AutomotiveECURepair&Programming
Diagnose, repair, and reprogram engine control units. The most specialised automotive course we run.
- Duration
- 5 months
- Format
- 3 months lectures · 1 months industrial training · 1 months project
- Fee
- Contact for fees
Most workshops can't do this. We can teach you.
When an ECU fails. Corrupted firmware, water damage, dead capacitors. Most workshops swap the unit and charge the customer the price of a small car. A trained ECU technician fixes the original unit, reprograms it correctly, and saves the customer 80% of the cost. This is the most specialised, most lucrative skill in Nigerian automotive electronics. Few people offer it. Demand outpaces supply.
This course is designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge & practical skills to diagnose, repair, and program Automotive Engine Control Unit (ECUs) and other electronic control units. This course covers the fundamentals of ECU functionality, common faults, diagnostic procedures, & advanced programming techniques. Students will learn how to use specialized tools & software for ECU diagnostics and reprogramming, preparing them for careers in automotive electronics and diagnostics.
What you'll learn
Understand the role & functionality of ECUs and other control units in modern vehicles.
Learn the principles of ECU architecture, including hardware & software components.
Develop skills in diagnosing and repairing common ECU faults using specialized diagnostic tools and equipment.
Gain proficiency in programming & reprogramming ECUs for performance tuning, software updates, and fault resolution.
Understand the integration of ECUs with other vehicle systems & the impact on performance and emissions.
What you'll cover, week by week.
What ECUs do, types of control units (PCM, TCM, BCM, ABS, SRS, instrument cluster), basic architecture, common manufacturers (Bosch, Delphi, Siemens, Continental, Denso).
What you'll work with.
- KESS V2 master ECU programmer
- K-TAG with full BDM and JTAG support
- ECU bench test platform
- Soldering and rework stations (hot air, lead-free)
- Microscope for fine soldering work
- Oscilloscope for signal analysis
- Original Bosch, Delphi, Siemens ECUs for practice
Where graduates end up.
- ECU specialist at a high-end workshop or dealership service centre
- Independent ECU repair business. Most graduates go this route
- Mobile ECU repair service
- Performance tuning specialist
- Vehicle key programming and immobiliser specialist
- Roles supporting other workshops as a specialist subcontractor
Common questions about this course.
Ready to start?
Submit your application for Automotive ECU Repair & Programming. Admissions will respond within a few working days.
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