connector as shown in the following screen. The cursor will change
to a pointing hand when it is in the correct position.
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2. Some troubleshooting procedures may require the Fuse to be
connected to or
disconnected from a circuit. To disconnect or connect the fuse,
move the cursor to the fuse and click on the fuse as shown in the
following screen. The cursor will change to a pointing hand when it
is in the correct position.
3. Some circuits will not have a fuse. When the fuse is
disconnected, the system ground
will also disconnect and vice versa.
G. Ignition Key Operation
1. Some circuits may require the engine to be running for the
circuit to operate correctly.
An ignition key is added to the circuits that need to have the
engine running. To turn the ignition on, move the cursor to the
ignition key and click on the key as shown in the following screen.
The cursor will change to a pointing hand when it is in the correct
position.
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2. When the ignition key is turned on, a Start button will
appear. Click on the start button to start the engine as shown in
the following screen.
3. To turn the engine off, move the cursor to the ignition key
and click on the key. The
cursor will change to a pointing hand when it is in the correct
position.
H. Increasing and Decreasing the Throttle
1. When troubleshooting the TP Sensor circuit, the throttle
plate can be adjusted from Idle to WOT (Wide Open Throttle). To
increase and decrease the throttle, move the cursor to the TP
Sensor scroll bar and click on the up arrow to increase the
throttle or the down arrow to decrease the throttle. The throttle
can also be adjusted by clicking and holding on the slide bar and
dragging the cursor up and down. The cursor will change to a
pointing hand when it is in the correct position as shown in the
following screen.
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III. Advanced Diagnostics
A. To add an increased level of difficulty to a circuit select
the Advanced Diagnostic box after selecting the circuit.
B. After the selecting the circuit and Advanced Diagnostic
select O.K. to begin
troubleshooting the circuit.
C. The circuit shows that Advance Mode was selected. D. When
using Advanced Diagnostics, a components terminals are not
accessible when the
connector is connected as shown in the previous and following
screens.
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E. The meter probes are moved to the position that back probes
the connector.
IV. Troubleshooting a Circuit
A. After a circuit is selected and loaded, the circuit will
operate in a normal mode until the fault is ready to be
inserted.
B. Click the Continue button to insert a fault.
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C. After the fault is inserted, use the Digital Multi Meter and
the methods of operating the
circuit to troubleshoot the circuit and locate the fault.
D. When the fault is located, select the fault type and fault
location from the right side of the
screen. The numbers inside the small circles correspond to the
fault locations on the right side of the screen. The white numbers
inside the PCM indicate the PCM terminals. After the fault type and
location have been selected click O.K. to submit the answer.
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E. The program will then give feedback by displaying whether the
answer was correct or
incorrect and showing the fault and its location. F. To continue
troubleshooting faults click Continue.
V. Returning to the Main Screen
A. To return to the main screen to select another circuit, click
the Return button in the top right corner of the screen.
VI. Quitting the Program
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A. To quit the program, click the Quit button in the top right
corner of the screen.
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT All inquiries are to be directed to Software
Support to the address/numbers below. You may fill out this page
and fax to (859) 485-7299. This same form is located on our Website
www.atechtraining.com. If contacting us by phone, please have the
following information ready: Product Name:
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ATech Training, Inc. 12290 Chandler Drive P.O. Box 297
Walton, KY 41094 Phone: (859) 485-7229 Fax: (859) 485-7299
Email: [email protected] Website:
www.atechtraining.com
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SERVICE AND LIMITED WARRANTY
ATech believes you will be pleased with the performance of its
products. ATech trainers have been designed with the greatest
concern for student use and training. In the unlikely event you run
into difficulties with the trainer, ATech offers the following
limited warranty and repair services: 1. Limited Warranty ATech
warrants that its product will be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment from
the factory (the "Warranty Period"). If the trainer appears to be
faulty during the Warranty Period, ATech will repair the problem
pursuant to Sections 2 and 5 below. All ATech shipments are made
FOB Walton, Kentucky. If you receive a product that has been
damaged in shipment, contact your carrier and process a claim. 2.
Service Under Warranty In the event you require technical
assistance during the Warranty Period, you may call ATech at (859)
485-7229. Initial efforts will be made by a service technician to
solve any difficulties via telephone. If, during the Warranty
Period, the trainer needs to be shipped back to ATech for repair,
you may contact ATech for a Return Authorization (RA). The shipping
charges to ATech shall be paid by you. ATech will repair the
trainer at no cost to you, and pay for shipping it back to you via
the best transportation. ATech makes no warranties against shipping
damage due to inadequate packaging on your part. 3. Service Out of
Warranty If your trainer needs service after the Warranty Period
has expired, you may contact ATech for a Return Authorization (RA).
You will be responsible for all shipping costs for the trainer
repair, both to and from ATech. A written quotation for repair
costs will be sent to you once the trainer has been received and
inspected by ATech. If you desire ATech to complete the repair, a
purchase order number will be required. 4. Technical Assistance
ATech will provide you with a reasonable amount of technical
assistance on any problem you may encounter, at no charge to you.
Please write, call or fax:
ATech Training, Inc. 12290 Chandler Drive P.O. Box 297
Walton, KY 41094 USA Phone: (859) 485-7229 Fax: (859)
485-7299
Email: [email protected] 5. Limitation of Liability
ATech's liabilities for damages of any sort including but not
limited to direct, indirect or consequential damages shall be
limited to the correction of the defect, or replacement of the
purchase price, whichever is less. Any damage to electrical
components and/or other trainer parts due to moisture, abuse, or
negligence, are not covered by the warranty. ATech limits the
warranty of liability to that which the original manufacturer
provides.
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Model 3631 Operations ManualSoftware License AgreementSoftware
Registration FormSoftware Comment FormTable of
ContentsIntroductionSystem RequirementsInstallationRunning the
ProgramProgram OperationTechnical SupportService and Limited
Warranty