Detroit Diesel Classes

Description: This course covers major repair with emphasis on the systems of the engine (air, coolant, lube, fuel). As the students disassemble and reassemble the engine they will learn how to properly use Power Service Literature for tasks including how to set the gear train and gear lash, set valve lash and engine brake lash. The course will cover component differences the student will see between the different releases of DD engines (EPA07, EPA10, GHG14 and GHG17) and basic failure analysis of key components. 

Length: 4 days (32 hrs) 

Class Dates: 

April 29 - May 3, 2019

November 5-8, 2019

Lakeville, MN 

Description: In this course the student will be introduced to all the core competencies required DD engine diagnostics. Key sections include how to gather important service information stored the on DTNA network like Power Service Literature, relating concepts of basic electricity to the DD engine sensor system, detailed usage of the DiagnosticLink electronic service tool, how to program engine controller using DiagnosticLink professional and an overview of using DDEC Reports.

Length: 3 days (24 hrs)

Class Dates:  



April 24-26, 2019

May 29-31, 2019

October 15-17, 2019

Lakeville, MN 

Description:This course is focused on the components, operation and diagnostics of the DD engine’s air and aftertreatment system. On the air system side the course will look at the evolution of the turbocharger and EGR system components over the different DD engine releases. Students will learn the proper operation and diagnostics of air system components (both electronic faults and symptom based issues). The ATS system will include a detailed study of the DOC and DPF filters, their related sensors and the all aspects of the regeneration process. The SCR system will be covered by examining the major components of both the air-assisted system (EPA10) and the liquid only system (GHG14 and GHG17). Students will study ATS diagnostic procedures both fault code and symptom based issues with a combination of log file analysis and hands-on exercises.



Prerequisites: 

  DD Heavy Duty – Major Repair (CEP43)

  DD Heavy Duty – Basic Diagnostics (CEP42) 

Length: 4 days (32 hours)

Description: This course covers major repair and basic engine diagnostics with emphasis on the systems of the engine (air, coolant, lube, fuel). As the students disassemble and reassemble the engine they will learn how to properly use Power Service Literature for tasks including how to set the gear train and gear lash, set valve lash and engine brake lash. They will also become proficient with the different special tools required to tear down and rebuild the engine. The diagnostic portion of the course will introduce the student to all the core competencies required of Medium Duty DD engine diagnostics. Key sections include basic fuel and aftertreatment system diagnostics, detailed usage of the DiagnosticLink electronic service tool and focus on using advanced and standard troubleshooting techniques within Power Service Literature.

Technician needs to be DD Heavy Duty Expert Certified

Length: 4 Days (32 hrs) 

Class Dates:

Lakeville, MN



May 14-18, 2019

August 13-16, 2019

Price: $1400.00

Course description: This 3 day class is designed to give students a working knowledge of changes made to the components, systems and diagnostics of the DD engines released to comply with GHG 14 regulations. The material features: Engine and vehicle component changes, System changes and operation, Air system, Fuel system, Coolant System Lubrication system, Airless aftertreatment operation, Electronic tools and diagnostics changes.

Class Dates; 
Lakeville, Mn   
Please contact Reed Prust for Dates. reed.prust@istate.com

The objective of this course is to provide On- Hwy Technicians with information regarding the changes in the operation, control, maintenance and repair on the 2007 EPA Certified Engines. The 2007 product up-date covers all three products. It includes components and systems review and troubleshooting exercises.

Classroom discussion of the systems of the engine along with how to use the PC to look up service and troubleshooting manuals in Power Service Literature will be performed by the student. Hands on disassembly of the engine along with the proper assembly methods using the special tools required. Engine tune-up and DDDL exercises will be performed on a live engine.

This course is designed to give students a practical look at all phases of the troubleshooting process for the EPA '04 Series 60, MBE 900 and MBE 4000 Engines.

This course includes basic electrical concepts, tools and wiring diagrams along with troubleshooting using the DDDL version 6 software program. Practical problem solving methods to diagnose fuel economy issues, cylinder diagnostics and parameter setting exercises will be covered during the course.

Lakeville, MN

Classroom discussion of the systems of the engine along with how to use the PC to look up service and troubleshooting manuals in Power Service Literature will be performed by the student. Hands on disassembly of the engine along with the proper assembly methods using the special tools required. Engine tune-up and DDDL exercises will be performed on a live engine.

Classroom discussion of the systems of the engine along with how to use the PC to look up service and troubleshooting manuals in Power Service Literature will be performed by the student. Hands on disassembly of the engine along with the proper assembly methods using the special tools required. Engine tune-up and DDDL exercises will be performed on a live engine.

Lakeville, MN
 Available On Request. Please contact Reed Prust for information. reed.prust@istate.com   

Price: $1200.00

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