Automotive Technology

Explore Toolkit’s solutions for Automotive Technology Training Systems for modern automotive classrooms.

The ever-increasing quantity of technologies found in modern vehicles, combined with the ever-increasing complexity of electronic systems and state-of-the-art technologies such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Smart Sensors, Autonomous Driving systems, Interconnected Systems, Computerized Diagnostic and Scan Tools, Plug-In Electric Vehicle and Hybrid technologies, etc. creates an increased need for automotive training to be done with modern, state-of-the-art technologies and training systems.

Modern Automotive Training Labs should keep pace with modern automotive vehicles on the road.

Automotive service technicians and mechanics can be expected to:

  • Identify problems, often by using computerized diagnostic equipment
  • Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience
  • Test parts and systems to ensure that they work properly
  • Follow checklists to ensure that all critical parts are examined
  • Perform basic care and maintenance, including changing oil, checking fluid levels, and rotating tires
  • Repair or replace worn parts, such as brake pads, wheel bearings, and sensors
  • Perform repairs to manufacturer and customer specifications
  • Explain automotive problems and repairs to clients

Although service technicians work on traditional mechanical systems, such as engines, transmissions, and drivebelts, they also must be familiar with a growing number of electronic systems. Braking, transmission, and steering systems, for example, are controlled primarily by computers and electronic components.

Other integrated electronic systems, such as accident-avoidance sensors, are becoming common as well. In addition, a growing number of technicians are required to work on vehicles that use electricity or alternative fuels, such as ethanol.

Service technicians use many different tools, including computerized diagnostic tools and power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding torches, and jacks and hoists, in addition to common hand tools like wrenches, pliers, and sockets.

Whether for transportation and logistics classrooms, agriculture and mechanics or manufacturing classrooms, Toolkit has the Automotive Service Technology Training Systems and ASE Certification-aligned solutions to fit your area’s industry training needs.

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  • Multiplex Network Diagnostic Trainer

    ConsuLab’s MP-750 is a totally functional vehicle CAN Bus trainer based on a Honda vehicle platform. It is a highly effective training system used for teaching the operation and concepts of Multiplex and CAN Bus systems in a highly accessible format for easy diagnosing and repair of CAN Bus circuits.

    This is a full car CAN bus system trainer in a consolidated and approachable format.

  • SRS Restraints & Air Bag Diagnostic Trainer

    The EM-300-07 SRS Restraints & Air Bag Diagnostic Trainer is designed to help instructors teach supplemental restraint systems and their interaction with the sensors and diagnostics. This information is shared on a CAN Bus network. This trainer may be used by instructors for ensuring student understanding of the basic system fundamentals and functionality. While the solid-propellant inflators are already detonated, the circuits function as normal in a fully live system providing the learner with real world hands on experience. An important feature is that EVERY SINGLE CONNECTOR has its own test points and a connector disconnect/connect switch that helps to enable the available 26 systems faults for real diagnosis without potential damaging of OEM connectors with repeated disconnect/connect cycles.

  • Coil on Plug Ignition System Trainer

    The ConsuLab EM-200-14 trainer allows for the demonstration of a complete ignition system with real-world components using COP technology. Terminal block receptacles are provided for diagnostic test points. A 12V source is required to operate the trainer.

  • Four-Wheel Honda ABS Trainer with Faults

    ConsuLab’s EM-122-HN02 Four-wheel Honda ABS trainer is used to demonstrate the functionality of the ABS braking system as it operates on a real vehicle. This automotive training aid includes mechanical faults in the friction components, which are designed to be diagnosed by students while performing a brake inspection.

    This trainer also comes with six insertable, electronic faults, and is built with OEM components based on the 2006-2010 Honda Civic platform. The trainer can be used in the classroom environment for demonstrations to students.

    The instructor can manually select which wheel combinations are desired to lockup prior to application of brake pedal. The trainer provides a safe and effective method of demonstrating the principles of braking systems used on today’s vehicles.

    All routine brake service procedures can be performed on this trainer including component replacement, adjustments and hydraulic bleeding

  • Two-Wheel Hydraulic Brake Trainer (Non-ABS)

    The Consulab Two Wheel Hydraulic Brake System Trainer EM-123-2_053251 is a 2-wheel hydraulic brake system trainer that is used to demonstrate the functionality of a typical non-ABS braking system as it operates on a real vehicle.

    The trainer is built with OEM components and is based on the non-ABS Honda Civic platform. The trainer can be used in the classroom environment for demonstrations to students. The trainer provides a safe and effective method of demonstrating the principles of hydraulic braking systems used on today’s vehicles.

    This brake trainer is made to order and comes complete with curriculum and student activity manuals.

  • Honda Civic 1.8L Engine Trainer with Fault Box

    The ConsuLab EM-140C-HN01 engine trainer is a fully functional recycled engine mounted on a mobile stand. The trainer is based on a 2012-2015 Honda Civic 1.8L global vehicle platform. The trainer has easy access for service procedures of all major components. Wire colors and connectors match OEM configuration and service information. Trainer is mounted on a mobile stand constructed of powder coated 2” square steel tubing equipped with four 5” phenol casters (2 fixed and 2 swivel w/locks) for easy transport. Many ASE Education Foundation tasks can be performed with this trainer pertaining to areas A6 (Electrical) & A8 (Engine Performance). Full protection safety guards are installed covering all rotating components.

  • Cutaway Hydraulic Clutch System Trainer

    The ConsuLab EC-1120 is an actual working Hydraulic Clutch, made with all new components so that students can visualize the actual operation of hydraulic clutches. This hydraulic clutch training system is designed to make automotive and heavy truck instructors’ lives easier.

    The training system provides:

    • Total visibility of all clutch components without the limitations of working under a vehicle.
    • Takes the mystery out of clutch operation.
    • Sits on a bench or tabletop to allow more student access and visibility of operation.
    • All new Honda clutch components are used.
  • ELECTUDE Automotive Essentials

    ELECTUDE’s Automotive Essentials is a virtual world for students to learn and practice automotive troubleshooting skills using the “Engine Diagnostic Trainer” on realistic engines using a variety of virtual diagnostic tools. Students learn the basics and the advanced aspects of automotive diagnostics in an entirely virtual environment. It’s the most comprehensive and effective automotive e-learning solution currently available, and we always recommend pairing with ConsuLab Automotive Training Systems for complete, holistic learning.

    Designed to match the visual and kinesthetic learning styles of most automotive students, ELECTUDE’s Automotive Essentials will give learners a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of automotive technology.

    It has been designed to cover all the areas of NATEF, IMI, City & Guilds, Lernfelder, TESDA, Grado Superior and other national qualification standards.

    1. Over 1000 lessons & quizzes
    2. Includes LMS
    3. Includes the Simulator
    4. Updated weekly
    5. Mobile device access
    6. 99.9% uptime
    7. Over 35 languages

     

  • ELECTUDE Courseware for Speed and Position Sensors Trainer

    The perfect eLearning complement to ConsuLab’s Speed and Position Sensors Trainer, ELECTUDE’s courseware consists of 8 student-led practical assignments and over 9.5 hours of instruction.

    Learners develop diagnostic skills using this blended e-learning and mechanical training aid package.  The combination of Electude’s e-learning modules with ConsuLab’s tabletop sensors training system creates a dynamic, hands-on environment for every level of learner. The package covers some of the most common analog and digital sensors, including hall effect and magneto resistance.

    With this practical set-up, the participant can supplement previously acquired knowledge of sensors with practical skills. The practical set-up contains four sensors for determining speed and position; inductive, Hall, MRE with internal and MRE with external magnet.

    Check Out the FREE Demo Under “Software Package”

  • ELECTUDE Courseware for Automotive Lighting Trainer

    The perfect eLearning complement to ConsuLab’s Automotive Lighting System Trainer, ELECTUDE’s courseware consists of 24 student-led practical assignments and over 25.5 hours of instruction.

    Teach the working principles of vehicle lighting systems. This practical setup consists of three panels representing the front, back and side lighting of a vehicle. They are operated by the center control panel consisting of switches, fuses, relays and more. Student will learn to read wiring diagrams, connect and test (sub)systems. Student will also learn to troubleshoot system defects by the use of an 12x faultbox and step-by-step guidance. This set-up is perfect to train students in their basic electrical- and diagnosis skills.

    The Automotive lighting system Trainer consists of a practical setup and the associated E-learning. The practical setup consists of three panels with all components that represent the lighting system of a vehicle. The components are connected to each other using the corresponding wiring set. In addition, the set-up is extremely suitable for teaching diagnostic work. Through guided troubleshooting and 12 work orders (incl. Complaint description) practical situations are simulated in which the participant can practice in a safe learning environment.

    Check Out the FREE Demo Under “Software Package”

  • ELECTUDE Courseware for CAN Bus Multiplex Trainer

    The perfect eLearning complement to ConsuLab’s CAN bus Multiplex Training System, ELECTUDE’s courseware consists of 15 student-led practical assignments and over 17 hours of instruction.

    Teach the working principles of CAN-bus and network communication in an engaging eLearning environment complemented with physical hands-on training system from ConsuLab. Teaching concepts and skills around CAN bus technology has never been more fun, exciting, and accessible with Toolkit’s ELECTUDE + ConsuLab offering.

    This practical set-up consists of four control units, switches, sensors and a lighting system, representing a fully operational CAN- bus network that communicate via the J-1939 protocol. Both analog and digital signals can be measured with a multimeter or oscilloscope. In addition, sensor values can be made visible through an information display. The Trainer is also equipped with 12x faultbox. This set-up is ideal for teaching the principles of CAN-bus networks, CAN-bus communication, CAN-bus diagnostics and CAN-bus lighting systems.

    Check Out the FREE Demo Under “Software Package”

  • ELECTUDE Courseware for Ignition System Trainer

    The perfect eLearning complement to ConsuLab’s Coil-on-Plug Ignition System Trainer, ELECTUDE’s courseware consists of 1 student-led practical assignments and over 9 hours of instruction.

    Using the tabletop EM-200-14 Coil-on-Plug Ignition System Training Aid from ConsuLab and ELECTUDE eLearning, students can clearly visualize the ignition system and complete hands-on activities designed to reinforce lesson modules. Four operational faults can be inserted with terminal block receptacles as diagnostic test points. The training aid also includes:

    1. Engine Control Module (ECM)
    2. Crankshaft Position Sensor
    3. Camshaft Position Sensor
    4. Electric motor-driven crankshaft and/or crankshaft sprockets
    5. OBD II data link connectors
    6. Wiring diagrams in both the courseware and the training aid

    Check Out the FREE Demo Under “Software Package”